Advanced Materials

The alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) is an established and mature technology. The AWE uses readily available materials, such as nickel and steel, for component manufacture. This premium article examines the various components and materials used in the AWE, addressing their design characteristics and requirements as well as identifying component manufacturers.

Ames Goldsmith Ceimig (subsidiary of Ames Goldsmith Corporation) is a manufacturer of platinum group metals (PGMs) based electrocatalysts, which are used in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and electrolyzers. This company profile focuses on Ceimig's product offering for the PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers.

With the ever-increasing demand for higher performance and efficiency in electronic devices, the semiconductor industry is constantly pushing the boundaries of packaging technology. In the context of interconnected dies on a package, the system's performance relies heavily on the signaling that happens within the package.

This premium article provides a comprehensive perspective on the fabrication processes of 3D Cu-Cu hybrid bonding, using TSMC's 3D SoIC technology as an example.

Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanocrystals ranging from 2-10 nanometers (10-50 atoms) with size-tunable features. They exhibit quantum confinement effects due to their nanoscale dimensions, leading to remarkable optical and electrical characteristics

Heraeus has developed a new solution for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding that utilizes inkjet printing of conductive inks for selective deposition. IDTechEx caught up with Business Development Manager Muriel Thomas to find out more.

Quantum computers have the potential to tackle problems it would take classical computers trillions of years to solve. Most quantum computer designs depend on cooling the hardware to extreme temperatures well below -200 degrees Celsius.

Forecasts taken from IDTechEx's report "Quantum Dot Materials and Technologies 2024-2034: Trends, Markets, Applications"

Thursday 17 August 2023 - An introduction to FHE, including motivating factors; Discussion of recent innovations and commercial developments within FHE; Identification of technological gaps and potential solutions; A roadmap for how the industry will develop, spanning both technologies and applications.

Can electronics be additively manufactured and flexible without compromising on the capabilities of conventionally produced integrated circuits (ICs)? Often described as 'print what you can, place what you can't', flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) offers an enticing blend of capabilities, enabling rapid prototyping, flexibility/stretchability, and roll-to-roll manufacturing of circuits with conventional ICs.

Thursday 3 August 2023 - Materials and Processing Trends for 2.5D and 3D Semiconductor Packaging; An overview of advanced semiconductor packaging technology: landscape and development; Manufacturing methods and dielectric materials choice for 2.5D packaging; A review of 3D Cu-Cu bonding packaging technology: materials and manufacturing processes barriers and future trend

Technology gaps and potential solutions for flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) to meet application requirements.

Agfa-Gevaert Group (NV) is a Belgian multinational company with three business divisions: healthcare IT, digital print & chemicals, and radiology solutions. This company profile focuses on Agfa's alkaline water electrolyzer separator products.

Cabot Corporation has been a longstanding manufacturer of aerogel particles. In May 2023, the company launched a new portfolio of materials targeting their use in lithium-ion battery packs. IDTechEx spoke with the company about this market launch.

This premium article compares Cu-Cu hybrid bonding with micro bump for 3D die stacking.

Innovation roadmap for the benefits of conventional electronics and flexible hybrid electronics.

Freudenberg has developed a multi-layered inter-cell separator for prismatic cells that can be tuned to provide optimal compression and thermal insulation performance.

This profile introduces HD Microsystems' PI and PBO offerings tailored for advanced semiconductor packaging.

Norwegian company Nel ASA is a leading manufacturer of atmospheric pressure alkaline water electrolyzers. This profile focuses on Nel's alkaline electrolyzer electrode technology and manufacturing facilities.