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Docter Optics

IDTechEx met Annett Fuenfarekt-Winkler, Key Account Manager, at the W3+ Fair in Jena.

Upcoming Expert Webinar on Glass in Semiconductors

Join IDTechEx Research Analyst Dr Xiaoxi He on Thursday 9th October for 'Glass Rising in Semiconductors: Applications, Integration Pathways, and Market Signals', an insightful webinar on the cross‑industry trend of glass adoption in semiconductors. Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times during the day.

Wooptix

IDTechEx spoke to Fernando Guzman, Sales Specialist, at the W3+ Fair.

Mecademic Industrial Robotics

IDTechEx spoke to Stefan John, Area Sales Manager, at the W3+ Fair in Jena, Germany.

Korean Data Center Fire Heightens the Need for Improved Battery Safety

A data center fire has caused the shutdown of hundreds of online government services in South Korea, likely caused by a battery explosion. This incident is particularly severe, but there have been many like it through the battery energy storage system (BESS) industry, highlighting the need for further improvements to enhance battery safety.

Fire Protection Materials for Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries

Incidents such as a suspected battery explosion resulting in the recent fire at South Korea's national data center halting major online government services, bring to the fore the need to minimize the risk of thermal runaway events.

B&M Optik

IDTechEx spoke to Sophie Wirth, Key Account Manager, at the W3+ Fair.

Energy, Orbits, and Moon Landings - IDTechEx Covers TPS for Spacecraft

The need for thermal protection systems for spacecraft is currently a hot topic a result of recent growth within the space tech industry. This article covers the shift from governmental to commercial expeditions, and explores different types and approaches to thermal management.

Where Aesthetic Meets Practicality with In-Mold Electronics

In-mold electronics (IME) can allow for surfaces or 3D structures to become functional, with embedded electrical components, to streamline and increase performance capabilities. This article covers some of the main benefits to developments within IME, along with some of the main applications and market forecasts.

Beyond Batteries: Non-Energy Storage Applications of Carbon Nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have rapidly scaled from laboratory production to a high-volume, critical additive in lithium-ion batteries, driving global capacity expansion and industry consolidation while putting downward pressure on material costs. Beyond energy storage, falling prices and increasing production open opportunities for CNTs in cost-sensitive applications, where they will compete with other advanced nanocarbons such as carbon black.

Carbon Capture: How Mature is the Technology? A Brief Video Explainer

Senior Technology Analyst Eve Pope covers what to consider when selecting a carbon capture technology and which carbon capture technologies are most mature.

MEMS Speakers: Summary Video

IDTechEx summarises the progress of MEMS speakers.

Three Emerging Gas Separation Membrane Materials

There are growing market opportunities globally for both incumbent and emerging gas separation membrane materials. In this article, IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Eve Pope explores three emerging materials for gas separation membranes.

Global Trends in Critical Material Recovery: 2025 and Beyond

As demand for critical rare earths, semiconductors, and battery materials grows amid increasing supply uncertainty, waste and other secondary feedstocks are emerging as key sources for critical material recovery. IDTechEx forecasts that 8,150 ktonnes of critical materials will be recovered from waste annually by 2046, driven by strategic reshoring of critical material supply chains, maturation of key recycling technologies, and the growing value recoverable from waste.

Shandong Lingong (SDLG)

SDLG is a Chinese manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. IDTechEx spoke to SDLG at Battery Show Indonesia about its electric wheel loaders.

Genie

Genie is a manufacturer of material handling equipment and aerial work platforms. IDTechEx spoke to Genie at Battery Show Indonesia regarding its new electric equipment.

The Trend of Wearables and Continuous Health Data Access

Around the clock access to health metrics, made accessible by wearable devices for consumers, is revolutionizing fitness optimization and healthcare in a non-invasive way. This article covers different wearable devices, and the many types of sensors and their primary applications.

The Hike to Hydrogen Sustainability - IDTechEx Explores Green Hydrogen

Green hydrogen is an up and coming zero-emission technology helping to boost decarbonization efforts within the energy sector. This article explores the main benefits and production methods of green hydrogen.

Reshoring, Repurposing & Reliability with Metal Additive Manufacturing

Metal additive manufacturing specifically boasts increased benefits when compared to other material feedstocks in 3D printing, including freedom of design, local manufacturing, cost savings, and reduced manufacturing times. This article covers some of the outlooks for the market including key trends and forecasts.

IDTechEx Technology Innovations Outlook 2026-2036 - Early Access

Exclusive early access for subscribers only. Access this complimentary collection of insights from our industry experts, sharing some of the key technology innovation trends shaping the next decade.