Seco Nanojet Reamers optimize chip control to eliminate scrapped parts Seco Nanojet Solid Carbide Reamers enhance chip control with an innovative through-coolant outlet for optimal chip evacuation. This design eliminates costly scrapped parts, jamming and edge damage to increase safety, part quality and tool life.  Better coolant flow for better partsCritical reaming operations require stable, secure, predictable tools. On blind and through bores, Seco Nanojet Solid Carbide Reamers extend the proven performance of Seco Nanofix products with innovative through-coolant outlets that stop chip jamming and enhance application stability. The unique design…

Author: Dr Conor O'Brien, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Bipolar plates are crucial components in proton exchange fuel cells, representing a substantial portion of the value of the fuel cell stack. IDTechEx predicts that their market value will surpass US$2.5 billion by 2034. The choice between metal and graphite materials for bipolar plates is a significant consideration, with each option having distinct advantages depending on the specific application. Whether considering compact passenger cars or heavy-duty applications, such as marine, trends are emerging for the dominant bipolar plate material in each…

Candela, the leading maker of sustainable, electric hydrofoil vessels, today announced it has closed the largest funding round in the company's history, to expand production of its game-changing P-12 ferry. A key partner in the 24.5 million EUR round is Groupe Beneteau — the largest global boat maker.   Globally, waterborne transport emits 3% of global GHG emissions. Still, electrification has been slow to take off across leisure and commercial vessels, due to conventional ships and boats being inefficient at high speed. Candela’s innovative, computer-stabilized hydrofoil craft have disrupted the…

Author: Dr Tess Skyrme, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Quantum computing is pitched as enabling exponentially faster drug discovery, battery chemistry development, multi-variable logistics, vehicle autonomy, accurate asset pricing, and much more. In the last decade, the number of companies actively developing quantum computer hardware has quadrupled. Between 2022 and 2024, multiple funding rounds within the quantum computing market surpassed US$100 million were closed, and the transition from lab-based toys to commercial product began.   Competition is building in the quantum computing market, not only between different companies but between quantum…