China puts export restrictions on 8 key EV battery technologies
Any overseas transfer of these technologies through trade, investment or technological cooperation will henceforth require a prior license from the Chinese government.
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Synopsys completes $35 billion acquisition of Ansys
The deal was 18 months in the making. United with Ansys, Synopsys can now deliver holistic system design solutions for customers in industries spanning semiconductors, high-tech, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and more.
Tata Electronics, Bosch to collaborate in electronics, chipmaking
Tata Electronics and Bosch intend to collaborate on chip packaging and manufacturing at Tata Electronics’ upcoming assembly and test unit in Assam and foundry in Gujarat.
BDx, Anyon launch hybrid quantum AI testbed in Singapore
This initiative will enable startups, enterprises and government agencies to explore quantum-enhanced AI applications. Designed to support Singapore’s Green 2030 and Smart Nation objectives, the testbed integrates Anyon’s quantum computing system with SIN1’s cutting-edge infrastructure.
Nexceris sells Li-ion Tamer battery monitoring solution to Honeywell
Building on its existing partnership with Honeywell, the sale also highlights Nexceris’ strategy to commercialize technology in packaged products that are ultimately licensed or acquired by industrial partners.
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Glen Instone appointed CEO of Husqvarna Group
Glen joined the company in 2002 and has been a part of Group Management since 2018. Apart from his current position as President of the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division, he was earlier Group CFO and has held various positions within the Forest and Garden Division.
Stellantis discontinues hydrogen fuel cell technology development program
As the hydrogen market is showing no development prospect at mid-term, Stellantis has decided to discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program. Series production of hydrogen-powered Pro One vans in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland, ends.
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Smartkem may team up with Manz Asia for AI chip packaging solutions
When finalized, the Joint Development Agreement (JDA) will focus on the co-development of next-generation dielectric ink solutions for advanced packaging manufacturing, particularly tailored for AI chip packaging applications.
PowerX, Mercedes-Benz launch EV charging hub in Japan
The station is equipped with the PowerX Hypercharger, a battery-integrated ultrafast EV charging system offering two charging ports.
Libra launches in-house high precision underfill capabilities
Underfill is typically a thermoset epoxy applied between semiconductor packages and PCBs or substrates. It delivers essential benefits: reinforcing solder-joint reliability, mitigating thermal expansion mismatches, improving thermal management, and enhancing mechanical durability.
Valens’s chipsets enable MIPI A-PHY platform for Embedded Vision by D3
The A-PHY platform offers D3 Embedded customers a series of unique benefits, including unparalleled EMI resilience, longer link distances, and the ability to operate over simple, low-cost cabling.
Indian robotics startup Unibose raises $640K to scale up operations
Unibose enables industries to access life-saving automation in sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, fertilisers and heavy industries. The latest capital infusion follows the USD 290,000 raised by the Chennai-based startup earlier.
BHP partners with BYD, CATL to advance battery solutions for mining
BHP and BYD will jointly investigate powertrain battery solutions for heavy mining equipment and locomotives with their adjacent flash-charging infrastructure, as well as explore BYD commercial vehicles and light vehicles for use in BHP’s mining applications.
Oracle to invest $2 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Germany
The investment will expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) footprint in Germany and will include a significant expansion of AI infrastructure capacity in the Oracle Cloud Frankfurt Region.
Lockheed Martin advances maritime surveillance with AI-powered tech
By leveraging AI-powered Synthetic Aperture Radar(SAR) target recognition, warfighters will be able to quickly differentiate a combatant vs. civilian vessel without the need for manual analysis.
Panasonic begins mass production at new EV battery factory in Kansas
Panasonic Energy has begun mass production of ‘2170’ cells — a type of cylindrical lithium-ion battery — at the Kansas factory. The facility is expected to create up to 4,000 direct jobs and 8,000 jobs in total.
ESD industry posts $5.1 billion in revenue in Q1 2025
All geographic regions reported growth, with Americas, EMEA and Japan registering double digit increases.
Hyundai and Kia’s Robotics LAB delivers first ‘X-ble Shoulder’ wearable robot
As the first official customer, Korean Air will deploy the wearable robot across its aerospace division, including assembly and maintenance operations for commercial airliners, military aircraft, urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, drones, stealth aircraft and satellite launch systems.
IonQ completes acquisition of US space tech company Capella
IonQ will begin developing a space-based quantum key distribution (QKD) network by integrating Capella’s satellite infrastructure with its quantum technology. Once complete, this QKD network will enable secure communications that prevents encryption keys from being intercepted or copied without detection.
Kaynes to set up $40M electronics manufacturing facility in Bhopal
The upcoming factory in Bhopal’s Badwai IT Park will be built on five acres of land and is expected to create more than 1,000 skilled jobs. Production at Kaynes Electronics’s new plant in Madhya Pradesh is set to begin by mid-2026.
Cambridge chooses Aixtron tool for next-gen 2D-based photonic devices
Aixtron’s Close Coupled Showerhead (CCS) system is set in a 200mm configuration and is currently being installed at the Cambridge Graphene Centre to be used for the UK’s Layered Materials Research Foundry (LMRF).
Tesla key driver in US robotaxi market, Chinese firms bring down costs
TrendForce forecasts that the US robotaxi market will grow at a CAGR of 61% between 2025 and 2035. In this fast-growing market, Tesla holds a competitive edge with its vertically integrated manufacturing and vision-based autonomous driving solution, resulting in relatively lower hardware costs.
Nobian teams up with Veolia to advance lithium production for batteries
Following the testing phase, Nobian and Veolia will seek strategic partners across the value chain, engaging lithium chloride suppliers, technology providers, customers, investors, and potential licensees throughout Europe and globally.
ZenaTech creates quantum computing prototype to advance AI drone solutions
The Canadian company envisions commercial applications ranging from highly efficient precision agriculture to predictive energy infrastructure inspections, along with weather forecasting and defense applications.
Report: Broadcom scraps $1 billion chip investment in Spain
The investment had been announced by Broadcom in 2023. Sources told Europa Press that talks with Spain’s government had broken down but the report did not give any reason for the collapse in negotiations.
SK keyfoundry, LB Semicon co-develop Direct RDL for chip packaging
RDL refers to metal wiring and insulating layers on top of semiconductor chips to enable electrical connections. The newly co-developed Direct RDL by Korean companies SK keyfoundry and LB Semicon supports power semiconductors with high current capacity.
Astroscale wins $7M UK contract to enhance space situational awareness
Astroscale UK is working in partnership with subcontractor Open Cosmos, who will design and build two near identical mini satellites, that Astroscale will operate for the mission.
EUV Accelerator opens at Albany NanoTech Complex in New York
The EUV Accelerator enables researchers from Natcast, NSTC Member organizations, and NY CREATES to work collaboratively to conduct research and development activities essential to driving faster commercialization of advanced semiconductor technology.
SAEL to invest $954 million in solar manufacturing facility in India
The 5 GW-per-year integrated solar cell and module facility in Uttar Pradesh will boost Indian clean energy firm SAEL’s total module manufacturing capacity to 8.5 GW. Construction is set to begin this year.
GMG’s patent for Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery granted in Australia
The University of Queensland (UQ) holds the patent, and GMG has a worldwide exclusive commercialization license. GMG has also signed a Collaborative Research Agreement with UQ – Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN).
RENK, ARX establish software-defined defence mobility partnership
German defence startup ARX Robotics will support RENK’s digital transformation as Software-Defined defense partner, while RENK will power the industrial growth and international expansion of ARX.
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