Fujitsu, Yamaguchi develop tech for satellite image processing December 01, 2025 This innovative technology is designed for low-Earth orbit Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, which illuminate the Earth’s surface with microwaves and receive reflected waves to create two-dimensional images.
HMS Networks buys industrial communications assets from Molex November 19, 2025 HMS Networks has signed a binding agreement to acquire key parts of Molex’s Industrial Solutions Business Unit, expanding the company’s industrial communications portfolio and strengthening its presence in North America.
Nissan to trim Kyushu production again as chips run short November 18, 2025 Nissan Motor will scale back production at its Kyushu plant for a second consecutive week as supply disruptions connected to Nexperia continue to ripple through its operations, according to a Reuters report.
Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment November 14, 2025 Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC) is the Japanese automaker’s 11th manufacturing facility in the US, representing an investment of nearly USD 14 billion and the creation of up to 5,100 new jobs.
Baya Systems accelerates expansion with new UK office November 13, 2025 Baya Systems is opening its first European office in the UK. The move represents a strategic step in the company's global growth, expanding its reach into Europe’s accelerating semiconductor ecosystem and deepening partnerships in the AI, data centre, infrastructure and high-performance computing domains.
Indian startup Tsuyo Manufacturing secures $4.5 million November 10, 2025 The Delhi-based electric powertrain maker plans to use the fresh funding to establish a greenfield manufacturing facility, establish an R&D centre, and boost its export operations and collaborations with global automakers.
NEC teams up with Siemens to boost smart factory innovation November 07, 2025 Through this agreement, the two companies will jointly develop a robot teaching automation solution that combines the “NEC Robot Task Planning” digital twin service with Siemens’s “Process Simulate” software for 3D robot simulations.
ESA inaugurates deep space antenna in Australia October 31, 2025 The new antenna has an estimated construction cost of EUR 62.3 million, covering antenna procurement and construction as well as upgrades to station buildings and services, with a contribution of EUR 3 million from the Australian Space Agency.
Honda Motor buys stake in India’s OMC Power October 29, 2025 In January 2026, OMC Power will launch a leasing business for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device using the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: portable and swappable battery.
Fujitsu partners with AIST to advance quantum computing October 27, 2025 Fujitsu and AIST’s Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT) will leverage their combined resources, including quantum computer-related technologies, manufacturing and evaluation facilities.
Sharp partners with ARAV for remote control solutions using satellite October 24, 2025 Leveraging the design and communication technologies nurtured through smartphone development, Sharp is advancing the development of satellite communication user terminals that can establish high-quality, high-speed, and large-capacity networks.
SVI expands with tech innovation centre in China October 23, 2025 Thailand-based EMS provider has officially opened its Tech Innovation Centre in Hangzhou, China, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s global technology capabilities, supply chain resilience, and customer support network.
Rigaku opens technology centre in Taiwan October 21, 2025 Rigaku Holdings Corporation has opened a new facility in Taiwan as part of its strategy to strengthen research, development, and customer support in East Asia. The Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan (RTC-TW), operated by the newly established Rigaku Technology Taiwan (RTTW), began full-scale operations in October 2025.
Neptune Robotics raises $52 million in Series B October 20, 2025 The new funds will fuel R&D, new robotic systems, AI-driven service platforms, and expansion into 20 markets worldwide, with Japan as a potential key hub.
ICEYE, IHI sign agreement to build Earth observation satellites October 17, 2025 IHI has placed an initial order for four satellites and associated image acquisition system, with the option to procure a further 20 satellites at a later stage. The first satellites are expected to begin phased commissioning and data delivery from around April 2026.
Murata opens advanced EMC test lab in Nuremberg October 16, 2025 Murata Manufacturing says it is enhances its support for customers in the EMEA region and globally with its advanced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test laboratory in Nuremberg, Germany.
Mitsubishi Power receives order for BFG-fired M100S gas turbine October 13, 2025 The order for Jiangsu Lihuai Steel, a subsidiary of Chinese steelmaker Jiangsu Shagang Group, was placed through Mitsubishi Power’s local subsidiary. The M100S power plant has an output of 100 MW in a combined cycle setting.
