Research Articles

Antimicrobial and antiviral materials can be used to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses on surfaces where they are most likely to be passed on. IDTechEx looks at over 100 companies that have developed their own antimicrobial technologies in their market research report.

Thursday 17 October - Overview of the major haptic actuator technology choices; Exploration of haptics technology innovations and developments; Highlighting expected stories in the haptics market for the next ten years; Adoption roadmaps for haptics technology

The rapid rise of AI and HPC (high performing computing) applications is driving a fundamental shift in data center cooling strategies. As chips like Nvidia's B200 and Intel's Falcon Shores GPU push the limits of thermal design power, direct-to-chip and immersion cooling solutions are becoming critical to managing the heat loads in modern data centers.

As EV adoption grows, stakeholders across automotive, energy, and technology sectors are in search of detailed insights to shape their strategies and investments.

Despite much investment and interest, some key questions surrounding sustainability and economic viability, as well as new regulatory pressures, are putting into question the future of this technology.

Electric construction, agriculture, and mining (CAM) machines promise health, environmental, and productivity benefits, while also acting as long-term financial investments for companies. The battery market for CAM machines is expected to reach US$8 billion by 2034.

Wednesday 9 October 2024 - Weight limits for planes and how much battery can be installed; Potential ranges that can be achieved with battery power; Volume limitations for hydrogen; Potentiation ranges that can be achieved with hydrogen power; How the air travel market is distributed by flight distance

CPO represents a significant leap in data transmission technology by integrating the optical engine and the switching silicon onto the same substrate. This design eliminates the need for signals to traverse the PCB, further reducing the electrical channel path and significantly improving performance.

Thursday 10 October 2024 - An overview of bioplastics; How new Chinese regulations are transforming the industry; How other countries are approaching bioplastics regulations; The changing landscape of bioplastic applications; Why bio-composites using bioplastics are seeing increased interest and their challenges; IDTechEx's outlook and conclusions

In this article, IDTechEx Research Director Dr Alex Holland takes a look at the falling battery costs and how this will affect the Li-ion battery market long term.

Tuesday 8 October - The current market landscape for electric motor technologies and materials; The need for alternative materials; How various motor technologies and materials impact performance and cost, including permanent magnet free motors; rare earth free magnets and stator winding choices; An outlook for future trends and adoption

The main purpose for off-grid charging is to accommodate the growing EV market alongside limited electricity infrastructure, providing solutions for charging while the grid is being expanded. New investments in global infrastructure will be necessary for the EV market going forward, to deal with challenges surrounding costs and making the implementations of new techniques viable.