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Covestro Pontacol

Pontacol (acquired by Covestro in 2025) produce ultra-thin adhesive films that bond parts and coat surfaces for industrial applications. IDTechEx spoke with Pontacol at JEC World 2026.

Röchling Automotive: Metal-to-plastic bonding.

Röchling Automotive is a plastics manufacturer serving the automotive industry. It is a part of Röchling Group, which was established in Germany in 1822. IDTechEx spoke to Röchling Automotive about its metal-to-plastic bonding technology at the Automotive E-Powertrain Tech Summit 2026, in Munich.

Natural Fiber Cars - Sustainable Automotive Parts at JEC World 2026

As the automotive industry continues to be an ever-relevant space, there are plenty of opportunities for composite materials, including those made with natural fibers, to be integrated into both the interiors and exteriors of vehicles. This article covers some of the technologies exhibited at JEC World 2026.

BYD's Disclosure May Signal a New Phase for Solid-State Batteries

BYD's recent disclosure via its FinDreams Battery website marks a visible inflection point for solid-state batteries (SSBs): the technology is moving from quiet development into structured demonstration timelines and supply-chain repositioning, with distinct materials choices that diverge from other leading OEM routes. This momentum, alongside public road tests and pilot-line progress across the US, Europe, and Asia, suggests SSBs are entering early deployment while broader automotive integration is targeted later this decade.

Routes for EV Motors to Reduce Their Chinese Rare Earth Reliance

Trade restrictions put in place by China in 2025 have made securing rare earth materials more challenging for the rest of the world. This article discusses the routes to reducing or eliminating rare earth materials in electric motors for electric vehicles in light of these restrictions.

EverySight

IDTechEx attended a presentation given by the CTO, Hanan Shamir.

Motional

Motional, originally nuTonomy, is a company developing autonomous vehicle technology. It was originally a joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv.

OSE Group: Magnetic Gearbox

OSE Group is an industrial automation group producing scalable manufacturing lines in multiple sectors, including automotive. This profile will focus on the development of its magnetic gearbox concept for electric vehicles.

Solid State Batteries in 2026: From Hype to Adoption

The solid-state battery (SSB) industry is transforming, driven by advanced technologies and rising demand across applications. Offering breakthroughs in safety and energy density, SSBs could reach a $10 billion market by 2036. The IDTechEx report "Solid-State Batteries 2026-2036: Technology, Forecasts, Players" provides a comprehensive analysis of this dynamic industry, exploring the interplay between cutting-edge technologies, market trends, manufacturing challenges, and the global ecosystem surrounding solid-state batteries.