Altilium secures $25 million to scale EV battery recycling April 24, 2026 The funding will support the construction of Altilium’s new ACT3 recycling facility, the UK’s first commercial refinery for recovery of critical battery materials from end-of-life EV batteries.
Siemens accelerates AI chip verification with Nvidia technology April 24, 2026 Nvidia and Siemens have been able to capture tens of trillions of cycles over a span of just a few days by taking advantage of Siemens’ Veloce proFPGA CS scalable and performance-optimized hardware architecture and combining it with Nvidia’s performance-optimized chip architecture.
Samsung SDI signs EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz April 23, 2026 Under the agreement, Samsung SDI will supply high-performance batteries for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz plans to use the batteries in future compact and mid-size electric SUVs and coupe models.
Jantzen gets approval for another BESS in Romania April 23, 2026 Repono 2 is Danish-Romanian renewable energy developer Jantzen Renewables’ dedicated platform of distributed battery storage projects connecting at the 20 kV distribution level across Romania.
Evertiq Expo to launch in Vienna in 2027 April 22, 2026 Evertiq will expand its Evertiq Expo format with a first-ever event in Vienna, Austria, scheduled to take place on February 4th, 2027.
Lattice Semiconductor collaborates with TI to advance Edge AI April 22, 2026 The combination of TI’s sensing technologies and the Lattice Holoscan Sensor Bridge solution will provide developers with a flexible hardware foundation for synchronized, low latency sensor data pipelines in advanced robotics and industrial applications.
ASML reports €8.8 billion in Q1 sales, raises full-year outlook April 22, 2026 ASML reported total net sales of EUR 8.8 billion and net income of EUR 2.8 billion for the first quarter of 2026.
Aixtron raises 2026 outlook on strong optoelectronics demand April 22, 2026 Aixtron has raised its financial guidance for 2026, citing stronger-than-expected demand from the optoelectronics segment, while reporting preliminary figures for the first quarter.
Arrow, Infineon introduce 240W USB-C PD 3.2 reference design April 21, 2026 REF_ARIF240GaN is specifically designed to support the launch of EZ-PD PMG1-B2, Infineon’s newest USB PD 3.2 controller, featuring up to 240W USB sink capability and integrated buck-boost functionality in a compact single package.
3DGS breaks ground on chip packaging unit in India April 20, 2026 The US company is investing about USD 21 million in the Odisha project. The facility is expected to produce 70,000 glass panels annually, along with 50 million assembled units and 13,000 advanced 3DHI modules.
Ionna partners with Circle K to expand EV charging in US April 20, 2026 The collaboration is centered around a strategic ambition to expand to more than 350 sites featuring Rechargeries @ Circle K, combining Ionna’s charging technology and driver-first experience with Circle K’s nationwide footprint.
Auterion Airlogix JV receives contract for AI-guided strike systems April 17, 2026 The contract covers mid-range X-wing and delta-wing unmanned aerial systems manufactured in Germany for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is the largest German production order for heavy autonomous strike drones to date.
SCREEN’s semiconductor R&D hub opens in New York April 17, 2026 Through this initiative, NY Creates and SCREEN Advanced Technology Center of America (ATCA) intend to connect high-tech organizations in the US and Japan to leverage their networks and drive innovation in SCREEN’s semiconductor R&D focus areas.
Molex to acquire Teramount to accelerate Co-Packaged Optics push April 16, 2026 Molex has entered into an agreement to acquire Israel-based Teramount, a developer of fiber-to-chip connectivity solutions, in a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of scalable Co-Packaged Optics (CPO).
From selective soldering to inspection: how THT processes are evolving April 16, 2026 Through-hole technology (THT) has never disappeared from electronics manufacturing. But the way it is handled continues to shift — shaped less by the process itself and more by the conditions around it.
First Evertiq Expo Zurich just around the corner – industry experts to take the stage April 15, 2026 On April 23, Zurich will host the inaugural edition of Evertiq Expo Zurich, bringing together industry professionals for a day that moves between technology, manufacturing and market realities — often without clear boundaries between them.
How chips competence centres could change semiconductor hiring in Europe April 15, 2026 Europe is investing heavily in semiconductors. New fabs are being planned, public funding is flowing, Chips Act 2.0 is on its way and long-term initiatives are taking shape. But there’s a more basic question that doesn’t seem to get asked enough: Even if all of this gets built, who is going to run it?
A+B Electronic expands SMD capacity with second Fuji line April 15, 2026 Assmy & Böttger Electronic GmbH has completed a comprehensive modernisation of its SMD production, adding a second placement line from Fuji Europe Corporation GmbH to increase capacity and introduce redundancy.
Cicor sees strong Aerospace & Defence demand, expects organic recovery in 2026 April 14, 2026 Swiss EMS provider Cicor reported solid order intake in the first quarter of 2026, supported by continued strength in the Aerospace & Defence (A&D) segment and new customer wins.
Indian spacetech startup SatLeo Labs raises $2.2 million April 14, 2026 The funding will be deployed to advance SatLeo's flagship thermal satellite mission and the development of its AI-powered platform for thermal intelligence applications.
Toshiba begins sampling of 30-34 TB SMR nearline HDDs April 14, 2026 M12 Series HDDs leverage Toshiba’s proprietary design and analysis technologies cultivated through the development of slimmer and more compact components. The new M12 is the first glass substrate nearline HDD for Toshiba.
Agile, Google DeepMind partner to bring intelligence to robotics April 10, 2026 By bringing together Agile Robots’ hardware and other AI robotic solutions developed with Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics foundation models, the two teams will improve performance via robot deployment, data collection, model training and iteration.
Arena invests $25M to boost NewVolt charging network April 10, 2026 NewVolt will deliver three open-access, fast‑charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks along major freight corridors in Melbourne’s west, south-east and northern suburbs.
Morrow starts LFP cell deliveries to Proventia as Arendal ramp-up continues April 09, 2026 Norwegian battery manufacturer Morrow Batteries has initiated deliveries of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to Finnish technology company Proventia, marking a step forward in the company’s industrialisation efforts at its Arendal facility.
Modular robotics – key to flexibility in high-mix manufacturing April 09, 2026 During Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026, modular robotics and pragmatic automation took centre stage as Piotr Owczarek, Executive Leader in Industrial Operations & AI Innovation at Fitech and AIRob, outlined how manufacturers can better navigate the complexities of high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) production.
tozero launches battery recycling facility in Bavaria April 09, 2026 The plant can process more than 1.500t of battery waste every year. From this waste, the German startup can produce high-purity lithium carbonate and recover graphite and nickel-cobalt mix at industrial scale.
Electrolux Group ceases manufacturing in Chile April 08, 2026 Swedish home appliance manufacturer, Electrolux Group, has decided to close its factory in Santiago, Chile, effective end of April 2026.
Nano Dimension sells AME and Fabrica product lines to Inspira April 08, 2026 Nano Dimension Ltd. has agreed to sell its additively manufactured electronics (AME) product line and its previously discontinued Fabrica product line to Inspira Technologies as part of an ongoing strategic review.
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.
Corning breaks ground on North Carolina cable plant April 07, 2026 Corning Incorporated and Meta Platforms, Inc. have started construction on an expansion of optical cable manufacturing capacity in Hickory, North Carolina, aimed at supporting the growing buildout of AI-driven data centres in the United States.
Double-digit growth in global 300mm fab equipment spending for 2026 and 2027 April 07, 2026 Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to USD 133 billion in 2026 and 14% to USD 151 billion in 2027, SEMI reports.
Matter partners with Iontra to boost AI-led battery intelligence April 07, 2026 By embedding Iontra’s intelligence at the edge, Indian electric mobility company Matter enables faster and safer charging without hardware changes, improves reliability under demanding Indian conditions, and reduces lifetime ownership costs.