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Quantum Sensing Technologies, Applications, and Long-term Market Sizes

Innovation map overview of quantum sensing technologies, applications, and long-term market sizes.

Quantum Diamond Supply Chain for NV Center Magnetic Field Sensors

Innovation map of the quantum diamond supply chain for nitrogen vacancy (NV) center magnetic field sensors.

Development Paths in the Quantum Radio Frequency (RF) Sensing Market

Innovation map of development paths in the quantum radio frequency (RF) sensing market.

Is the Quantum Computing Market Going Through a Teenage Phase?

Quantum computing is growing closer to realizing its full potential, pipe dreams have become tangible five-year plans, and more and more players are earning their own money for the first time. Finally, time will pass quicker than many appreciate in the years ahead - don't blink and miss the quantum computing market grow up, and the chance to leverage its disruptive potential at maturity.

John Deere: Electric & Autonomous Tractors

John Deere is a leading global producer of construction, agriculture, and mining equipment - with tractors historically being its key product. IDTechEx spoke to John Deere at CES 2025 regarding its most recent developments in the electrification and automation of its tractors.

BYD Auto

BYD Auto is a Chinese automotive subsidiary of the BYD Company. It is a global leader in electric car sales and battery technology, with sales of over 4 million cars in 2024.

The Global Impact of Forever Chemicals (PFAS)

"Forever chemicals", the colloquial term for the family of chemicals known as PFAS, is coming under increasing regulatory pressure globally as concerns over the negative effects of PFAS on human health and the environment are mounting. In this short video, IDTechEx Principal Technology Analyst Sona Dadhania talks through what "forever chemicals" are and why they are having such a global impact.

Which Fire Protection Material to Choose for an EV Battery

Electric vehicle (EV) sales continued to increase in 2024, admittedly with some significant regional disparity, but IDTechEx found that globally, EV sales increased 24% in 2024 over 2023. Despite the fact that most data shows EV fires are less common than combustion engine vehicles, safety cannot be overlooked in any rate of occurrence. This article aims to discuss some of the key factors and some of the potential materials that EV battery designers may consider.

Aerogel Technologies

Aerogel Technologies is a US-based manufacturer of aerogels, with a key focus on its polymer aerogel range, Airloy, using a roll-to-roll continuous process.

Lignin Industries

Lignin Industries, founded in 2018, is a Swedish greentech company that transforms lignin — a natural polymer from forest and agricultural residues — into Renol, a renewable biomaterial designed to replace fossil-based plastics. This technology aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by providing sustainable alternatives for various applications.

Polysolar

Polysolar is a UK-based specialist solar panel manufacturer. The company specializes in transparent solar modules for building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). IDTechEx spoke with Hamish Watson, CEO and Founder.

iMoto: Electric Two-Wheelers

iMoto is an Indonesian startup founded in 2021 producing electric two-wheelers (E2Ws). This profile will cover the company's products and the role of Southeast Asia in the expanding global E2W market.

The Future eLCV Market

Sales of electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) are expected to surge from just under 500,000 in 2024 to over 11 million by 2045. In this short video, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Pranav Jaswani provides key insights into this rapidly expanding industry on the brink of widespread adoption.

Photonic Integrated Circuit Market to Surpass US$50B by 2035

The market for Silicon Photonics and PICs is experiencing robust growth, driven by the surge in AI and datacom transceiver demand. IDTechEx forecasts that PIC technology will continue to dominate the high-performance transceiver market, further solidifying its position as a critical component in the modern technological landscape.

Corn Next

Corn Next is a biomaterials company that developed CornNext-17, a fully biodegradable material made from corn starch, water, and enzymes. Designed to replace disposable plastics, it decomposes naturally within 30 days. The company aims to reduce plastic pollution by providing sustainable alternatives without requiring specialized recycling processes.

3D Printing Market: IDTechEx Takes a Look at the Economic Challenges

In 2024, the 3D printing space saw challenges and slower growth, with several prominent materials players exiting the industry. In the long-term, there are still key trends within the additive manufacturing industry that will drive the uptake of this technology, covered extensively by IDTechEx in their latest report, "3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 2024-2034: Technology and Market Outlook", exploring key players and predictions over the next decade.

Westwood Aerogel

Westwood Aerogel is a spin-out from UCLA. It is using its patent-pending ambient pressure drying process to scale aerogel manufacturing.

IDTechEx Explores Sustainable Plastics In The Automotive Industry

The automotive industry is under increasing scrutiny to improve sustainability, and one of the key approaches to addressing this is sustainable material choice. The automotive sector uses over 14 million tonnes of plastics in passenger automotive vehicles each year.

Element Zero

Element Zero is an Australian start-up developing an electrochemical technology for conversion of iron ore to iron via electrolysis.

Sunplugged

Sunplugged is a European solar company specializing in thin and flexible copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) modules. IDTechEx spoke with Andreas Zimmermann, CEO and Founder.