Zapi expands electric drive charging with acquisition of Stercom
August 08, 2025
This expansion in capabilities reinforces Italy-based Zapi Group’s expertise in electric drive and industrial automation solutions that will accelerate innovation and deliver more comprehensive solutions to the market.
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Ventec breaks ground on new Thai factory – mass production scheduled for 2026
August 07, 2025
Ventec International Group has officially broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in the Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Covering approximately 35,000 square meters, the plant is strategically located about an hour from both Bangkok Airport and the port.
Tata AutoComp, Ichikoh form JV to acquire Valeo’s lighting business
August 06, 2025
Tata and Ichikoh are in talks to finalise an agreement to acquire Valeo Lighting Systems (VLS), a business unit of Valeo India Private Limited.
Exception PCB returns to British ownership
August 05, 2025
Wright Industries has acquired Exception PCB Ltd, bringing the PCB manufacturer back into UK ownership. The company will operate as part of the Connexion Technologies group, which is owned by Wright Industries.
Cicor completes acquisition of Spanish company MADES
August 04, 2025
MADES employs around 100 people and generated sales of approximately EUR 29 million in the 2024 financial year. The company focuses on electronics solutions for the A&D market, which accounts for the majority of its revenue.
Swift secures $50M to enhance adoption of accurate satellite positioning
August 04, 2025
Traditional Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), such as GPS, provide positioning with an accuracy range of 3 to 10 meters. Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service is a cloud-based service that corrects errors in GNSS signals, improving accuracy by 100x—to centimeter level.
India’s Amber Group acquires ‘controlling stake’ in Unitronics
August 04, 2025
Amber Group's subsidiary ILJIN Electronics India has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire approximately 40.24% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Unitronics.
Rigaku launches XTRAIA XD-3300 mass production for chip market
August 01, 2025
XTRAIA XD-3300 is capable of performing of direct, non-destructive diffraction measurements of superlattice structures with the highest resolution on microscopic pads on wafers.
Altilium secures $1.3M to advance circular EV battery supply chain
August 01, 2025
The funding will fast-track the development of a functioning prototype designed specifically for safe, sustainable and cost-efficient collection and transportation of large volumes of end-of-life EV batteries, supporting the development of a circular economy for EV batteries in the UK.
Schneider Electric to take full ownership of India unit for €5.5 billion
July 31, 2025
Schneider Electric will acquire the remaining 35% of Schneider Electric India Private Limited (SEIPL) from Temasek for an all-cash consideration of €5.5 billion. This transaction represents the next step in Schneider’s strategic investment focus on India.
European components distribution slowdown continues in 2nd quarter
July 31, 2025
Semiconductor distribution sales in Europe experienced a significant decline of 14%, amounting to €2.20 billion. Among the major countries, Austria faced again the steepest drop with a decrease of almost 37%, followed by France with a reduction of 20%.
Safran finalises acquisition of Collins flight controls business
July 30, 2025
The acquired business employs approximately 4,000 people across eight main facilities in Europe (UK, Italy and France) and Asia, and has activities in Poland, USA and India.
Godrej’s aerospace unit signs manufacturing deal with Pratt & Whitney
July 28, 2025
The agreement will significantly expand Indian group Godrej’s offerings in aircraft engine applications, both in terms of technology and production volumes.
Bedrock Robotics emerges from stealth with $80 million in funding
July 25, 2025
By integrating with existing construction machines and workflows, the Bedrock Operator powers machines with expert capabilities, empowering builders with the ability to work around the clock, accelerate project schedules, increase profitability and safety, and track progress on jobs.
STMicro to buy part of NXP’s sensor business for up to $950 million
July 25, 2025
The MEMS sensors portfolio to be acquired by ST primarily targets automotive safety sensors, both passive (airbags) and active (vehicle dynamics), as well as monitoring sensors (TPMS1, engine management, convenience, and security).
