https://www.idtechex.com/ IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd IDTechEx assesses the battery requirements for diverse electric vehicle applications in this brief video.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-320bn-li-ion-battery-market-for-evs-in-2036-video/34690?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-320bn-li-ion-battery-market-for-evs-in-2036-video/34690?rsst2id=0Thu, 30 Apr 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) Small modular reactors (SMRs) represent a new generation of nuclear power, promising cheaper, safer, and more versatile clean energy. In this article, IDTechEx investigates why SMRs are gaining attention and how the market is divided into two different generations of reactor design.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/small-modular-reactors-smrs-a-new-generation-of-nuclear-power/34676?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/small-modular-reactors-smrs-a-new-generation-of-nuclear-power/34676?rsst2id=0Wed, 29 Apr 2026 ZZZn.elalami@idtechex.com (Noah El Alami) The electrification of transport has been a huge revolution in recent years, with the number of electric vehicles on the road increasing, alongside ramped up regulations for carbon emission reductions. This article covers electric construction vehicles, micro EVs, and droneshttps://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cleaner-construction-eco-evs-and-the-importance-of-electrification/34679?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cleaner-construction-eco-evs-and-the-importance-of-electrification/34679?rsst2id=0Wed, 29 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) As improvements to cell-level energy density have become slower to realize, automotive OEMs are increasingly turning to pack design as an avenue to increase vehicle range. This includes cell-to-pack and cell-to-body technologies, which require design changes at the cell level. BYD's recent Blade Gen 2 announcement reveals the power of cell-to-pack. This article explores this technology in detail.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/byd-blade-gen-2-improved-packing-and-cell-to-pack-ratio/34677?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/byd-blade-gen-2-improved-packing-and-cell-to-pack-ratio/34677?rsst2id=0Tue, 28 Apr 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Pranav Jaswani on Thursday 7th May for the expert-led webinar, "Battery Technologies for the Future of Off-Highway Machines". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-battery-technologies-for-off-highway-machines/34672?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-battery-technologies-for-off-highway-machines/34672?rsst2id=0Tue, 28 Apr 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Helium is a finite resource and critical for several applications, including semiconductor manufacturing. With Qatar producing a third of the world's helium supply, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has created a major supply chain bottleneck for industries critically reliant on helium. This article from IDTechEx looks at the critical role of helium in the semiconductor industry, Qatar's position in the helium supply chain, and what this means for semiconductor manufacturing. The article also discusses alternatives for helium supply and potential mitigation strategies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/beyond-oil-middle-east-tensions-chokehold-global-helium-supply/34668?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/beyond-oil-middle-east-tensions-chokehold-global-helium-supply/34668?rsst2id=0Mon, 27 Apr 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) Blue hydrogen, produced from natural gas using reforming processes with carbon capture, offers a lower-carbon alternative to grey hydrogen and serves as a transitional solution toward a hydrogen-based economy. Successfully scaling blue hydrogen requires the alignment of three key pillars: regulatory support, commercial drivers, and technological innovations. Together, these pillars establish the market foundation, real-world deployment, and efficiency improvements. In this article, IDTechEx explores how these three key pillars are shaping blue hydrogen's future for scalable and sustainable growth.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/three-pillars-shaping-blue-hydrogens-future/34660?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/three-pillars-shaping-blue-hydrogens-future/34660?rsst2id=0Thu, 23 Apr 2026 ZZZc.wong@idtechex.com (Dr Cherie Wong) Wearables can bridge the communication gap between the body and a computer. This article explores how devices can serve various purposes, from displaying real-time narration from actual speech, to generating readable, measurable signals translated directly from the body and understood within the medical space.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/real-time-narration-head-safety-and-biometrics-with-wearables/34650?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/real-time-narration-head-safety-and-biometrics-with-wearables/34650?rsst2id=0Wed, 22 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) New generations of wireless networks are typically introduced every 10 years. With 6G rollout expected to commence around 2030, material development is well underway to meet the requirements of next generation of telecommunication technologies. While the 5G rollout is in progress, this article looks to the future of 6G and the ongoing development of low-loss materials to support it.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-loss-materials-a-key-enabler-for-6g-telecoms/34646?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-loss-materials-a-key-enabler-for-6g-telecoms/34646?rsst2id=0Wed, 22 Apr 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Shihao Fu on Thursday 30th April for the expert-led webinar, "Humanoid Robots in Industry: Market Readiness, ROI, and 10-Year Outlook". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-expert-webinar-on-humanoid-robots-in-industry/34648?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-expert-webinar-on-humanoid-robots-in-industry/34648?rsst2id=0Wed, 22 Apr 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) IDTechEx forecasts the power electronics market to exceed US$65 billion by 2036, with EVs and data center power electronics taking up significant market share. Across the power electronics industry, the commercialization of wide bandgap semiconductors SiC and GaN enable increased efficiency and power density. The demands of the EV, data center, and renewables industries differ significantly, resulting in different rates of technological innovation across the power electronics landscape. By understanding how different power electronics applications relate to each other, IDTechEx offers a unique, cross-application insight into the power electronics industry as a whole.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/power-electronics-market-to-exceed-us-65-billion-by-2036/34630?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/power-electronics-market-to-exceed-us-65-billion-by-2036/34630?rsst2id=0Tue, 21 Apr 2026 ZZZm.fall@idtechex.com (Matthew Fall) The world of robotics is home to not only the stereotypical personified robot with humanistic qualities, but increasingly independent autonomous vehicles utilizing radar and other sensing capabilities to think for themselves. This article covers robotics from humanoids and drones to autonomous car technologies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/robotics-making-moves-across-production-farming-and-driving/34627?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/robotics-making-moves-across-production-farming-and-driving/34627?rsst2id=0Tue, 21 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Mika Takahashi on Thursday 23rd April for the expert-led webinar, "Photonic Integrated Circuits, Driving an Interconnect Revolution". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/expert-webinar-on-photonic-integrated-circuits/34626?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/expert-webinar-on-photonic-integrated-circuits/34626?rsst2id=0Mon, 20 Apr 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) From materials that withstand extreme temperatures, to pristine graphene sheets and high-value critical materials, this article covers advanced coatings, graphene, and critical material recovery.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-top-of-the-material-chain-advanced-coatings-to-critical-minerals/34621?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-top-of-the-material-chain-advanced-coatings-to-critical-minerals/34621?rsst2id=0Thu, 16 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) As economies worldwide are growing exponentially, there is increasing pressure on many of the major sectors to keep up with global trends. This article covers the need for new thermal management technologies alongside the growing demand for vehicle electrification high performance computing.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cooling-off-with-thermal-management-electric-cars-to-data-centers/34620?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cooling-off-with-thermal-management-electric-cars-to-data-centers/34620?rsst2id=0Thu, 16 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett)