Baidu partners with Uber to accelerate autonomous vehicle deployment
The first deployments are expected in Asia and the Middle East later this year. After launch, if a rider requests a qualifying Uber trip, they may be presented with the option to have their trip fulfilled by a fully driverless Apollo Go autonomous vehicle.
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Trump softens criticism of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan
From demands for resignation to praise in less than a week – Donald Trump has made a complete turnaround in his view of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
EnSilica opens mixed-signal design centre in Budapest
UK-based chipmaker EnSilica has opened a new mixed-signal ASIC design centre in Budapest, Hungary, expanding its presence in the EU.
Northrop Grumman to offer advanced ground-based radars to Romania
The radar will deliver advanced capabilities and performance against today’s most sophisticated threats while also providing interoperability with command-and-control systems employed by NATO countries, including the United States.
Thales Alenia Space, ASI to develop first human outpost on Moon
Planned for launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in 2033, the Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module will safely host astronauts during their missions, support surface operations, enable scientific research experiments both with and without the presence of a human crew, and have the capability to move on the surface.
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Monolith teams up with CamMotive to boost EV battery testing with AI
Bringing together London-based startup Monolith’s AI platform and CamMotive’s real-world battery data, the collaboration will enhance test data validation, helping engineers detect complex failure characteristics during electric vehicle battery development.
Cyient enters into strategic channel agreement with GlobalFoundries
As a channel partner, India’s Cyient Semiconductors will provide companies with fabrication access, technical consultation, design enablement, assembly, testing, and other value-added services to accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market.
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IQM partners with Toyo to drive quantum adoption in Japan
Toyo Corporation will market and sell IQM Spark, a 5-qubit system, and IQM Radiance, which ranges from 20-qubit to 150-qubit on-premises superconducting quantum computers.
Trump calls for Intel CEO's resignation over China ties
US President Donald Trump has called for the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, citing what he described as “highly conflicted” ties to Chinese firms, Reuters reports.
DNP to open first overseas R&D centre in the Netherlands
Dai Nippon Printing will open its first overseas R&D centre in the Netherlands in September 2025. The new R&D centre will be located at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven (HTCE), and aims to promote global R&D, and accelerate innovation.
onsemi to set up research centre for wide bandgap materials
onsemi plans to invest USD 8 million with Stony Brook University to establish a wide band gap research centre that will advance innovation in power semiconductors and foster the next generation of professionals in this field.
Boreo completes acquisition of Elfa Distrelec sales operations in Finland and the Baltics
Boreo Plc has completed its acquisition of Elfa Distrelec's sales operations in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The transaction was originally announced back in April earlier this year.
Trump proposes 100% tariff on imported chips – with exemptions
President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, while exempting companies that manufacture chips within the United States or have committed to doing so.
CATL, BASF sign framework agreement for cathode active materials
This agreement builds on the collaborative foundation laid in 2021, when the two companies entered into a partnership on battery materials solutions with the shared goal of developing a sustainable battery value chain.
Coherent opens first datacom R&D centre in Penang
US-based photonics manufacturer Coherent has opened its first Datacom R&D centre in Malaysia, expanding its global footprint to advance optical transceiver technologies for AI and cloud computing.
Tata AutoComp, Ichikoh form JV to acquire Valeo’s lighting business
Tata and Ichikoh are in talks to finalise an agreement to acquire Valeo Lighting Systems (VLS), a business unit of Valeo India Private Limited.
Asahi Kasei to supply lithium-ion battery separator to Toyota Tsusho
This partnership allows Asahi Kasei to mitigate the risk of market fluctuations and effectively utilize resources by maintaining high rates of operation. Toyota Tsusho will benefit from a stable supply of LIB separator as it promotes the establishment of an automotive battery supply chain in North America.
LS ELECTRIC, GE Vernova sign MOU to localize converter equipment
Having already achieved localization of HVDC conversion transformers (CTR), LS ELECTRIC plans to embed GE Vernova’s advanced technology in converter valves to complete the localization of voltage-source conversion facilities.
San’an and Inari to acquire Lumileds
San’an Optoelectronics and Inari Amertron Berhad have signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Lumileds Holding B.V. and its European and Asian subsidiaries (Lumileds International).
Farnell strengthens partnership with Toshiba
Farnell has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Toshiba by introducing a range of new Toshiba products now available through Farnell Japan.
Rebeca Obregon: Turning Farnell around by reclaiming the power of people and partnerships
In a recent conversation with Evertiq, Rebeca Obregon, President of Farnell, reflected on her first year in the role, Farnell’s strategic evolution, and the role of culture, technology, and resilience in shaping the future of electronics distribution.
Nauticus signs Master Services Agreement with Advanced Ocean Systems
The agreement is structured around an ongoing, multi-year commitment that is expected to see the two organizations collaborate on a range of projects designed to accelerate the integration of subsea robotics and autonomous systems, delivering new efficiencies to offshore industry operations.
Isuzu’s first battery-electric pickup D-MAX EV adopts eAxle
The newly installed product combines the newly developed eAxle front and rear with a full-time 4WD system, contributing to both the tough basic performance required for pickup trucks and the linear acceleration and low noise and vibration characteristic of BEVs.
SkyWater Technology announces IP license agreement with Infineon
This new IP enables customers to design and build high-reliability mixed-signal SoCs entirely within a secure US supply chain. It will be released through SkyWater’s S130 platform.
LS Electric partners with Naver on AI-based power, data center solutions
The two South Korean companies plan to introduce AI agents by integrating Naver’s AI models into LS Electric’s power equipment diagnostic solution, enhancing customer convenience by enabling unskilled personnel to easily manage power equipment.
Sharp teams up with Mitsubishi, NICT, TECHLAB to advance LEO satcom
By enabling deployment on mobility platforms such as drones and vehicles, applications of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication (satcom) will be significantly expanded, ensuring communication lines in mountainous areas and disaster zones.
SUNOTEC, Sungrow sign 2.4 GWh battery storage agreement
This agreement marks the first BESS project in Bulgaria with Sungrow BESS. For SUNOTEC, the collaboration underlines the company’s long-term strategy to accelerate the integration of flexible and smart energy systems into its solar infrastructure portfolio.
DPIIT partners with Ather to advance India’s clean mobility sector
The collaboration between the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Indian EV firm Ather Energy will focus on mentorship for deep-tech startups, infrastructure support for startups in the EV value chain, and joint innovation programs.
Airbus awarded Hisdesat contract to build PAZ-2 satellites
The PAZ-2 satellites will significantly improve the image quality and resolution to better than 25 centimetres, while increasing the coverage up to 6.7 million km² per day and satellite. These improvements will strengthen the intelligence and surveillance capabilities of the Spanish Armed Forces.
Godrej’s aerospace unit signs manufacturing deal with Pratt & Whitney
The agreement will significantly expand Indian group Godrej’s offerings in aircraft engine applications, both in terms of technology and production volumes.
Energy Dome signs CO2 battery technology agreement with Google
The selection of Italian company Energy Dome’s proven and market-ready CO2 battery technology reflects its ability to be deployed at the scale, speed and affordability required on a global basis.
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