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Humanoids, Soft Grippers, and Delivery Robots

Robotics is a multifaceted technology sector presenting many capabilities to expand into a variety of applications, from automotives and warehousing and logistics, to domestic functions. This article explores some of the latest developments across humanoid, collaborative, and mobile robots.

Ensurge Micropower ASA

Ensurge Micropower ASA, formerly known as Thin Film Electronics ASA, is a Norway-based company specializing in the development and production of ultrathin, flexible, and safe solid-state lithium microbatteries (SSLBs).

New IDTechEx Market Report: Graphene & 2D Materials 2026-2036

This report offers a detailed independent analysis of the technological and commercial progress of graphene and other 2D materials. Coverage across 18 application areas including segmented market forecasts from 2026 to 2036. IDTechEx has over a decade of experience covering the graphene industry, predicting growth to a market value of US$2.7 billion by 2036.

Hydrogen and Helium: Small Molecules, Big Technologies

From the natural gas that underpins power generation to the carbon dioxide emissions driving the climate crisis, there is no denying gases have a significant impact on modern life. This IDTechEx article explores future technologies in power, mobility, and manufacturing enabled by the two lightest gases: hydrogen and helium.

Kanadevia Corporation

Hitachi Zosen, now rebranded as Kanadevia, a Japanese industrial manufacturer, has been actively developing solid-state lithium-ion batteries for over a decade. Hitachi Zosen began its research into solid-state batteries in 2006, focusing on leveraging its expertise in powder compression technologies. Initially, the company developed a low-cost method to create pellet-type cells.

Webinar: Is Autonomous Driving Software Ready to Take on the World?

Webinar: IDTechEx Analyzes the Market and Technology: Is Autonomous Driving Software Ready to Take on the World? Presenter: John Li, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Date: Thursday 11 September 2025

Fraunhofer

Fraunhofer's work on solid-state batteries spans multiple institutes.

CEA-Leti

CEA-Leti, a division of CEA Tech, has developed thin-film solid-state batteries using lithium phosphorus oxynitride (LiPON) as the electrolyte. This technology is part of its TINY platform, which focuses on integrated microbatteries for IoT and medical applications.

FDK Corporation

FDK has a long history in battery innovation, starting with the production of carbon-zinc batteries in 1950. Over the years, it has expanded its expertise to include advanced battery technologies such as nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium-ion batteries. The company began focusing on solid-state batteries as a next-generation energy storage solution to address safety, energy density, and durability challenges inherent in conventional lithium-ion batteries.

Ilika

Ilika plc, a UK-based company specializing in solid-state battery technology, has evolved significantly since its inception in 2004. Founded as a spin-out from the University of Southampton, Ilika initially focused on combinatorial materials development, leveraging high-throughput techniques to rapidly discover and optimize new materials. This approach gained attention from major corporations, including Toyota, which partnered with Ilika in 2008 to develop safer and more efficient battery materials for electric vehicles (EVs).

Hydro-Québec

In the 1990s, Hydro-Québec (Canada) and 3M (United States) collaborated on cells based on lithium metal foil as the anode, PEO LiClO4/LiN(CF3SO2)2 as the electrolyte, and vanadium oxide (VOx) as the cathode, aiming at the transport sector (EVs); these cell modules displayed 155 KWh/kg specific energy with a cycle life of 600 cycles at 80% depth of discharge (DoD).

Ganfeng Lithium

Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd., established in 2000 and headquartered in Xinyu, Jiangxi, China, is the largest lithium salt producer in China and the third largest worldwide. The company operates across the lithium battery supply chain, including lithium resource development, refining, battery manufacturing, and recycling. Ganfeng is dual-listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (002460) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1772).

Factorial Energy

Factorial Energy Inc., headquartered in Massachusetts, is a pioneering company in the development of advanced solid-state battery (SSB) technology based on their proprietary technology, FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology).

Software-Defined Vehicles: Built for Users, or for the Industry?

The concept of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) has rapidly emerged as a transformative trend reshaping the automotive industry. Yet, despite widespread use of the term, there remains significant confusion around its core meaning, structural elements, and real-world driving forces.

LightTrans

LightTrans are a provider of optical simulation software to aid optical design.

Renewable Energy Trends in Hydrogen, Solar, and Nuclear Power

Developments in the renewable energy sector are increasingly generating attention, as sustainability and decarbonization goals are becoming exponentially prevalent. This article covers new technologies from green hydrogen to nuclear fusion.

Glass in Semiconductors: The Next Inflection in Semiconductors

IDTechEx has released a brand-new market report, "Glass in Semiconductors 2026-2036: Applications, Emerging Technologies, and Market Insights", providing end-to-end market intelligence for seven distinct glass product segments, with technology deep-dives, benchmarking, supply chain mapping, adoption drivers, risk analysis, and unit and revenue forecasts 2025-2036.

Hongfeng Carbon Solutions

Hongfeng Carbon is a Chinese bipolar plate manufacturer, specialising in graphite plates

Jiangsu Yiangteng

Jiangsu Yiangteng is a Chinese manufacturer of metal bipolar plates (BPPs) and gas diffusion layers (GDLs).

Flow-nano

Flow-nano is a startup based in Italy which designs and produces nanostructured electrodes for electrochemical applications; in particular, redox flow batteries (RFBs).