GBM ships graphite samples to US customer, opens lab in Quebec April 08, 2026 The GBM (Global Battery Material) Graphite Lab is equipped to analyze, purify and upgrade natural graphite from low-grade raw ore to battery-grade final concentrate, demonstrating purification levels up to 97% carbon content.
SUMCO shifts strategy from new fab to equipment upgrades April 07, 2026 SUMCO Corporation has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for an amended version of its “Plan for Ensuring Stable Supply” under the Economic Security Promotion Act, the company announced on March 27, 2026.
Ann Fairchild named President and CEO of Siemens USA April 03, 2026 Fairchild has been with Siemens for more than 25 years, most recently serving as general counsel for Siemens USA, overseeing legal, compliance, regulatory and intellectual property functions.
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck seek to bring Toyota into cellcentric April 02, 2026 The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation are planning to jointly operate the fuel cell joint venture cellcentric. The move was outlined in a press release from AB Volvo dated March 31.
Kioxia to invest in Nanya Technology, secure long-term DRAM supply April 02, 2026 Kioxia Corporation will subscribe to a third-party share allotment by Nanya Technology Corporation and enter into a long-term DRAM supply agreement with the company.
PowerBank advances 3.1 MW BESS project on closed landfill April 02, 2026 Following receipt of the final construction approval and financing, the company intends to commence the construction of the project. Once completed, the project in Buffalo, New York, will be operated as a community solar project.
Swissto12 to build GEO satellite for Space Compass March 30, 2026 This agreement represents a milestone for Space Compass’s optical data relay service. For Swissto12, the contract represents further validation of the company’s ability to unlock a wide range of space missions with its small GEO satellite platform.
Kinell expands into BESS in collaboration with POWR2 March 27, 2026 The new energy range will be supplied throughout the EU from Kinell facilities in France and Germany and is designed to meet the evolving needs of rental companies, live events, construction sites and other users of temporary and off-grid energy.
Denso invests in NCT to enhance performance of EVs March 26, 2026 Japanese company NCT’s expertise in materials and processing technologies for iron-based amorphous alloys will help it achieve early realization of motor generators’ product competitiveness using this next-generation material.
Tower announces plans to expand 300mm capacity in Japan March 26, 2026 Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor and Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan will enter into mutual long-term supply agreements, ensuring continued support for existing customers of both companies.
Polish player acquires US infrared specialist March 25, 2026 VIGO Photonics has completed the acquisition of assets from US-based InfraRed Associates. The USD 8.4 million transaction is expected to strengthen the Polish company’s position in the infrared detector market and accelerate its international expansion, particularly in the United States.
Fanuc America invests $90M to boost robot manufacturing March 25, 2026 This expands Fanuc America’s engineering capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the growing demand for automation solutions across North America, including physical AI, virtual commissioning and digital-twin technologies.
Mahindra partners with HPCL to boost EV charging in India March 23, 2026 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is one of India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporations, operating over 24,400 retail outlets nationwide and running over 5,400 EV charging stations under the HP e-Charge brand.
Infineon collaborates with Subaru to enhance next-gen ADAS March 20, 2026 Infineon plays a key role in Subaru’s integrated electronic control unit (ECU) for next‑generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicle motion control.
Boyd completes the sale of its thermal business to Eaton March 19, 2026 Boyd Corporation has completed the sale of its Thermal business to Eaton, an intelligent power management company, for USD 9.5 billion.
Incap operations director to leave management team March 19, 2026 Incap Corporation announces that Jamie Maughan, Director of Operations UK and a member of the group’s management team, will leave the company to take up a position elsewhere, according to press release.
US government confirms Tesla and LGES’s $4.3B battery deal March 18, 2026 The plant was formerly developed for a joint venture between LG and General Motors before the automaker sold its stake to LG. The facility is expected to be launched in 2027.
