Emergence

How MEMS Speakers are Shaping the Future of Listening

The audio industry may be on the verge of a technological revolution. For over a century, the operating principles of speakers have remained largely unchanged, but this article explores the emergence of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) speakers and how this paradigm shift could change the audio industry.

2025 to be a Defining Year for the Rare Earth Magnet Market

High-performance rare earth magnets are set to remain critical materials in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and robotics applications, despite a climate of intensifying supply risks, price pressures and export restrictions. As new rare earth supply chains emerge across the USA, Europe and Asia, IDTechEx characterizes growth opportunities presented for rare earth magnet technologies - from separation and refining to magnet production and recycling.

Dry Electrode Processes: Reshaping Battery Manufacturing & Binders

Dry electrode processes are emerging as a lower cost, more sustainable method for electrode production. This article highlights what they are, why they are gaining traction, and what their rise means for Li-ion manufacturing and binder markets over the next 10 years.

AI Chips for Data Center and Cloud to Exceed US$400 Billion by 2030

IDTechEx explores the AI chip markets and key technologies seen in today's AI data centers. This article unveils key trends in high-performance GPUs, custom AI ASICs, and emerging AI chip markets.

Overview of the Fusion Energy Market

Innovation map overview of the fusion energy market.

Emerging Technologies Enabling New Lignin Valorization

Innovation map of emerging technologies enabling new lignin valorization.

How The Aerogels Market Will Evolve Over The Next Decade

Since 2020, the emergence of aerogels as a fire protection material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries has provided a new and rapidly growing opportunity for the aerogel market. According to the latest IDTechEx market report, "Aerogels 2025-2035: Technology, Market, Forecasts", the adoption in EV thermal barriers has helped drive the aerogels market to exceed US$1 billion in 2025.

Insights from CES 2025: In-Cabin Sensing and Software-Defined Vehicles

As regulatory frameworks such as the EU's Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) near enforcement, automotive OEMs increasingly integrate in-cabin sensing technologies with software-defined vehicle architectures. This shift, evident at CES 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the automotive industry as OEMs leverage existing hardware—such as infrared and RGB cameras—to develop new revenue streams and enhance user experiences.

American Vanguard Corporation

American Vanguard Corporation is an agritech and specialty products company offering solutions across crop protection, crop nutrition, turf and ornamentals management, and more. This profile focuses on the company's GreenSolutions products.

From Lead-Acid to Lithium-Ion, the Diverse Batteries of EVs

The battery remains one of the key components of an EV, and vastly different performance, economic, and operational requirements necessitate a wide range of other batteries likely to be required for each sector. IDTechEx's report "Electric Vehicles across Land, Sea, and Air" covers 11 diverse vehicle categories. What types of batteries will be needed to meet the unique requirements of each of these sectors?

The Application Areas Driving the Adoption of Stationary Fuel Cells

With growing concerns over energy security due to rising power demands and greater decarbonization targets, stationary fuel cells have garnered attention as alternative green power generation devices. But with various sectors aiming for decarbonization, which fuel cells will fit the mark, and which applications will be key to their success?

The Commercial Feasibility of Second-life EV Batteries

The growing availability of retired EV batteries will be a critical factor that will influence the growing penetration of second-life battery storage technologies. However, key considerations related to EV battery chemistry and repurposing processes will dictate how techno-economically feasible it will be to develop and deploy these technologies at commercial-scale and how competitive they will be compared to incumbent first-life Li-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS).