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.
Singapore charges another individual in AI server fraud case April 02, 2026 Singapore has charged an additional individual in an ongoing fraud investigation linked to the handling of AI server equipment, according to Reuters.
Intel to repurchase Fab 34 JV stake for $14.2 billion April 02, 2026 US semiconductor manufacturer Intel has reached a definitive agreement with Apollo Global Management to repurchase the 49% equity interest it does not own in the joint venture tied to its Fab 34 semiconductor facility in Ireland. The transaction is valued at USD 14.2 billion.
India’s Bellatrix Aerospace raises $20M in pre-Series B April 02, 2026 The Bengaluru-based company said the funds would be used to expand manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand from satellite constellations in India and abroad.
TSMC targets 3nm production at second Japan fab by 2028 April 01, 2026 TSMC is planning to begin equipment installation and launch mass production of advanced 3-nanometre chips at its second fabrication plant in Japan in 2028, according to a Taiwanese government filing.
India approves electronic manufacturing projects worth $750M April 01, 2026 India’s electronics manufacturing sector produced goods worth USD 125 billion in the year to March 2025. The government hopes to increase this to USD 500 billion by fiscal 2031.
Cochin Shipyard, HBL advance e-mobility for maritime sector March 31, 2026 The collaboration will focus on the development of advanced marine batteries, battery management systems, electric motors, power electronics and charging infrastructure. The JV aims to cater to both Indian and international markets.
Alliance University, QpiAI establish quantum computing centre March 30, 2026 The centre is expected to serve startups, multinational technology companies, academic researchers, and members of the defence and aerospace sectors located in and around Bengaluru.
MIPS, Inova collaborate to advance Physical AI March 30, 2026 The advanced robotic arm reference platform combines the expertise of Inova, MIPS and GlobalFoundries to build an advanced Physical AI building block that aggregates data interfaces and enables multiple network topologies.
Samsung partners with AMD on next-gen AI memory solutions March 30, 2026 The companies will collaborate on HBM4 supply for AMD Instinct MI455X GPUs and next-generation DDR5 solutions for AMD EPYC processors and the AMD Helios platform.
Saab, Cohere sign MOU on advanced AI collaboration March 27, 2026 The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration on AI technologies in support of GlobalEye. The agreement is directly connected to the GlobalEye opportunity in Canada but would also serve existing and future international GlobalEye operators.
BEL teams up with RRP to boost Indian defence tech March 26, 2026 The MoU brings together BEL’s experience in developing advanced electronics and mission-critical systems for defence applications, RRP Electronics’s semiconductor manufacturing expertise, and RRP Defense’s capabilities in EO systems & UAV platforms.
Atom Computing, Cisco partner to advance quantum computing March 26, 2026 By combining Cisco’s quantum networking hardware, software and expertise in networking protocols with Atom Computing’s neutral-atom quantum hardware, the collaboration aims to accelerate the development of scalable, distributed quantum systems.
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.
Vianode partners with Ateios to develop next-gen electrodes March 26, 2026 Under the strategic pilot and LOI, Vianode will prepare a phased supply of synthetic anode graphite to support Ateios Systems’ electrode production to pair with their PFA-free cathodes of LCO, NMC and LFP.
Katalyst selects Arianespace to launch GEO mission March 25, 2026 Slated for launch aboard Ariane 6 in the second half of 2027, the NEXUS-1 will provide in-orbit servicing capabilities, including rendezvous and docking with satellites to deliver hardware upgrades, refueling, and life-extension services.
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.
Soitec, NSIG agree to extend licensing framework March 25, 2026 The agreement with NSIG subsidiaries Simgui and Simwings extends the existing licensing framework underpinning their longstanding partnership, with no new technology transfer and a joint commitment to strengthen Soitec’s SOI intellectual property rights in China.
Czechoslovak Group to acquire DOMAR MS March 24, 2026 Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has reached an agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, one of Poland’s key manufacturers of cabling, wire harnesses and electrical components used in, among others, military systems. The transaction is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Reliability, automation and EMS strategy take centre stage in Tampere March 24, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere returns on 26 March 2026, bringing together Finland’s electronics community for a day focused on semiconductor reliability, advanced manufacturing, automation strategies, and the evolving business landscape of the European EMS industry.
Infineon partners with Indian power electronics firm Zenergize March 24, 2026 Under the partnership, Infineon will provide its advanced wide-bandgap (WBG) power semiconductors, including silicon carbide (SiC) technology, along with application engineering support for system-level integration.
Brilliant Labs, Alif partner on AI-powered smart glasses March 23, 2026 Brilliant Labs’ Halo Glasses will be powered by Alif Semiconductor’s Balletto B1 MCU, an ultra-low-power microcontroller with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that enables on-device AI processing.
Sivers, O-Net, Enablence advance ELS module for data centers March 23, 2026 O-Net Technologies will serve as the ODM partner, integrating Sivers’ laser arrays and Enablence’s NxN Star Coupler to deliver a scalable external light source (ELS) module for scale-out and scale-up optical systems.
Siemens launches Fuse EDA AI Agent for automated workflows March 23, 2026 Supporting NVIDIA Agent Toolkit, advanced Nemotron models and NVIDIA AI infrastructure, the Fuse EDA AI Agent manages workflows across Siemens’ comprehensive EDA portfolio.
IonQ teams up with KISTI to advance quantum HPC tech March 23, 2026 The MOU focuses on seeking to establish a phased approach to integrate IonQ’s quantum hardware with Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information’s (KISTI) high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure using NVIDIA NVQLink.
Ondas completes acquisition of Rotron Aerospace March 23, 2026 Rotron’s portfolio includes vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platforms, long-range unmanned aircraft, advanced aero-engines, and integrated propulsion systems.
Lyten plans industrial hub in Poland following Northvolt site acquisition March 20, 2026 US-based energy technology company Lyten has announced plans to establish an industrial hub in Gdańsk, centred around a facility acquired from Northvolt in late 2025.
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.
US defence firm AV acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace March 20, 2026 California-based Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) is known for its engineering expertise, electric and hybrid propulsion capabilities, aerospace prototyping and AS9100 Certified UAS manufacturing.
SEMI Europe partners with Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce March 20, 2026 The MoU provides a collaborative framework aimed at fostering economic ties, enabling business growth, supporting joint initiatives, and reinforcing existing connections that contribute to the competitiveness and sustainability of the semiconductor ecosystem.
Rhoda raises $450 million to advance robotic intelligence March 20, 2026 Rather than relying primarily on teleoperated robot trajectories, US robotics startup Rhoda AI pre-trains its models on internet-scale video — hundreds of millions of videos — to build a strong prior on motion, physics, and physical interaction.
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.