Category: Tech

Author: Dr Alex Holland, Research Director at IDTechEx   The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery industry is undergoing significant shifts in material usage, driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary battery storage applications. Despite some short-term concerns over EV adoption, the long-term outlook for Li-ion battery demand remains positive due to improving battery technology and prices, increasing renewable penetration, and broadly supportive policies. IDTechEx forecasts the global Li-ion market to reach over US$400 billion by 2035.   This article explores the key material trends shaping the Li-ion battery market,…

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FPT INDUSTRIAL UNVEILS THE R38, THE BRAND-NEW COMPACT ENGINE THAT ENHANCES ITS POWER GENERATION AND INDUSTRIAL POWER UNIT LINE-UP  FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, has introduced its new R38, an engine that represents a mini-refresh of its extensive line-up. The new R38 was unveiled at EIMA 2024, the latest edition of the International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition, held in Bologna from 6 to 10…

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FPT INDUSTRIAL TO SHOWCASE SUSTAINABLE AND EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY AT EIMA 2024 FPT Industrial will be confirming its commitment to more efficient, productive, and sustainable agriculture at EIMA International 2024, taking place from November 6 to November 10 at the BolognaFiere exhibition center (Bologna, Italy).  The Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, and a leader in industrial applications, will be showing off products in both the internal combustion engines (ICE) and ePowertrain segments, in keeping with its multi-energy strategy.Visitors to FPT…

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Fraport installs advanced passenger scanners from Rohde & Schwarz at Frankfurt Airport security checkpoints Fraport has partnered with Rohde & Schwarz to modernize passenger security checkpoints at Frankfurt Airport. The contract involves the installation of over 100 new scanners. Caption: 100 new security scanners for the Frankfurt AirportAirport operator Fraport has contracted technology company Rohde & Schwarz to install 100 new security scanners at Frankfurt Airport. The equipment will be used both in existing security checkpoint lanes and in new checkpoints to be opened in the future. The scanners will be delivered…

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Seco Machine Library provides users instant cutting data recommendations Seco has launched an innovative web-based tool that provides customers with product-specific, instant, high-quality cutting data recommendations based on their machine information. The Seco Machine Library simplifies the process of identifying, purchasing and optimizing tools that are appropriate for specific machines.“Machine Library is the latest addition to the Seco My Pages portal that supports customers with a personalized digital experience on secotools.com,” said Seco Product Lead Simon Karlström. “Customers can quickly access detailed cutting data for a particular tool based on their…

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Author: Yulin Wang, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Thermal Design Power Trend   As of 2024, single-phase direct-to-chip (D2C) cooling dominates the high-end GPU thermal management market. However, with the increasing thermal design power (TDP), two-phase D2C cooling will be required, and it is expected to come in large volume no earlier than 2026 and 2027. IDTechEx has interviewed a large number of players in the data center value chain, ranging from chip makers, cold plate suppliers, and system integrators. Despite different opinions on the exact timeline, the consensus is…

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More than just energy-efficient IE5+ synchronous motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS  NORD-IE5plus-Motor.jpg: The IE5+ synchronous motors from NORD are especially sustainable because of their energy and material efficiency Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSAccording to the German Environment Agency, electric drives in the industry and trade sectors consume nearly two fifths of the total electricity in Germany. Particularly electric drives and the aggregates powered by them therefore have a great and economic energy saving potential. With its highly efficient latest-generation IE5+ motors, system provider NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers an optimum solution for the significant reduction of energy and resource consumptions.The compact…

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Author: Dr Yu-Han Chang, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Emerging advanced semiconductor packaging technologies, such as 2.5D and 3D hybrid bonding, are crucial for enhancing system performance across various applications such as AI and high-performance computing (HPC). This article explores the technology development trends in 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies and the key market growth drivers. The insights are derived from IDTechEx's recent report, “Advanced Semiconductor Packaging 2025-2035: Forecasts, Technologies, Applications“, which delves deep into understanding the technical aspects of packaging technologies, examining industry challenges, the progress made by leading…

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Author: Dr Tess Skyrme, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Wearable technology has long been an enabler of the ‘quantified self’ movement. Fitness trackers and smart watches now offer users a wealth of continuous data streams, from step-count to heart rate, calories burned to blood oxygen. As smart-watch popularity has grown, demand has intensified to utilize these wearables as healthcare tools. They can now be integrated within remote patient monitoring schemes and virtual wards or utilized for decentralized clinical trials.   In the consumer market, on the other hand, the rate of…

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Transform field data into actionable business data with Teledyne GDCloud™.  As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing industry connectivity, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is making its new and proprietary Teledyne GDCloud™ available with the company’s GS700, GS500 and Shipsurveyor portable gas leak detectors, as well as its PS200 portable four-gas monitor for personal safety and confined space applications. The integration of cloud connectivity significantly enhances the gas leak detection process by visualising all instrument data and turning it into actionable business insights.Teledyne GDCloud™ is a comprehensive cloud solution that elevates gas detection measurement by recording hazardous events, ensuring…

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