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Environmental Gas Sensor Tech: Smart-Building & Automotive Markets

Environmental Gas Sensor Tech: Smart-Building & Automotive Markets

Sensor Technology Research
Sep 21, 2023
Join Our Upcoming Webinar on Mobile Robotics in Logistics

Join Our Upcoming Webinar on Mobile Robotics in Logistics

Tuesday 10 October 2023 - Mobile Robotics in Logistics - Over 20-fold Revenue Increase in the Next Two Decades; An overview of mobile robots and a breakdown of different types of mobile robots used in logistics; Exploring the reasons behind the rapid growth of mobile robots in logistics and the benefits they offer to various industries; Discussion of the fundamental technologies and components that empower mobile robot systems; Analyzing the present state of the market, including noteworthy developments such as acquisitions and new product launches by industry leaders; Delving into the obstacles and regulatory considerations that mobile robots face, along with a timeline for addressing these challenges; Providing an overview of IDTechEx's independent forecast for the future of mobile robots in the logistics sector.
Sensor Technology Research
Sep 18, 2023
Increased Mobile Robotics Flexibility Leads to Increased Efficiency

Increased Mobile Robotics Flexibility Leads to Increased Efficiency

Mobile robots have experienced substantial growth in the last decade due to their autonomous mobility, which has been propelled by advancements in robotics technology, autonomous navigation, and artificial intelligence. IDTechEx's market research report, titled "Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing, and Delivery 2024-2044", delves into the technical, regulatory, and market aspects influencing the emerging logistics mobile robot industry.
Sensor Technology Research
Sep 11, 2023
Where Flexible Hybrid Electronics Add the Most Value

Where Flexible Hybrid Electronics Add the Most Value

Can digital and/or high throughput manufacturing be applied to circuit boards? Can stretchable electronics be produced without sacrificing processing capabilities? Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) is an emerging manufacturing methodology that aims to resolve both of these questions.
Sensor Technology Research
Sep 8, 2023
Wearable Quantum Sensors Measure Brain Activity While We Sleep & Move

Wearable Quantum Sensors Measure Brain Activity While We Sleep & Move

New quantum sensors measuring brain activity have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of how humans respond to sleep, movement, diet, and aging.
Sensor Technology Research
Aug 29, 2023
Webinar - ADAS to AV: The Continuing Evolution of Passenger Vehicles

Webinar - ADAS to AV: The Continuing Evolution of Passenger Vehicles

Thursday 7 September 2023 - The percentage penetration of level 0, level 1 and level 2 technologies in US, Europe, China and Japan; Leading OEMs in level 2 development and technologies; Level 3 vehicles available on the market; Regulatory changes around using level 2 and level 3 vehicles on the roads; How level 3 will spread across consumer passenger vehicles
Sensor Technology Research
Aug 17, 2023
Webinar -Quantum Sensors: A Bigger Opportunity Than Quantum Computers?

Webinar -Quantum Sensors: A Bigger Opportunity Than Quantum Computers?

Thursday 24 August 2023 - What is the status and outlook for the quantum technology industry as a whole? How do different hardware platforms for quantum sensing compare? Which new applications are unlocked by quantum sensors? How does the scale and type of opportunity differ between quantum sensing and quantum computing?
Sensor Technology Research
Aug 7, 2023
The Outlook for Desk-Top Quantum Computers

The Outlook for Desk-Top Quantum Computers

Quantum computers have the potential to tackle problems it would take classical computers trillions of years to solve. Most quantum computer designs depend on cooling the hardware to extreme temperatures well below -200 degrees Celsius.
Sensor Technology Research
Aug 2, 2023
Quantum Sensors: Advancing Timing, Navigation, Mapping, & Brain Scans

Quantum Sensors: Advancing Timing, Navigation, Mapping, & Brain Scans

Quantum sensors promise to unlock new applications through dramatically increased sensitivity. Characterizing the quantum sensor market, quantum sensing technologies, and quantum sensor players, with report covers 17 quantum sensing technology areas along with applications in electric vehicles, GPS denied navigation, medical imaging, and quantum computing with market forecasts from 2024 to 2044.
Sensor Technology Research
Aug 1, 2023
Webinar - Flexible Hybrid Electronics: The Best of Both Worlds?

Webinar - Flexible Hybrid Electronics: The Best of Both Worlds?

