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How Tech Giants Could Displace Automotive OEMs

The automotive market is a huge industry, and its evolution has spawned several giant corporations with many sub-brands, many of which are household names. However, the automotive industry is arguably undergoing the greatest technological shifts it has ever seen. Electrification, autonomous driving, and a shift to software-defined vehicles.

nano3Dprint

nano3Dprint is a company supplying 3D printers for printed electronics that are adaptable for a wide range of materials.

Upcoming Webinar - Decoding Sodium-ion: Market Insights and Outlook

Thursday 25 January 2024 - Materials for sodium-ion cell design; Sodium-ion battery value proposition; Opportunities and challenges in the sodium-ion battery market; Sodium-ion battery players and commercialisation efforts; IDTechEx outlook for sodium-ion batteries by 2030

3D Printing: A Dynamic Industry Approaching a Crossroads

The 3D printing industry is by no means new, given the invention of the first 3D printing technologies in the 1980s; yet, in an industry with a long history of twists and turns, 2024 is looking to be the most consequential yet for additive manufacturing. This can be traced back to the shockwaves set off by COVID-19. While the pandemic initially lowered sales for many 3D printer manufacturers, it also created opportunities for additive manufacturing to showcase its unique strengths, as numerous companies looked to reshoring and strengthening their supply chain to avoid persistent disruptions amidst global shipping shortages.

XCharge

XCharge is a Chinese designer and manufacturer of DC fast-charging hardware. IDTechEx spoke to XCharge at the London EV Show 2023.

The US$1.6 Trillion Future of the Automotive Tech Opportunity

Autonomous driving, electric vehicles, connected and software-defined vehicles, and in-cabin monitoring are all megatrends reshaping the automotive industry. Together, these technologies combine to form a US$1.6 trillion opportunity by 2034, nearly a 10-fold increase compared to 2023.

Kitepower

Kitepower has recently released its airborne wind energy (AWE) generator, which offers an emissions free off-grid electricity generator combined with a battery. This has several promising uses, including off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging. IDTechEx spoke to CEO Johannes Peschel to find out more and gain insight into their technologies.

Alternative Leather: Next Generation Bio-based Alternatives

Until recently, there have been no serious competing materials for animal and plastic (synthetic) leather. A new generation of bio-based alternatives aims to displace these incumbent materials with plastic-free, sustainable alternatives.

PEM Electrolyzer Materials - Niche Market with Large Opportunities

Green hydrogen is increasingly recognized as a clean industrial feedstock and the future's energy carrier. Central to green hydrogen production is the water electrolyzer. Historically, the alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) has dominated the market due to its maturity and development

WACKER SILICONES

WACKER is a technological leader in the chemical industry and manufactures products for all key global industries. It is active in the silicone, polymer, life sciences and polysilicon markets. This update is focused on its dielectric silicone products for energy harvesting and sensing applications.

Synhelion

Synhelion is a Swiss cleantech company developing synthetic fuels (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel) from concentrated solar heat, water, and carbon dioxide. In December 2023, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Eve Pope spoke to Carmen Murer, Head of Corporate Communication at Synhelion.

Kyocera

Kyocera was founded in 1959 and is based in Kyoto, Japan. It specializes in designing, manufacturing and supplying industrial ceramics, solar power generating systems, telecommunications equipment and electronics components for a wide range of industries. This profile looks at its heads-up display (HUD) offerings for the automotive industry and what its product line looks like for this technology.

MycoWorks

MycoWorks are a company based in California, USA, which produce mycelium (mushroom) leather. Presently MycoWorks are one of the leading producers in the mycelium leather space, with large plans in process for scaling of production. Their major product is Reishi.

Electric Truck Milestones in 2023 and Outlook

Major fleets have committed to transitioning at least 30% of their new heavy-duty truck purchases to be zero-emission vehicles, including electric models, by 2030. However, many companies are daunted by the extra upfront cost of electric trucks, as well as challenges like the limited availability of chargers.

Stratus Materials

Stratus Materials are an early-stage US company developing a next generation manganese-rich Li-ion cathode material, termed LXMO.

Energizing the Future: Hydrogen's Decade Ahead

Decarbonization efforts have gained momentum globally in recent years. Renewable energy, electrification, and battery storage are primary solutions. However, some sectors remain difficult to decarbonize using such methods, including heavy industry, heating, and certain transport sectors, such as aviation and shipping.

Ananas Anam (Piñatex)

Ananas Anam is a company that produces Piñatex, a plant-based leather alternative which is derived from pineapples. This is a vegan bio-based leather alternative. In addition to Piñatex it produces Piñayarn, a yarn also made from pineapple leaves.

ChemCubed

ChemCubed offer both nanocomposite material for 3D printing (termed NanoJet™) and multi-layer/multi-material digital printing solutions (termed ElectroJet™) for electronics, including materials (particle free inks), printers, and processes. This profile is an update of their latest developments on ElectroJet™.

UniMax Electronics Inc

UniMax Electronics was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan. It is a global automotive electronics supplier fully owned by ASUS Group and specializes in designing and manufacturing a variety of automotive components in the in-vehicle digital experience space. This profile looks at its heads-up display (HUD) offerings and what its product line looks like for this technology.

Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Technology Trends: 2.5D & 3D Insights

Semiconductor packaging technologies have evolved from initial 1D PCB levels to the cutting-edge 3D hybrid bonding packaging at the wafer level. This advancement facilitates single-digit micronmeter interconnecting pitches, achieving over 1000 GB/s bandwidth with high energy efficiency.