3M

HyProMag Ltd

HyProMag are a spin-out from the University of Birmingham, founded in 2018 and commercializing short-loop NdFeB magnet recycling. HyProMag use patented hydrogen-processing technology to separate valuable rare-earth alloys as powders from waste material, which they subsequently reprocess to form new NdFeB magnets. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Robert Arnold, Director of HyProMag, at the Materials Research Exchange 2024 conference in London, UK.

The Increasingly Overcrowded EV Fire Protection Market

With the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market and a focus on the importance of safety, EV fire protection brings a large opportunity for material suppliers. In this article by Dr James Edmondson, Research Director here at IDTechEx, we share some of these opportunities including those outside of the automotive market, along with some challenges for material suppliers in this space and findings from recent industry events.

Holographic Projections: The Future of Automotive Heads-Up Displays?

Automotive heads-up displays (HUDs) are currently being met with great enthusiasm and expectations. The increased usage of technology while driving and with drivers having to deviate their gaze from the road to look at the dashboard and center information displays (CID) in vehicles have resulted in more road accidents over the years. Drivers must deviate their gaze from the road to look at on-board diagnostics (OBDs), check the GPS, select music, and so on. HUDs present these images directly in the driver's line of sight, thus reducing the need for the driver to look away from the road.

Blue Solutions

Blue Solutions are developing and commercialising solid-state batteries.

CSIRO: MOF-Based DAC Technology (Airthena)

CSIRO is Australia's national science agency that undertakes multidisciplinary research. It is in the process of commercializing Airthena, its MOF-based DAC technology.

GDI

GDI are a US-based company developing 100% silicon anodes for Li-ion batteries.

The Impact of PFAS Regulations on Membranes in PEM Fuel Cells

Innovation map of polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) regulations on membranes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.

Mission Zero Technologies

Mission Zero Technologies is a UK-based start-up developing electrochemical direct air capture.

StretchSense

StretchSense produce hand motion-capture technology enabled by electroactive polymers (EAPs).

MGA Thermal

MGA Thermal is based in Australia and offers a thermal energy storage technology.

Kraftblock

Kraftblock is based in Germany and is developing a thermal energy storage technoloy.