German startup Peak Quantum raises €2.2 million April 17, 2026 This brings the company’s total funding to more than EUR 5 million. The funds will be used to further develop the technology and to establish a European pilot production facility for superconducting quantum processors.
Eurofins to divest electronics testing unit for €575 million April 16, 2026 Eurofins Scientific SE has signed an agreement to sell its Electrical & Electronic Testing business, MET Labs, to UL Solutions Inc. for an enterprise value of EUR 575 million on a cash- and debt-free basis.
Hitachi Rail announces agreement to acquire Clever Devices April 16, 2026 Clever Devices’ portfolio of onboard and centralized data solutions will complement Hitachi Rail’s HMAX Mobility suite. HMAX Mobility is Hitachi Rail’s digital asset management platform that optimizes the performance of railways around the world.
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?
Hanwha partners with Indra to boost defence cooperation April 15, 2026 The two companies will promote a combined solution for Chile’s armoured vehicle program. Hanwha Aerospace will supply armoured vehicle platforms while Indra Group will provide Mission System Equipment and serve as regional coordination lead.
Panasonic Electric Works transfers power tools business to Makita April 15, 2026 The transaction will be executed through a company split whereby the business will be transferred to the successor company, followed by the transfer of all issued shares of the successor company to the acquirer.
Ampere partners with Basquevolt to advance battery technology April 13, 2026 The Joint Development Agreement (JDA) aims to fast-track lithium metal-based battery technology for Pre-A Sample EV requirements.
SiFive raises $400M to accelerate RISC-V data center solutions April 13, 2026 This financing will enable the California-based semiconductor company to accelerate the development of its next generation data center solutions and expand its global engineering teams to meet the needs of agentic AI workloads.
UgoWork’s batteries to be integrated with KION equipment April 13, 2026 This approval allows Linde customers to integrate UgoWork’s UL-listed energy solutions alongside KION’s existing battery offering, giving its customers flexibility in choosing the forklift power system.
UK awards $510M to Tata’s Agratas for EV battery gigafactory April 10, 2026 Agratas is building what may be Britain’s largest electric vehicle battery plant in Somerset, with an expected 40 gigawatt-hours capacity.
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.
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.
AI chip firm Rebellions raises $400 million ahead of IPO April 06, 2026 With USD 650 million raised in the past six months, the South Korean AI chip startup is entering a new phase of growth focused on US market expansion, scaled production of its Rebel100 platform, and preparation for a future IPO.
NX Germany opens Dresden branch to boost logistics April 03, 2026 The state of Saxony, where Dresden is located, is known as one of Europe’s leading hubs for the semiconductor and other advanced technology industries, and it has attracted numerous global companies from these sectors.
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.
Skoda to exit China market by mid-2026 April 02, 2026 Skoda Auto has announced it will end car sales in China by mid-2026. The decision follows declining sales and increasing pressure from local electric vehicle manufacturers, according to Reuters.
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.
Wonderful PCB launches PCB reverse engineering services April 01, 2026 The China-based company delivers high-precision reverse engineering solutions that transform physical PCBs or PCB assemblies (PCBA) into complete, production-ready digital files.
Videoton strengthens US manufacturing footprint through Limtronik integration March 31, 2026 Hungarian EMS provider Videoton Group is stepping up international integration efforts following the acquisition of German electronics manufacturer Limtronik GmbH in 2025, with a particular focus on expanding capabilities in the United States.
Icape reports 12% revenue growth in 2025, net result impacted by asset review March 31, 2026 French PCB distributor Icape Group has reported consolidated revenue of EUR 200.3 million for the full year 2025, marking a 12% increase YoY. Organic growth, excluding currency effects, reached 5.1%, as exchange rate fluctuations – particularly a weaker US dollar – continued to weigh on performance.
Posco partners with Molten to develop anode material March 31, 2026 Under the arrangement, Molten will produce graphite via methane pyrolysis, which Posco Future M will then process into spherical graphite through its subsidiary FutureGraph before producing natural graphite anode material at its Sejong plant.
Shield AI raises $2 billion, acquires Aechelon Technology March 30, 2026 Aechelon’s technology is used by the US military and allies to train pilots and test advanced aircraft and autonomous systems before live flight, and supports a range of critical national security platforms.
Entrix raises €43M as battery storage portfolio reaches 3GW March 30, 2026 Entrix operates a large and growing portfolio of battery storage systems across Europe, with more than 70 systems under management spanning from standalone projects to co-location solar plus battery models.
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.
Posco partners with Sila to develop battery materials March 27, 2026 Under the agreement, Posco Future M plans to push advanced battery material technology further by combining the company’s cathode and anode material capabilities with Sila’s silicon anode material technology.
Nordic EMS firms step up M&A pace with defence-driven expansion March 26, 2026 M&A activity among Nordic EMS providers accelerated in 2025, with six companies completing nine acquisitions, reflecting a clear push toward international expansion and increased exposure to high-growth sectors.
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.
Ashok Leyland breaks ground on battery facility in Tamil Nadu March 25, 2026 The project would incur an investment of INR 4–5 billion (about USD 42 million–USD 53 million) and is part of investments from the Hinduja Group as per an earlier MOU signed in September 2025.
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.
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.
Wevo to establish production site in Singapore March 24, 2026 WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH is expanding its footprint in Asia-Pacific with a new production facility in Singapore.