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Market Analysis of Thin, Flexible and Printed Batteries

The battery market today is dominated by traditional batteries such as coin cell batteries, Triple-A batteries and lithium ion batteries with the former being largely used in mobile phones, laptops and electrical vehicles. The emergence of new trends such as wearable devices and Internet of Things (IoT) is however changing the space. New features such ultra-thinness, small physical footprints, flexibility and light weight are becoming increasingly prized. New players and/or old players with new technologies are gearing up to meet this emerging need. In this article we will first look at the activities of several large companies on energy storage solutions aimed at wearable devices. We will then consider WSN and the threat of energy harvesting therein before considering medical applications. Finally, we will give our latest ten-year market forecasts segmented by application and battery type.

The Rise of Thin, Flexible and Printed Batteries

IDTechEx has studied the technologies and markets for thin film, flexible and/or printed batteries. IDTechEx will disseminate its key findings. Here, IDTechEx will qualitatively benchmark the different technologies that fall under its categorization including single use zinc batteries, printed zinc-based rechargeable batteries, thin film lithium ion and lithium metal batteries.

OLED displays in wearable devices

OLED displays have been very successful in mobile phones. As consumer electronics companies are trying to identify the next big thing, there is now a proliferation of "wearables" - devices that can be worn on the body. OLED technology brings some distinct advantages in these applications, such as thinner and curved displays.

Outlook on the OLED TV market

Remember CES back in January. There was a widespread sentiment that LG was winning the OLED TV battle against Samsung. How did LG take the lead in OLED TV? And what does it mean for the other TV panel manufacturers?

Industry's first non-ITO film-based 42

Cima NanoTech, a smart nanomaterials company specializing in high performance transparent conductive films, has announced the industry's first ultra responsive, non-ITO film-based, 42-inch projected capacitive multi-touch module for large format touch applications.

Artificial Muscle Inc.

Developer, designer and manufacturer of actuators based on printed electroactive polymers (EAPs).

Terra Motors expands into Asian electric vehicles market

Terra Motors Corporation, Japan's top electric two & three wheeler developer, manufacturer, and retailer announced the completion of a ＄10 million round of financing for the expansion of its business into the Asian electric vehicle (EV) market.

Why the interest in e-textiles?

The heart of the e-textile business as it emerges is electric and electronic functionality from sensing to light emission, achieved entirely by use of e-fibers.

Wearable technology $50 billion investment frenzy

Many giant electronics manufacturers, computer services companies and conglomerates are heavily investing in wearable technologies, the internet of things, and the internet of people. IDTechEx predicts massive growth in these areas in the coming years.

Wearable electronics: success factors for 12,000 developers

Wearable electronics is a very fragmented industry when it comes to manufacturers. Even mature sub-sectors have no clear leaders in what will be a $70 billion plus business in 2024 with 12,000 developers and manufacturers as newly calculated by analysts IDTechEx.

Tesla's Battery Coup - Winners and Losers

Ground breaking news were announced by Tesla at the end of February 2014. This is their intention to build a lithium battery manufacturing plant with a capacity of 35 GWh/year by 2020, this is the so called "Gigafactory". Read this article in order to understand what is the impact of these plans to the whole industry.

Energica

Energica is an Italian company that designs and manufactures electric motorbikes.

Cell phone problems are huge market opportunities

There are many cell phone problems that represent huge commercial opportunities over the coming decade as their form and function are transformed beyond recognition.

Wearable Technology: The $70 billion picture

This article shares some of the recent research from the brand new IDTechEx report Wearable Technology 2014-2024.

Terra Motors showcases its state-of-the art electric vehicles

Terra Motors, manufacturer of electric two and three wheelers in Japan has showcased world's first executive e-scooter - A4000i with a smart phone connection and a highly durable electric three-wheeler, e-rickshaw.

Mobile phone indoor positioning systems create $10bn market

This article shares some of the research in the IDTechEx Research report IDTechEx report "Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) and Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) 2014-2024".

Hardware is key for future mobile phones

In this article we share some of the findings in the new IDTechEx report "Future Mobile Phone/Cell Phone Technology and Functions 2014-2024".