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Electromagnetic Metamaterials Market to Approach US$15B by 2034, Finds IDTechEx

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BOSTON, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Metamaterials use regular engineered patterns of subwavelength structures to interact with waves. Electromagnetic metamaterials promise to have transformative effects within the fields of optics and telecommunications. They could make biometric recognition cheaper and more accurate, make virtual reality more immersive and comfortable, and facilitate high-speed mobile internet with zero signal blackspots, yet adoption is in its infancy.

In “Optical & Radio Frequency Metamaterials 2024-2034: Markets, Players, Technologies“, IDTechEx comprehensively examines the emerging technology of electromagnetic metamaterials in its second edition of this report. Drawing from interviews with companies across the value chain and IDTechEx’s existing research on optical, telecommunication, and emerging materials, the report evaluates the market for optical and radio-frequency (RF) metamaterials in various applications. It analyzes each application’s requirements and includes case studies of existing players.

The report identifies reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) in telecommunications and metalenses in smartphone cameras as significant opportunities. Through detailed segmentation, it presents a comprehensive overview of the status and market potential of each application. The forecast predicts the overall market to reach US$14.9B by 2034, driven by improved biometric sensing in smartphones via metalenses and increasing 5G mmWave rollout growing adoption of RIS.

Market for RF (Radio-frequency) metamaterials

RF metamaterials find applications across multiple sectors, including telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, and security. They can be utilized in Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) to reflect, steer, and shield electromagnetic radiation, compensating for the reduced range associated with higher frequency signals. Additionally, in radar beamforming, RF metamaterials enable active steering of EM radiation to enhance angular resolution. This could be particularly beneficial for automotive radar systems. RF metamaterials can also be used for effective EMI shielding, enhancing security by preventing signal leakage, and can be frequency selective to create transparent shields. RF metamaterials also hold potential for medical sensing applications such as MRI scans and non-invasive glucose monitoring.

According to IDTechEx’s forecast, the largest market for RF metamaterials is forecasted to be in Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) for 5G mmWave and future 6G communications. Both 5G mmWave and 6G offer significant advantages, including the potential for leveraging expansive bandwidth to support peak data flow ranging from gigabits to terabits per second and maintaining ultra-low latency.

However, utilizing high-frequency spectra presents challenges such as very short signal propagation range (cm range for above 100 GHz frequency) and line-of-sight obstacles. Addressing signal decay and establishing strong communication over reasonable distances is a priority for both technologies, especially in busy urban areas where consistent connectivity despite barriers is crucial.

Establishing numerous base stations is not cost-effective in providing adequate coverage for high-frequency spectra like 5G mmWave and 6G. In contrast, metamaterial RIS can reflect and direct signals to end users, increasing signal range and strength while consuming low energy. Additionally, integrating metamaterial-based coatings with windows can improve signal coverage by reflecting beams around obstacles in urban areas. These solutions provide wide area coverage and offer vast opportunities for materials integration.

Market for optical metamaterials

Relatively simple optical metamaterials based on biomimicry of moth-eye structures have a relatively long history of use as antireflective (AR) coatings in high-end camera lenses. However, metalenses fabricated using semiconductor industry processes are expected to have a huge impact, initially driven by their ability to improve the performance of computer vision systems.

In 2022, metalenses designed by fabless player Metalenz saw commercialization in time-of-flight (ToF) sensors from STMicro, marking the first commercial use of this technology. Here, metalenses improved light-gathering performance in a smaller package than the optics they replaced. The biggest value in metalenses comes in their ability to add additional optical functionality, such as allowing for polarization imaging in a very compact package. This has a huge potential application in facial biometrics for smartphones and could bring facial recognition to smartphones outside of Apple’s range in the near future, with Metalenz announcing sensor modules designed for this application in late 2023.

Metalenses based on liquid crystals are expected to have a significant impact in VR headsets, where they could be used to solve the vergence-accommodation conflict and help these devices pass the “visual Turing test”. Furthermore, active optical metasurfaces could contribute to making LiDAR more compact and broadening the markets where these sensors could be used.

The biggest limiting factor for metalenses is broad spectrum performance, but significant innovation in the design of the metasurfaces themselves and software compensation is expected to make them a more compact and lower-cost replacement for lenses in smartphone cameras within the next ten years. Ultimately, metalenses have the potential to disrupt many corners of the optics industry in the near future.

IDTechEx has been studying emerging materials and photonics technologies and their market opportunities for a decade, utilizing extensive primary research. “Optical & Radio Frequency Metamaterials 2024-2034: Markets, Players, Technologies” provides a comprehensive picture of the underlying technologies, manufacturing methods, and application opportunities of both optical and radio-frequency metamaterials.

To find out more about this IDTechEx report, including downloadable sample pages, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Meta.

For the full portfolio of 5G, 6G, RFID and telecoms market research from IDTechEx, please see www.IDTechEx.com/Research/5G.

Upcoming free-to-attend webinar

Exploring the Transformative Potential of Electromagnetic Metamaterials

Sam Dale, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, and Dr Yu-Han Chang, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, will be presenting a free-to-attend webinar on the topic on Thursday 20 June 2024 – Exploring the Transformative Potential of Electromagnetic Metamaterials.

Key points covered will include:

A brief introduction to RF (radio frequency) and optical metamaterials, highlighting key market opportunitiesAnalysis of the emerging usage of metalenses, one of the most exciting applications of optical metamaterials, with important manufacturing processes potential challenges highlightedAnalysis of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), the most promising applications of RF metamaterials, with discussion on players, technology roadmap, key case studies, etcAdoption roadmaps for optical and RF metamaterialsOutlook for the electromagnetic metamaterials market

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If you are unable to make the date, please register anyway to receive the links to the on-demand recording (available for a limited time) and webinar slides as soon as they are available.

About IDTechEx:

IDTechEx provides trusted independent research on emerging technologies and their markets. Since 1999, we have been helping our clients to understand new technologies, their supply chains, market requirements, opportunities and forecasts. For more information, contact research@IDTechEx.com or visit www.IDTechEx.com. 

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India to Convene 130+ Countries at Bharat RE Summit & Expo 2026 to Advance Global Clean Energy Investment and Partnerships

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NEW DELHI, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Over 130 countries are expected to converge in New Delhi from 2–5 November for the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026, bringing together global policymakers, investors and innovators to advance clean energy investment, technology partnerships and international cooperation. Hosted by India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the Summit will take place alongside the 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly and 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH), creating a major international platform connecting renewable energy markets, multilateral cooperation and emerging technologies.

India’s rapidly expanding clean energy sector provides a compelling backdrop. With non-fossil fuel capacity exceeding 304 GW in August 2026, including 168 GW of solar, India is working towards 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030. Achieving this ambition will require substantial investment across renewable generation, transmission, storage, manufacturing and green hydrogen, creating significant opportunities for international capital, technology providers and industry partnerships.

Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi has also highlighted that India is the first country among the G20 nations to achieve the target laid down under the Paris Agreement.

The Summit will focus on opportunities to accelerate the global energy transition. Discussions will explore clean energy financing, resilient supply chains, green hydrogen and scalable deployment models. For developing economies, the convergence offers opportunities to strengthen cooperation on affordable energy access, technology exchange and innovative financing. ISA Assembly will bring a multilateral perspective to these discussions, connecting countries around practical solutions to expand solar deployment, mobilise investment and build local capabilities.

Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, and President of the ISA Assembly, said, “India’s clean energy journey demonstrates what is possible when ambition is matched by investment, innovation and sustained action. But the energy transition is a shared global responsibility. At Bharat RE 2026, we invite governments, investors and innovators to forge partnerships, strengthen supply chains and advance solutions that make clean energy affordable and accessible to all. Together, we can turn shared ambition into lasting progress.”

With over 75,000 participants expected, more than 400 exhibitors, 500 speakers, and 90 curated sessions, Bharat RE Summit & Expo 2026 aims to connect investment opportunities with ideas, technologies, and partnerships that can accelerate the global energy transition.

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JEET AI Launches India’s First AI Tutor That Goes Beyond Answers to Actually Teach

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NEW DELHI, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JEET AI introduces India’s first AI Tutor that truly teaches, replicating the experience of learning with a personal teacher. Rather than waiting for students to ask questions, it actively teaches concepts, writes and annotates on a virtual board, presents relevant multimedia content, and uses interactive simulations to simplify complex topics. For instance, while teaching a concept in Chemistry, JEET AI can illustrate chemical reactions, explain the underlying science through visual demonstrations, and pause to test whether the student has understood the concept before moving forward.

Just like a good teacher, it continuously checks comprehension, asks questions, and tests students throughout the lesson, adapting its explanations based on their understanding. Students can interrupt at any moment, ask unlimited questions, and request explanations repeatedly, without hesitation or judgment. JEET AI has launched with teaching capabilities in Hindi, with support for additional Indian languages, including Tamil and Kannada, set to be introduced in the coming months.

For decades, students have relied on coaching centres, recorded lectures, and YouTube videos to prepare for their examinations. However, teaching hundreds of students simultaneously has made truly personalized learning nearly impossible. While personal tutoring offers individual attention, its high cost makes it inaccessible to most families. AI chatbots have made doubt solving easier than ever but answering questions and actually teaching are two very different things. JEET AI has set out to bridge this gap, bringing personalized teaching to students across India at a starting price of just ₹1,499 per month.

Ritvik Kulshrestha, Founder of Jeet AI and CEO of Extramarks Education, said, “For centuries, the best form of education has been a great teacher sitting beside a student, understanding their difficulties, and adapting to their needs. Unfortunately, this level of personal attention has always been a privilege available to very few. With JEET AI, we are using technology to change that. Our goal is not to build another tool that answers questions, but to make the experience of having a great personal teacher accessible to every student.”

Combining over 15 years of educational expertise, proprietary content, and pedagogical research from Extramarks Education, JEET AI goes beyond conventional AI tools to deliver an immersive, interactive learning experience that replicates a personalized one-on-one learning environment. Whether mastering a concept, learning an entire subject, or preparing for JEE or school examinations, JEET AI delivers structured, interactive, and personalized teaching, followed by targeted practice and comprehensive assessments to identify learning gaps and ensure thorough understanding and mastery of every concept.

Starting at just ₹1,499 per month, JEET AI aims to make personal tutoring affordable at an unprecedented scale. While conventional coaching programmes can cost lakhs of rupees, often without individualized attention, JEET AI brings a dedicated AI teacher within reach of families nationwide. Its ambition is to provide students with a comprehensive alternative to expensive coaching, recorded lectures, and multiple AI learning tools, all through one affordable platform.

Kulshrestha added, “Our vision is simple. No student’s potential should be limited by their family’s income, location, or language. We want every student to have access to a great personal teacher, and we believe AI can finally make that possible.”

JEET AI is initially launching with JEE and Foundation courses in Hindi, followed by the introduction of NEET, CBSE Board preparation, and other courses, along with support for additional Indian languages, over the coming weeks and months.

Brand Film: https://youtu.be/_MGN46IXeGY?si=6ECuQoNmaoNXZ_QK

About JEET AI

JEET AI is an AI-powered personal tutor founded by Ritvik Kulshrestha, Founder of JEET AI and CEO of Extramarks Education. Built on Extramarks’ 15+ years of educational expertise, proprietary content and pedagogical research, it is designed to make structured, personalised learning more accessible to students across India.

For more information, visit https://www.jeetai.live/.

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Suunto Launches Race 3S: Next-Generation Performance Watch in a Compact Titanium Case

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Suunto’s next-generation performance watch brings up to 38 hours of dual-band GPS battery, a 2,000-nit AMOLED display, and free worldwide offline maps in a 56 g build, debuting alongside Suunto’s new AI Coach.

VANTAA, Finland, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Suunto launches Suunto Race 3S, a new-generation flagship performance watch. Built for smarter training, with features designed especially for trail running, Race 3S brings together up to 38 hours of dual-band GPS battery, a 2,000-nit AMOLED display, and a full set of intelligent trail tools at just 56 g. It is a watch built to go further and move lighter, so a long day in the mountains stays simple.

First launched in 2023, the Race series established Suunto’s position as the choice for athletes who train with intention and perform when it counts. Suunto Race 3S carries that standard into a compact 46 mm case sized to sit well on smaller wrists, and holds on to long-lasting battery life, a flagship display, and the complete trail toolkit alongside it.

“People have more performance data at their fingertips than ever, but turning all that information into something useful can be a challenge,” said Daniel Das Bhowmik, VP Product at Suunto. “We built Race 3S to carry long-lasting battery life in a case compact and light enough to forget, and we’re launching it alongside Suunto AI Coach to make things simple again: turning questions and personal data into clear, actionable answers.”

Battery for the Long Haul

No runner should plan a race around a battery bar. Suunto Race 3S gives them room to plan the race instead: up to 38 hours in dual-band GPS mode (up to 32 hours with the always-on display on), compared with up to 30 hours on Race S, with full positioning accuracy switched on the entire time. Additional battery modes reach further still, including a smartwatch mode with up to 12 days of battery life for everyday wear.

