Category: Tech

Author: Shihao Fu, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Privately owned Level 3 autonomous vehicles encountered significant regulatory setbacks in 2017 when Audi attempted to pioneer the market with the L3-ready A8. Regulatory uncertainty quickly stalled these ambitions, delaying the introduction of true L3 autonomy. By 2021, a clearer regulatory framework emerged under UNECE guidelines, affecting Europe and select global markets. However, national-level adoption has remained cautious, with only Germany and Japan actively deploying limited numbers of certified vehicles. Germany currently leads with Mercedes-Benz and BMW models, and Mercedes-Benz expanded certification to Nevada…

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Author: Shihao Fu, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Privately owned Level 3 autonomous vehicles encountered significant regulatory setbacks in 2017 when Audi attempted to pioneer the market with the L3-ready A8. Regulatory uncertainty quickly stalled these ambitions, delaying the introduction of true L3 autonomy. By 2021, a clearer regulatory framework emerged under UNECE guidelines, affecting Europe and select global markets. However, national-level adoption has remained cautious, with only Germany and Japan actively deploying limited numbers of certified vehicles. Germany currently leads with Mercedes-Benz and BMW models, and Mercedes-Benz expanded certification to Nevada…

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The new EMI test receivers R&S EPL1001 up to 1 GHz and R&S EPL1007 up to 7.125 GHz offer engineers a flexible and cost-effective solution for EMI measurements. Their expandable features support optimized and secured investments, as additional options can be integrated at any time as needed. Depending on the configuration, these receivers can be used for measurements during the development phase, certification preparation and final testing to ensure compliance with latest EMI standards.  Caption: Flexible and cost-effective: The new test receivers are designed to meet a broad range of EMC measurement requirements.The new test…

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Author: Daniel Parr, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Lithium metal batteries will form a significant portion of next-generation electric vehicle batteries. However, increasingly, lithium metal battery developers are taking the anode-less approach, constructing cells without lithium metal foils at the anode to reduce costs. So-called 'anode-free' batteries are electrochemically equivalent to lithium metal batteries but are constructed with no excess lithium. Instead, the anode active material is deposited on the anode current collector during the first charge and is sourced from the cathode (which is also the case for a cell with…

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  As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Seco is making a significant change to its product packaging. The company is transitioning to environmentally friendly packaging made from 98-100% recycled materials, a move that will result in an estimated reduction of 131 tons of CO₂ emissions annually.  This transition is a key step toward the ambitious sustainability goals of Seco, including achieving operational net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 and reaching 90% circularity by 2030. The new packaging, made of 98-100% recycled Polypropylene or Polyethylene depending on the supplier,…

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Author: Dr Shababa Selim, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Parallel computer architectures, such as those deployed for modern high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, frequently encounter memory bottlenecks that limit performance, known as the 'memory wall'. Historically, this has stemmed from the advances in processor performance (e.g. CPUs, GPUs, and other AI accelerators) outpacing developments in memory performance. This poses significant challenges for data-intensive HPC and AI workloads, where bottlenecks lead to under-utilization of processors. IDTechEx's report “Hardware for HPC, Data Centers, and AI 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts” critically…

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 At the EMV 2025 tradeshow in Stuttgart, Rohde & Schwarz displays for the first time its R&S HF1444G14 High-gain EMI microwave antenna with outstanding performance. The antenna covers a frequency range from 14.9 GHz to 44 GHz. It meets the requirements of the standards CISPR 16-1-4 and CISPR 16-2-3. Precise mechanical construction and optionally available individual calibration make the antenna ideal for electromagnetic interference measurements. With the R&S HF1444G14 Rohde & Schwarz addresses the trend towards higher frequencies and accelerates and simplifies the test of large objects in smaller chambers. Caption: The new…

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Time, motion, gravity, electric and magnetic fields, current, and light are the main phenomena that quantum sensors are concerned with measuring – and on the smallest possible scale. IDTechEx's report, “Quantum Sensors Market 2025-2045: Technology, Trends, Players, Forecasts” provides an in-depth analysis of the technology by type and application, forecasting the quantum sensor market to reach US$2.2 billion in 2045, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%. The quantum quality Quantum sensors get their name from their ability to measure on a quantum scale the smallest known parts of…

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Author: Dr Shababa Selim, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Owing to their exceptionally low thermal conductivity, low density, hydrophobicity, fire retardancy, and acoustic insulation, aerogels have historically seen steady growth across LNG, industry, energy infrastructure, and several other markets. However, since 2020, the emergence of aerogels as 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…

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Author: Dr Shababa Selim, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Owing to their exceptionally low thermal conductivity, low density, hydrophobicity, fire retardancy, and acoustic insulation, aerogels have historically seen steady growth across LNG, industry, energy infrastructure, and several other markets. However, since 2020, the emergence of aerogels as 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…

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