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Bright Lights, Bigger Screens - IDTechEx Explores Micro-LED Technology

Imagine experiencing the colors of a rainforest or the glistening surface of the ocean in the kitchen or hanging the most vibrant photographs on the wall. With Micro LEDs, these things will be possible. Their presence in everyday life through TVs, smartwatches, and transparent displays will improve aesthetics in most living areas.

Currents

Currents was founded in 2021 and is a B2B marketplace for end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries intentionally designed for second-life energy storage solutions. The company is headquartered in Oregon, US.

CRM Group

The CRM Group (Center for Research in Metallurgy) is an independent not-for-profit organization specializing in technological R&D innovation across metal production processes, product development, and metal applications. The organization is particularly focused on the industrial implementation of its developments. This profile highlights CRM Group's recent activities in printed and 3D additive electronic technologies.

Ecovative Forager

Ecovative is a biotechnology company which originally started in making sustainable packaging from mycelium. It has since begun making a vegan bio-based leather alternative material from mycelium, called Forager, and remains one of the leading players in this space.

Raythink

Raythink were founded in 2019 and are based in Shenzhen, China. They specialize in delivering next-generation augmented reality heads-up displays in the automotive sector. They use computer-generated holography as a means of projecting bright virtual images with high resolution and true depth cues. Virtual images are directed towards the driver's line of sight, providing guidance, and signalling while driving. Raythink explore the use of holography, projecting three-dimensional objects ahead of the windshield.

SiPearl: A High-Performance CPU Startup

SiPearl is a European fabless semiconductor startup developing energy-efficient high-performance CPUs for applications in AI, healthcare, climate, and more. IDTechEx Technology Analyst James Falkiner sat down for a conversation with SiPearl's CEO and Founder, Philippe Notton, where they discussed SiPearl's upcoming Rhea1 CPU.

Nuada: MOF-Based Carbon Capture

Nuada is a UK-based carbon capture technology company that is upscaling its MOF-based point source carbon capture solution.

Removing Rare-Earths Drives Demand for Copper in EV Motors

Electric motors are a core component of electrification in the automotive market. The market has heavily relied on rare earths for the permanent magnets used in these motors, but, as many will be aware, there is a drive to eliminate these rare earths due to their price volatility and environmental impact. Alternative motor technologies can often present a new and increased demand for copper.

Adriano Di Marti (Desserto)

Adriano Di Marti is a producer of a plant-based leather, Desserto. Founded in 2019 and based in Mexico, the company is one of the largest vegan bio-based leather market players.

Albert Invent

Oakland, CA-based Albert Invent's R&D platform is designed to streamline the chemical/materials industry laboratory and expedite day-to-day R&D activities. Its cloud-based platform integrates features including inventory management, an electronic lab notebook and laboratory information management system, machine learning-powered predictive modelling, regulatory automation and more.

Autel Energy

Autel Energy is a Chinese manufacturer of AC and DC charging hardware. IDTechEx spoke to Autel at the London EV Show 2023.

Opportunities for Chemical Companies in the Hydrogen Economy

The development of the hydrogen economy and its associated technologies presents many opportunities for chemical companies. This premium article presents some key opportunities that IDTechEx identified from existing research.

How Tech Giants Could Displace Automotive OEMs

The automotive market is a huge industry, and its evolution has spawned several giant corporations with many sub-brands, many of which are household names. However, the automotive industry is arguably undergoing the greatest technological shifts it has ever seen. Electrification, autonomous driving, and a shift to software-defined vehicles.

CY Vision

Founded in 2016, CY Vision is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, and specializes in delivering next-generation augmented reality heads-up displays in the automotive sector. It uses computer-generated holography as a means of projecting bright virtual images with high resolution and true depth cues. Virtual images are directed towards the driver's line of sight, providing guidance, and signalling while driving. CY Vision explores the use of holography, projecting three-dimensional objects ahead of the windshield.

Upcoming Webinar - Decoding Sodium-ion: Market Insights and Outlook

Thursday 25 January 2024 - Materials for sodium-ion cell design; Sodium-ion battery value proposition; Opportunities and challenges in the sodium-ion battery market; Sodium-ion battery players and commercialisation efforts; IDTechEx outlook for sodium-ion batteries by 2030

Trends in 3D Printing Private Funding From 2021-2023

Innovation map for trends in 3D printing private funding from 2021-2023.

3D Scanners for Additive Manufacturing: Major Technologies and Players

Innovation map for 3D scanners for additive manufacturing: major technologies and players.

3D Printing: A Dynamic Industry Approaching a Crossroads

The 3D printing industry is by no means new, given the invention of the first 3D printing technologies in the 1980s; yet, in an industry with a long history of twists and turns, 2024 is looking to be the most consequential yet for additive manufacturing. This can be traced back to the shockwaves set off by COVID-19. While the pandemic initially lowered sales for many 3D printer manufacturers, it also created opportunities for additive manufacturing to showcase its unique strengths, as numerous companies looked to reshoring and strengthening their supply chain to avoid persistent disruptions amidst global shipping shortages.

Natural Fiber Welding

Natural Fiber Welding is a materials company which produces a vegan bio-based leather alternative, called Mirum, using natural rubber and cotton. One of the more unique materials in the vegan bio-based leather market, its product is plastic free.

XCharge

XCharge is a Chinese designer and manufacturer of DC fast-charging hardware. IDTechEx spoke to XCharge at the London EV Show 2023.