For runners used to planning a session around what the watch has left, that is up to eight more hours of pacing, navigation, and heart rate on the wrist than Race S. Training runs finish the way they were planned, races carry data all the way to the line, and the charger stays at home.

A Compact Build With Flagship Performance

The best watch on a long climb is the one a runner stops noticing. At 56 g with the silicone strap, 38 g for the watch head alone, Suunto’s Race 3S sits close to the wrist at roughly the weight of two energy gels, with a compact fit that works well for smaller wrists, too. A titanium bezel and sapphire crystal lens handle rock, scrub, and repeated impact.

Inside, the new-generation Apollo 510 processor drives faster response across maps and menus, and an upgraded optical heart rate module with six LEDs and four photodetectors behind 2.5D curved sensor glass holds accuracy through arm swing, sweat, and cold. Pair a Suunto heart rate belt to enable ZoneSense and it reads true intensity straight from the body’s response.

Suunto AI Coach Debuts With Race 3S

Race 3S marks the debut of Suunto AI Coach, an AI-powered conversational coaching experience in the Suunto app. It turns your Suunto data into insight, guidance and action, helping you understand your data, know where you stand and decide what to do next.

Ask Suunto AI Coach anything about your training, and it answers clearly and in context, with guidance and visuals such as charts, tables and maps, plus next steps whenever you want them. When you want to act, it creates structured workouts, training plans and routes; workouts and routes can then be saved in the Suunto app and synced to your watch. Customers who purchase and pair Suunto Race 3S can get three months of Suunto AI Coach free by activating their watch through the Suunto app by 31 December 2026.

Precision in Every Terrain, Free Maps Worldwide

When the trail disappears under canopy or into a canyon, the line on the wrist stays put. Positioning offers better overall performance, notable through forests, canyon walls, and switchbacks. Free worldwide offline maps now add contour lines and place names for an instant read on where you stand. They download straight to the watch and run entirely on board, subscription-free, so the terrain travels with the runner wherever the trail goes.

A Race Strategy Set Before the Gun

The hardest racing decisions arrive when a runner is least equipped to make them. Suunto Race 3S makes them early instead. Climb Guidance shows what the trail does next, climb or descent, updated in real time, so effort can be placed in advance: know a descent is coming, and save the legs for the climb after it.

Race Planner will build a personalized pacing plan from the route, the weather, and a runner’s race goal, with real-time guidance to hold pace on race day.*

A Display You Can Read in Full Sun

Mid-race data only counts if it can be read mid-stride. The 1.32-inch LTPS Hybrid AMOLED reaches 2,000 nits, more than three times the brightness of Race S, at 466 × 466 resolution. In midday glare above the treeline or on a 4 a.m. start in the dark, pace, distance, and the next turn stay readable at a glance.

Everything You Run With, on One Wrist

64 GB of onboard storage holds maps, routes, training data, and offline music.** It offers over 100 sport modes, including running, cycling, swimming, gym work, and multisport. Race 3S is available in three colorways: Orchid, Feather, and Black.

*Race Planner is planned for launch via a future Suunto app and firmware update. Features, availability, and timing are subject to change. Please refer to the latest official information from Suunto.

**Available via an over-the-air software update following product launch. Availability timing is subject to official announcement.

Read more about Suunto AI Coach at https://us.suunto.com/pages/suunto-ai-coach

Availability:
EMEA: October 15th
CHINA: October 15th
NAM: October 29th
APAC: October 29th

Race 3S will be sold through Suunto’s direct-to-consumer channels and authorized outdoor and running retail partners across North America, Europe, and key Asia-Pacific markets.

Pricing: EUR 499 / USD 599

Colors: Purple, Grey, Black

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About Suunto

Suunto is a Finnish brand, established in 1936. It was founded by Finnish inventor Tuomas Vohlonen, who pioneered a new standard for navigational precision. That same year, his innovation – a field compass – was stronger, steadier, and more accurate than any other handheld navigational tool of its time. It was the first of many Suunto products built to withstand the harsh conditions of our native Finland.

In the near century since, Tuomas’s spirit of innovation has continued to chart Suunto’s course. From some of history’s first dive computers and high-altitude wrist altimeters to today’s GPS watches, Suunto remains a trusted companion for outdoor adventurers across the globe.

Supporting explorers, athletes, and weekend warriors alike remains our core mission – providing the tools to dive deeper, climb higher, and push the limits of human potential.

www.suunto.com

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