Thursday 17 August 2023 - An introduction to FHE, including motivating factors; Discussion of recent innovations and commercial developments within FHE; Identification of technological gaps and potential solutions; A roadmap for how the industry will develop, spanning both technologies and applications.
Sensor Technology Research
Jul 31, 2023
Flexible Hybrid Electronics Offers the Best of Both Approaches

Flexible Hybrid Electronics Offers the Best of Both Approaches

Can electronics be additively manufactured and flexible without compromising on the capabilities of conventionally produced integrated circuits (ICs)? Often described as 'print what you can, place what you can't', flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) offers an enticing blend of capabilities, enabling rapid prototyping, flexibility/stretchability, and roll-to-roll manufacturing of circuits with conventional ICs.
Sensor Technology Research
Jun 21, 2023
Immersive Wireless Audio: The Gateway to an AR/VR Hardware Ecosystem?

Immersive Wireless Audio: The Gateway to an AR/VR Hardware Ecosystem?

Sony recently announced 'Project Q', comprising the development of a hand-held PlayStation and corresponding high-end earbuds. The inclusion of earbuds initially seems surprising since headphones and earphones are amongst the most mature in the near hundred billion-dollar wearables market.
Sensor Technology Research
Jun 12, 2023
Upcoming Webinar on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces

Upcoming Webinar on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces

Wednesday 28 June - Where Metamaterials Meet Tele-Communications. What is a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS), and why are they likely to be needed for high frequency telecommunications.; The different types of RIS (passive, semi-passive, active) and where they are likely to be deployed; Manufacturing processes and materials required for RIS production.
Sensor Technology Research
Jun 8, 2023
Emerging Sensor Types for Embedded Vision

Emerging Sensor Types for Embedded Vision

Anyone who has used a 'smart lens' app on their smartphone is familiar with machine vision. Rather than simply reproducing and storing a picture for later viewing, machine vision applies an image processing algorithm to obtain additional insight, such as locating edges or object identification.
Sensor Technology Research
Jun 6, 2023
IDTechEx Explains What Apple's Vision Pro Headset Does Differently

IDTechEx Explains What Apple's Vision Pro Headset Does Differently

On June 5th, Apple ended years of speculation and finally announced a mixed reality (MR) headset. The US$3499 Vision Pro headset confirmed some expectations and confounded others. IDTechEx has been tracking the mixed, augmented and virtual reality markets since 2015, with reports on headsets and accessories and optics available now and a report on displays for AR/VR soon to be released. This insight into the AR/VR industry and associated technologies provides context to IDTechEx's initial analysis of Apple's headset design philosophy.
Sensor Technology Research
May 19, 2023
Lidar: The Key to Unlocking the Future of Autonomous Vehicles

Lidar: The Key to Unlocking the Future of Autonomous Vehicles

As autonomous vehicles (AV) become increasingly attractive, one technology that is playing a crucial role in their development is lidar. Lidar, short for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses lasers to measure distances and create detailed 3D maps of the environment.
Sensor Technology Research
May 18, 2023
Using Sensors for Smart Factories & Efficient Manufacturing

Using Sensors for Smart Factories & Efficient Manufacturing

With the high inflation, increasing labor costs, labor shortage, energy crisis, and hybrid working, the manufacturing industry experienced significant turmoil in 2022. Although some of these have started to get eased, 2023 is still expected to be a challenging year for the manufacturing industry.
Sensor Technology Research
May 9, 2023
Exploring the Growth and Market Breakdown of Passive RFID

Exploring the Growth and Market Breakdown of Passive RFID

The RFID industry is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, with IDTechEx forecasting a market value of US$14 billion in 2023, up from US$12.8 billion in 2022. This market value encompasses various RFID form factors, including labels, cards, fobs, and tags, as well as scanners, software, and services for both active and passive RFID technologies. Among these, the "Passive RFID Tags" segment stands out as the largest, comprising more than half of the total RFID market.
Sensor Technology Research
May 5, 2023
Unravelling Competing In-Mold Electronics Manufacturing Methodologies

Unravelling Competing In-Mold Electronics Manufacturing Methodologies

Smooth, functional surfaces that provide touch sensing, often with backlighting, are becoming increasingly common. Applications range from vehicle interiors and domestic appliances to medical devices and aircraft seating. Rather than relying on a mechanical or membrane switch, these surfaces utilize capacitive touch sensing - the same principle used in smartphone displays.
Sensor Technology Research
May 4, 2023
Back to the Futuristic: 3 Innovative Wearable Technologies Coming Soon

Back to the Futuristic: 3 Innovative Wearable Technologies Coming Soon

Consumer technology available today is impressive but still not as cool as promised by many classic sci-fi movies. Our dreams of hoverboards and holograms have been replaced by stagnating smartphone designs and doom-scrolling. Yet things look set to change.
Sensor Technology Research
Sep 21, 2023
Join Our Upcoming Webinar on Mobile Robotics in Logistics

Join Our Upcoming Webinar on Mobile Robotics in Logistics

Tuesday 10 October 2023 - Mobile Robotics in Logistics - Over 20-fold Revenue Increase in the Next Two Decades; An overview of mobile robots and a breakdown of different types of mobile robots used in logistics; Exploring the reasons behind the rapid growth of mobile robots in logistics and the benefits they offer to various industries; Discussion of the fundamental technologies and components that empower mobile robot systems; Analyzing the present state of the market, including noteworthy developments such as acquisitions and new product launches by industry leaders; Delving into the obstacles and regulatory considerations that mobile robots face, along with a timeline for addressing these challenges; Providing an overview of IDTechEx's independent forecast for the future of mobile robots in the logistics sector.
Sensor Technology Research
Sep 11, 2023
Where Flexible Hybrid Electronics Add the Most Value

Where Flexible Hybrid Electronics Add the Most Value

Can digital and/or high throughput manufacturing be applied to circuit boards? Can stretchable electronics be produced without sacrificing processing capabilities? Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) is an emerging manufacturing methodology that aims to resolve both of these questions.
Sensor Technology Research
Aug 29, 2023
Webinar - ADAS to AV: The Continuing Evolution of Passenger Vehicles

Webinar - ADAS to AV: The Continuing Evolution of Passenger Vehicles

Thursday 7 September 2023 - The percentage penetration of level 0, level 1 and level 2 technologies in US, Europe, China and Japan; Leading OEMs in level 2 development and technologies; Level 3 vehicles available on the market; Regulatory changes around using level 2 and level 3 vehicles on the roads; How level 3 will spread across consumer passenger vehicles
Sensor Technology Research
Aug 7, 2023
The Outlook for Desk-Top Quantum Computers

The Outlook for Desk-Top Quantum Computers

Quantum computers have the potential to tackle problems it would take classical computers trillions of years to solve. Most quantum computer designs depend on cooling the hardware to extreme temperatures well below -200 degrees Celsius.
Sensor Technology Research
Aug 1, 2023
Webinar - Flexible Hybrid Electronics: The Best of Both Worlds?

Webinar - Flexible Hybrid Electronics: The Best of Both Worlds?

Thursday 17 August 2023 - An introduction to FHE, including motivating factors; Discussion of recent innovations and commercial developments within FHE; Identification of technological gaps and potential solutions; A roadmap for how the industry will develop, spanning both technologies and applications.
Sensor Technology Research
Jun 21, 2023
Immersive Wireless Audio: The Gateway to an AR/VR Hardware Ecosystem?

Immersive Wireless Audio: The Gateway to an AR/VR Hardware Ecosystem?

Sony recently announced 'Project Q', comprising the development of a hand-held PlayStation and corresponding high-end earbuds. The inclusion of earbuds initially seems surprising since headphones and earphones are amongst the most mature in the near hundred billion-dollar wearables market.
Sensor Technology Research
Jun 8, 2023
Emerging Sensor Types for Embedded Vision

Emerging Sensor Types for Embedded Vision

Anyone who has used a 'smart lens' app on their smartphone is familiar with machine vision. Rather than simply reproducing and storing a picture for later viewing, machine vision applies an image processing algorithm to obtain additional insight, such as locating edges or object identification.
Sensor Technology Research
May 19, 2023
Lidar: The Key to Unlocking the Future of Autonomous Vehicles

Lidar: The Key to Unlocking the Future of Autonomous Vehicles

As autonomous vehicles (AV) become increasingly attractive, one technology that is playing a crucial role in their development is lidar. Lidar, short for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses lasers to measure distances and create detailed 3D maps of the environment.
Sensor Technology Research
May 9, 2023
Exploring the Growth and Market Breakdown of Passive RFID

Exploring the Growth and Market Breakdown of Passive RFID

The RFID industry is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, with IDTechEx forecasting a market value of US$14 billion in 2023, up from US$12.8 billion in 2022. This market value encompasses various RFID form factors, including labels, cards, fobs, and tags, as well as scanners, software, and services for both active and passive RFID technologies. Among these, the "Passive RFID Tags" segment stands out as the largest, comprising more than half of the total RFID market.
Sensor Technology Research
May 4, 2023
Back to the Futuristic: 3 Innovative Wearable Technologies Coming Soon

