Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a broad group of chemicals that includes both polymers and non-polymers used in many applications, from transport to consumer products. IDTechEx's report, “Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 2025: Emerging Applications, Alternatives, Regulations“, focuses on current and future regulations surrounding the broader PFAS family and specific individual PFAS. The bioaccumulation of PFAS Through the widespread use of PFAS-containing products across many sectors, PFAS chemicals can enter the environment through wastewater and landfills. They can be found in drinking water, ground water, air emissions, and even…
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The Case for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: Efficiency and Scalability
Author: John Li, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) continue to sell in the thousands, while battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales exceeded 10 million in 2024. A common argument is that battery electric powertrains are simply much more efficient than both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and FCEVs. IDTechEx's analysis shows that triple the energy supplied to a BEV reaches the wheels compared to an FCEV. While this is certainly important, it does not tell the whole story. IDTechEx analyzes both the advantages and disadvantages of fuel cell…
Read MoreNORD Drivesystems, Anniversary: 60 years of NORD
Anniversary: 60 years of NORD From family business to global player NORD-Bargteheide.jpg: For more than 60 years, NORD has been representing reliable and innovative drive solutions Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSNORD DRIVESYSTEMS was founded on 1 April 1965 by G. A. Küchenmeister and Günter Schlicht. Since then, the family business has evolved into an important system provider for mechanical and electronic drive technology with more than 4,800 employees worldwide. This year, the drive specialists celebrate their 60th company anniversary.60 years of NORD – this milestone is a special one. The company is characterised by…
Read MoreIDTechEx Discusses How EV Fire Protection Changes with Cell Chemistry
Author: Dr James Edmondson, VP Research at IDTechEx Fire safety continues to be a key topic for electric vehicles (EVs) as the market continues to grow. However, EV batteries come in a range of chemistries and design, and their safety and failure modes can differ meaning that the materials employed to aid in their safety also need to meet different requirements. IDTechEx’s report, “Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2025-2035: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts”, is predicting a 15% CAGR for those materials, but each battery will have its own requirements,…
Read MoreIDTechEx Explores How Aerogel Players Face Challenges Amid Tariff Uncertainty to Meet Growing Demand
Author: Dr Shababa Selim, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Historically, aerogels have experienced steady market growth. However, in recent years, applications as a fire protection material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries have provided a new and rapidly growing market for aerogels. For example, according to IDTechEx’s report, “Aerogels 2025-2035: Technology, Market, Forecasts”, the demand for aerogels for EV fire protection grew by 15-fold between 2021 and 2024, with growth expected to continue. To meet growing demands, aerogel manufacturers are investing to ramp up capacity, in some cases pivoting towards…
Read MoreDemand isn’t disappearing, it’s evolving: India’s GCC Tech Talent Landscape 2024 Report
● Generative AI, Platform Engineering, and Cybersecurity lead high-growth tech roles with up to 32% annual growth ● Bengaluru dominates strategic hiring in Defense, BFSI, and Construction; Hyderabad surges in Healthcare and AI-led roles Quess IT Staffing, India’s largest technology staffing firm, today launched the India’s GCC Tech Talent Landscape 2024 Report, offering a strategic view into the evolving dynamics of Global Capability Centres (GCCs).Analysing over 300,000 aggregated data-points in the last year, this report explores India’s rise from a delivery destination to a nucleus of innovation, powered by…
Read MoreFPT INDUSTRIAL TAKES CENTER STAGE AT REMATEC 2025, SHOWCASING ITS ORIGINAL REMAN SOLUTIONS
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, is making room to exhibit its original remanufacturing side at REMATEC 2025, the world's leading remanufacturing trade show for industry professionals, being held in Amsterdam (Netherlands) from April 8 to 10. FPT Industrial Customer Service will be one of the event’s main exhibitors at booth 08.333, Hall 8, showing off its leadership in Original REMAN Solutions by showcasing its range…
Read MoreUS$2.9B Market Opportunity for Ion Exchange Membranes by 2035
US$2.9B Market Opportunity for Ion Exchange Membranes by 2035 Author: Dr Jack Howley, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Ion exchange membrane materials are in an enviable position, having emerged as a critical component in numerous decarbonized transport, energy generation, and storage technologies. Ion exchange membrane materials are electrically conductive speciality polymer films capable of selective ion conduction, typically used as solid electrolytes or separator layers in electrochemical cells. In their new report, “Ion Exchange Membranes 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts“, IDTechEx forecasts that the ion exchange membrane market will exceed US$2.9B in revenue…
Read MoreIDTechEx Highlights Recyclable Materials for PCBs
Author: Thomas Bithell, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Conventional printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing is wasteful, harmful to the environment and energy intensive. This can be mitigated by the implementation of new recyclable materials and technologies, which have the potential to revolutionize electronics manufacturing. During research interviews for the report “Sustainable Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing 2025-2035: Players, Markets, Forecasts“, IDTechEx found that recent research and testing developments have resulted in many of these materials approaching full-scale commercial readiness, whilst cost and performance remain a barrier for many others. Diagram of conventional…
Read MorePEPPERL+FUCHS FACTORY AUTOMATION, Predictive Maintenance Solution
Predictive Maintenance Solution Instant Digital Transformation of Industrial Plants The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) relies on comprehensive sensor and process data from the field level. At HMI2025, Pepperl+Fuchs, together with Bosch Digital Twins Industries and Syntax, will showcase a joint product that demonstrates how easily aggregated data can be transferred to established cloud platforms such as AWS and MS-Azure.The Digital Twin Starter Kit from Pepperl+Fuchs will be shown with this model at the trade fair to simulate a real application. The kit consists of powerful sensors, an IO-Link master,…
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