Advanced Materials

Every year IDTechEx Research publishes an article that reflects the latest trends in the conductive ink industry. These articles are based on IDTechEx Research's report "Conductive Ink Markets 2019-2029: Forecasts, Technologies, Players", which is the result of ongoing research over the past eight years. This year IDTechEx will give an update on multiple less mature trends which offer high growth potential.

Saperatec is a German startup that is developing technology to enable the recycling of mixed materials.

Agilyx has developed two platforms to close the loop for hydrocarbon waste products. IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Bryony Core investigates how this start up is getting on.

Carbon Waters' innovative graphene production process opens up new possibilities for the industry to develop materials with enhanced and monitored performances.

Less or No Battery, Less or No Charging: Extended version of presentation by IDTechEx at Advanced materials conference Osaka Japan, June 2019.

Grapheal have developed a transparent and flexible plaster containing graphene designed to accelerate and monitor the healing of chronic wounds.

Researchers are developing a device that allows the early diagnosis of malaria, in a fast and reliable way, and at an accessible cost.

Physicists discovered a novel kind of nanotube that generates current in the presence of light. Devices such as optical sensors and infrared imaging chips are likely applications, which could be useful in fields such as automated transport and astronomy. In future, if the effect can be magnified and the technology scaled up, it could lead to high-efficiency solar power devices.

IDTechEx spoke with Nova Graphene. Nova Graphene have been operating since 2017 and as of June 2019 have 10-emplyees. They provide graphene (single-layer, multi-layer, and blends) under the branding CarbonEra.

Frankfurt Laser Company are an international distributor of laser diode products and a custom laser solution provider.

Further key findings from the Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo. Stuttgart, Germany May 2019

Eagleyard are a laser diode manufacturer.

CNI are a photonic products manufacturer specialising in laser diodes. CNI area a key player in the global laser diodes market.

Antennas made of carbon nanotube films are just as efficient as copper for wireless applications, according to researchers. They're also tougher, more flexible and can essentially be painted onto devices.

Graphene industry is entering a new phase, a phase of growth. The industry has accumulated significant experience over the past 10-12 years to bring about this phase. In this article, IDTechEx Research offer opinions about the recent past and future outlook of the graphene industry based on the report 'Graphene, 2D Materials and Carbon Nanotubes: Markets, Technologies and Opportunities 2019-2029'.

Orion focuses on scientific research and development of Additive Manufacturing technologies for solving the complex problems of today and building innovative solutions of tomorrow.

Key findings from the Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo. Stuttgart, Germany May 2019

II-VI Incorporated manufacture photonic products.

To truly be useful, graphene would need to carry an electric current that switches on and off, as silicon does in the form of billions of transistors on a computer chip.

Power electronics is a growing market thanks to electrification of many industries including the automotive industry.