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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