Kaga Toshiba and Himeji Semiconductor introduce off-site PPA model
Toshiba Devices & Storage Group is promoting measures to advance the achievement of carbon neutrality. It aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from all its manufacturing sites by fiscal year 2030.
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U Power teams up with Beijing Foton to advance battery swapping
U Power will provide technological support to enable incorporation of battery-swapping capabilities on Beijing Foton vehicles, development and testing of battery-swapping stations to serve electric vehicle models, as well as connection of vehicles with its battery-bank ecosystem.
Warp raises $10M to enhance AI-powered freight network with robotics
The new capital will fund the rapid expansion of Warp’s AI systems and the launch of its first fully robotic cross-dock, a flagship facility that automates the entire freight lifecycle from inbound receiving and dimensioning to smart sortation and outbound dispatch.
Synopsys confirms lifting of export restrictions to China
US design software company Synopsys has confirmed that the US Department of Commerce has rescinded recent export restrictions related to its business in China.
Zollner maintains Nadcap accreditation at Altenmarkt III
Zollner Elektronik AG has announced that its Altenmarkt III facility has once again successfully passed a Nadcap audit under the AC7120 program, reaffirming its Merit Gold status. The site, which plays a key role in serving clients within the Aerospace & Defense sector, has maintained continuous Nadcap accreditation since 2016.
Turntide bags Hitachi order to power first battery trains built in UK
Hitachi will place orders worth nearly £10 million (about USD 13.6 million) with Turntide Technologies to continue R&D and supply LFP batteries. This commitment creates valuable backlog and pipeline for Turntide over the coming years and will result in the expansion of their Gateshead facility.
ViTrox partners with Maxim SMT to strengthen presence in India
Malaysian inspection systems specialist ViTrox has appointed Maxim SMT as its new sales channel partner for the Indian market, effective 1 June 2025.
HAL wins bid to make small satellite launch vehicles
SSLV, the smallest rocket developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is capable of carrying up to 500 kg payload to low-Earth orbit and can be assembled quickly for commercially launching small and nano satellites.
MegazoneCloud, Classiq sign MoU for quantum computing collaboration
This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the commercialization of quantum technologies through joint initiatives such as co-developing quantum education programs, designing and executing customer-focused pilot projects, and exploring technical integrations for hybrid computing environments.
SkyWater Technology completes acquisition of Fab 25
By adding approximately 400,000 wafer starts per year in capacity, Fab 25 brings meaningful scale to SkyWater’s exclusively US-based, pure-play foundry operation and enables SkyWater to enhance its advanced technology services (ATS) offering by incorporating the site’s current capabilities.
Kalmar launches next-generation lithium-ion battery technology
Building on the success of its previous Li-ion solution, Kalmar’s Gen 2 battery technology has been developed to meet the growing demands of customers seeking safer, more efficient and more sustainable cargo-handling solutions.
Indian startup Maieutic raises $4.15 million in seed funding
Maieutic’s platform addresses a traditionally slow and manual domain of semiconductor design by applying generative AI to automate early-stage development, detect bugs and optimize design trade-offs.
Electrovaya receives additional $6.3 million order with major company
The batteries will be used by a leading Fortune 100 e-commerce company in the United States for powering material handling electric vehicles in multiple distribution centers.
Microsoft to lay off 9,000 workers in latest rounds of cuts
The tech giant said several divisions would be impacted without giving specifics. This is the fourth round of lay-offs this year. In May, Microsoft said it would slash 6,000 jobs.
Parker Hannifin acquires Curtis Instruments for $1 billion
Curtis designs and manufactures motor speed controllers, instrumentation, power conversion and input devices that complement Parker’s strength in electric vehicle motors, hydraulic and electrification technologies.
Inission new factory in Borås is now opened and in full production
Swedish EMS provider Inission has officially inaugurated its new factory in Borås, Sweden – offering the company 50 % larger production area than previously.
HyperStrong partners with Repono to advance energy storage in Europe
Repono’s project development expertise, including site development, permitting and grid interconnection, will be complemented by HyperStrong’s full-scope system integration capabilities, including BESS solution delivery and associated lifecycle services.
Axiom partners with India’s Skyroot to advance space exploration
This collaboration further reinforces the growing cooperation between Axiom Space and the Indian space sector. Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), which launched June 25, marks India’s return to human spaceflight and the nation’s first mission on board the International Space Station.
Report: Is Intel’s CEO exploring major shift in chip manufacturing business?
According to this new plan, outside customers would be offered a newer generation of technology, which is expected to be more competitive against Taiwan’s TSMC in Intel’s attempt to woo customers like Apple or Nvidia, the Reuters report said.
Accenture acquires SYSTEMA to bolster manufacturing automation
SYSTEMA’s long-standing experience in working for semiconductor manufacturers and other high tech companies will bolster Accenture’s capabilities to comprehensively support clients in these industries.
Ericsson expands R&D team in Bengaluru, increases focus on ASIC
This strategic move underscores Ericsson’s commitment to enable India to be at the forefront of future communication technology. The decision also demonstrates Ericsson’s dedication to fostering innovation in the highly competitive field of ASIC development.
Navitas partners with Powerchip for 200mm GaN production in Taiwan
Navitas Semiconductor has announced plans to start 200mm GaN-on-silicon production in collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), marking a new phase in the company's supply chain and technology strategy.
LG acquires Norway’s OSO to strengthen HVAC portfolio
This integration will further enhance LG’s ability to deliver complete HVAC solutions, strengthen its competitiveness in Europe and support its broader global expansion strategy.
Mitsubishi Fuso-Hino merger: 4 firms collaborate to boost Japan’s automotive sector
The four firms agreed to collaborate based on a shared desire to create the future of commercial vehicles and will work together to address issues involving commercial vehicles, such as carbon neutrality and logistics efficiency.
Scanfil and Etteplan deepen their strategic partnership into production testing
Scanfil and Etteplan have signed a service agreement in production test development. Etteplan will support Scanfil in the development of the Odin functional test platform, and the companies plan to offer joint test application projects to customers.
Moog enhances space actuation and avionics manufacturing capabilities
This customer-focused expansion at Moog headquarters in East Aurora addresses the growing need for innovative precision actuation and avionics systems to control and steer launchers, making a difference for critical national security missions and delivering satellites and human crews to space.
TT Electronics achieves ISO 13485 certification at Mexicali facility
TT Electronics has announced that its EMS facility in Mexicali, Mexico, has been certified to the ISO 13485:2016 standard — an internationally recognised quality management system for medical device manufacturing.
Claus Aasholm: “The semiconductor cycle is broken”
During Evertiq Expo Malmö 2025, Claus Aasholm, founder of Semiconductor Business Intelligence, offered a sobering reassessment of the global semiconductor market. In his keynote and follow-up interview, Aasholm argued that the industry’s historical four-year cycle has broken down – replaced by a fragmented, profit-driven upswing felt by only a select few.
Volektra partners with Jendamark to boost magnet-free electric motor tech
This collaboration designates Jendamark as the partner for industrializing and deploying production lines based on Volektra’s patented Virtual Magnet Motor (VMM) platform.
Toshiba introduces 2-channel automotive high-speed digital isolators
The devices ensure the safety and reliability of the on-board charger (OBC) and battery management system (BMS) used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).
Siemens completes acquisition of Boston firm Dotmatics
Dotmatics will form part of Siemens’ Digital Industries Software business, marking a significant expansion of Siemens’ industry-leading Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) portfolio into the rapidly growing and complementary Life Sciences market.
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