Neura Robotics secures $1.4 billion to advance physical AI platform June 12, 2026 German company Neura Robotics is building a new category of AI infrastructure where cognitive robots continuously learn, collaborate and operate across real world environments through a shared intelligence ecosystem called the Neuraverse.
Alltronics officially opens manufacturing facility in Malaysia June 12, 2026 The Penang facility spans 60,000 square feet and houses 12 production lines, providing a monthly production capacity of upto 300,000 units. It operates as an OEM manufacturing base for industrial electronics, environmental control and electronics power modules.
ICEYE raises over €1 billion, valuation surpasses €10 billion June 11, 2026 ICEYE has completed its Series F financing round, raising more than EUR 1 billion in total. The company secured EUR 450 million in new capital, while the overall transaction value – including share sales by existing shareholders – exceeded EUR 1 billion. Following the round, ICEYE's valuation has risen to more than EUR 10 billion.
ESCATEC secures ISO 13485 certification for UK facility June 11, 2026 EMS provider ESCATEC has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification at its manufacturing facility in Lutterworth, UK, enabling customers to transfer and scale medical device production across the company's global network while maintaining consistent quality and regulatory compliance.
Nvidia, Doosan Group collaborate to advance Physical AI June 11, 2026 The collaboration will bring together Nvidia’s full-stack accelerated computing platforms with Doosan Group’s capabilities in industrial automation, power generation and advanced electronics materials to support next-generation AI infrastructure.
Indian supply chain firm TVS SCS forms JV with Italy’s ALA Group June 11, 2026 TVS SCS and ALA will jointly provide integrated supply chain services across production and aftermarket lifecycles, spanning production support, spare parts distribution, inventory optimisation, defence-grade logistics solutions and aftermarket and MRO support services.
ebm-papst opens new facility in Romania June 10, 2026 German fan and motor manufacturer ebm-papst has officially opened a new facility in Oradea, Romania, following an investment of approximately EUR 30 million. The site brings together production, research and development, and service functions under one roof.
SCHMID Group to build company-owned manufacturing campus in China June 10, 2026 German electronics equipment manufacturer SCHMID Group has signed a letter of intent with local authorities in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, to establish a new manufacturing campus in the Banfu Industrial Zone. The total investment is expected to be approximately EUR 11 million.
Collins Aerospace opens expanded facility in Poland June 10, 2026 RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has opened an expanded manufacturing facility in Tajęcina, Poland, following a USD 69 million investment. The 22,000 square-metre site will increase landing gear system production capacity by nearly 25% for both commercial and defence aircraft programmes.
Incap's Pennsylvania factory closed following storm-related power outage June 09, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Incap has temporarily closed its factory in Pennsylvania following severe storms that caused a power outage in the area. The closure has been in effect since Monday, June 8.
Nvidia, LG Group build AI factory to advance physical AI June 09, 2026 The collaboration brings together Nvidia’s full-stack, end-to-end AI factory platform with LG Group’s global expertise in consumer electronics, robotics, mobility components, smart spaces and data center technologies.
Rapidus Corporation completes $943 million funding round June 09, 2026 As a result of this latest capital increase by Japan’s Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA), Rapidus’ funding now totals 424.95 billion yen (about USD 2.7 billion).
Nvidia partners with SK hynix to advance memory for AI factories June 08, 2026 As AI factories scale globally, this strategic partnership enables memory supply to keep pace with Nvidia’s infrastructure roadmap and the sustained buildout of AI infrastructure worldwide.
UCLA Samueli launches $125 million semiconductor hub June 08, 2026 The mission of the semiconductor hub is to foster sustained collaboration between leading faculty and industry partners Broadcom, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries, Meta and Synopsys to drive advances in connectivity, computing and intelligent systems.
Foxconn and Intel announce strategic collaboration on AI infrastructure June 05, 2026 Foxconn and Intel are teaming up to jointly develop and deploy next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms, combining Intel's processor and silicon capabilities with Foxconn's manufacturing scale and system integration expertise.
Cadence, Samsung Foundry deepen 2nm and 3D‑IC collaboration June 05, 2026 Building on the companies’ 2025 announcement of certified Cadence tools and IP on multiple Samsung Foundry nodes, including second-generation 2nm, this new multi-year agreement further broadens the Cadence portfolio of Memory and Interface IP.
