Sensors

The Society of Automotive Engineers defines 6 levels (0 to 5) of autonomy available to vehicles, ranging from level 0 (no automation) to level 5 (full automation). To achieve level 4+, automotive OEMs and tier-one suppliers are required to expand their sensor suites beyond conventional cameras and radar, accompanied by reliable software to perceive the vehicle's surroundings.

This premium article discusses single photon imaging, in particular superconducting detectors.

This presentation was delivered by IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Jack Howley at the Functional Print Cluster 10th Anniversary Conference on 6th November 2024 in Pamplona, Spain.

Single Quantum are a Netherlands-based quantum sensing startup developing superconducting nanowire single photon detectors for use in a variety of high-end photonic applications. Research Manager Dr Mario Usuga Castaneda spoke at the QBN Quantum Leadership Session: Quantum Sensing Use Cases, attended by IDTechEx Technology Analyst Noah El Alami.

Nanusens is pioneering NEMS (nanoelectromechanical systems) structures inside CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductors). Nanusens was founded in 2014 by Dr. Josep Montanyà and Dr. Marc Llamas and is headquartered in Paignton, England with research and development offices in Barcelona, Spain and Shenzen, China. The founders are utilising expertise from their previous company, Baolab Microsystems.

This premium article discusses single photon imaging, in particular semiconductor detectors.

Thursday 7 November 2024 - Which Technology Innovations Will Be Most Disruptive in the Global Sensor Market? An overview of meta-trends shaping the sensor market landscape; A summary of major market verticals, product types and leading technologies; Coverage of near-term trends in sensor technology development, adoption and integration - including the impact of AI on edge sensing; An overview of disruptive emerging sensor technologies recently commercialized, their value proposition, advantages and market challenges. This includes printed sensors, quantum sensors, emerging image sensors, biosensors, gas sensors and nanocarbon sensors; Case studies in fast growing markets for sensors technology, both established and emerging, such as future mobility, wearables and IoT (industrial, consumer and environmental); Initial ten-year forecasting insights and sensor market outlook for the next ten years

Tap Systems Inc was founded in 2015 with a product to turn a wearable device into an alternative interface for typing and mouse control.

While sensors contribute just a fraction of the annual revenue generated by major electronics companies, sensor technology nevertheless represents a multi-billion-dollar global market.

In this premium article, IDTechEx provides an overview of emerging industrial internet-of-things (IIoT) sensor technologies and their applications.

RobQuant is a UK-based company developing solid-state quantum magnetometers, primarily aiming for use in healthcare applications. IDTechEx Technology Analyst Noah El Alami attended its presentation and spoke with Senior Researcher Dr Joe Smith at the UKRI Quantum Sensing in Predictive Health and Early Diagnosis Workshop in October 2024.

Digistain is a provider of infrared spectrometry solutions for cancer detection and therapy guidance. IDTechEx Technology Analyst Noah El Alami attended its presentation at the UKRI Quantum Sensing in Predictive Health and Early Diagnosis Workshop in October 2024.

IDTechEx spoke to Zahra Rafiee, lead PhD student in the Bioelectronics and Microsystems Lab at Binghamton University. The group has developed a paper based circuit board which includes biodegradable components.

Beyond Blood Diagnostics is a spinout from Imperial College London developing compact and cost-effective blood count products for patients to use at home. IDTechEx Technology Analyst Noah El Alami spoke with them and attended their presentation at the UKRI Quantum Sensing in Predictive Health and Early Diagnosis Workshop in October 2024.

IDTechEx recently attended the Quantum Sensing in Predictive Health and Early Diagnosis Workshop, hosted by the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) business innovation program, Innovate UK Business Connect. This premium article provides key takeaways from the event.

This presentation was delivered by IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Jack Howley at the Medical Wearables 2024 conference on October 8, 2024.

The BMBF-funded QUANCER project and EU-funded FastGhost project are both initiatives to develop quantum sensing for biomedical imaging. Technology Analyst Noah El Alami spoke to Prof. Markus Gräfe, a Professor in experimental solid state quantum optics at TU Darmstadt who had experience working on both projects.

TDK SensEI is a sensor technology integrator, established in 2024 from TDK assets, platforms, and technologies. The company is based in CA, USA and specializes in edge AI and sensor fusion for industrial applications. TDK SensEI is a 100% owned subsidiary of TDK Corporation.

Although over 1.2 million on-road vehicles have thermal LWIR camera technology installed, this is 0.08% of the estimated total of 1.5 billion vehicles on roads worldwide. For LWIR cameras to fill their potential in the automotive market, drivers in regulation and innovation are a requirement.

The global commercialization of autonomous trucks in 2024 is being shaped significantly by regional regulations and government policies. To enable the growth of autonomous trucking, the U.S., Europe and China have adopted different approaches, primarily influenced by their respective regulatory environments, infrastructure development, and governmental support.