Up until now, lithium-ion batteries have been inextricably linked to electromobility. This could now change, as CATL has unveiled a marketable sodium-ion battery. Markt&Technik asked experts from science and industry for their assessment.

At the IAA Mobility trade show in Munich, the Swedish electric carmaker announced its global growth strategy for the next few years. The goal is to be present in 30 global markets by the end of 2022.

X-Fab now offers the possibility to combine different semiconductor technologies in one chip via Micro-Transfer-Printing and to manufacture them in high volumes.

We encounter AI in all areas of life - including democratic elections. AI-controlled social bots in social media or so-called deepfakes aim to influence voters. On the other hand, AI systems can give election recommendations and detect fake news.

UMC has formed a strategic alliance with Chipbond Technology to gain a foothold in advanced packaging. Intel and TSMC are also investing in this technology.

Virtual worlds will soon be available in the Audi: In the near future, you will be able to take a seat in the rear and immerse yourself in games, movies and presentations with virtual reality glasses. The highlight here is that the virtual content will adapt to the car's movements in real time.

Valeo and Leoni aim to jointly launch an industry-leading solution for zone control units - a key element of future vehicles.

In the "Icarus" research project, entire animal species can be observed worldwide - and a lot of information can be collected - including the prevention of pandemics.