Quantum computing is entering an era of more focused investment, more commercial contracts, and more competition. Many start-ups are transitioning to scale-ups with growing teams, ambitions, and revenue streams. As quantum computing capabilities are becoming more sophisticated, so has engagement from research institutions and supercomputing centers who are investing tens of millions for on-premises installations of the latest machines.

Haptic technologies deliver feedback through the sense of touch, from simple vibration alerts all the way to immersive tactile interactions. In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones, but as the smartphone market stagnates, the industry is looking towards automotive interiors as the major opportunity for the next decade.

The headlines have been full of exciting announcements about new brain-computer interface technologies that can read our minds.

IDTechEx’s new report, “Haptics 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets, Players”, predicts the market for haptics technologies to reach $7.1B by 2035, representing a CAGR of 4.4% from 2024 to 2035.

The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow; however, its growth has slowed significantly in Europe and the US in the first half of 2024.

Semiconductor manufacturing processes require many chemicals and specialty gases.

Conductive inks are a diverse and versatile technology, with differing price points to suit various applications.

Multiple consumer electronics giants, including Apple, Samsung, and Nokia, have previously shown interest in flexible smartphones - but are they worth it?

Quantum technology exists in unsuspecting places, including cameras, computers, and smartphones. While quantum technology research has existed in various forms for over a hundred years, the 21st century saw an increased effort towards commercialisation, and the market segments of quantum sensing, quantum computing and quantum communications emerged.

IDTechEx’s report, “Quantum Technology Market 2024-2034: Trends, Players, Forecasts”, forecasts the market to surpass $2B by 2034, with a CAGR of over 25%, largely driven by opportunities in the automotive sector. In this article, IDTechEx highlights some of the major innovations campaigning for future mobility market success.

The use of quantum dots in displays has made it to high-quality prototypes amongst established tech companies like Samsung, Sharp, and TCL. These semiconductor nanocrystals, the size of just 2-10 nanometres, can enable realistic and high-definition displays for TVs, monitors, and smart tablets.

Material innovations underpin many of the exciting applications offered by emerging quantum technologies.

2024 has marked the 20th anniversary of the original isolation of graphene, first achieved at the University of Manchester in 2004, prior to the award of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010.

The risk of missing out on the competitive advantage quantum computing offers is rising. Governments and private investors worldwide are placing multi-billion-dollar bets that the industry will produce huge long-term returns. Yet, for this to be realised, the theoretical advantage of quantum computers must be translated into real-world commercial value. In this article, IDTechEx explores which applications are being developed across the mate...

Maximising energy density has been one key area of focus in electric vehicle battery development.

The inception of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) dates back to 2016 when Uber introduced their Elevate conference.

Electrification, autonomy, and vehicle ownership saturation are causing a technological revolution in the automotive sector.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, sensor technologies have emerged as a pivotal force driving innovations in the automotive industry.

Future connected vehicles will offer future drivers a safer, smoother, and more convenient driving experience.

The Silicon Photonics and PICs market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the surge in AI and datacom transceiver demand. Key players in the industry, such as Intel, Coherent, and Infinera, are actively using PICs within their transceivers.