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SK Hynix manufactures and sells semiconductor devices. These include system semiconductors such as CMOS image sensors (CIS) and memory semiconductors.

As applications for wearable technology grow, there are increasing opportunities for sensors that can detect more advanced metrics, be integrated into novel form factors, offer enhanced performance, or demand less power and space. Innovations in wearable sensor technology are expanding the envelope of biometrics accessible through watches and skin patches, addressing the rising demand for remote patient monitoring and decentralized clinical trials but also increasing consumer expectations.

The quantum technologies division of CPI EDB is developing a calcium ion atomic clock, a cold atom accelerometer and gravity gradiometer, and has commercialized a compact grating magneto-optical trap (gMOT). Technology Analyst Noah El Alami spoke with its exhibitors at the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024.

Industrial Internet of Things sensor technology (IIoT) seeks to enable greater industrial automation, improved worker safety, and streamlined maintenance planning. From cameras, LiDAR, and radar for machine vision in robotics, to skin patches and miniaturized gas sensors in smart personal protection equipment, emerging IIoT applications present growth opportunities for a variety of sensor technologies.

Monday 16 December 2024 - Introduction to the state of the wearable sensor market in 2024; Global meta-trends and their impact on the wearable sensor industry; Sensor innovations for HMI: o Neural interface wristbands for AR o Wearable brain computer interfaces o Ear computing and facial gesture recognition; Conclusions and Market Outlook

Neuranics is a joint spinout from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh developing TMR quantum sensors for a range of consumer electronics applications.

Over a million cars today use long-wave infrared (LWIR) as an add-on within optional night driving systems. By 2027, IDTechEx predicts that these infrared cameras will be commonly installed as part of ADAS systems, providing night vision and abilities to either kickstart the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system or alert the driver.

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.

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.

This premium article discusses innovations in the components required for quantum sensors, the key players manufacturing them, and the direction of any future development or paths to commercialization.

Fraunhofer CAP develops lasers and photonic systems for applications including energy, security, environment, sensing, space, life sciences, and quantum technologies.

Powercast is a leading provider of long-range, power-over-distance wireless charging technology using broadcasted RF energy (radio waves) converted into DC power. This is applied to industrial and portable commercial devices and consumer electronics, along with functional RFID. IDTechEx interviewed Powercast at Sensors Converge 2024 in Santa Clara, USA.

Artilux are a germanium-on-silicon (GeSi) technology platform company, developing and manufacturing GeSi photonics for a range of sensing, imaging, computing, and communications applications.

IDTechEx recently attended the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024, hosted by Innovate UK, in collaboration with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (UKNQTP). The coverage of the event in this premium article will focus primarily on quantum sensing and components for quantum technology.

How will thermal long-wave infrared (LWIR) cameras become a US$500m market for autonomous emergency braking (AEB)? Find out in this brief summary by IDTechEx Technology Analyst, John Li.

Microchip is a multibillion-dollar publicly traded US semiconductor design company. It has five facilities in the UK: its site in Caldicott, Wales focuses on high mix, low volume advanced semiconductor packaging. IDTechEx attended its presentation at SPIE Photonex 2024.

This premium article explores quantum imaging.

As we look towards 2035, the demand for sensors is expected to grow significantly across various sectors, including automotive, industrial, healthcare, consumer electronics, and environmental monitoring. This article explores the key trends and innovations in sensor technology.

QLM Technology is commercializing a quantum gas-sensing LiDAR. IDTechEx attended its presentation at SPIE Photonex 2024.

In this premium article IDTechEx overviews technologies and market opportunities for methane and hydrogen detection and monitoring.