Isuzu, Toyota to jointly develop next-gen fuel cell route bus October 10, 2025 Isuzu is working to commercialize the next-generation fuel cell (FC) route bus as a new technology. Toyota is advancing various initiatives in producing, transporting, storing and using hydrogen in collaboration with a wide range of partners across industries.
Global 300mm fab equipment spending to reach $374B by 2028 October 09, 2025 Global spending on 300mm semiconductor fabrication equipment is projected to reach USD 374 billion from 2026 and 2028, driven by rising demand for AI chips and efforts to strengthen regional semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook.
ABB to sell Robotics division to SoftBank for $5.4 billion October 08, 2025 ABB has signed an agreement to sell its Robotics division to Japan’s SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of USD 5.375 billion, ending its earlier plan to spin off the business into a separate listed company.
Fujitsu expands collaboration with NVIDIA on full-stack AI infrastructure October 07, 2025 Fujitsu has an expanded collaboration with Nvidia aimed at developing a full-stack AI infrastructure that integrates AI agents and high-performance computing systems. The companies said the initiative is intended to accelerate industrial transformation and AI adoption across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and robotics.
ESD industry posts $5.1 billion in revenue in Q2 2025 October 07, 2025 The Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 8.6% to USD 5,089.4 million in the second quarter of 2025 from the USD 4,685.5 million registered in the second quarter of 2024, according to the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community. The four-quarter moving average rose 10.4%, based on a comparison of the most recent four quarters to the prior four.
Sharp partners with ESI to advance zinc-air flow battery tech October 06, 2025 The project will explore the viability of zinc-air flow batteries as a safe, sustainable alternative to lithium-based systems, offering longer storage durations, lower costs, and enhanced compatibility with renewable energy sources.
Kioxia and Sandisk start operations at new Kitakami fab October 02, 2025 Kioxia and Sandisk have started operations at a new semiconductor fabrication facility in Kitakami, Japan, aimed at producing advanced flash memory for applications including artificial intelligence.
SEALSQ and Kaynes SemiCon form JV to establish India's first OSTP facility October 01, 2025 SEALSQ Corp and Kaynes SemiCon have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture, SEALKAYNESQ Ltd, which will establish India’s first Outsourced Semiconductor Test and Personalisation (OSTP) facility.
DRAM module revenue up 7% in 2024, driven by tight supply and restocking October 01, 2025 TrendForce reports that following the completion of inventory digestion in the downstream consumer market concluded at the end of Q4 2023, DRAM suppliers shifted focus towards HBM and server DDR5 products, leading to tighter supply for other DRAM types.
Global robot demand in factories doubles over a decade September 30, 2025 Global demand for industrial robots has more than doubled in the past ten years, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The latest World Robotics 2025 report shows that 542,000 new robots were installed in factories during 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year with installations above 500,000 units.
NanoQT raises $14 million to advance quantum computing September 26, 2025 The funding will accelerate developing distributed quantum computers using NanoQT’s proprietary nanofiber-cavity.
IHI partners with SatVu on thermal IR constellation development September 19, 2025 IHI and SatVu will work together to evaluate the utilization of SatVu’s thermal data, define the requirements for a Japanese sovereign high-resolution thermal infrared (IR) satellite constellation, and explore optimal business structures for building and operating it.
LTSCT acquires power module design assets of Fujitsu September 15, 2025 As part of the deal, Bangalore-based L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT) has acquired Fujitsu General Electronics Limited’s R&D equipment, design patents and various intellectual properties related to power module technologies.
Fort Robotics secures additional $18.9M in Series B round September 12, 2025 This new capital will accelerate the US company’s goal of empowering machine builders and users with safe, secure, and dynamic control, particularly as autonomous systems become increasingly prevalent across global work sites.
TDK launches compact thin-film inductors for optical transceivers September 10, 2025 The new component achieves the highest standard performance for an inductor with 10 μH in 1206 size with TDK’s proprietary metallic magnetic materials and structural designs.