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 Introducing sustainability goals to long standing, established industries can be difficult. However, global environmental awareness and ramped up regulations are proving to help make changes across major sectors, with the creation of bioproducts and reduced emission processes. This article covers bioplastics, biomanufacturing, and biofuels.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bioplastics-biofuels-and-biomanufacturing-sustainable-sectors/34893?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bioplastics-biofuels-and-biomanufacturing-sustainable-sectors/34893?rsst2id=0Thu, 18 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) From nuclear reactors to photovoltaics, clean energy is as hot a topic as any, with numerous players striving for scalability across the sector to lessen reliance on fossil fuels. This article covers some of the technologies involved with generating clean energy.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fusion-to-photovoltaics-the-hottest-clean-energies/34889?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fusion-to-photovoltaics-the-hottest-clean-energies/34889?rsst2id=0Wed, 17 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Amid slowdown in electric car sales, battery developers are increasingly pivoting towards non-car segments. Commercial vehicles, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks and light commercial vehicles, are experiencing rapid electrification, due to low battery costs. This article explores battery packs for commercial vehicles in North America and Europe.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/pack-manufacturers-rapid-growth-in-commercial-ev-markets/34888?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/pack-manufacturers-rapid-growth-in-commercial-ev-markets/34888?rsst2id=0Wed, 17 Jun 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) A metabolic crisis is quietly sweeping through American youths, transforming paediatric prediabetes into one of the country's most urgent health emergencies. Recognising the acute need for accessible intervention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) achieved a historic milestone by expanding the clearance of Dexcom's Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for paediatric use without a prescription.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fda-approval-of-glucose-monitor-explodes-new-over-the-counter-market/34866?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fda-approval-of-glucose-monitor-explodes-new-over-the-counter-market/34866?rsst2id=0Tue, 16 Jun 2026 ZZZe.harrop@idtechex.com (Emma Harrop) Join IDTechEx Principal Technology Analyst Dr Conor O'Brien on Thursday 18 June for the expert-led webinar, "The Silver Squeeze: How Rising Costs Are Reshaping the Conductive Inks Market". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-how-rising-costs-are-reshaping-the-conductive-inks-market/34864?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-how-rising-costs-are-reshaping-the-conductive-inks-market/34864?rsst2id=0Fri, 12 Jun 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Automotives, medical, and defense are amongst the most common application sectors for 3D printing and injection molding, and the TCT and Interplas events hosted at the NEC during the first week of June showcased a number of startups and well-established players.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/car-part-prototyping-and-robots-idtechex-at-tct-and-interplas/34861?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/car-part-prototyping-and-robots-idtechex-at-tct-and-interplas/34861?rsst2id=0Thu, 11 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) In this article, IDTechEx analyzes the potential of nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) to satisfy the growing power demand of AI data centers. Tech hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, and Meta are already making investments in SMR startups, with IDTechEx forecasting the global SMR market to reach US$53.8 billion in 2036 and almost US$300 billion by 2046.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-centers-go-nuclear-why-ai-giants-are-investing-in-smrs/34846?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-centers-go-nuclear-why-ai-giants-are-investing-in-smrs/34846?rsst2id=0Thu, 11 Jun 2026 ZZZn.elalami@idtechex.com (Noah El Alami) Bioplastics manufacturers are rapidly scaling up production worldwide. A number of major bioplastics capacity expansions have recently been announced, driven by volatile petrochemical prices and legislative bans on fossil-based single-use plastics. In this article, IDTechEx explores the key drivers of the bioplastic industry's ongoing growth.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/volatile-oil-prices-fuel-a-bioplastics-revolution/34832?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/volatile-oil-prices-fuel-a-bioplastics-revolution/34832?rsst2id=0Wed, 10 Jun 2026 ZZZm.haynes@idtechex.com (Dr Matthew Haynes) From lymphatic drainage tools to insulin pumps, the latest medical and wearable devices were showcased at the Med Tech Expo 2026, where IDTechEx spoke with multiple companies making waves across the sector with their latest innovations.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/emerging-med-tech-wellness-and-wearables-with-idtechex/34830?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/emerging-med-tech-wellness-and-wearables-with-idtechex/34830?rsst2id=0Wed, 10 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Over the next 10 years, IDTechEx forecasts direct revenue from the sale of carbon dioxide utilization products to increase to 69 billion US dollars.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/utilizing-carbon-dioxide-emerging-products/34829?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/utilizing-carbon-dioxide-emerging-products/34829?rsst2id=0Tue, 09 Jun 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) Robots take on a multitude of forms, each with technologies that make them best suited to their own specific environments, either working independently or in the company of humans. This article covers cobots, service robots, humanoids, drones, and in-vehicle AI assistants.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/riding-the-robotic-wave-into-the-future-with-idtechex/34822?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/riding-the-robotic-wave-into-the-future-with-idtechex/34822?rsst2id=0Mon, 08 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Felix Wei on Thursday 11 June for the expert-led webinar, "Emerging Materials Redefining the Hip and Knee Replacement Market". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-emerging-materials-redefining-the-joint-replacement-market/34805?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-emerging-materials-redefining-the-joint-replacement-market/34805?rsst2id=0Thu, 04 Jun 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) The transition to 800V in electric vehicles has accelerated the commercialization of wide bandgap semiconductors, and has led to increased vehicle range, faster charging, and greater e-powertrain efficiency. AI data centers are being pushed to ever-increasing power ratings to support future generations of AI training and inference. Drawing inspiration directly from EV power electronics, the data center industry is working to develop the HVDC (800VDC) data center, enabled by wide bandgap power electronics innovations.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-800v-ev-innovations-are-redefining-ai-data-centers/34770?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-800v-ev-innovations-are-redefining-ai-data-centers/34770?rsst2id=0Wed, 03 Jun 2026 ZZZm.fall@idtechex.com (Matthew Fall) The humanoid robotics industry is transitioning from prototype development and demonstrations toward structured pilot deployments and early commercial adoption. Materials such as metal alloys, rare-earth permanent magnets, engineering plastics and composites underpin the critical components of humanoid robots, as found in the new IDTechEx market report "Materials for Humanoid Robots 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, Forecasts".https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/emerging-materials-opportunities-and-trends-in-the-humanoid-market/34801?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/emerging-materials-opportunities-and-trends-in-the-humanoid-market/34801?rsst2id=0Tue, 02 Jun 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) Carbon dioxide is the leading greenhouse gas emitted by human activity, triggering climate change and negatively impacting the environment. This article covers CCUS and its role in increasing sustainability.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/making-the-most-of-excess-co2-with-ccus-technologies/34794?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/making-the-most-of-excess-co2-with-ccus-technologies/34794?rsst2id=0Mon, 01 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett)