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Upcoming Webinar: Machine Learning Methods for the Battery Industry

Thursday 12 December 2024 - Machine Learning Methods for Battery Development, Manufacturing and Management; An introduction to challenges in the battery industry; An overview of machine learning and how it can be applied for batteries; Use-case analysis for five different market sectors Business model analysis for the overall market; Qualitative conclusions on how and where machine learning will see use over the next few years

Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe 2024: H₂ Production

IDTechEx attended the Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe 2024 in Hamburg, Germany on October 23-24, 2024. This premium article presents the key narratives on the "Strategic Forum" and "Hydrogen Production" tracks of the conference. Remaining hydrogen conference tracks will be covered in future articles.

Kempower

Kempower, founded in 2017 and based in Lahti, Finland, develops and manufactures scalable electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for applications including public charging networks, commercial vehicle fleets, and heavy-duty electric transport. Its product range includes DC chargers, charging management software, and modular power distribution systems. Kempower is publicly traded and positioning itself as a key player in the EV charging sector across Europe and North America.

Green Cement Technologies: 422 Megatonnes Extra CO2 Avoided by 2035

As global populations rise and more regions urbanize, cutting back on construction isn't a viable decarbonization strategy. Leading cement decarbonization technologies, including supplementary cementitious materials, alternative fuels, and carbon capture, will avoid an additional 422 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, in the cement sector over the coming decade.

Imec

Imec is a Belgian research institute, founded in 1984. It works on state-of-the-art semiconductor and nanoelectronics manufacturing. This profile explores the Sustainable Semiconductor Technologies & Systems (SSTS) program.

Webinar: How Is the Quantum Computing Market Evolving?

Thursday 19 December 2024 - What is quantum computing, and what is the state of the industry?; How is the industry evolving as commercialisation ramps up?; How do scalability challenges vary between quantum computing modalities?; What are some key updates from major players in the eco-system from 2024?; Which trends can be expected in the quantum computing market in 2025 and beyond?

Micron

Micron is a US-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures memory and storage products for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads in data centers, edge applications, client PC, mobile devices, etc.

Webinar: The Additive Manufacturing Market - Future Trajectory 2025

Wednesday 11 December 2024 - The Future Trajectory of the Additive Manufacturing Market in 2025; Recent news, including entries and exits into the market; Financial summary for the 3D printing industry in 2024; Technology trends; Future outlook for 2025

From Brines to Minerals - IDTechEx Explores Lithium Extraction

Traditionally, hard rock mining and evaporation ponds have been the primary methods for lithium extraction. This article offers an overview of established techniques for mining lithium from natural resources. It focuses particularly on a collection of technologies known as direct lithium extraction (DLE), which have the potential to unlock lithium from brine more efficiently, with improved recovery rates and additional environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benefits.

FiberHome

FiberHome Telecommunication Technologies Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as FiberHome) is a major networking and telecommunication equipment provider in the People's Republic of China. Its headquarters are in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. Founded in 1999, FiberHome Networks was one of the eight affiliated companies highly specializing in IP networks under the management of FiberHome. IDTechEx spoke to FiberHome at iThermConf 2024 and discussed its liquid cooling roadmap, particularly for its optics communication devices.

ID Quantique (Single Photon Detectors)

ID Quantique develops, produces, and sells equipment for the quantum technology sector. This profile focuses on its work in SPAD and SNSPD single photon detectors.

Claros Technologies

Claros Technologies is an American startup developing a UV photochemical process for PFAS destruction applications. IDTechEx spoke with Zachary Rogers, Account Executive, and John Brockgreitens, VP of Product Development, to learn more about its technology.

Tetronics

Tetronics is a UK-based company that has developed a plasma technology for industrial heating, critical material recovery, and green hydrogen production. IDTechEx attended Tetronics' presentation at the Hydrogen Technology Expo in Hamburg. This company profile will primarily focus on hydrogen production, but also highlight some other applications of its technology.

Silveray

Silveray is a spin-out from the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) (Surrey University) developing large-area direct conversion detectors for the X-ray imaging market. Silveray is based in Manchester, UK, and has been commercializing flexible x-ray detector technology since 2022, which can be used for weld integrity inspections and medical imaging applications. In November 2024, Silveray completed a seed extension funding round, raising £4M to support the launch of its first product in 2025.

Webinar: Silicon Anode Batteries - Poised for Expansion

Tuesday 17 December 2024 - Introduction into the Li-ion market and silicon anode technology; Discussion of key silicon anode technologies and developments; Overview of the silicon anode market; Key conclusions and takeaways

Alpitronic: DC Fast Chargers

Alpitronic, based in Bolzano, Italy, specialises in high-power DC fast charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). Known for its Hypercharger series, Alpitronic provides scalable, reliable charging stations from 50 kW to 400 kW, suited for public, commercial, and fleet applications. With a focus on durability, easy maintenance, and user-friendly interfaces, Alpitronic has established a strong reputation in the European market and continues to expand its presence internationally.

Polariton Technologies

Polariton Technologies develops plasmonic electro-optic modulators (EOMs) using silicon photonics, enabling devices that are up to 500 times smaller, ten times more power-efficient, and faster than conventional photonic technologies. Its solutions target high-performance applications in optical communications, data centres, and quantum technologies.

Hydrogen Engines: Narrowing Window of Adoption in the Commercial World

If H2ICE offers significant emissions reductions, can be done quickly, and does not compromise on performance and range (essential metrics for commercial vehicles), then what is holding it back?

Hiking PV

Hiking PV is a China-based perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell developer. The company is currently working to commercialize its solar panels for utility and residential applications.

Atom Computing

Atom Computing is a neutral atom platform quantum computing company.