24 Apr 2024
New Regulations Targeting Forever Chemicals
The signing of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in 2001 marked a historic moment, as it was the first global treaty aimed at eliminating or restricting chemicals harmful to human and environmental health. The addition of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) to the Convention in 2009 marked yet another milestone, as PFOS and its related substances became the first of the PFAS family to be regulated on an international level
24 Apr 2024
Why Electric Haul Trucks Will Be a Success
Electric haul trucks will be key to achieving meaningful emissions reduction in the mining industry and assisting mining companies to meet their sustainability objectives. Haul trucks make up almost a quarter of the global mining vehicle population but are by far the largest and most emitting vehicles, contributing to over 90% of vehicular emissions in mining or over 174 megatonnes of CO2 annually
24 Apr 2024
How Will Gate-Based Quantum Computers Scale-Up?
Many players are now competing to create a large-scale, fault-tolerant, gate-based quantum computer. In IDTechEx's latest report, "Quantum Computing Market 2024-2044: Technology, Trends, Players, Forecasts", it is predicted that this market will grow with a CAGR of at least 30% and is on track to become a multi-billion dollar industry. But how will it get there? This article overviews how this industry is planning to scale up hardware systems and truly start competing with existing supercomputers.
23 Apr 2024
Webinar - Forever Chemicals: Insights into Regulations Affecting PFAS
Thursday 2 May 2024 - Forever Chemicals: Insights into Regulations Affecting PFAS and Potential Alternatives; The definition and scope of PFAS; Concerns about the effects of PFAS exposure; Regulatory frameworks impacting PFAS worldwide; Emerging applications utilizing PFAS; Potential alternatives for PFAS in selected emerging applications
23 Apr 2024
IDTechEx Experts Discuss Battery Technologies
Energy is a universally familiar concept, but how it is stored may not be. Battery innovation underpins many sectors, including electric vehicles, sustainability, and renewable energy. Research Director Alex Holland explains how the market is set for greater success in the near future, with innovation in battery technology set to play a key role in this success.
23 Apr 2024
Where Will SMRs Fit in the Energy Ecosystem?
Nuclear SMRs offer a powerful tool for decarbonization, with Gen IV reactor design-based SMRs offering uses beyond supplying to the grid directly. This article by IDTechEx outlines some of the ways SMRs can work within the energy ecosystem, including decarbonizing industries, producing "pink hydrogen", and offering a potential solution to the data center energy crisis.
22 Apr 2024
Streamlined Glasses & Smart Headsets - Augmented & Virtual Reality
Augmented and virtual reality are being developed in new ways to enhance reality, from streamlined smart glasses to headsets with farfetched fantasy experiences. Extended reality (XR) headsets are proving useful not only for leisure purposes but also for industry use, training, and even rehabilitation. In IDTechEx's podcast, 'Tomorrow's Tech by IDTechEx', Senior Technology Analyst Sam Dale discusses the variety of benefits of VR and AR.
22 Apr 2024
IDTechEx Release New Global Quantum Technologies Market Report
IDTechEx, a trusted provider of independent market intelligence, announces the availability of a new report, "Quantum Technology Market 2024-2034: Trends, Players, Forecasts". This report characterizes the entire quantum technology market, identifies key trends, and provides an overview of the major players.
22 Apr 2024
3D Electronics: Empowering Markets with Greater Integration
3D electronics is an emerging manufacturing approach that enables electronics to be integrated within or onto the surface of objects. 3D electronic manufacturing techniques empower new features, including mass customizability, greater integration, and improved sustainability in the electronics industry.
19 Apr 2024
New Silicon Photonics and Photonic Integrated Circuits Market Report
IDTechEx announces the availability of a new report, "Silicon Photonics and Photonic Integrated Circuits 2024-2034: Market, Technologies, and Forecasts". This new report looks at key market players, emerging materials and technologies, and new applications. Granular 10-year market forecasts are also included.
19 Apr 2024
New Range Records Set for Hydrogen Cars and Why It May Not Matter
At the end of February 2024, the UK ran its second Hydrogen Week. During this week, Hyundai set two new records for the driving range of its fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). While certainly a significant achievement, will the ultimate range of FCEVs impact consumer opinions and adoption?
19 Apr 2024
Can Consumer Electronics & Medtech Companies Create New Mass Markets?
With every successive year, the lines between medical devices and consumer electronics become increasingly blurred - medtech companies seek to expand their reach beyond patients, and consumer electronics companies have targeted medical applications as a key focus for their wearable products.