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.
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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US design software company Synopsys has confirmed that the US Department of Commerce has rescinded recent export restrictions related to its business in China.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
CATL breaks ground on $6 billion battery project in Indonesia
CATL in a joint venture with state-owned Indonesia Battery and PT Aneka Tambang will build the 15 GW plant in Karawang regency in Indonesia’s West Java province. The facility is expected to generate power for 250,000 to 300,000 cars.
Zollner completes full acquisition of Bluechips Microhouse
German EMS provider Zollner Elektronik has completed its full acquisition of Thailand-based electronics manufacturer Bluechips Microhouse. Bluechips will now operate as part of the Zollner Group, under the leadership of Thomas Kiefl.
Oracle, AMD partner to enhance performance for AI and agentic workloads
Oracle will offer zettascale AI clusters accelerated by the latest AMD Instinct processors with up to 131,072 MI355X GPUs to enable customers to build, train, and inference AI at scale.
Honda changes plan to build production plant for fuel cell module
The original plan was to utilize part of the land and buildings of a former Honda Powertrain Unit Factory in Moka City, and begin operation of a dedicated plant to produce the next-generation fuel cell module developed independently by Honda.
Compal's new automotive electronics facility in Poland stands ready
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Compal Electronics has completed the first phase of its new automotive electronics facility in Czeladź, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, marking a key step in the company's expansion into the European market.
DIPA, Vi team up to boost sustainable growth in India’s telecom sector
The objectives of this alliance include implementing green energy solutions, promoting the Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) policy, and boosting adoption of clean energy technologies throughout the country’s telecom infrastructure.
Pattern Generators expands through acquisition in South Korea
Mycronic’s Pattern Generators division has signed an agreement to acquire Cowin DST, a company based in South Korea primarily providing systems for display panel repair, as well as display and semiconductor photomask repair.
Rigaku expands production facilities for semiconductor market
With the current expansion in production capacity, Rigaku has doubled the floor space of its assembly and inspection areas. The recent completion of a production facility in Yamanashi Prefecture boosts production capacity for core components such as X-ray generators and detectors.
Schneider Electric to develop manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu
The 500,000 square feet facility will focus on expanding Schneider’s IT Business’ capabilities in the production, sales and trading of BMS, including UPS systems, PDU, cooling solutions and other electronic accessories.
Gurīn selects Saft’s BESS for 1 GWh project in Fukushima
The project will be capable of providing over 240 megawatts (MW) of power for four hours and construction is expected to begin in 2026.
Toyota Tsusho, LG Energy establish battery reclamation JV in US
Going forward, Green Metals Battery Innovations (GMBI) plans to build a facility with an objective to achieve annual processing capacity of up to 13,500 tons of scrap, equivalent to more than 40,000 automotive battery units.
Indian drone maker Raphe mPhibr secures $100M in Series B round
Raphe mPhibr has logged over 1 million km of flight and developed India’s first indigenous state-of-the-art military grade autopilot and lightweight internal combustion engine.
ROHM launches isolated gate driver IC optimized for high-voltage GaN devices
When combined with GaN devices, this driver, BM6GD11BFJ-LB, enables stable operation under high-frequency, high-speed switching conditions, contributing to greater miniaturization and efficiency in high-current applications.
Taiwanese Radiant acquires Finland's Inkron Oy
Radiant Opto-Electronics is acquiring Finnish advanced optical materials company Inkron Oy from Japan’s Nagase Group for JPY 1.035 billion (EUR 6.12 million).
Advanced chip capacity to surge 69% by 2028 on AI demand
The global semiconductor industry is expected to significantly expand its advanced manufacturing capacity through 2028, driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence applications, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook report.
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