Advanced Materials

Bipolar plates are a key component of PEM fuel cells, providing structural support and carrying out a major role in the power generating electrochemical reaction. This article discusses the materials consideration for plates, which can be made from metal or graphite/graphitic composite.

Henkel is a global chemical and consumer goods company. At Semicon Europa 2025 in Munich, Germany, IDTechEx spoke to Henkel to learn more about its thermal interface materials.

CMK is a manufacturer of printed circuit boards (PCBs), based in Japan. At Semicon Europa 2025 in Munich, Germany, IDTechEx spoke to CMK to learn more about its product offerings.

SEMICON Europa 2025: SiC Supply and Applications

With the ever-increasing need for heat dissipation, high-performance thermal interface materials (TIMs) with higher thermal conductivity and other properties are becoming essential. Driven by this trend, a number of high-performance TIMs are emerging. This article primarily introduces the advantages and drawbacks of advanced carbon-based TIMs. However, it is worth noting that many other TIMs offer superior performance. For a holistic view of the TIM industry, please refer to IDTechEx's research report, "Thermal Interface Materials 2026-2036: Technologies, Markets and Forecasts".

Graphene is a material that has received significant attention and hype, with its commercial adoption to date more of a material push than a market pull, as a killer application is sought. Bulk applications are being validated and will see uptake in the future, but this article outlines how short-term adoption will be led by consumer products, particularly those in the prosumer / luxury category.

Developments in the LTCC Market for High-Frequency Applications

Semicon Europa 2025: Power Electronics and (Ultra)wide Bandgap Semiconductors

As the demand for clean green hydrogen grows, electrolyser demand will grow in tandem. This article details which electrolyser components will seize market value based on adoption of different electrolyser technology solutions.

This article highlights the materials opportunities across quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications, dividing them into three materials platforms: superconducting chips, photonics (including PICs), and nanomaterials.

IDTechEx analyst Dr Jack Howley covers the critical material recovery market, concluding that over 8 million tons of critical materials will be recovered per year by 2046.

TYSiC is a Chinese SiC epiwafer manufacturer, based in Guangdong. It is one of the largest manufacturers globally, with an annual capacity of 800,000 wafers.

Materials for Quantum Technologies 2026-2046: Market, Trends, Players, Forecasts

Morion Nanotech provide graphene based products. Their main product is graphene heat spreaders which are used in consumer electronics. Their material has been used in over 1 million smart phones. IDTechEx interviewed the company at Productronica in Germany for this profile.

Low-Loss Materials for High-Speed Digital

Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Dr Shababa Selim for this 30-minute webinar, where she will be sharing insights from the brand-new market report "Low-Loss Materials for 5G/6G, Radar, and High-Speed Digital 2026-2036: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts".

XTPL offers ultra-high resolution printing - down to 500 nanometers. IDTechEx interviewed Sebastian Wlodarczyk, Product Manager at XTPL at SEMICON Europa 2025 in Munich, Germany.

W.L. Gore is a specialist in fluoropolymers. IDTechEx spoke to W.L. Gore at Semicon Europa 2025 to learn more about its offerings, including cables and aerogel-based insulation.

Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Conrad Nichols for this 30-minute webinar, which examines key applications for RFBs, the advantages of the technology to be leveraged, and provides an update on the global flow batteries market.