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Dry Electrode Processes: Reshaping Battery Manufacturing & Binders

Dry electrode processes are emerging as a lower cost, more sustainable method for electrode production. This article highlights what they are, why they are gaining traction, and what their rise means for Li-ion manufacturing and binder markets over the next 10 years.

Composite Materials in Green Energy: Enabling Technologies and Address

Composite materials are increasingly being used to innovate green energy technologies, from advancing wind turbine blades, to enabling lighter and more efficient electric vehicles. In this article, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Maia Benstead explores the key sustainability trends driving the uptake of fiber reinforced polymer composites across a range of clean energy sectors.

Hanon Systems: R744 and R290

Hanon Systems has developed R744 and R290 components for automotive applications. IDTechEx spoke to Hanon to learn more about its products and which approach it thinks will be more promising.

Addressing Tariff Pressures and Labor Costs with Cobots

Faced with rising raw material costs from tariffs, labor shortages, and increasing operational pressures, the automotive and material-handling industries are turning to collaborative robots (cobots) as a flexible, cost-saving solution to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.

PFINDER KG: ArcelorMittal collaboration for EV anti-corrosion coatings

PFINDER KG and ArcelorMittal have collaborated to produce a combination of corrosion protection coatings for EV batteries.

Umicore

Umicore are a Li-ion battery cathode producer also active in Li-ion battery recycling.

Scania: Electric Trucks for Mining

IDTechEx spoke to Scania at Bauma 2025 about its latest technologies and market developments around electric dump trucks for mines.

QuantumScape

QuantumScape is a US-based company working on oxide-based solid-state batteries.

Bochao Automotive Parts

Bochao is a Chinese company, manufacturing lightweight automotive composites using natural fibres such as hemp and bamboo. IDTechEx spoke with the company at JEC World 2025.

Solid-State Battery Commercialization: Mass Production Taking Off

Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are heralded as a transformative innovation in energy storage (ES), offering numerous advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These benefits position SSBs as a cornerstone of the next generation of battery technologies, with the potential to reshape industries reliant on ES.

Summary of Privately Owned Autonomous Vehicles

Innovation map summary of privately owned autonomous vehicles.

24M Technologies, Inc.

24M (Massachusetts, USA) develops semi-solid battery technology, aiming to disrupt lithium-ion production with lower-cost, simpler manufacturing. Its licensed business model targets electric vehicle (EV) and grid storage markets, partnering with firms like Kyocera and Volkswagen. Advantages include reduced material use, higher energy density, and compatibility with existing facilities. Backed by US$100M+ funding (including from Japan's GPSC), it leverages MIT-derived IP. Challenges include scaling production and competing with entrenched lithium-ion giants (CATL, Panasonic). Positioned as a cost-innovation leader, 24M's semi-solid approach bridges traditional and next-generation solid-state technology but faces execution risks in a capital-intensive industry.

Thermal Touch and Imitating Texture on Smartphone Screens

Haptics refers to the technology that actively enhances the touch experience when engaging with devices, allowing for a more streamlined and stimulating customer experience with surface textures and thermal haptics. IDTechEx expects the haptics market to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% between 2024 and 2035.

Proell

Proell is a supplier of conductive inks and functional lacquers for both industrial applications and graphic printing. IDTechEx caught up with the company at LOPEC 2025.

L2+ ADAS Outpaces L3 in Europe, US$4B by 2042

The global passenger car market is witnessing a pivotal shift in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), with Level 2+ (L2+) technologies rapidly outpacing Level 3 (L3) deployments. IDTechEx forecasts significant growth, with L2+/L3 revenues in Europe projected to exceed US$4 billion by 2042.

The Evolution of the EV Battery Cover Towards Composites

IDTechEx discusses the pros and cons of composite EV battery covers, as well as innovations, current market adoption and an outlook for future adoption.