Magna partners with XPENG for EV production in Austria September 15, 2025 This newly awarded program marks the first complete vehicle assembly with a Chinese OEM out of Canadian automotive supplier Magna’s operations in Graz, Austria.
Hanwha partners with BAE on anti-jamming GPS for guided missiles September 15, 2025 The collaboration between South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and BAE Systems will leverage BAE’s expertise in military GPS and anti-jamming solutions to counter sophisticated electronic warfare threats.
ICEYE launches ISR Cell to advance tactical space-based intelligence September 15, 2025 Unlike traditional satellite intelligence, which is optimized for strategic or operational decisions over hours or days, the ISR Cell is engineered to bring satellite intelligence to tactical timescales, delivering critical intelligence in minutes.
Valens partners with Samsung to enhance MIPI A-PHY ecosystem September 12, 2025 Samsung Foundry will fabricate Valens Semiconductor’s MIPI A-PHY chipsets using its advanced automotive process node. This process is supported by Samsung’s expertise in automotive foundry processes, IP and service package development.
Gautam Solar to invest $450M to set up solar plant in India September 12, 2025 The project, to be developed on 54 acres of land in central India, will produce TOPCon cells with a planned capacity of 5 GW. Implementation of Phase 1, which includes setting up a solar cell manufacturing capacity of 2 GW, has started.
X-FAB opens new cleanroom at its Malaysian site September 12, 2025 X-FAB has officially opened a new manufacturing line at its Sarawak facility. This expansion – representing a USD 600 million investment – has added 6,000 square meters of cleanroom space and was completed in just two years, from groundbreaking to the first production lots.
GlobalLogic, Ericsson deploy private 5G network at Hitachi Rail factory September 12, 2025 The new infrastructure is the digital backbone of the Hagerstown plant in Maryland, US, enhancing efficiency, safety and innovation capabilities in rail manufacturing.
Greenvoltis secures funding to advance AI-powered energy innovation September 12, 2025 This investment will enable the Swedish company to accelerate the evolution of its core technology platform, reinforce its leadership in the European flexibility market, and support the region’s urgent shift toward a sustainable, renewable-based energy system.
IQE lowers 2025 forecast, explores potential sale September 11, 2025 Compound semiconductor specialist IQE plc says it expects weaker full-year revenue and has expanded its ongoing strategic review to include the potential sale of the company.
Nokia teams up with Kongsberg to advance defence communications September 11, 2025 Nokia and Norwegian defence technology provider, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing tactical communications solutions for the defence sector.
Videoton's Bulgarian subsidiary expands into automotive production September 11, 2025 Videoton's Bulgarian subsidiary, VEAS Bulgaria, has joined the ranks of other Videoton companies authorised to produce automotive products.
Jenoptik invests in expanded optics manufacturing in Jena September 11, 2025 A high-end manufacturing facility for semiconductor optics will be expanded at Jenoptik’s production campus in Jena. The photonics group will invest a sum in the low double-digit million euro range starting at the end of 2025.
Scientists develop method to grow ultrathin semiconductors on electronics September 10, 2025 A team of materials scientists at Rice University in Houston, Texas, optimized the precursor materials to lower the synthesis temperature of the 2D semiconductor and showed that it grows in a controlled, directional manner.
CATL launches Shenxing Pro to ‘meet Europe’s e-mobility needs’ September 10, 2025 Shenxing Pro, CATL’s new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, sets new benchmarks in safety, lifespan, range and superfast charging, positioning it as the optimal solution for Europe’s rapidly expanding EV market.
Tata Power, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility launch MegaCharger hub September 10, 2025 The TATA.ev MegaCharger hub is designed to serve Mumbai’s diverse mix of EV users — from private car owners to taxis, ride-hailing fleets and logistics operators.
Scintil raises €50 million to scale integrated photonics for AI factories September 10, 2025 The funding enables France’s Scintil Photonics to expand hiring, accelerate production and deepen its international presence as it delivers the industry’s first single-chip DWDM light engine, integrating multi-wavelength lasers with silicon photonics, aligned with next-generation CPO.
Horizon Quantum to go public through merger with dMY Squared September 10, 2025 When the transaction closes, the publicly traded company will be named Horizon Quantum Holdings and its Class A ordinary shares are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker “HQ”.
