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 Printed and flexible electronics is a diverse sector, accommodating a variety of technologies and applications from flexible batteries and conductive inks to photovoltaics. This article covers wearables, consumer electronics, and energy.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/discreet-form-factors-with-printed-and-flexible-electronics/34769?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/discreet-form-factors-with-printed-and-flexible-electronics/34769?rsst2id=0Wed, 20 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Hip and knee replacement is the largest market segment in orthopedic implants. This article discusses the key determinants of the market value, including demographics (aging population) and pricing. The global market for hip and knee replacement implants will approach US$34 billion by 2036.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-drives-the-market-value-of-hip-and-knee-replacement/34768?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-drives-the-market-value-of-hip-and-knee-replacement/34768?rsst2id=0Wed, 20 May 2026 ZZZf.wei@idtechex.com (Dr Felix Wei) This week, the long-anticipated announcement of Google smart eyewear came. It revealed intelligent eyewear with frames designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, announced to be launched sometime in the autumn of 2026.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/google-re-enters-the-smart-eyewear-market/34767?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/google-re-enters-the-smart-eyewear-market/34767?rsst2id=0Wed, 20 May 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) IDTechEx analyst Pranav Jaswani discusses how the global battery demand for off-highway electric machines will grow to 45GWh by 2036.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electric-construction-agriculture-and-mining-machines-video/34766?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electric-construction-agriculture-and-mining-machines-video/34766?rsst2id=0Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) From AI in-car assistants to drone delivery helpers, the future of transportation is versatile and varied, thanks to the latest developments in robotics, autonomy, electric vehicles, and hydrogen.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-look-to-the-future-of-transportation-with-idtechex/34765?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-look-to-the-future-of-transportation-with-idtechex/34765?rsst2id=0Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The drone industry is entering a more application-led phase of growth. After years of pilot projects and technology validation, the question for the market is shifting from whether drones can fly safely and collect data, to where they can deliver repeatable operational value at scale.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/from-drone-market-growth-to-application-level-commercialization/34764?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/from-drone-market-growth-to-application-level-commercialization/34764?rsst2id=0Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Noah El Alami on Thursday 28th May for the expert-led webinar, "Nuclear SMR Market: Small, Modular, and Ready for Deployment?". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-the-nuclear-smr-market/34702?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-the-nuclear-smr-market/34702?rsst2id=0Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Transport and chemical manufacturing are industries currently facing sustainable changes as environmental awareness gains prevalence and sustainability action is taking place. This article covers biofuels, SAF, and sustainable chemicals.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sustainability-movements-in-transport-and-chemical-sectors/34762?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sustainability-movements-in-transport-and-chemical-sectors/34762?rsst2id=0Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) In December 2025, American semiconductor and technology giant Marvell acquired Celestial AI in a deal worth US$3.25bn. This is part of a flurry of activity in the wider photonics space, with NVIDIA investing $2bn each in Coherent and Lumentum, and IDTechEx's recent industry and technology report - "Silicon Photonics and Photonic Integrated Circuits 2026-2036: Technologies, Markets, and Forecasts" - indicates that 2026 is seeing explosive growth in the photonics industry driven primarily by AI interconnect demands.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-does-marvells-acquisition-of-celestial-ai-mean-for-photonics/34741?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-does-marvells-acquisition-of-celestial-ai-mean-for-photonics/34741?rsst2id=0Thu, 14 May 2026 ZZZm.takahashi@idtechex.com (Mika Takahashi) The multi-faceted world of blue and green hydrogen types includes varying production routes, fuel cell applications, and a wider presence across many decarbonization technologies. This article covers some of the main current developments happening with hydrogen.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonizing-hydrogen-for-transport-and-energy-applications/34731?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonizing-hydrogen-for-transport-and-energy-applications/34731?rsst2id=0Wed, 13 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The rise in demand for data center usage in line with increasing high-performance computing and AI applications can create negative environmental effects. This article covers solutions to increasing sustainability surrounding data centers, and battery storage technologies that can remove some reliance on energy from fossil fuels.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-center-demand-driving-sustainability/34729?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-center-demand-driving-sustainability/34729?rsst2id=0Tue, 12 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Humanoid robots are moving from prototype validation toward early commercial deployment, with automotive manufacturing and logistics expected to form the core demand base over the next decade. As capital costs decline, the cost per productive hour falls accordingly, with the most significant reductions occurring during the early stages of commercialization. However, while cost reduction is a necessary condition for adoption, this alone is not a sufficient reason to adopt.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/humanoid-robots-show-roi-but-success-depends-on-effective-output/34724?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/humanoid-robots-show-roi-but-success-depends-on-effective-output/34724?rsst2id=0Tue, 12 May 2026 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Matthew Fall on Thursday 21 May for this expert-led webinar, "The 1MW Rack Challenge: Redesigning Data Center Power Delivery for the AI Era". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-webinar-redesigning-data-center-power-delivery-for-the-ai-era/34701?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-webinar-redesigning-data-center-power-delivery-for-the-ai-era/34701?rsst2id=0Tue, 12 May 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Innovation Zero 2026 saw many biofuel and energy companies making a name for themselves within the sustainability space, with IDTechEx having spoken to multiple players involved in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biofuel production, the decarbonization of the maritime sector, and new growth in nuclear energy.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonizing-transport-and-energy-idtechex-at-innovation-zero/34728?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonizing-transport-and-energy-idtechex-at-innovation-zero/34728?rsst2id=0Mon, 11 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The current oil crisis has once again highlighted the geopolitical volatility of fossil fuels. Sustainable fuels, and the energy security they can unlock, are more than just a green solution.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/oil-crisis-what-sustainable-aviation-fuel-means-for-energy-security/34721?rsst2id=0https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/oil-crisis-what-sustainable-aviation-fuel-means-for-energy-security/34721?rsst2id=0Mon, 11 May 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope)