29 Nov 2024

Webinar: Silicon Anode Batteries - Poised for Expansion
Tuesday 17 December 2024 - Introduction into the Li-ion market and silicon anode technology; Discussion of key silicon anode technologies and developments; Overview of the silicon anode market; Key conclusions and takeaways
Background
29 Nov 2024

NIQS Technology Ltd
NIQS Technology Ltd is developing a non-invasive glucose sensor using quantum sensing/imaging techniques.
Full profile interview
29 Nov 2024

Alpitronic: DC Fast Chargers
Alpitronic, based in Bolzano, Italy, specialises in high-power DC fast charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). Known for its Hypercharger series, Alpitronic provides scalable, reliable charging stations from 50 kW to 400 kW, suited for public, commercial, and fleet applications. With a focus on durability, easy maintenance, and user-friendly interfaces, Alpitronic has established a strong reputation in the European market and continues to expand its presence internationally.
Full profile interview
29 Nov 2024

Polariton Technologies
Polariton Technologies develops plasmonic electro-optic modulators (EOMs) using silicon photonics, enabling devices that are up to 500 times smaller, ten times more power-efficient, and faster than conventional photonic technologies. Its solutions target high-performance applications in optical communications, data centres, and quantum technologies.
29 Nov 2024

Hydrogen Engines: Narrowing Window of Adoption in the Commercial World
If H2ICE offers significant emissions reductions, can be done quickly, and does not compromise on performance and range (essential metrics for commercial vehicles), then what is holding it back?
Full profile interview
29 Nov 2024

Mercedes-Benz Electric Vans
Mercedes-Benz has been at the forefront of the automotive industry's transition to electrification. In recent years, the company has heavily invested in a dedicated lineup of electric vans, catering to both commercial and passenger needs.
Full profile interview
28 Nov 2024

Xavveo: A Photonics-Based Paradigm Shift for Radar
Radar is a well-established sensor used across the automotive industry. Its major drawback has been resolution, with tier-ones and startups creating new technologies to improve performance. But, efforts so far have mostly been expanding on the same premise. Xavveo has come to the party with a ground-up rethinking of what automotive radar can be.
Full profile interview
28 Nov 2024

Lactips
Lactips manufactures a biodegradable, water soluble, casein-derived biopolymer primarily for packaging applications. IDTechEx spoke with Lactips to learn more about its product.
28 Nov 2024

Permanent Magnet and WRSM - IDTechEx Explores EV Motors
Permanent magnet (PM) motors have dominated the BEV market for years and continue to do so, providing the best efficiency and power density for a variety of EV applications. Magnet-free wound rotor synchronous motors (WRSM) are a primary alternative to PM motors, with adoption seen from players like Renaut and BMW, while induction motors are useful for short acceleration bouts in dual motor vehicles as they are low cost and have no rolling drag when not in use.
Full profile interview
28 Nov 2024

JIVA Materials Limited
JIVA Materials Limited was founded in 2017 and has developed a water-soluble PCB. Kevin Belgrove, Business Development Manager, met IDTechEx Technology Analyst Thomas Bithell at Electronica 2024.
28 Nov 2024

Upcoming Webinar on Commercializing Autonomous Vehicles
Monday 9 December 2024 - Commercializing Autonomous Vehicles: Robotaxis, Robobuses and Robotrucks; Case studies of key robotaxi players and their deployments; Analysis of robotaxi testing, performance, and deployments; Outlook of how the robotaxi industry will grow and scale in coming years; Market outlook of key Roboshuttles, Autonomous Buses and Autonomous Truck players and their deployments; Analysis of Autonomous Truck TCO in different regions; Outlook of how the Roboshuttles, Autonomous Buses industry will grow and scale in coming years
Update interview
28 Nov 2024

Fraunhofer CAP
Fraunhofer CAP develops lasers and photonic systems for applications including energy, security, environment, sensing, space, life sciences, and quantum technologies.
Update interview
28 Nov 2024

Powercast
Powercast is a leading provider of long-range, power-over-distance wireless charging technology using broadcasted RF energy (radio waves) converted into DC power. This is applied to industrial and portable commercial devices and consumer electronics, along with functional RFID. IDTechEx interviewed Powercast at Sensors Converge 2024 in Santa Clara, USA.
Full profile interview
28 Nov 2024

Brineworks
Brineworks, based in Netherlands, is developing a novel seawater electrolyzer to combine carbon dioxide removal with green hydrogen production. The company is focused on e-fuel applications. In November 2024, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Eve Pope interviewed CEO Gudfinnur Sveinsson.
Background
28 Nov 2024

Prisma Renewable Composites
Prisma Renewable Composites is a materials innovation company that develops sustainable, bio-based composites derived from renewable resources like lignin. Its advanced materials offer eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics and are used in various industries, including automotive, to promote sustainability and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
Update interview
27 Nov 2024

Seloxium
Seloxium are a University of Oxford spin-out company whose technology recovers high-purity metals from their wastewater. Seloxium's Selectalâ„¢ technology is a chemical additive that selectively binds and precipitates valuable and precious metals from liquid solutions for recovery. IDTechEx spoke with Business Development Manager, Alejandro Navas, at the Materials Research Exchange 2024 in London, UK.
27 Nov 2024

The Alternative Fuel Cell Technologies are Competing for Market Share
With growing interest into the integration of fuel cells for stationary power, many commercial players have chosen to adopt either proton exchange membrane (PEM) or solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). However, alternative fuel cell technologies like alkaline fuel cells (AFCs), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs), phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFCs) and direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) still compete for market share.
26 Nov 2024

Upcoming Webinar on Sustainable Material Trends in 2025
Friday 6 December 2024 - Sustainable Material Trends in 2025 for a Less Contaminated, More Circular World; PFAS Regulations and Alternatives for PFAS
PFAS Water Treatment; Chemical Recycling of Plastics; Bioplastics
Update
26 Nov 2024

Pasqal
Pasqal is a neutral atom modality quantum computer hardware developer based in France.
26 Nov 2024

Regulation is Reshaping the Electric LCV Landscape
As governments stretch to meet their Paris Agreement goals and other sustainability targets, global demand for light-duty road freight is set to more than double between 2020 and 2050. A growing global population, rising income levels, and a booming e-commerce industry all factor into this increase in demand.