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Google Purchases 200MW of Fusion Power from US$2 Billion Startup

In this article, IDTechEx analyzes the potential of fusion energy in powering future data centers, motivated by the recent announcement that Google has agreed to purchase 200MW of fusion power from a prominent startup in the early 2030s.

A Future of Sunlight-Powered Cars and Hydrogen-Fuelled Planes

Nuclei and sun-powered vehicles, emission-free data center ecosystems, and hydrogen-fuelled planes are just some of the potential building blocks of a cleaner energy future. This article explores the future possibilities of developing energy technologies.

A Future of Fusion - IDTechEx Covers Nuclear Fusion

Nuclear fusion describes a reaction that takes place in which two or more atomic nuclei are fused to form one or more nuclei and some neutrons, and could provide continuous green energy. This article explores the processes, market drivers, and landscape of fusion energy.

Pasqal

Pasqal is a full-stack quantum computing company developing the neutral atom qubit modality.

IonQ Acquires Oxford Ionics in a Billion-Dollar Deal for Quantum

IDTechEx explores the impact of the US$1 billion acquisition in the quantum computing industry, where two major computing companies, IonQ and Oxford Ionics, have recently signed a deal.

Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech

Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech (Qilimanjaro) is a quantum computing company developing analog quantum chips (quantum annealers) and other solutions.

SambaNova Systems

SambaNova Systems is a California-based startup building proprietary AI chips to compete with GPUs. The firm was founded in 2017 with the mission to deliver an enterprise-scale, full-stack AI platform that accelerates the development and deployment of state-of-the-art generative and deep learning workloads. It is known for creating the Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit (RDU).

Groq

Groq is a California-based fabless chip designer that focuses on designing chips for developers and enterprises to deliver AI inference. Groq is known for designing the Language Processing Unit (LPU), a novel architecture purpose-built to accelerate AI inference.

Holocene

Holocene is a US-based liquid DAC company. It was recently acquired by Occidental Petroleum.

Amazon: Custom Silicon

Amazon, a global technology giant, is a major player in AI infrastructure and is the largest hyperscale cloud provider globally. Amazon is developing its vertical integration strategy by designing custom silicon, including chips for AI training, AI inference, networking, and general-purpose workloads.

Custom AI ASICs Used by Hyperscalers as AI Chips

Innovation map of Custom AI Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) used by hyperscalers as AI chips.

Direct Air Capture: Reaching a Capture Cost of US$100/Tonne of CO₂

Direct air capture (DAC) could play an essential role in meeting global net-zero targets by addressing residual and legacy CO₂ emissions. However, capture costs are currently too high. This IDTechEx article explores pathways to lower-cost DAC.

AI-Driven Innovation in Biomanufacturing

Innovation map of AI-driven innovation in biomanufacturing.

Apptronik, Inc

Apptronik, Inc has emerged as a leader in humanoid robotics, combining advanced engineering with strategic partnerships to address industrial and future consumer needs. Founded in 2016 by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, the company now employs over 150 people and collaborates with NASA and Google DeepMind and major manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz and GXO Logistics.