Blueye wins contract to deliver underwater ROVs to Dutch Navy
The remotely operated vehicles (ROV) will be used in a wide range of mission profiles including diving operations, surface swimmer and small boat operations, military engineer reconnaissance, harbor protection, and Mine Counter Measure (MCM) operations.
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Entegris to invest $700M in US to enhance semiconductor innovation
This investment in R&D projects and related capital expenditures will span Entegris’ two divisions, Materials Solutions and Advanced Purity Solutions. A portion of the investment will be used to develop its Aurora, Illinois location into a state-of-the-art US Technology Center.
Flex confirms damage to Ukrainian facility after missile strike
EMS provider Flex has confirmed that its facility in Mukachevo, Ukraine, was damaged during the Russian missile strike on August 21, the company said in a press release the same day.
Ecobat announces sale of Germany and Austria operations to Clarios
The transaction includes Ecobat’s facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria. The transaction is expected to close by early 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
OKI develops Tiling crystal film bonding technology
The Tiling crystal film bonding (CFB) tech developed by Japanese firm OKI allows for 52 repeated tiling operations over the entire surface of a 300 mm silicon wafer using a single 2-inch InP wafer, enabling efficient use of InP-based materials.
Russian missile hits Flex's plant in western Ukraine
A Russian missile strike hit the US-owned Flex electronics factory in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia Oblast, overnight on August 21, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Amphenol to acquire Trexon in a $1 billion deal
Amphenol Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trexon for approximately USD 1 billion in cash.
ASMPT and SMarTsol opens competence centre in Guadalajara
ASMPT, together with SMarTsol Technologies, has officially inaugurated the Advanced Competence Centre in Guadalajara, Mexico.
IMI completes sale of Czech Republic manufacturing facility
Philippines-based EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) has completed the sale of its 100% equity interest in Integrated Micro-Electronics Czech Republic s.r.o. to Keboda Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Chinese automotive electronics company Keboda Technology.
Voltabox acquires GMS Electronic Vertriebs, raises 2025 revenue forecast
Voltabox AG, soon to be renamed Voltatron AG, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in GMS Electronic Vertriebs GmbH from Gebhart Holding GmbH.
Sinbon Electronics opens new facility in Mexico
Taiwanese electronic component design and integrated connector manufacturing solutions provider, has inaugurated its new facility in the Villa de Reyes Industrial Park, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Inbound raises $1 million to develop autonomous re-entry spacecraft
Indian space-tech startup Inbound Aerospace will use the funds to accelerate development of its first re-entry spacecraft, validate core sub-systems, and achieve critical design review milestones.
Foxconn invests $30 million in HKSTP partner firm Robocore
This investment marks Foxconn’s official entry into the smart robotics market, bolstering its smart manufacturing and AI ecosystem, while paving the way for Robocore’s future IPO.
Amber Group acquires controlling stake in Unitronics
The Electronic Division of Indian Amber Group, IL JIN Electronics, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a controlling stake in Israel-based Unitronics.
VVDN expands manufacturing footprint into the UAE
VVDN Technologies, a provider of software, product engineering and electronics manufacturing services, is setting up a new manufacturing facility in the UAE as part of its global expansion strategy. The new facility is slated to be operational in four weeks.
INDIC expands into Europe with new office in Stockholm
Indic Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (INDIC), an Indian EMS provider, is expanding into Europe with the opening of a new sales office in Stockholm. This marks the company's first physical presence on the continent as it looks to strengthen ties with regional clients and partners.
India approves 4 projects in $530 million boost to chip making
The four new proposals approved are from SiCSem, CDIL, 3D Glass Solutions and ASIP Technologies. The SiCSem and 3D Glass units will be set up in Odisha, CDIL will expand its facility in Punjab, and ASIP will establish a plant in Andhra Pradesh.
China’s Daimon raises $14M to develop tactile dexterity in robots
The fresh capital will be used by Shenzhen-based Daimon Robotics to advance the engineering and large-scale application of high-resolution vision-based tactile perception and dexterous manipulation technologies.
SkyDrive secures $56 million to advance eVTOL ecosystem
The Japan-based eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft manufacturer will use the new funding to strengthen the development team, enhance testing infrastructure, improve operational readiness, and accelerate activities related to certification and development.
Wipro looks to strengthen India’s PCB Ecosystem
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) has set up a new business division, Wipro Electronic Materials, as the company looks to manufacture high-performance base materials for PCBs.
Indian startup Olee Space secures $3 million in seed funding
Olee is a photonics and defense tech startup that builds next-generation systems in Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC), quantum-encrypted networking, and directed energy weapons.
Metro Weather raises $5.7M to advance Doppler LiDAR tech
The Japan-based startup will use the funds to continue the development of Doppler LiDAR technology to observe wind conditions in real time, and to accelerate commercialization efforts aimed at expanding into defense and civilian sectors.
Gixel raises €5M to advance AI and AR wearable tech
German startup Gixel’s optical engine delivers smartphone-level image quality in a form factor small enough for normal-looking glasses—without the compromises of waveguides. Designed for all-day wear, Gixel’s tech is more power-efficient, scalable and future-proof.
Japan’s Interstellar secures $62 million in Series F Funding
Interstellar is advancing the vertical integration of its launch vehicle and satellite communications businesses. The company is developing its orbital launch vehicle, ZERO, and was selected for Phase 3 of the Japanese government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Oxford Ionics delivers quantum computer to the NQCC
QUARTET, a full-stack, trapped-ion quantum computer that leverages Oxford Ionics’ proprietary Electronic Qubit Control technology, has now been installed in the National Quantum Computing Centre’s (NQCC) quantum data centre at its Harwell campus.
GRIDSERVE raises $135 million to advance EV charging in UK
Alongside existing equity and debt facilities, the capital, committed by TPG, Infracapital and Mitsubishi, will support GRIDSERVE in capitalising on long-term opportunities as it continues to accelerate the rollout of high power charging infrastructure across the UK’s busiest roads.
QCi awarded TFLN photonic chip contract by US’s NIST
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) has been awarded a contract by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the US Department of Commerce, for the design and fabrication of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
Mujin partners with integrators to expand adoption of its robotics OS
With MujinOS in their toolkit, robotics system integrators are empowered to address high-mix production needs, solve unstructured logistics challenges, and reduce time-to-value for their customers.
Polymatech completes PCB manufacturing facility in Estonia
Polymatech Electronics Limited has commissioned its new PCB manufacturing facility in Estonia, furthering the company's expansion into the European market.
Report: Trump administration discussing taking a stake in Intel
According to the Bloomberg report, the two sides were discussing a deal in which the US government would pay for a stake in the company. The White House also wants to shore up Intel’s plans to open a new manufacturing plant in Ohio.
Ecolab to acquire Ovivo’s electronics business for $1.8 billion
The acquisition will strengthen Ecolab’s high-tech growth engine by bringing together Ovivo’s ultra-pure water technologies with Ecolab’s leading water solutions, digital technologies and global service capabilities.
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