TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

Schott AG

The German company renowned for its expertise in glass and glass-ceramics, Schott, began its journey into SSB technology in 2011 when the company recognized the growing importance of energy storage and sought ways to apply its material expertise to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries. At a time when SSBs were not widely discussed in Europe or the U.S., Schott initiated research into solid electrolytes, particularly focusing on glass-ceramic materials.

Prime Planet Energy & Solutions

In December 2017, Toyota Motor Corporation and Panasonic Corporation agreed to start studying the feasibility of a joint automotive prismatic battery business. On 22nd January 2019, Toyota Motor and Panasonic announced that they had signed an agreement to establish a joint venture, Prime Planet, for the automotive prismatic battery business, focusing on R&D, production technology, manufacturing, procurement, orders and management of automotive prismatic lithium-ion batteries, all-solid-state batteries, and next-generation batteries.

Infinite Power Solutions

Infinite Power Solutions (IPS) have stopped trading, but the company used to have THINERGY and LITE*STAR series solid-state battery products. Their IPs were acquired by Apple in 2014.

Webinar: Photonic Integrated Circuits - The Heart of the AI Revolution

Thursday 13 March 2025 - Why Photonic Integrated Circuits are at the Heart of the AI Revolution; What is a PIC?; The role of PICs, including silicon photonics, in data center transceivers; How the growth in AI accelerator demand is shaping the PIC transceiver market; A roadmap for the future of datacom transceivers; An insight into IDTechEx's ten-year forecasts for the PIC market

Solid-State Batteries: US$9B Market Opportunity by 2035

The solid-state battery (SSB) industry is transforming and is driven by advanced technologies and rising application demand. Offering breakthroughs in safety and energy density, SSBs could reach a US$9 billion market by 2035.

LG AI Research

LG AI Research, a subsidiary of LG Corporation, is an artificial intelligence research organization focused on developing AI models for various applications within the LG Group, including materials informatics. This profile focuses on its its EXAONE Discovery materials informatics platform.

A Hydrogen Hiatus and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

The advancement of fuel cell technologies, combined with the global commitment to sustainable aviation, creates a significant opportunity for hydrogen-fuelled planes to enhance the sustainability of air travel.

Upcoming Webinar on PFAS - Changing Regulations & Increasing Scrutiny

Thursday 20 March 2025 - PFAS: Changing Regulations and Increasing Scrutiny for Forever Chemicals; PFAS definitions and concerns about PFAS exposure; Regulatory updates impacting PFAS; Impact of regulations on PFAS in sustainable food packaging

Sonichem

Sonichem utilizes wood waste to produce hemicellulose sugars, cellulose and odor-free lignin. IDTechEx spoke to Commercial Director, Miranda Lindsay-Fynn.

Detailed Imaging and Pixel-Level Accuracy with Emerging Image Sensors

Emerging image sensors are being developed with capabilities beyond well-established CMOS detectors, with the possibility of detecting broader parts of the light spectrum that are beyond human vision. IDTechEx's report, "Emerging Image Sensor Technologies 2024-2034: Applications and Markets", covers new technologies including hyperspectral imaging and event-based vision.

How Truck Electrification Varies with Weight and Application

Numerous barriers and challenges have made trucks (both medium and heavy-duty) more difficult to electrify than lighter vehicle segments. However, within these categories, some considerations make certain applications more easily electrifiable with current technologies, while other applications will require further improvements to electric vehicle (EV) technologies to become viable.

ATMOS Space Cargo GmbH: Phoenix

ATMOS Space Cargo GmbH is a German aerospace company developing Phoenix, a low Earth orbit capable capsule that will use an inflatable aerodynamic decelerator (IAD) to withstand the atmospheric heating during re-entry. ATMOS intends to use this capability to enable space manufacturing.

BioHalo

BioHalo is a Denmark-based start-up which has developed a patent-protected biofluorination process for the production of bio-based fluoropolymers. IDTechEx attended a presentation led by BioHalo at the RSC's PFAS Alternatives Workshop in February 2025.

Carbon Blade

Start-up Carbon Blade is developing direct air capture and point source capture technologies based on an electrodialysis pH swing. In January 2025, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Eve Pope spoke with CEO Kalle Marsal.

The Application Areas Driving The Uptake Of Perovskite Photovoltaics

Silicon-based solar technologies continue to dominate the market; however, there is rising interest in an emerging technology known as perovskite. Perovskites have the potential to enhance existing silicon solar supplies, but which applications can perovskite solar be used for, and how will it compete in a market dominated by an already well-established technology?

XEV Yoyo

XEV is a an electric vehicle startup jointly based in Italy and Hong Kong. It produces the Yoyo, a microcar largely made up of 3D printed components.

ION Clean Energy

ION Clean Energy is a point-source carbon capture technology provider, focusing on water-lean amine solvents capable of lowering energy demand and subsequently lowering capture costs. CEO Tim Vail presented at the Economist Impact Carbon Capture Summit 2025.

TerraSafe Materials

TerraSafe Materials is a US-based startup specializing in sustainable packaging solutions. Its portfolio includes cellulose-based, starch-based, and algae-based materials, along with other additives such as biochar. The company is at an early stage, focusing on scaling up production and establishing industry partnerships. It has acquired 25 patents from universities and recently purchased US$2 million worth of machinery to advance film production.

Datwyler: Dry Electrodes

Datwyler is a well-established manufacturer of critical elastomer components, developing solutions for both established and emerging markets. This includes a range of dry electrodes suited to the wearable technology market. IDTechEx spoke with Fabrizio Abascia, Business Development Manager, at NEPCON Japan 2025 in Tokyo.

Top-Tier ADAS Systems - IDTechEx Explores Automotive Radar Technology

Radars have had a place within the automotive sector for over two decades, beginning with the first use for adaptive cruise control and many other developments taking place since. With radar technology becoming cheaper and, therefore, more widely available, ADAS system features are offered by many vehicle manufacturers. IDTechEx predicts that the automotive radar market will grow with a CAGR of 4.8% between 2024 and 2034.