15 Dec 2020

3D Printing 2020: A Challenging Year But Fascinating Times Ahead
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the 3D printing sector and its end users (such as printing bureaus), new directions of travel have nonetheless emerged. Some opportunities have even been directly prompted by the pandemic.
24 Nov 2020

Despite COVID the 3D Printing Market Will Be Worth $45bn in 2030
IDTechEx predicts that despite COVID the 3D printing market will be worth $45bn in 2030. But how will COVID impact the 3D printing industry? What are the key drivers and restraints of market growth?
Full profile interview
6 Nov 2020

University of Surrey/NovaCentrix
The University of Surrey, NovaCentrix and other organizations are collaborating to develop 'next generation paper'. This takes the form of a book that includes electronic functionality, enabling additional content that corresponds to each page to appear on a reader's phone or TV.
2 Nov 2020

Will Rare-Earths be Eliminated in Electric Vehicle Motors?
Due to environmental and supply concerns, the volume demand share of several materials in electric motor magnets are likely to shift drastically.
Full profile interview
7 Oct 2020

Quick-Med Technologies
Quick-Med Technologies is a company that develops advanced antimicrobial technologies. IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Quick-Med CEO Dr Bernd Liesenfeld on 2 Oct 2020.
Update
22 Sep 2020

SigmaSense
SigmaSense, a US company that has developed an innovative read-out mechanism for capacitive touch sensors that has a much higher signal-to-noise ratio. They announced in September 2020 that they have raised $22m in a Series A round from a range of strategic partners including Corning and Eink.
18 Sep 2020

Scania Launches Range of Electric Trucks
Scania launches its range of electric trucks. The high-performance plug-in hybrid and fully electric trucks initially focus on urban applications, including distribution to retailers.
Update interview
21 Aug 2020

Nanoramic Laboratories
Nanoramic Laboratories used advanced nanocarbons for electrodes and as thermal interface materials. IDTechEx caught up with Dr Yong Joon Lee (R&D Director) at Nanoramic Laboratories.
Full profile interview
20 Aug 2020

BASF 3D Printing Solutions
B3DPS develop and commercialise filaments, powders and UV resins for additive manufacturing for a variety of applications and industries. In addition to supplying materials for common 3D printing processes, the company also develops polymer powders, liquid photopolymers as well as metal and plastic filaments.
Background
17 Aug 2020

Evonik 3D Printing
Evonik was founded in 2007 and is based in Essen, Germany. The company develops specialty chemicals for a variety of industries and applications.
Evonik entered the additive manufacturing space as it represented a logical opportunity for expansion for the materials company. Its increased interest in 3D printing echoes similar moves by other materials companies such as BASF. This profile will focus on its additive manufacturing materials and activities, which reportedly is one of five major growth areas within the company.
Background
14 Aug 2020

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
Lamborghini has had great success in recent years with the Urus. Recently, they announced their first production hybrid and most powerful car.