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New Regulations Targeting Forever Chemicals

The signing of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in 2001 marked a historic moment, as it was the first global treaty aimed at eliminating or restricting chemicals harmful to human and environmental health. The addition of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) to the Convention in 2009 marked yet another milestone, as PFOS and its related substances became the first of the PFAS family to be regulated on an international level

Sicona Battery

Sicona are an Australian company developing and manufacturing silicon anode material for Li-ion batteries.

Why Electric Haul Trucks Will Be a Success

Electric haul trucks will be key to achieving meaningful emissions reduction in the mining industry and assisting mining companies to meet their sustainability objectives. Haul trucks make up almost a quarter of the global mining vehicle population but are by far the largest and most emitting vehicles, contributing to over 90% of vehicular emissions in mining or over 174 megatonnes of CO2 annually

How Will Gate-Based Quantum Computers Scale-Up?

Many players are now competing to create a large-scale, fault-tolerant, gate-based quantum computer. In IDTechEx's latest report, "Quantum Computing Market 2024-2044: Technology, Trends, Players, Forecasts", it is predicted that this market will grow with a CAGR of at least 30% and is on track to become a multi-billion dollar industry. But how will it get there? This article overviews how this industry is planning to scale up hardware systems and truly start competing with existing supercomputers.

Kato: Electric Mini-Excavators

Kato is a Japanese OEM of construction machines. This company profile will focus on Kato's electric mini-excavator models.

Webinar - Forever Chemicals: Insights into Regulations Affecting PFAS

Thursday 2 May 2024 - Forever Chemicals: Insights into Regulations Affecting PFAS and Potential Alternatives; The definition and scope of PFAS; Concerns about the effects of PFAS exposure; Regulatory frameworks impacting PFAS worldwide; Emerging applications utilizing PFAS; Potential alternatives for PFAS in selected emerging applications

ADASTEC

ADASTEC is a provider of autonomous driving platform software, specializing in solutions for autonomous bus projects on fixed routes. With over US$10 million in funding and a workforce of 100-150, the company is currently engaged in 20 global projects and has developed a Level-4 Automation Platform that operates autonomous buses under various conditions.

IDTechEx Experts Discuss Battery Technologies

Energy is a universally familiar concept, but how it is stored may not be. Battery innovation underpins many sectors, including electric vehicles, sustainability, and renewable energy. Research Director Alex Holland explains how the market is set for greater success in the near future, with innovation in battery technology set to play a key role in this success.

NeuroFusion

NeuroFusion is an open-source product and research company building tools and models to understand brain activity and human behaviors. IDTechEx interviewed founder Ore Ogundipe.

Where Will SMRs Fit in the Energy Ecosystem?

Nuclear SMRs offer a powerful tool for decarbonization, with Gen IV reactor design-based SMRs offering uses beyond supplying to the grid directly. This article by IDTechEx outlines some of the ways SMRs can work within the energy ecosystem, including decarbonizing industries, producing "pink hydrogen", and offering a potential solution to the data center energy crisis.

Nexus Circular

Nexus Circular is an advanced chemical recycling company that is pursuing a pyrolysis approach. Founded in 2008, the company is based in Atlanta, Georgia. IDTechEx spoke to Carla Toth, Senior Vice President of Business Development.

Two-Wheeler Industry 2023: Highlights and Market Trends

Electric two-wheelers have been gaining popularity across the globe. IDTechEx tracks the performance of global two-wheeler markets from a sales and technology perspective. This premium article includes some of the highlights from 2023.

Bosch Aviation Technology

Bosch is long established in the automotive industry, supplying components across the entire vehicle. IDTechEx spoke to Bosch at Electric Aircraft 2024; here Bosch was raising awareness that its components can also be used within the aerospace industry.

Streamlined Glasses & Smart Headsets - Augmented & Virtual Reality

Augmented and virtual reality are being developed in new ways to enhance reality, from streamlined smart glasses to headsets with farfetched fantasy experiences. Extended reality (XR) headsets are proving useful not only for leisure purposes but also for industry use, training, and even rehabilitation. In IDTechEx's podcast, 'Tomorrow's Tech by IDTechEx', Senior Technology Analyst Sam Dale discusses the variety of benefits of VR and AR.

IDTechEx Release New Global Quantum Technologies Market Report

IDTechEx, a trusted provider of independent market intelligence, announces the availability of a new report, "Quantum Technology Market 2024-2034: Trends, Players, Forecasts". This report characterizes the entire quantum technology market, identifies key trends, and provides an overview of the major players.

3D Electronics: Empowering Markets with Greater Integration

3D electronics is an emerging manufacturing approach that enables electronics to be integrated within or onto the surface of objects. 3D electronic manufacturing techniques empower new features, including mass customizability, greater integration, and improved sustainability in the electronics industry.

CFP Composites

CFP Composites is a UK headquartered manufacturer and developer of ultra-high temperature carbon fibre composites. IDTechEx spoke to CFP to learn more about its materials and one of its key target applications, the electric vehicle (EV) battery space.

Carester (Caremag)

Carester specialize in hydrometallurgical and solvent extraction technologies for rare earth metal recovery, and are based in Lyon, France. The interview focused on Caremag, the business unit focusing on rare earth element (REE) recovery from end-of-life magnets and mining concentrates.

New Silicon Photonics and Photonic Integrated Circuits Market Report

IDTechEx announces the availability of a new report, "Silicon Photonics and Photonic Integrated Circuits 2024-2034: Market, Technologies, and Forecasts". This new report looks at key market players, emerging materials and technologies, and new applications. Granular 10-year market forecasts are also included.

New Range Records Set for Hydrogen Cars and Why It May Not Matter

At the end of February 2024, the UK ran its second Hydrogen Week. During this week, Hyundai set two new records for the driving range of its fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). While certainly a significant achievement, will the ultimate range of FCEVs impact consumer opinions and adoption?