https://www.onartificialintelligence.com/tag/268/semiconductors-data-centers-and-ai IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd The rise of AI and high-performance computing is driving growth within the market for new technologies that can optimize performance. Photonic integrated circuits are just one of the many phenomena explored by IDTechEx in their portfolio of semiconductors, data centers, AI research reports.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/optimization-optical-transceivers-and-photonic-integrated-circuits/35445?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/optimization-optical-transceivers-and-photonic-integrated-circuits/35445?rsst2id=268Thu, 15 Oct 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Data centers are seeing increased demand in line with the expansion of AI technologies used across many sectors globally. As a result, power is needing to be ramped up as data centers take on their new role.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-center-demand-pushes-power-electronics-materials/35442?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-center-demand-pushes-power-electronics-materials/35442?rsst2id=268Thu, 15 Oct 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Having directions displayed in the lenses of glasses or taking a quick picture without needing to pull out a smartphone are possibilities with the development of AR smart glasses, and the technologies behind them are getting increasingly advanced.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-waveguide-tech-behind-smart-glasses-wearable-optics/35439?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-waveguide-tech-behind-smart-glasses-wearable-optics/35439?rsst2id=268Wed, 14 Oct 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The use of fuel cells for stationary power applications is attracting growing interest as global electricity demand rises, increasing energy security concerns, and growing focus on decarbonization. IDTechEx forecasts that stationary fuel cell market is expected to reach US$11 billion by 2037, representing a CAGR of 21%.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/stationary-fuel-cell-market-to-reach-us-11-billion-by-2037/35433?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/stationary-fuel-cell-market-to-reach-us-11-billion-by-2037/35433?rsst2id=268Mon, 12 Oct 2026 ZZZc.wong@idtechex.com (Dr Cherie Wong) On 25 September 2026, IDTechEx Senior Analyst Shihao Fu attended, by invitation, a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the event brought together guests from across the UK and Chinese communities.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-attends-chinese-embassy-reception-celebrating-national-day/35410?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-attends-chinese-embassy-reception-celebrating-national-day/35410?rsst2id=268Wed, 07 Oct 2026 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Thomas Bithell on Thursday October 8 for the expert-led webinar, "Resilient Semiconductor and Electronics Supply Chains: How Do Sustainability Aims Fit In?". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-resilient-semiconductor-and-electronics-supply-chains/35368?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-resilient-semiconductor-and-electronics-supply-chains/35368?rsst2id=268Thu, 01 Oct 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Could Data Centers be the next high-growth opportunity for supercapacitors?https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/supercapacitors-in-data-centers-video-explainer/35343?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/supercapacitors-in-data-centers-video-explainer/35343?rsst2id=268Fri, 25 Sep 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) Globally, most of the electricity used by data centers comes from fossil fuels. While data center hyperscalers have long been offsetting this with market-based RECs (renewable energy certificates) and PPAs (power purchase agreements) from wind and solar projects, a transition to location-based and time-matched accounting is anticipated. This will demand new investment in low-carbon technologies that can meet the continuous power needs of data centers. IDTechEx's "Sustainability for Data Centers 2027-2037: Green Technologies, Market Forecasts, and Players" report analyses the role emerging clean energy technologies could play in data center decarbonization.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/meeting-data-center-power-demand-solar-nuclear-and-beyond/35330?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/meeting-data-center-power-demand-solar-nuclear-and-beyond/35330?rsst2id=268Thu, 24 Sep 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) The quantum commercial market is commonly split into computing, communications, and sensing, each representing a portion of the quantum world, which operates on a much smaller and more precise scale. This article covers developments within the quantum world.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/problem-solving-heightened-sensitivity-and-quantum-materials/35325?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/problem-solving-heightened-sensitivity-and-quantum-materials/35325?rsst2id=268Wed, 23 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) As data centers struggle to handle spiking AI power profiles, supercapacitors are seeing increasing interest for applications in peak shaving and voltage stabilization. However, one of the main questions remaining is where supercapacitors can most effectively be deployed within the data center. This article explores the evolving optimization of supercapacitor data center deployments.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/supercapacitors-to-see-deployment-in-data-center-racks-aisles-and-ups/35318?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/supercapacitors-to-see-deployment-in-data-center-racks-aisles-and-ups/35318?rsst2id=268Tue, 22 Sep 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) Recent updates within the wearables sector are bringing futuristic visions to life. From AR smart glasses with real-time narration to smart gumshields that measure impact, the wearables sector is expanding to cover a multitude of markets.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/smart-glasses-and-safer-contact-sports-with-wearables/35292?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/smart-glasses-and-safer-contact-sports-with-wearables/35292?rsst2id=268Thu, 17 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Decarbonization is becoming an increasingly prevalent goal across any major sectors globally to lower carbon footprints, with many sustainable practices and innovations now being introduced. This article covers decarbonization developments for data centers and electronics.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonization-meets-data-centers-and-electronics/35290?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonization-meets-data-centers-and-electronics/35290?rsst2id=268Thu, 17 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) As geopolitical tensions, climate change, and AI-driven demand place unprecedented pressure on electronics supply chains, manufacturers are increasingly balancing efficiency with resilience and sustainability. This article explores some of the technologies, materials, and strategies shaping the future of semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sustainability-and-resilience-semiconductors-and-electronics/35261?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sustainability-and-resilience-semiconductors-and-electronics/35261?rsst2id=268Fri, 11 Sep 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) PIC transceivers are fast-becoming essential tools in the AI revolution, where they speed up connections between nodes in data centers whilst reducing power consumption, allowing larger AI models to be trained and executed. However, unlike purely electrical integrated circuits, PICs require the integration of a III-V semiconductor to function as the laser because silicon does not lase. As of 2026 the dominant material choice is Indium Phosphide (InP).https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/indium-phosphide-the-vital-iii-v-semiconductor-for-photonics/35257?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/indium-phosphide-the-vital-iii-v-semiconductor-for-photonics/35257?rsst2id=268Thu, 10 Sep 2026 ZZZm.takahashi@idtechex.com (Mika Takahashi) In this video IDTechEx explores the megatrends for more sustainable data centers.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/approaches-to-make-ai-data-centers-more-sustainable-video/35236?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/approaches-to-make-ai-data-centers-more-sustainable-video/35236?rsst2id=268Mon, 07 Sep 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope)