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 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) Thermal management strategies are the underdogs of modern technologies, reducing the risks of overheating in cases where exponentially increasing demand for power can lead to component temperatures rising.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cooling-down-from-high-power-demand-with-thermal-management/35229?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cooling-down-from-high-power-demand-with-thermal-management/35229?rsst2id=268Thu, 03 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The 2025-2026 period has seen growing industry momentum behind 3D-stacked CPO network switches, with companies increasingly moving away from laterally placed architectures to accommodate AI data center scale-up. In this article, IDTechEx delves into the packaging advancements enabling this transition, and the technological barriers that face the key players driving it.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/breaking-the-dimensional-barrier-from-2d-to-3d-co-packaged-optics/35225?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/breaking-the-dimensional-barrier-from-2d-to-3d-co-packaged-optics/35225?rsst2id=268Thu, 03 Sep 2026 ZZZz.taylor@idtechex.com (Zara Taylor) The battery sector is rapidly growing in multiple directions, with battery storage technologies expected to be responsible for powering many major sectors including data centers and 6G power stations, and solid-state batteries gaining increasing amounts of attention for their safer chemistries.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/battery-storage-for-data-centers-and-safer-with-solid-state-batteries/35201?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/battery-storage-for-data-centers-and-safer-with-solid-state-batteries/35201?rsst2id=268Thu, 27 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) With human-like arms and legs, humanoid robots have recently been taking advantage of their stature to compete in the World Humanoid Games in China beginning on Saturday. IDTechEx's research uncovers the technologies that make these robots move.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/humanoids-compete-like-humans-at-the-world-humanoid-games/35200?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/humanoids-compete-like-humans-at-the-world-humanoid-games/35200?rsst2id=268Wed, 26 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Automotive interiors possess a new kind of intelligence, enabled by sensing technologies and advanced software. In-cabin sensing and autonomous driving software are two specific areas covered by IDTechEx in their research portfolio.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/intelligent-vehicles-and-passenger-welfare-with-in-cabin-sensing-tech/35195?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/intelligent-vehicles-and-passenger-welfare-with-in-cabin-sensing-tech/35195?rsst2id=268Tue, 25 Aug 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=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/specialized-sensing-and-computer-cognition-with-quantum-tech/35100?rsst2id=268Thu, 30 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) 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=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-data-centers-can-improve-sustainability-as-power-demand-triples/35065?rsst2id=268Mon, 27 Jul 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) Artificial intelligence having a physical body and fields being tended to from the sky are two phenomena that could be enabled by developments within the robotics sector. This article explores developments across humanoids and drones.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/walking-ai-and-farming-from-the-sky-robotics-with-idtechex/35038?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/walking-ai-and-farming-from-the-sky-robotics-with-idtechex/35038?rsst2id=268Mon, 20 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) With data centers being one of the largest contributors to global emissions and high energy usage, they are gaining attention, with regulations and renewable energy options becoming increasingly discussed within the sector. This article covers details across the data center ecosystem, including sustainability movements and battery storage.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-view-into-the-data-center-ecosystem/35028?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-view-into-the-data-center-ecosystem/35028?rsst2id=268Fri, 17 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Materials informatics is transforming modern materials R&D, accelerating the discovery and development of new materials while expanding what can be achieved through artificial intelligence. This article explores three applications driving the field today: AI-assisted screening, formulation development and generative design.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/discovery-to-design-the-applications-driving-materials-informatics/35019?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/discovery-to-design-the-applications-driving-materials-informatics/35019?rsst2id=268Wed, 15 Jul 2026 ZZZr.salciute@idtechex.com (Roberta Salciute) The world of computing is growing in line with increasing demands for problem solving and robotic integration across many major sectors. Quantum computing, semiconductor technologies, and the rise of humanoid robots are some examples of how diverse computing technologies can be.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/simulations-semiconductors-and-robots-the-latest-computing-trends/35017?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/simulations-semiconductors-and-robots-the-latest-computing-trends/35017?rsst2id=268Wed, 15 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Silicon, silicon carbide, gallium nitride, and ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors all compete for space in the power electronics market. While data centers drive further commercialization of wide bandgap semiconductors to support increasingly power-hungry servers, other industries such as wind energy are reluctant to switch to newer, less proven technologies. At the same time, UWBG R&D continues to push these materials closer to commercialization, further complicating the power electronics industry's future.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/mind-the-band-gap-the-evolving-power-electronics-materials-landscape/35010?rsst2id=268https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/mind-the-band-gap-the-evolving-power-electronics-materials-landscape/35010?rsst2id=268Tue, 14 Jul 2026 ZZZm.fall@idtechex.com (Matthew Fall)