Born in Finland, Made in USA: Premix opens North Carolina plant
Premix Group, a Finnish manufacturer of conductive polymer compounds, has launched its first US production facility in Dallas, North Carolina. Backed by USD 79 million in federal funding, the plant aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical diagnostics and high-performance applications.
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SK On discovers method to enhance lifespan of solid-state batteries
The study, published in ACS Energy Letters, introduces a method for forming a protective layer on the lithium metal anode surface to enhance battery safety and extend its lifespan.
Siemens delivers 9000 HP electric locomotive for Indian freight trains
Each of the 1,200 locomotives has a maximum speed of 120 km/h. The locomotives, which have a haulage capacity of 5,800 tons, are designed to transport freight efficiently across India’s vast rail network.
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India’s Zuppa secures $585K to scale its mini drone platform
The investment, which aims to support the company’s expansion plans and accelerate the deployment of its Ajeet Series drone tech, is part of a larger bridge round of USD 1.1 million that Zuppa plans to close soon.
IoT and connectivity choices: not just about cost
The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer the domain of futuristic visions — it has become a tangible, widespread element of everyday life, from smart homes and modern cities to industrial and logistics applications. At the core of this ecosystem are communication technologies that enable data exchange between devices. Dr Łukasz Krzak from the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków spoke to Evertiq about the trends and challenges shaping the selection of these technologies.
Clarios plans $1 billion investment in critical minerals plant in US
The new critical mineral processing and recovery plant will utilize cutting-edge technologies to extract antimony and other critical minerals from recycled materials, improving both the efficiency and sustainability of the recycling process.
UK space tech startup Space Forge raises $30 million
This investment will accelerate the development of ForgeStar-2, Space Forge’s next-gen returnable manufacturing satellite, while supporting the company’s first in-orbit demonstration mission, ForgeStar-1, set to launch in 2025.
Evertiq Scholarship to be awarded in Cracow for the first time
Evertiq is pleased to announce that its scholarship initiative—created to support and recognise the next generation of electronics engineers—will, for the first time, be awarded during Evertiq Expo Cracow on May 28, 2025.
Report: Nvidia to launch cheaper Blackwell AI chip for China
The GPU, which will feature Nvidia’s new generation Blackwell-architecture AI processors, may be priced between USD 6,500 and USD 8,000, significantly below the USD 10,000-USD 12,000 the H20 sold for, Reuters reports.
Aramco launches renewable energy storage system for gas operations
Located in Wa’ad Al-Shamal, in western Saudi Arabia, the 1-MW/hour flow battery system is based on Aramco’s patented technology and was developed in collaboration with Rongke Power (RKP).
ChargePoint, Eaton establish EV charging partnership
The companies will integrate EV charging and infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities — enabling EVs to act as a power source for homes, buildings and more.
Lightshift to build Vermont’s largest energy storage project
Chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries will use Lightshift Energy’s 16MW/52MWh system for peak shaving by storing electricity during periods of low demand and discharging it during peak times to alleviate grid stress.
Siemens enhances EDA design portfolio with Excellicon acquisition
This will bring Excellicon’s best-in-class software for the development, verification and management of timing constraints to Siemens’ EDA portfolio of software for IC design.
RIT, University of Rochester develop experimental quantum communications network
In a new paper published in Optica Quantum, scientists described the Rochester Quantum Network (RoQNET), which uses single photons to transmit information about 11 miles along fiber-optic lines at room temperature using optical wavelengths.
NTPC Green Energy wins 80MW BESS project in Kerala
The 80MW/320MWh project is expected to provide power back-up or supply of 80MW for four hours. The auction was part of a tender for selection of BESS developers to set up 125 MW/500 MWh standalone BESS in Kerala.
RAFI ELTEC supplies key technology for TU Dresden’s new supercomputer
RAFI ELTEC GmbH, based in Überlingen, has played a crucial role in the development of one of Europe’s most advanced neuromorphic computing systems. The “SpiNNcloud” supercomputer, developed at TU Dresden under the direction of Professor Christian Mayr, is now officially operational. As a key industrial partner, RAFI ELTEC was responsible for producing highly complex, customized circuit boards based on the innovative SpiNNaker2 chip.
Syensqo signs multi-year Solef PVDF contracts for battery materials
The contracts total over €150 million in cumulative net sales. Solef PVDF, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer, plays a crucial role in lithium-ion batteries by providing superior separator-electrode adhesion and binder performance, delivering high performance and safe batteries for EVs.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Malmö 2025
On May 15, 2025, Malmö Arena once again became the epicentre of Sweden's electronics industry as Evertiq Expo returned for its fourth edition.
Trumpf opens new US smart factory
Global technology company Trumpf has officially opened its new Smart Factory, expanding local production of machine tools in Farmington, Connecticut, the headquarters of its North American subsidiary, Trumpf Inc.
TATA.ev launches 10 MegaChargers to boost e-mobility in India
TATA.ev through its ‘Open Collaboration’ framework has forged partnerships with various Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and expanded its charging infrastructure across key hotspots in India.
Quantinuum, Al Rabban launch JV to advance quantum computing in Qatar
The JV aims to enable access to Quantinuum’s world-leading quantum technologies in the region, co-develop quantum computing applications tailored to regional needs, and train next generation of quantum computing developers in Qatar and the region.
NIRL signs power purchase agreement for 810 MW solar project
The project in the Indian state of Rajasthan is expected to generate approximately 2 Billion Units (BU) of green electricity annually and offset approximately 1.5 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions per year.
Foxconn and Thales eye semiconductor, satellite projects in France
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn and French defence and aerospace group Thales have entered a strategic partnership aimed at advancing semiconductor and space manufacturing in Europe.
Israeli quantum computing firm Classiq raises $110 million
This investment brings Classiq’s total funding to USD 173 million, positioning the company to meet growing demand by significantly scaling its go-to-market, customer success and R&D teams.
UL Solutions opens advanced battery test lab in Germany
Driven by the increasing demand for reliable battery testing services, the facility was purpose-built from the ground up to evaluate EV and industrial battery products during the research and development phases of battery manufacturing.
Evertiq Expo Malmö – technology, tactics and the ecosystems of tomorrow
Once again, the electronics industry gathered at Malmö Arena as Evertiq Expo took place on 15 May. With a total of 556 participants, a strong semiconductor focus on stage, and plenty of discussions around direction and opportunity, this year’s edition proved to be an important one.
HANMI Semiconductor launches TC BONDER 4 for HBM4
TC BONDER 4 is dedicated equipment capable of HBM4 production, featuring significantly improved productivity and precision compared to competitors, tailored to the characteristics of HBM4 which requires even higher precision.
US nuclear battery maker Zeno Power raises $50 million
Zeno has secured over USD 60 million in contracts from the US Department of Defense and NASA to develop nuclear batteries for demanding maritime and space applications, such as seabed infrastructure, highly maneuverable satellites, and lunar landers.
Sivers joins DIFI to advance satellite network interoperability
Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium is a global collective of industry leaders collaborating to develop and promote open, standards-based interoperability for digital IF/RF systems.
Altilium announces breakthrough in battery circularity in UK
Electrochemical testing of the cells has demonstrated comparable performance with cells made from conventional primary materials, underscoring the potential of recycled cathodes as a viable alternative to mined metals.
Cognichip secures $33 million to deliver Artificial Chip Intelligence
Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI) fundamentally rethinks 40 years of traditional, serial chip development with a modern, AI-first, conversational design approach, leveraging large-scale, secure, accelerated compute infrastructures.
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