Back to the Futuristic: 3 Innovative Wearable Technologies Coming Soon

Consumer technology available today is impressive but still not as cool as promised by many classic sci-fi movies. Our dreams of hoverboards and holograms have been replaced by stagnating smartphone designs and doom-scrolling. Yet things look set to change.
Sensor Technology Research
Sep 18, 2023
Increased Mobile Robotics Flexibility Leads to Increased Efficiency

Increased Mobile Robotics Flexibility Leads to Increased Efficiency

Mobile robots have experienced substantial growth in the last decade due to their autonomous mobility, which has been propelled by advancements in robotics technology, autonomous navigation, and artificial intelligence. IDTechEx's market research report, titled "Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing, and Delivery 2024-2044", delves into the technical, regulatory, and market aspects influencing the emerging logistics mobile robot industry.
Sensor Technology Research
Sep 8, 2023
Wearable Quantum Sensors Measure Brain Activity While We Sleep & Move

Wearable Quantum Sensors Measure Brain Activity While We Sleep & Move

New quantum sensors measuring brain activity have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of how humans respond to sleep, movement, diet, and aging.
Sensor Technology Research
Aug 17, 2023
Webinar -Quantum Sensors: A Bigger Opportunity Than Quantum Computers?

Webinar -Quantum Sensors: A Bigger Opportunity Than Quantum Computers?

Thursday 24 August 2023 - What is the status and outlook for the quantum technology industry as a whole? How do different hardware platforms for quantum sensing compare? Which new applications are unlocked by quantum sensors? How does the scale and type of opportunity differ between quantum sensing and quantum computing?
Sensor Technology Research
Aug 2, 2023
Quantum Sensors: Advancing Timing, Navigation, Mapping, & Brain Scans

Quantum Sensors: Advancing Timing, Navigation, Mapping, & Brain Scans

Quantum sensors promise to unlock new applications through dramatically increased sensitivity. Characterizing the quantum sensor market, quantum sensing technologies, and quantum sensor players, with report covers 17 quantum sensing technology areas along with applications in electric vehicles, GPS denied navigation, medical imaging, and quantum computing with market forecasts from 2024 to 2044.
Sensor Technology Research
Jul 31, 2023
Flexible Hybrid Electronics Offers the Best of Both Approaches

Flexible Hybrid Electronics Offers the Best of Both Approaches

Can electronics be additively manufactured and flexible without compromising on the capabilities of conventionally produced integrated circuits (ICs)? Often described as 'print what you can, place what you can't', flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) offers an enticing blend of capabilities, enabling rapid prototyping, flexibility/stretchability, and roll-to-roll manufacturing of circuits with conventional ICs.
Sensor Technology Research
Jun 12, 2023
Upcoming Webinar on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces

Upcoming Webinar on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces

Wednesday 28 June - Where Metamaterials Meet Tele-Communications. What is a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS), and why are they likely to be needed for high frequency telecommunications.; The different types of RIS (passive, semi-passive, active) and where they are likely to be deployed; Manufacturing processes and materials required for RIS production.
Sensor Technology Research
Jun 6, 2023
IDTechEx Explains What Apple's Vision Pro Headset Does Differently

IDTechEx Explains What Apple's Vision Pro Headset Does Differently

On June 5th, Apple ended years of speculation and finally announced a mixed reality (MR) headset. The US$3499 Vision Pro headset confirmed some expectations and confounded others. IDTechEx has been tracking the mixed, augmented and virtual reality markets since 2015, with reports on headsets and accessories and optics available now and a report on displays for AR/VR soon to be released. This insight into the AR/VR industry and associated technologies provides context to IDTechEx's initial analysis of Apple's headset design philosophy.
Sensor Technology Research
May 18, 2023
Using Sensors for Smart Factories & Efficient Manufacturing

Using Sensors for Smart Factories & Efficient Manufacturing

With the high inflation, increasing labor costs, labor shortage, energy crisis, and hybrid working, the manufacturing industry experienced significant turmoil in 2022. Although some of these have started to get eased, 2023 is still expected to be a challenging year for the manufacturing industry.
Sensor Technology Research
May 5, 2023
Unravelling Competing In-Mold Electronics Manufacturing Methodologies

Unravelling Competing In-Mold Electronics Manufacturing Methodologies

Smooth, functional surfaces that provide touch sensing, often with backlighting, are becoming increasingly common. Applications range from vehicle interiors and domestic appliances to medical devices and aircraft seating. Rather than relying on a mechanical or membrane switch, these surfaces utilize capacitive touch sensing - the same principle used in smartphone displays.
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