Seoul Semiconductor’s HV opto-semiconductor powers up automakers June 05, 2026 The technology combines micro-scaled opto-semiconductor chips capable of 12V single-chip operation with a high-voltage (HV) driver technology, enabling a reduction of more than 10% in the number of driver-related components used in hybrid and electric vehicles.
NOTE invests in Wolverhampton and rebrands Kasdon Electronics June 04, 2026 Less than eight months after acquiring Kasdon Group, NOTE has completed an investment programme at the Wolverhampton facility. The production area has been extended by 650 square metres, and the site now operates under the name NOTE Wolverhampton.
Cicor wins major aerospace & defence program in France June 04, 2026 Swiss EMS provider Cicor Group has been selected by a leading European aerospace & defence (A&D) prime to supply electronic assemblies for a major defence program.
EU proposes Chips Act 2.0 and Cloud and AI Act June 04, 2026 The European Commission has presented the European Technological Sovereignty Package, a set of legislative and strategic measures aimed at reducing Europe's dependence on foreign suppliers in semiconductors, AI, cloud computing and open source technology.
Tata AutoComp partners with Jahwa to manufacture EV components June 04, 2026 The partnership brings together Jahwa Electronics’ Korean engineering expertise and Tata AutoComp’s manufacturing ecosystem in India. The companies will manufacture low and high voltage PTC heaters critical for thermal management in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Hitachi Energy expands Polish plant June 02, 2026 Expansion of the Hitachi Energy plant in Łódź is in progress. The PLN 62 million investment is intended to increase the production capacity of one of the company’s largest transformer manufacturing facilities worldwide, according to the lodz.pl.
Digital twins in the automotive industry: fewer physical tests, more data-driven decisions June 02, 2026 In the automotive industry, the digital twin is no longer just a simulation tool. It is increasingly becoming part of the decision-making process—it influences which components make it to the production line, which tests are performed physically, and which can be bypassed. At the same time, it helps answer questions about when it is safe to implement changes in production.
STM’s new GaN semiconductors improve energy efficiency June 02, 2026 STMicroelectronics’ new PowerGaN devices deliver high efficiency and power density to high-voltage power supplies. Engineered for a 700V operating rating, they support reliable high-power operation and higher-frequency topologies.
Eatron, NEXTY boost AI-powered battery software development June 01, 2026 NEXTY has been a pivotal partner for Eatron since its early Japan market entry, providing the strategic insight and technical support needed to navigate the automotive and industrial sectors.
Eni, Seri sign deal to develop stationary battery supply chain May 29, 2026 As part of the transaction, Eni Industrial Evolution is acquiring a 30% stake in a newly established company established by FIB, of which FIB will retain a 70% stake. The consideration for the stake includes a fixed component of EUR 55 million.
EMS under the hood: Dissecting the financial engines of Europe’s manufacturing leaders May 29, 2026 EMS companies have been recently publishing mainly positive headlines related to growth and improving profitability. Even the most struggling companies, Lacroix and TT Electronics, are indicating a comeback after serious restructuring in the Americas region. This is very welcome news for the industry after all the recent crises impacting demand and supply chain.
CSG acquires Polish wiring harness manufacturer DOMAR MS May 28, 2026 Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, a Warsaw-based manufacturer of cable harnesses, cabling, electrical boxes and specialised connectors for the defence sector. The transaction is CSG's first acquisition in Poland.
Indian startup Anscer Robotics secures $4.7 million in Series A May 27, 2026 The company’s architecture is designed to support real-time analytics, contextual decision-making, and seamless interoperability with customer-owned Artificial Intelligence models and digital systems.
NAND Flash revenues surge 84% in Q1 as AI demand drives shortage May 26, 2026 The combined revenue of the world's five largest NAND Flash suppliers jumped 83.7% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing USD 38.9 billion. Surging demand for enterprise SSDs from AI infrastructure buildout, combined with constrained supply, pushed prices well above expectations, according to TrendForce.
The next two years won't offer shortcuts – A memory market reality check May 25, 2026 Following his presentation at Evertiq Expo Zürich, Memphis Electronics' Nikolaos Florous had a conversation with Evertiq to go deeper on the market outlook. The short version: conditions will stay difficult, and procurement teams that haven't adapted yet are running out of time.
JSW Group, Uber team up to accelerate EV adoption in India May 25, 2026 The partnership will focus on exploring opportunities to develop and scale localised EV solutions suited for use on the Uber platform in various categories, in line with the evolving needs of India’s mobility ecosystem.