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BYD Energy Storage

BYD Energy Storage System, independently developed by the Chinese company BYD, is a key manufacturer of cells for Li-ion BESS and also acts as a BESS supplier. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Blumind

Blumind is a Canadian deep-tech startup developing ultra-low-power analog AI chips for edge computing, founded in 2020. Blumind's mission is to achieve sustainable AI by adding AI functionality whilst reducing overall power consumption.

Trucking Investments - IDTechEx Explores Zero-Emission Trucks

As regulations get stricter around emissions targets, opting for electric trucks now could be a good investment for the future. By 2030, the EU aims to see a 45% reduction in truck emissions, which is expected to increase to 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2040.

Upcoming Webinar: Next-Generation Feedstocks and Lignin Valorization

Wednesday 28 May 2025 - The Future of Sustainable Chemicals: Next-Generation Feedstocks and Lignin Valorization; Conventional chemicals and decarbonization of the chemical industry; The potential of next-generation feedstocks as resources to produce sustainable chemicals; Lignocellulosic biomass as a feedstock for biochemicals: challenges and opportunities; New applications for lignin valorization enabled by new extraction technologies

SonicEdge: Electrostatic MEMS Speakers

SonicEdge is an Israeli-Danish MEMS speaker company developing ultrasonic amplitude modulation-based MEMS speakers for consumer devices. Founded in 2019, it focuses on replacing traditional voice coil speakers with silicon-chip solutions for applications such as TWS earbuds and AR/VR headsets. Many MEMS speaker companies are using piezoelectric transduction, but Sonic Edge has opted for an all-silicon electrostatic approach. IDTechEx spoke to Sonic Edge to discuss its product offering and core technology in depth.

AI Chips for Data Center and Cloud to Exceed US$400 Billion by 2030

IDTechEx explores the AI chip markets and key technologies seen in today's AI data centers. This article unveils key trends in high-performance GPUs, custom AI ASICs, and emerging AI chip markets.

TE Connectivity: Connectors for Quantum Computing

TE Connectivity is a multinational supplier of sensors and connectors. Technology Analyst Noah El Alami spoke with TE Connectivity at the 2025 OCP EMEA Summit about connectors for the data center and quantum computing markets.

Caterpillar: Electric Construction Machines

IDTechEx spoke to Caterpillar at Bauma 2025, revealing updates on its electric machine portfolio which will be the focus of this company profile.

Jolt Solutions

Jolt Solutions (or simply Jolt) is a Spanish startup spun out of ICIQ that has developed a new simplified process for the manufacture of alkaline electrolyzer and AEM electrolyzer electrodes. The company targets green hydrogen electrolyzer OEMs as primary customers for its electrodes.

Design Trends for Next Generation Ion Exchange Membranes

Ion exchange membrane material design trends are evolving to meet the demands of emerging green hydrogen, carbon capture, and energy storage application growth markets. IDTechEx forecasts that membrane demand will exceed 5.3 million m² annually by 2035, with innovations in reinforced and PFAS-free materials shaping the next generation of ion exchange membranes.

Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

The global steel industry is shifting towards decarbonization, with hydrogen-based and electric ironmaking technologies developing at an accelerated pace in recent years. This article examines the dominance of hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (H2-DRI) in current green steel project pipelines, as well as the infrastructure and cost challenges hampering widespread adoption.

Fluence: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Fluence Energy (Fluence) is a market leader in front-of-meter energy storage. The company is the result of a joint venture between two industry powerhouses: German engineering giant Siemens and US energy company AES. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Untether AI

Untether AI is a Canadian AI accelerator designer, established in 2018. It produces high-performance, low-power AI inference accelerators, which target AI inference from the cloud to the network edge, using a novel at-memory architecture for deep learning.

Jiawei Renewable Energy

Jiawei Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., established in 1993, has evolved as a prominent player in China's renewable energy sector. Initially focused on photovoltaic (PV) and LED lighting, the company expanded its operations to include energy storage, graphene applications, and smart lighting solutions.

Upcoming Webinar on the Hyperactive Li-ion Batteries Recycling Market

Thursday 22 May 2025 - IDTechEx Discusses the Hyperactive Li-ion Batteries Recycling Market: Key Trends, Technologies, and Outlook; An introduction to Li-ion battery demand, LIB circular economy and recycling; A snapshot into key Li-ion battery recycling market trends and key player activity; Key trends in LIB recycling technologies, including cathode, direct, graphite anode, and binder recycling; A keynote on LIB Battery Regulation in the EU; IDTechEx's outlook and conclusions on the global Li-ion battery recycling market

Trends in GPU Alternatives for AI Data Centers

Innovation map of trends in GPU alternatives for AI data centers.

Trends in GPUs for AI Data Centers

Innovation map of trends in Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for AI data centers.

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.

Fast Growth of Humanoid Robots in the Automotive & Logistics Industry

By 2025, major automotive players such as Tesla and BYD are set to scale humanoid robot deployment over 10x, paving the way for a projected 1.6 million units in use across the industry by 2035, according to IDTechEx. While current unit costs exceed US$100,000, prices are forecast to drop to US$20,000, driving broader adoption in both the automotive and logistics sectors.

Carbonova

Carbonova (Canada) are aiming to convert carbon dioxide, methane and waste energy into useful carbon nanomaterials, typically carbon nanofibers (CNFs). IDTechEx spoke to Mina Zarabian (CEO & Co-founder).