Broadcom ships Ethernet switch Tomahawk Ultra for HPC and AI scale-up
July 24, 2025
With ultra-low latency switching and adaptable optimized Ethernet headers, Tomahawk Ultra provides predictable, high-efficiency performance for large-scale simulations, scientific computing and synchronized AI model training and inference.
CaoCao teams up with Geespace to enhance robotaxi safety
July 24, 2025
Both Chinese companies plan to explore the application of global satellite communication and high-precision positioning technologies for managing and operating robotaxi fleets.
Zollner Elektronik celebrates 60 years of being in business
July 23, 2025
Today the family-led company, headquartered in Zandt, Germany, is a leading EMS provider. With global presence, a broad spectrum of services and high-level technological expertise, Zollner sees itself as a reliable strategic partner along the entire value-added chain.
Hungarian EMS provider Videoton acquires stake in Limtronik
July 23, 2025
Through this transaction, the Videoton Group, a privately owned, family-run Hungarian contract manufacturer, establishes a production presence in Germany and the US.
Wacker commissions €300M production line for chip-grade polysilicon
July 22, 2025
By virtue of the new production line, the German chemical company is increasing its production capacity for products that comply with the highest semiconductor-grade standards by more than 50 percent. This expansion in capacity will also create around 150 new jobs.
Hangcha, Manitou form lithium battery JV in France
July 21, 2025
The venture is an important step in Hangcha’s new energy strategy to accelerate its global expansion while directly supporting Manitou’s “LIFT” strategic roadmap for expanding its electric product portfolio.
Air Liquide invests $50M to build gas plant for chipmaking in US
July 21, 2025
The French company is set to design, build and operate a new advanced production facility at the site of one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers in southeastern United States.
Hanza boosts LYNX program through acquisition of defense manufacturer
July 18, 2025
Headquartered in Finland, Milectria is a contract manufacturer of electrical systems for military vehicles, weapon systems and other products for demanding environments.
Glen Instone appointed CEO of Husqvarna Group
July 18, 2025
Glen joined the company in 2002 and has been a part of Group Management since 2018. Apart from his current position as President of the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division, he was earlier Group CFO and has held various positions within the Forest and Garden Division.
BHP partners with BYD, CATL to advance battery solutions for mining
July 17, 2025
BHP and BYD will jointly investigate powertrain battery solutions for heavy mining equipment and locomotives with their adjacent flash-charging infrastructure, as well as explore BYD commercial vehicles and light vehicles for use in BHP’s mining applications.
Panasonic begins mass production at new EV battery factory in Kansas
July 16, 2025
Panasonic Energy has begun mass production of ‘2170’ cells — a type of cylindrical lithium-ion battery — at the Kansas factory. The facility is expected to create up to 4,000 direct jobs and 8,000 jobs in total.
Hyundai and Kia’s Robotics LAB delivers first ‘X-ble Shoulder’ wearable robot
July 16, 2025
As the first official customer, Korean Air will deploy the wearable robot across its aerospace division, including assembly and maintenance operations for commercial airliners, military aircraft, urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, drones, stealth aircraft and satellite launch systems.
GMG’s patent for Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery granted in Australia
July 15, 2025
The University of Queensland (UQ) holds the patent, and GMG has a worldwide exclusive commercialization license. GMG has also signed a Collaborative Research Agreement with UQ – Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN).
RENK, ARX establish software-defined defence mobility partnership
July 15, 2025
German defence startup ARX Robotics will support RENK’s digital transformation as Software-Defined defense partner, while RENK will power the industrial growth and international expansion of ARX.
SK On teams up with L&F to boost LFP battery business in US
July 14, 2025
SK On is set to accelerate its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery business targeting North America’s energy storage system (ESS) market as it moves to establish a reliable supply chain to support its latest venture.
SHENMAO enhances semiconductor capabilities with acquisition of PMTC
July 11, 2025
PMTC is recognized for its high-reliability solder alloys that offer excellent ductility, thermal fatigue resistance and drop performance. The company brings in-house alloy development, application expertise and a strong R&D foundation, positioning SHENMAO to accelerate innovation in semiconductor solder materials.
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