Nathan Trotter to build $65 million tin processing facility in Virginia September 10, 2025 Nathan Trotter, a Pennsylvania-based supplier and recycler of tin and tin alloys, will invest approximately USD 65 million to establish a tin production and processing facility in Henry County, Virginia.
atg electronics prepares delivery of new LPKF picolaser system to Italy September 10, 2025 Italian equipment distributor atg electronics srl Società Benefit has announced the upcoming delivery of an LPKF CM3565 picolaser system.
Tata Electronics partners with Merck to boost India’s chip capabilities September 08, 2025 Merck will offer its full suite of products and services, including high-purity electronic materials, advanced gas and chemical delivery systems, turnkey fab infrastructure services, and its Material Intelligence solutions powered by AI, for Tata Electronics’ fab in Gujarat.
Hitachi to invest $1 billion in America’s grid infrastructure September 08, 2025 These investments, among the largest seen in the electrical industry in the US, include approximately USD 457 million for a new large power transformer facility in South Boston, Virginia, along with significant expansions of existing facilities throughout the country.
Nokia opens new R&D and manufacturing campus in Oulu September 08, 2025 Nokia has inaugurated a new research and manufacturing campus in Oulu, Finland, dedicated to developing next-generation networks designed for artificial intelligence.
SK hynix starts supplying mobile DRAM with efficient heat dissipation September 08, 2025 The structure of package on package, or PoP, that most flagship smartphones adopt and stacks DRAM onto the application processor, allows efficient use of limited space, while improving data transfer speed.
LTSCT, IISc to develop centre for semiconductor research in India September 05, 2025 The national 2D innovation hub, said to be the first of its kind in India, will focus on next-generation semiconductor innovation, beyond silicon chip technologies.
Toyota to build first European BEV in Czech Republic September 04, 2025 Toyota Motor Europe (TME) will invest approximately 680 million EUR to expand its Kolín plant in the Czech Republic, where the company will produce its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in Europe.
IQM raises €275 million in round led by Ten Eleven Ventures September 04, 2025 The additional capital enables the Finnish quantum computing company to enhance its presence in the US market and further access key global markets to serve the growing demand in IQM’s products.
Loft Dynamics secures $24M to advance pilot training with VR September 04, 2025 With this latest investment, the Virtual Reality (VR) flight training company is applying its cutting-edge technology and regulatory credibility to transform airline pilot training at scale.
SK hynix introduces ‘industry’s first’ commercial High NA EUV September 04, 2025 The TWINSCAN EXE:5200B, the first model for volume production of ASML’s High NA EUV product line, enables printing of transistors 1.7 times smaller and achievement of transistor densities 2.9 times higher, compared with the existing EUV system, with a 40% improvement in the NA to 0.55 from 0.33.
Panasonic invests €320M, reopens heat pump factory in Czech Republic September 04, 2025 The fully upgraded and expanded giga factory in Pilsen, Czech Republic, will be capable of producing up to 1.4 million indoor and outdoor heat pump units per year from 2030 onwards, for supply throughout Europe.
SpinLaunch raises $30M to accelerate development of LEO constellation September 03, 2025 Unlike conventional satellite antennas, which can be bulky, power-hungry or prohibitively expensive, SpinLaunch’s reconfigurable reflectarray antenna offers a compact, energy-efficient and scalable solution built for next-generation low-earth orbit (LEO) networks.
Phasecraft raises $34M to advance quantum computing solutions September 03, 2025 The new funding, which brings the total raised to over USD 50 million including grant funding, will allow the company to double down on its R&D breakthroughs and expand industrial efforts, building real-world solutions for end users.
Electris: Copper and aluminium serving the future of industry September 02, 2025 Polish company Electris has grown from a small family business into one of the leading European manufacturers in copper and aluminum processing. The company’s development has been driven by investments in technology and a gradual expansion of its markets. Although Electris does not produce electronics in the strict sense, its role in the supply chain of modern technologies is invaluable. Copper and aluminium — two strategic metals — are critical for the efficiency of power systems and, consequently, for the reliability of industrial, energy, and transport equipment.