Advanced Materials

Transmission losses become increasingly significant as communication systems move toward higher frequencies, making low-loss materials essential to preserve signal strength and integrity. These materials are critical for technologies such as 5G mmWave and future 6G telecommunications which is expected to see deployment around 2030, as well as for automotive radar systems for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Similarly, data center infrastructure is shifting toward ultra-high data rates exceeding 200Gbps amplifying the need for materials that can perform reliably and maintain signal integrity under such demanding conditions.

Ucore provides rare earth separation services and operates facilities in Canada and the United States. Ucore was founded in 2006 and is commercializing propriety column-based solvent extraction technology to separate mixed rare earths from mineral and waste sources.

Humanoid Robotics - Structural components and covering

This webinar on Tuesday 25th November, presented by IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Conrad Nichols, will discuss thermal management and fire prevention trends for battery energy storage systems (BESS). Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times during the day.

Neo Magnequench produces bonded neodymium magnetic powders, magnets, and integrated products at its manufacturing plants within Asia, the UK, and as of 2025, Estonia. Neo Magnequench is a division of Canadian mining company Neo Performance Materials.

Vacuumschmelze (VAC) is a manufacturer of magnetic alloys and products based in Germany. VAC supplies magnet products to automotive, industrial, aerospace, energy and medical markets. In 2025, VAC announced partnerships with Ucore and Cyclic Materials to secure feedstock and recycle its manufacturing scrap.

Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells will see uptake in a range of mobility and stationary applications, with specific technology trends for the individual fuel cell components. This article introduces these constituent components, and the associated trends seen in the market.

Founded in 2012, Noveon Magnetics is a short-loop rare-earth magnet recycler and magnet manufacturer based in Texas, USA. Noveon Magnetics uses a patented powder metallurgy technology to recover, process and regenerate NdFeB magnets. In 2025, Noveon Magnetics has announced several partnerships and production capacity expansions. This update summarizes its latest developments.

Microplastics have emerged as a major environmental concern, prompting growing public awareness and increasing regulatory pressure. In response, industries are turning to biodegradable polymer alternatives. In this article, IDTechEx explores whether biodegradable plastics can address microplastic pollution.

High-Performance Materials For Humanoid Robots

IDTechEx explores the outlook and uses for advanced coatings in electric vehicles.

Tangfeng Energy is a leading Chinese supplier of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) and catalysts for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and PEM water electrolyzers. Its headquarters is in Shanghai, China. IDTechEx interviewed Tangfeng Energy at the Hydrogen Technology & Carbon Capture Technology World Expo 2025 in Hamburg, Germany.

Thermal interface materials (TIMs) are composed of thermal fillers and matrix materials. The choice of thermal filler materials, geometries, and loading percentages can greatly impact not only the thermal properties of TIMs but also other aspects such as cost, dielectric strength, compressibility, and viscosity. This article shares more about some common thermal fillers, pros and cons of different fillers, and market trends,.

MP Materials operates the only rare earth mine in the United States, based in California. MP Materials is expanding its downstream processing capacities, including in rare earth separation and magnet manufacturing. MP Materials received significant US government funding in July 2025 in the wake of export controls placed on rare earth products from China in April 2025.

Ascend Elements, a major US-based Li-ion battery recycler and refiner, has announced a multi-year offtake agreement for lithium carbonate with Trafigura, a major global commodities supplier. This signals a significant development in lithium material supply chains - IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Conrad Nichols spoke exclusively to Ascend Elements CEO Linh Austin.

Low-Loss Materials for 5G/6G, Radar, and High-Speed Digital 2026-2036: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts

Novomorphic is a newly-founded start-up, based in Wales and spun out of CSA Catapult. It is a design house with both chip and system design capabilities.

Benchmarking Polymer Ion Exchange Membranes

NovoLINC is developing a composite thermal interface material for data center thermal management solutions.