https://www.roboticsresear.ch/tag/266/5g-6g-rfid-and-telecoms IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd New generations of wireless networks are typically introduced every 10 years. With 6G rollout expected to commence around 2030, material development is well underway to meet the requirements of next generation of telecommunication technologies. While the 5G rollout is in progress, this article looks to the future of 6G and the ongoing development of low-loss materials to support it.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-loss-materials-a-key-enabler-for-6g-telecoms/34646?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-loss-materials-a-key-enabler-for-6g-telecoms/34646?rsst2id=266Wed, 22 Apr 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) IDTechEx analyst Dr Selim presents on materials that can help minimize transmission losses in high frequency communications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/materials-to-reduce-transmission-losses-video/34619?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/materials-to-reduce-transmission-losses-video/34619?rsst2id=266Wed, 15 Apr 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) The emergence of 5G and 6G telecommunications, along with the rise of data center demand and advanced automotive radar systems, is presenting a need for low-loss materials to optimize transmission. This article explores how low-loss materials can prevent transmission losses associated with higher sensitivities and frequencies.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/optimizing-signal-for-communication-and-radar-with-low-loss-materials/34537?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/optimizing-signal-for-communication-and-radar-with-low-loss-materials/34537?rsst2id=266Wed, 01 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx Principal Technology Analyst Conrad Nichols on Tuesday 17th February for this expert webinar "Battery Storage Trends in Data Centers and Commercial & Industrial Applications". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times during the day. https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-battery-storage-trends-in-data-centers-and-c-i-applications/34317?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-battery-storage-trends-in-data-centers-and-c-i-applications/34317?rsst2id=266Tue, 10 Feb 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) As communication systems move to higher frequencies (e.g. 5G/6G) and data transfers move to higher rates, minimizing transmission losses and maintaining signal integrity become very important. This is where low-loss materials come in. With several different options for low-loss materials available in the market, this article looks at the key properties and factors to consider that guide the selection of materials for high frequency applications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/selecting-the-right-low-loss-materials-for-high-frequency-circuits/34278?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/selecting-the-right-low-loss-materials-for-high-frequency-circuits/34278?rsst2id=266Thu, 22 Jan 2026 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) The telecommunications industry is contemplating a problem it hasn't faced before, a lack of growth. As reported by IDTechEx "6G Market 2026-2036: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players", YoY growth rates in global wireless traffic have been on a downward trend since 2020 (albeit still exhibiting growth). As the industry continues to lay the groundwork for the CAPEX-intensive shift to 6G, could various manifestations of AI offer a pathway to renewed growth?https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-ai-provide-a-boost-in-wireless-traffic-as-we-move-towards-6g/34207?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-ai-provide-a-boost-in-wireless-traffic-as-we-move-towards-6g/34207?rsst2id=266Fri, 19 Dec 2025 ZZZm.takahashi@idtechex.com (Mika Takahashi) IDTechEx analyst Mika Takahashi assesses non terrestrial networks in this IDTechEx video.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/non-terrestrial-networks-ntns-compared-idtechex-explainer-video/34157?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/non-terrestrial-networks-ntns-compared-idtechex-explainer-video/34157?rsst2id=266Fri, 12 Dec 2025 ZZZm.takahashi@idtechex.com (Mika Takahashi) The global RFID market continues to expand, with IDTechEx forecasting growth from US$15.6 billion in 2025 to US$23 billion by 2036. and associated software and services across both passive and active technologies. Drawing on insights from IDTechEx's latest research study, "RFID 2026-2036: Forecasts, Players and Opportunities", this article provides a high-level overview of the market outlook and examines regional trends across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-regional-differences-are-shaping-the-future-of-the-rfid-market/34129?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-regional-differences-are-shaping-the-future-of-the-rfid-market/34129?rsst2id=266Thu, 04 Dec 2025 ZZZy.chang@idtechex.com (Dr Yu-Han Chang) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Dr Shababa Selim for this 30-minute webinar, where she will be sharing insights from the brand-new market report "Low-Loss Materials for 5G/6G, Radar, and High-Speed Digital 2026-2036: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts".https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-the-idtechex-expert-webinar-on-low-loss-materials/34136?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-the-idtechex-expert-webinar-on-low-loss-materials/34136?rsst2id=266Thu, 04 Dec 2025 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) In October 2025, Virgin Media (one of the UK's largest telecom operators) signed a landmark partnership with Starlink to provide D2C (direct-to-cell) mobile services from 2026. Although this technology will harness the same satellites as those used for Starlink's satellite Wi-Fi, IDTechEx's latest report on 6G unpacks how D2C mobile services face fundamental physical challenges that will affect their performance compared with satellite Wi-Fi.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/why-virgin-medias-direct-to-cell-wont-deliver-broadband-anytime-soon/34113?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/why-virgin-medias-direct-to-cell-wont-deliver-broadband-anytime-soon/34113?rsst2id=266Fri, 28 Nov 2025 ZZZm.takahashi@idtechex.com (Mika Takahashi) Transmission losses become increasingly significant as communication systems move toward higher frequencies, making low-loss materials essential to preserve signal strength and integrity. These materials are critical for technologies such as 5G mmWave and future 6G telecommunications which is expected to see deployment around 2030, as well as for automotive radar systems for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Similarly, data center infrastructure is shifting toward ultra-high data rates exceeding 200Gbps amplifying the need for materials that can perform reliably and maintain signal integrity under such demanding conditions.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-loss-materials-the-key-enablers-for-high-speed-connectivity/34054?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/low-loss-materials-the-key-enablers-for-high-speed-connectivity/34054?rsst2id=266Thu, 20 Nov 2025 ZZZs.selim@idtechex.com (Dr Shababa Selim) Join Senior Technology Analyst Mika Takahashi on Thursday 27th November for a new webinar sharing insights on what the telecoms industry should learn from the 5G rollout, to ensure 6G is a success from day one. Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times during the day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-lessons-can-6g-learn-from-5g-upcoming-idtechex-expert-webinar/34052?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-lessons-can-6g-learn-from-5g-upcoming-idtechex-expert-webinar/34052?rsst2id=266Wed, 19 Nov 2025 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) The telecom industry deploys new generations of wireless communications roughly every 10 years, with 6G expected to enter commercial use around 2030. So what is 6G, why is it needed, and how does it offer to change the game after the somewhat lacklustre performance of its predecessor, 5G?https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-will-6g-bring-to-the-world-of-telecoms/33913?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-will-6g-bring-to-the-world-of-telecoms/33913?rsst2id=266Wed, 22 Oct 2025 ZZZm.takahashi@idtechex.com (Mika Takahashi) The RFID industry is expected to maintain its upward trajectory, with IDTechEx forecasting the passive RFID market to reach a total value of US$8.4 billion in 2025, representing growth of approximately 10% compared to 2024. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and High Frequency (HF) segments, analyzing their current market dynamics, growth drivers, and long-term opportunities.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/passive-rfid-market-2025-growth-dynamics-explained/33910?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/passive-rfid-market-2025-growth-dynamics-explained/33910?rsst2id=266Fri, 17 Oct 2025 ZZZy.chang@idtechex.com (Dr Yu-Han Chang) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Yulin Wang on Thursday 2nd October for 'Thermal Interface Materials: TIM1, TIM1.5, TIM2 - 3.2x market size increase from 2025 to 2036', a webinar that will dive deep into the evolving world of TIMs, exploring how these materials are shaping the future of thermal management across diverse applications. Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times during the day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/upcoming-expert-led-webinar-on-thermal-interface-materials/33803?rsst2id=266https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/upcoming-expert-led-webinar-on-thermal-interface-materials/33803?rsst2id=266Wed, 24 Sep 2025 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin)