Event summary
31 Jan 2019

Two case studies on markets for actuators
At an event as large as CES, there are many technology themes beyond the traditional topic boundaries covered by IDTechEx. In this article, we discuss two such areas, both of which are close to, but slightly outside traditional areas of coverage.
Event summary
30 Jan 2019

Haptics at CES 2019
As the largest consumer technology event in the world, haptics always has a prominent place within CES. This short article includes summaries of the various conversations which IDTechEx had on the subject of haptics at CES 2019.
18 Jan 2019

Winning Strategy for EV Electric Motors
The electric vehicle business will grow rapidly to over $1.5 billion in 2029, with the largest percentage being batteries. However, that percentage will peak with cost reduction and some being replaced by supercapacitors.
Update interview
17 Jan 2019

Immersion
IDTechEx met with Jamal Soboune, Technical Lead, Research at Immersion. They were demonstrating a solid state button targeted at automotive applications in a demonstration at Nidec's booth at CES 2019.
6 Dec 2018

Mainland France's largest grid battery storage facility
When completed, it will be the largest power storage unit connected directly to the grid in mainland France. With a 6 MW / 6 MWh power rating, the unit will use its storage capacity to perform frequency regulation services for the grid, helping keep any frequency deviation in check.
External press release
26 Jul 2018

Nidec Industrial Solutions world leader in energy storage
Nidec Industrial Solutions has, for the fifth consecutive year, confirmed its standing as the world's leading supplier in the energy storage market.
Event summary
6 Jul 2018

Electric and Hybrid Marine 2018
In this premium article IDTechEx highlights some of the presentations analysts found interesting, with commentary, as well as shared insight on interviews undertaken with the market leaders and new entrants on the exhibition floor.
30 Jan 2018

Key Themes at CES 2018
A number of IDTechEx analysts attended CES 2018, exploring the key themes prevalent in a variety of sectors, including: healthcare, neuroscience, 3D printing, e-textiles, haptics and electric vehicles.
Event summary
26 Jan 2018

Haptics at CES 2018
Major themes from the show illustrated through 11 company interviews with leading players.
Background
24 Jan 2018

Nidec (Copal & Sankyo)
IDTechEx analyst James Hayward caught up with Nidec again at CES 2018. They demonstrated a series of developments in haptics on their booth, including activity from their Copal and Sankyo divisions.
Background
24 Jan 2018

Cerevo
IDTechEx first met with Cerevo at CES 2017, where, as part of the Nidec booth, they demonstrated early prototypes of their haptic gaming shoes.
23 Nov 2017

Toyota unveils third generation humanoid robot T-HR3
Toyota Motor Corporation revealed T-HR3, the company's third generation humanoid robot.
Full profile interview
11 Sep 2017

Nidec Sankyo - VCMs for haptics
James Hayward spoke with David Shin about Nidec Sankyo's recent efforts in deploying voice coil motors (VCMs) as haptic actuators. This profile builds on a previous IDTechEx profile from Nidec at CES 2017.
Included are:
Full profile interview: SWOT
25 Jan 2017

hap2U
Full profile interview: SWOT
18 Jan 2017

ZEM SAS
Event summary
12 Jan 2017

Updates from CES 2017
A team of IDTechEx analysts attended CES 2017 in the first week of January. Our aim was to cover all of the latest updates and trends in each of the topics that we cover. In this exclusive premium article, we report our observations in the VR, AR/MR, smartwatch & fitness tracker, sensors, air quality monitoring, displays and haptics spaces.
Full profile interview
3 Oct 2016

Novasentis, Inc
Novasentis have developed polymeric haptic actuators and are targeting potential applications in consumer electronics. This profile update follows IDTechEx's latest interview with CEO Francois Jeanneau.
External press release
7 Jun 2016

CPT appoints chief commercial officer industry implements 48V tech
Controlled Power Technologies has announced the creation of a new senior management role with the appointment of Dennis Hayter as chief commercial officer.
21 Jan 2016

Mild Hybrid 48V Vehicles: Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) Ltd
IDTechEx visited Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) Ltd UK on 18 Jan 2016. They met with CEO Nick Pascoe with Robert Palmer, investor and PR, also present.
11 Aug 2015

Emerging haptics find their niches
The industry around haptic actuators has encountered some significant challenges and changes in the last five years. However, the silver lining begins to shine through as emerging haptics find their niches. James Hayward summarises the findings from the latest IDTechEx Research report.