IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Electric vehicles are continuing to play a vital role in decarbonizing the transport industry as they help with the shift away from fossil fuel reliance with their utilization of battery technologies. This article covers micro EVs, materials, and thermal management.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-expansion-of-electric-vehicle-tech-with-idtechex/35106?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-expansion-of-electric-vehicle-tech-with-idtechex/35106?rsst2id=Thu, 06 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Cobalt-chromium (CoCr) has long been the gold standard for articulating surfaces in hip and knee implants, but concerns over metal ion release are driving a wave of alternative materials. This article explores how ceramics, ceramic coatings, ceramicized metals, and PEEK are positioning to challenge CoCr's dominance.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-race-to-replace-cocr-in-hip-and-knee-implants/35105?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-race-to-replace-cocr-in-hip-and-knee-implants/35105?rsst2id=Wed, 05 Aug 2026 ZZZf.wei@idtechex.com (Dr Felix Wei) The healthcare landscape is undergoing its most seismic shift in a generation. The catalyst is the explosive rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide. Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, these medications have transformed into global blockbusters for weight management and metabolic health.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-cgms-are-riding-the-glp-1-wave-to-transform-metabolic-health/35104?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-cgms-are-riding-the-glp-1-wave-to-transform-metabolic-health/35104?rsst2id=Tue, 04 Aug 2026 ZZZe.harrop@idtechex.com (Dr Emma Harrop) The demand for products and services with more sustainable credibility is driving innovations across materials sectors, including gas separation membranes, composite materials for green energy, and next-generation feedstocks.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-materials-behind-growing-sustainability-with-idtechex/35101?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-materials-behind-growing-sustainability-with-idtechex/35101?rsst2id=Thu, 30 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Deep diving into the smallest possible phenomena of the universe and solving the world's most difficult and incomprehensible problems is the work of quantum technology. This article covers quantum sensors and computing.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/specialized-sensing-and-computer-cognition-with-quantum-tech/35100?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/specialized-sensing-and-computer-cognition-with-quantum-tech/35100?rsst2id=Thu, 30 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) In this article, IDTechEx explores the complex regional landscape of the nuclear small modular reactor (SMR) market, and how early deployments from China and Russia's state-owned organizations in deploying SMRs compare to the private nuclear industries of Europe and North America.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/energy-security-with-nuclear-smrs-the-global-landscape/35088?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/energy-security-with-nuclear-smrs-the-global-landscape/35088?rsst2id=Wed, 29 Jul 2026 ZZZn.elalami@idtechex.com (Noah El Alami) Self-driving cars may have once been an imagined thing of the future, but with advancing technologies and systems, from radar to ADAS, autonomy is already levelling up, and level 3 vehicles and robotaxis can prove it.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/self-driving-cars-with-levelling-up-autonomy/35085?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/self-driving-cars-with-levelling-up-autonomy/35085?rsst2id=Tue, 28 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The battery management system (BMS) is described as the 'brain' of the battery. It is responsible for controlling operation, safety and thermal regulation, as well as interpreting data from the battery pack's sensor systems. This article discusses trends in BMS technology, and the potential to realize vehicle-level improvements to range, safety and lifetime.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-bms-innovations-can-improve-vehicle-charging-safety-and-lifetime/35084?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-bms-innovations-can-improve-vehicle-charging-safety-and-lifetime/35084?rsst2id=Tue, 28 Jul 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Cherie Wong on Thursday 30 July for the expert-led webinar, "Green Hydrogen: Technology, Market Developments, and 10-Year Growth Outlook". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-green-hydrogen-technology-and-market-developments/35083?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-green-hydrogen-technology-and-market-developments/35083?rsst2id=Tue, 28 Jul 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) The UK Government has announced that it will invest more than £5 billion in drones and autonomous systems over the remainder of the current Parliament. This represents the UK's largest-ever investment in uncrewed warfare and reflects a wider shift in global defence procurement. Armed forces are placing greater emphasis on uncrewed platforms that can be deployed at scale, produced at relatively low cost, and updated rapidly.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/uk-5b-investment-accelerates-scale-up-of-military-uncrewed-systems/35078?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/uk-5b-investment-accelerates-scale-up-of-military-uncrewed-systems/35078?rsst2id=Mon, 27 Jul 2026 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) As the AI boom accelerates, unanswered questions remain around how to build more data centers sustainably. In this article, IDTechEx explores the crucial role of low-carbon power, energy efficiency, and reducing supply chain emissions. https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-data-centers-can-improve-sustainability-as-power-demand-triples/35065?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-data-centers-can-improve-sustainability-as-power-demand-triples/35065?rsst2id=Mon, 27 Jul 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) The market for electric off-highway machines has evolved rapidly in the last 5 years and continues to grow in its commercial relevance. This article highlights three key trends that will serve to shape the off-highway battery market over the next 10 years.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/three-key-trends-reshaping-the-electric-off-highway-machine-market/35066?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/three-key-trends-reshaping-the-electric-off-highway-machine-market/35066?rsst2id=Fri, 24 Jul 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) The EU and the USA's different approaches to the PFAS problem have created diverging opportunities for innovation. In the EU, the threat of a sweeping ban on PFAS creates a drive for development of PFAS-free alternatives to materials used in critical industries such as semiconductor manufacture. The USA is instead focusing on PFAS treatment technologies, which include removal and destruction. IDTechEx expects global spending on PFAS treatment for drinking water (led largely by the USA) to exceed US$3.45 billion by 2037.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/ban-the-molecule-or-manage-the-risk-technologies-for-two-futures/35064?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/ban-the-molecule-or-manage-the-risk-technologies-for-two-futures/35064?rsst2id=Thu, 23 Jul 2026 ZZZm.fall@idtechex.com (Matthew Fall) As interest in renewable energy continues to rise, hydrogen is still one of the main contenders in the race to the top. Both green and blue hydrogen technologies contribute to reducing carbon emissions, and this article covers some of the latest developments within the sector.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cleaning-up-the-hydrogen-sector-with-green-and-blue-technologies/35054?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cleaning-up-the-hydrogen-sector-with-green-and-blue-technologies/35054?rsst2id=Wed, 22 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) With graphene having been coined a 'wonder material' and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) serving niche and emerging applications, IDTechEx uncovers material truths in the form of research data that show the highlights and lowlights of these two advanced materials.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-the-wonder-material-and-exploring-cnts-with-idtechex/35053?rsst2id=https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-the-wonder-material-and-exploring-cnts-with-idtechex/35053?rsst2id=Wed, 22 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett)