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Chemistries and Cathodes - Lithium-Ion Battery Technologies

Lithium-ion batteries are a growing technology worldwide in line with the demand for electricity and regulations to lower emissions.

Innoseis Sensor Technologies: Nano-G MEMS Accelerometer

Innoseis Sensor Technologies is a Dutch technology company that specializes in high-sensitivity MEMS accelerometers, with a particular focus on seismic and sensing applications. Its core technology leverages Geometric Anti-Springs (GAS) in a capacitive comb structure.

Upcoming Webinar on Humanoid Robots

Webinar Title: Humanoid Robots: Early Adopters, Technologies, Challenges and Outlook Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025 Presenter: Yulin Wang, Senior Technology Analyst, IDTechEx

Self-Healing Materials Unlock the Potential of Tomorrow's Technogy

Self-healing materials have the ability to extend the lifespan of mission critical components such as energy storage devices, sensors and soft robotics. This article looks at some of the key materials developments, pain points and potential growth opportunities for self-healing materials in these emerging markets.

Human-Like Robots and Flexible Movement - IDTechEx Covers Robotics

Humanoid and collaborative robots are two growing robotics technologies explored by IDTechEx in their portfolio of Robotics & Autonomy Research Reports. Senior Technology Analyst, Yulin Wang, will be speaking at the 2025 Humanoids Summit, covering details explored in depth in the IDTechEx report, "Humanoid Robots 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets and Opportunities".

Sodium-ion: The Three Big Promises of Sodium-Ion Batteries

Sodium-ion batteries offer a promising alternative to lithium-ion, with advantages in mineral abundance, system compatibility, and safety. They provide a cost-effective, scalable solution with lower material costs and reduced supply chain risks. Despite lower energy density, sodium-ion cells benefit from existing manufacturing infrastructure. Safety benefits include reduced fire risks and enhanced thermal stability. Key strategies for success include improving energy densities, competing on total cost of ownership, and targeting niche performance areas such as low temperature and high-power applications.

Standard Energy (V-ion Batteries)

Standard Energy is a battery storage developer and manufacturer of vanadium-ion batteries, based in South Korea. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

In-Cabin Sensor Advancements: Radar or 3D Cameras?

In-cabin sensing innovations from Tesla, Seeing Machines, and LG Electronics—leveraging radar, 3d cameras, and AI—are transforming vehicle safety and personalization, setting the stage for a US$6 billion market by 2035.

Upcoming Webinar on AI Chips

Thursday 5 June 2025 - AI Chips: Energy Consumption Concerns of Large AI Models, GPU Technologies, and the Shift to Custom Silicon; Demand and concerns about large AI models; Current trends in high-performance GPUs; Shift towards cloud service providers (CSPs) using custom silicon in AI data centers; Insights into IDTechEx's 10-year forecasts for the AI Chips market

Robots Acting Up - IDTechEx Covers Humanoid Robotics

Showcased by the surprise of surrounding workers, the unexpected actions of a humanoid robot in China demonstrates that this robotics application is still operating in early stages. However, despite being an immature technology, there is still much scope for success for humanoids.

Smart Materials, Smarter R&D: Materials Informatics in 2025

Materials informatics is reshaping the landscape of materials research and development, bringing the full power of the data revolution to science and engineering. By leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics, materials informatics is accelerating discovery, streamlining development, and opening entirely new pathways for innovation.

Sumitomo Electric Industries

Sumitomo Electric Industries, part of the Sumitomo Corporation, develops and manufactures vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) for large-scale applications. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Cabot: Conductive Additives for Li-ion

Cabot Corporation is an American producer of specialty chemicals and performance materials. Cabot manufactures a portfolio of materials for the Li-ion battery industry, including different types of conductive additives which will be the focus of this company profile.

Innovation Zero 2025: Renewables, Energy Storage, Hydrogen, and SAF

Innovation Zero is the UK's largest net-zero congress. At Innovation Zero 2025, IDTechEx focused on covering key narratives and developments within renewables, energy storage, hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Key findings from the event are summarized in this article. The event was mostly UK-focused, but it did provide perspectives on the US and European markets.

CO₂ Concrete and Chemicals - IDTechEx Explores CO₂ Utilization

Carbon capture technologies are mature and have existed for decades, but with the expense that comes with deploying them, there is little incentive for businesses to adopt them outside of carbon pricing regulations or tax incentives. CO2 utilization makes carbon capture viable outside of climate motivations because it allows the process to generate revenue.

India Will Become the Next Superpower for Electric Two-Wheelers

While China is currently the leader in electric two-wheeler sales globally, this article highlights the key factors that will lead to India taking its place and becoming the next global superpower within the industry.

Myvox: MEMS Speakers

Myvox is a Swedish start-up developing MEMS micro speakers for earbuds and hearing aids. Operating under the radar since 2018, Myvox has recently entered a commercial phase where it aims to launch a range of MEMS speaker products, starting with a high-frequency 'tweeter'. IDTechEx attended a presentation by Myvox to hear more about its technology and roadmap to commercialization.

Nordic Semiconductor

Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low-power wireless communication and embedded processing for IoT and a market leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions. Founded in 1983 as Nordic VLSI, the company is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

HYNER Energy

HYNER Energy is a battery storage manufacturer, based in Guangdong, China and founded in 2024. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

SECH SA

SECH SA develops and supplies customized energy storage and power delivery solutions based on ultracapacitors for various sectors including automotive, transportation, electricity generation/distribution, and industrial applications. IDTechEx spoke to Jürgen Auer, a Vice President Sales and Marketing, and the profile is based on the interview in April 2025.