Advanced Materials

IBM is developing superconducting quantum computers.

Auria Solutions is a global manufacturer specializing in advanced automotive acoustics and fiber-based interior components, offering eco-friendly solutions such as lightweight materials and recycled content to enhance vehicle sustainability. With a strong focus on reducing environmental impact, Auria provides products like carpeting, underbody systems, and sound insulation that meet the industry's stringent performance and sustainability requirements.

This premium article introduces copper in its natural forms and provides an overview of the common techniques to mine and process copper ores.

Monday 2 December 2024 - Background on the hydrogen value chain, from production to end-use applications; Significant developments in low-carbon hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and industrial applications in late 2023 and 2024; Overview of various fuel cell technologies; Major trends for fuel cells in automotive and stationary power markets; Market outlook

Enginzyme is a full stack enzyme development startup based in Sweden. IDTechEx spoke with Enginzyme to learn more about its activities.

Seoyon E-Hwa is a global supplier of automotive interior and exterior components, focusing on lightweight and high-quality materials to improve vehicle efficiency and sustainability. The company specializes in eco-friendly designs, integrating recycled and bio-based materials to meet the industry's environmental standards while enhancing vehicle aesthetics and performance.

Tactotek has secured over 280 patents in the field of In-Mold Electronics (3D decorative surfaces with embedded electronic functionality). The key benefits are space saving, reducing the number of manufacturing steps and lightweighting. The company has raised over $150million since 2011, and their business model is to license their technology. They target automotive as a key application, anticipating reasonable adoption in 2027-2028

Although graphene and carbon nanotubes have long been touted as "wonder materials" with the potential to address numerous global challenges, the initial excitement did not quickly lead to widespread commercial success. IDTechEx has closely monitored the nanocarbon market for over ten years, and this article will evaluate the application areas where graphene and CNTs are likely to achieve notable success in the next ten years.

As Moore's Law slows down, the semiconductor industry is seeking innovative solutions to increase performance and functionality without merely increasing transistor density. Chiplets offer a promising path forward, providing flexibility, modularity, customizability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in chip design and manufacturing.

Concerns over incumbent strategies for PFAS waste management have created opportunities for novel PFAS destruction technologies to potentially disrupt the status quo. Universities and independent start-ups are developing numerous different destruction technologies.

Röchling is a global manufacturer focused on high-performance plastics and lightweight solutions for industries including automotive, aiming to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company emphasizes sustainable innovation by developing materials and components that improve vehicle efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.

Forecasts taken from IDTechEx report "Decarbonization of Cement 2025-2035: Technologies, Market Forecasts, and Players"

Aquafil is a leading manufacturer of synthetic fibers, best known for creating ECONYL, a sustainable nylon made from recycled waste like fishing nets and industrial plastics. The company focuses on circular economy principles, transforming waste into high-quality materials for industries such as automotive, fashion, and interior design, helping to reduce environmental impact.

The Metals Company (TMC) is a deep-sea mineral exploration company focused on the collection, processing, and refining of polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor in international waters of the Clarion Clipperton Zone.

On Tuesday, November 5th, millions of Americans went to the polls to vote for the 47th President of the United States. The results were emphatic: a second Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Senate. While this election will impact many aspects of the global economy, what do these results entail for one of the world's biggest automotive markets?

This premium article introduces cobalt in its natural forms and provides an overview of the common techniques to mine and process cobalt ores.

Prodrive, a British engineering and advanced technology company founded in 1984, has established a strong reputation across multiple industries, including motorsport, automotive, aerospace, and defense. Originally focused on motorsport, the company has since diversified, leveraging its engineering expertise to develop innovative solutions in various sectors. A notable area of Prodrive's recent development efforts is in bio-based composites, particularly for automotive applications.

Innovation map for the emerging PFAS destruction technology landscape.

Innovation map of opportunity for emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction technologies.