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Non Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) Compared: IDTechEx Explainer Video

IDTechEx analyst Mika Takahashi assesses non terrestrial networks in this IDTechEx video.

Global Drone Market to Reach More Than US$140 Billion by 2036

Drones have transitioned from experimental tools into essential infrastructure across agriculture, logistics, energy, security, and public-sector operations. According to the newly released IDTechEx report "Drones Market 2026-2036: Technologies, Markets, and Opportunities", the global drone market, including consumer, commercial, and defense platforms, is projected to grow from approximately US$69 billion in 2026 to US$147.8 billion by 2036, corresponding to a 7.9% CAGR.

BYD's Disclosure May Signal a New Phase for Solid-State Batteries

BYD's recent disclosure via its FinDreams Battery website marks a visible inflection point for solid-state batteries (SSBs): the technology is moving from quiet development into structured demonstration timelines and supply-chain repositioning, with distinct materials choices that diverge from other leading OEM routes. This momentum, alongside public road tests and pilot-line progress across the US, Europe, and Asia, suggests SSBs are entering early deployment while broader automotive integration is targeted later this decade.

Self-Healing Concrete and Bioplastics - Sustainability Switches

This article covers the use of self-healing and sustainable materials in infrastructure and vehicle manufacturing, and how they may promote environmental awareness, safety, and lowered long-term costs.

Multi-Billion $ Market at the Intersection of Materials & Quantum Tech

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.

Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2025

Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2025

Turquoise Hydrogen: Market Trend and Technologies in Methane Pyrolysis

Turquoise Hydrogen: Market Trend, Technologies, and Key Players in Methane Pyrolysis

Critical Material Recovery Market: IDTechEx video

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.

Software-Defined Architectures: Emerging Value for Commercial Vehicles

The rise of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) is transforming not only passenger cars but also the commercial vehicle industry, which is reshaping how trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles are designed, operated, and maintained.

TYSiC

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.

China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC)

China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) is a Chinese company developing gasification reactors adapted from aerospace technology. Its technology can process diverse feedstocks and produce a wide range of outputs. IDTechEx interviewed CGWIC at the Hydrogen & Carbon Capture World Expo 2025 in Hamburg, Germany.

Global Sensor Market to Reach US$250B Annually by 2036

IDTechEx forecasts that the global sensor market will reach $250B in annual revenue by 2036, as global mega-trends in AI, future mobility, wearables, edge computing, and automation drive renewed growth opportunities. Next generation sensor technology innovations in quantum sensors, ADAS sensors, image sensors, MEMS, photonic integrated circuits, and printed sensor markets will be key to realizing the highest growth opportunities over the next decade.

Morion Nanotech

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.

Solar Flares and the Threat to High-Tech

The reliability of high-tech, miniaturized technologies is something easily assumed, but could they be reaching their peak? The looming presence of recent solar flare activity impacting communications is a reminder of the large and ever-present phenomenon of outer space, and could mean preparing for the return of communication-by-pigeon.

Sensitivity and Performance Levelled Up with Quantum

The sensitivity and unmatched performance of quantum technologies is allowing for great advancements across a number of major sectors, including sensors, computing, and communication. This article explores a few of the recent developments and applications within commercial sectors.

How Regional Differences Are Shaping the Future of the RFID Market

The global RFID market continues to expand, with IDTechEx forecasting growth from US$15.6 billion in 2025 to US$23 billion by 2036. and associated software and services across both passive and active technologies. Drawing on insights from IDTechEx's latest research study, "RFID 2026-2036: Forecasts, Players and Opportunities", this article provides a high-level overview of the market outlook and examines regional trends across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.

Join the IDTechEx Expert Webinar on Low-Loss Materials

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

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 & Associates

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.

Sleek, Durable, and Sustainable - The Possibilities of IME

Functionality is at the heart of in-mold electronics - a technology concerned with creating seamlessly integrated electronic functions into hardware, particularly within automotive interiors. This article covers the latest innovations within IME and the role it can play in the automotive sector.