SK Group chairman: Wafer shortage could persist until 2030 March 17, 2026 SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said the global shortage of semiconductor wafers could last until 2030, as demand driven by artificial intelligence continues to outpace supply, according to Reuters.
Micron completes acquisition of PSMC’s Tongluo P5 site March 17, 2026 US memory manufacturer Micron Technology has completed the acquisition of the P5 semiconductor facility in Tongluo, Miaoli County, Taiwan, from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC).
MHI to introduce 10MW class centrifugal chiller for data centers March 16, 2026 The 10MW-class chiller is optimally designed with the objective of aligning with emerging reference architectures for large-scale AI computing facilities, which demand higher cooling capacity, increased redundancy, and standardized deployment models.
Garuda selects Airbus Flexrotor to expand its UAS portfolio March 16, 2026 Garuda will offer Flexrotor services to its customers through both dry and wet lease options for a broad spectrum of civil and parapublic missions including infrastructure inspection, law enforcement, search, wildfire monitoring and disaster relief.
Nordic EMS companies punch above their weight globally March 13, 2026 The Nordic region may have a relatively small population, but it maintains a surprisingly strong presence in the global electronics manufacturing services industry.
Trafigura signs offtake agreement with Smackover Lithium March 13, 2026 Under the agreement, Trafigura will purchase 8,000 metric tonnes per year of lithium carbonate over a 10-year period, totalling 80,000 tonnes, with deliveries beginning at the start of commercial production.
Manz Asia and Epson partner to advance inkjet technology for chip manufacturing March 12, 2026 Semiconductor advanced packaging equipment manufacturer Manz Asia has entered into a strategic partnership with Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) to accelerate the adoption of advanced inkjet technology in semiconductor manufacturing.
Applied Materials and Micron to advance AI memory development March 10, 2026 Applied Materials and Micron Technology are teaming up to develop next-generation memory technologies for AI systems. The work will take place at Applied Materials’ EPIC Center in Silicon Valley and Micron’s research facility in Boise, Idaho.
PLD Space secures €180M to accelerate global access to space March 09, 2026 With over EUR 350 million raised to date, this financing advances PLD Space’s strategic roadmap, supporting its transition to commercial operations and the scaling of its industrial and launch capabilities.
Qnovo secures strategic investment from Hyundai, Kia March 06, 2026 By delivering a verifiable digital accounting of battery health via a scalable, hardware-free architecture, Qnovo enables automakers to maximize performance and safety in real-time.
TDK opens its fifth regional headquarters in Asia-Pacific March 05, 2026 Japanese electronics company TDK has established a new Asia-Pacific regional headquarters (APAC RHQ) in Bengaluru, India, effective 1 April 2026. The move marks the company’s fifth regional headquarters, alongside Japan, Europe, the Americas and China.
Semtech expands data centre portfolio with acquisition of HieFo Corporation March 05, 2026 Semtech Corporation, a provider of high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems and cloud connectivity service solutions, has acquired HieFo Corporation (HieFo), a California-based private manufacturer of high-efficiency Indium Phosphide (InP) optoelectronic devices for optical transceivers used across data centre interconnects (DCI) and intra-data centre interconnects.
AI server build-outs drive NAND revenue up 23.8% in 4Q25 March 04, 2026 The global NAND Flash market extended its recovery in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by accelerating AI infrastructure deployments, according to new figures from TrendForce. Combined revenue for the top five NAND Flash suppliers rose 23.8% QoQ to USD 21.17 billion in 4Q25.
NEC, Nokia to expand Eletronet’s optical fiber network in Brazil March 04, 2026 The project adds 8,000 km of new fiber routes. This expansion is expected to reach a total of 26,000 km across 23 Brazilian states by the end of 2026. Eletronet is investing USD 30.4 million in this initiative.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor acquires Swiss firm AST March 02, 2026 AST is engaged in maintenance, inspection and field services for rotating equipment such as compressors and steam turbines that drive compressors, used in resource and energy development sites, including in the oil and gas sectors.