Category: Tech

Author: Chingis Idrissov, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx The steel industry's journey toward carbon neutrality has gained momentum, with hydrogen-based and electric ironmaking technologies advancing more rapidly in recent years than before. These innovations create a pathway to truly sustainable “green steel” production. Major steelmakers, mining conglomerates, and metallurgical technology providers are actively developing proprietary technologies and strategically investing in emerging steel companies. Their focus has particularly sharpened on novel hydrogen and electric ironmaking processes. This represents a deliberate diversification strategy that extends beyond conventional electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking, addressing…

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Author: Dr Jack Howley, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Ion exchange membranes are polymer materials used as solid electrolytes in electrolysis and electrochemical applications. The ability of ion exchange membrane materials to selectively conduct ions sees them routinely employed in water treatment and chemical processing applications. IDTechEx's research report, “Ion Exchange Membranes 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts“, finds that ion exchange membrane demand by area will exceed 5.3 million m2 annually by 2035, driven by growing adoption in green hydrogen and redox flow battery markets. Despite having mature market applications, ion exchange membrane material…

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 Taking place over two days, Rohde & Schwarz and industry partners will be providing a virtual platform for RF design engineers to enhance their RF expertise and engage with industry leaders at the forefront of innovation. The online event will feature informative presentations by experts from Rohde & Schwarz, The University of Cardiff, Maury Microwave, Qorvo, MathWorks, Analog Devices and Greenerwave.  Caption: At the RF Testing Innovations Forum attendees can learn about the latest innovations and trends in RF testing.At the virtual RF Testing Innovations Forum 2025, taking place from May…

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Innovative drive solutions for the baking and confectionery industry  NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is exhibiting at iba 2025  NORD-NXD-tupH.jpg: With its NXD tupH® surface treatment, NORD makes the surfaces of drives with aluminium housings particularly corrosion-resistant Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSAt iba 2025 in Düsseldorf (18 to 22 May), the world's leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will be presenting innovative drive solutions for hygienically sensitive applications in the baking and confectionery industry. The focus will also be on the NXD tupH® procedure developed by NORD for the treatment of aluminium surfaces.Food…

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Global online event – directly from the field  Eplan L!VE: Insights into Engineering & Manufacturing at Eaton With its worldwide online “Eplan L!VE” event on 14 May, this time around solutions provider Eplan is guest at Eaton in Hengelo. Enquiring minds can gain first-hand experience about how Eaton´s facility in the Netherlands has optimised all its processes in engineering and manufacturing for maximum efficiency. In just two-and-a-half hours, online attendees will get a compact overview how new ideas and tried-and-tested solutions for greater productivity look on the ground. News on Eplan’s…

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Packaging: Process advantage NORD  How NORD DRIVESYSTEMS generates cost benefits in packaging machinery NORD-Packaging.jpg: NORD supplies drive solutions for efficient operation of packaging systems completely from a single source Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSDrive solutions from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS increase the efficiency in system operation at several points in the packaging process chain. With two concepts, the company mainly focuses on the fields of end-of-line packaging and primary packaging, where its decentralised drive technology and wash-down-capable aluminium housings achieve significant cost benefits.Packaging processes require a high level of dynamism, flexibility and cost efficiency. End-of-line packaging and primary packaging…

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Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its latest solutions and advanced techniques for testing and analyzing power electronic systems and components at PCIM Expo 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. At the company’s booth (hall 7, booth 166), the spotlight will be on solutions utilizing the company’s cutting-edge test instruments to address the challenges of debugging next generation wide bandgap semiconductors like GaN and SiC.  Caption: The R&S RT-ZISO isolated probing system takes center stage at PCIM Expo 2025.Rigorous testing and advanced characterization methods help design engineers enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability…

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Rohde & Schwarz, a member of the industry body IEEE and OPEN Alliance, is accelerating the development of the new automotive Ethernet variant 10BASE-T1S by offering compliance and trigger & decode options. Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global semiconudctor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge, is one of the major providers of connectivity solutions in automotive. Rohde & Schwarz worked with ADI to use the R&S MXO 4 and 5 series oscilloscope with the R&S MXOx-K560 option to decode the 10BASE-T1S…

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Author: Shazan Siddiqi, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Amidst rising tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and growing restrictions on battery material exports, the case for a resilient, domestically anchored battery industry has never been stronger. Sodium-ion technology, leveraging abundant and locally sourced materials, is emerging as a compelling alternative to lithium-ion, particularly in light of critical mineral bottlenecks and trade volatility. IDTechEx's report, “Sodium-ion Batteries 2025-2035: Technology, Players, Markets, and Forecasts“, provides a comprehensive analysis of this rapidly advancing sector. It assesses market potential, commercial readiness, and the materials landscape, emphasizing sodium-ion's alignment…

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Seco boosts threading productivity with expanded portfolio of taps  Seco expands its tap range with T30 for versatile use across materials and T35 for high-performance threading in specific materials for high-volume production  Seco has significantly expanded and updated its portfolio of threading taps with the addition of two new specialized and general purpose tool families. The new T30 taps increase flexibility and provide reliable performance across a wide range of materials, while new T35 taps deliver high threading performance for specific materials to optimize high-volume production environments.An optimal tap for…

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