MHI, Mitsubishi Electric invest in space venture January 30, 2026 Japan LEO Shachu was established in July 2024 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui with the aim of creating a new economy in Low Earth orbit (LEO) by leveraging Japan's technology and industrial foundation.
Who is the leader in R&D spending? January 28, 2026 For years, the global technology narrative seemed simple: the United States led in innovation, while China was primarily seen as the world’s manufacturing floor. But that picture has been changing rapidly, almost in real time. As competition between Washington and Beijing increasingly centres on technology and strategic industries, a key question emerges: do the numbers actually reflect this shift? Has China truly caught up with — or even overtaken — the United States in research and development spending? And how does the broader global ranking look beyond this high-profile rivalry?
Masdar reaches financial close on $225M Uzbek solar project January 23, 2026 Masdar will design, build and operate the 300 MW solar power plant and 75 MWh BESS under the terms of the Public-Private Partnership agreement it signed with JSC National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan.
Inside Kioxia's flash memory megafab January 16, 2026 Flash memory is something most of us only encounter at the very end of the supply chain — as a smartphone in our pocket, a USB stick in a drawer, or an SSD powering our laptop. A new video from Linus Tech Tips flips that perspective and takes viewers straight into the industrial reality behind modern storage.
India’s Nash Energy commissions prismatic battery pack line January 16, 2026 The newly commissioned automated battery pack line at the company’s Bengaluru facility will primarily cater to the BESS, electric vehicle, material handling equipment, and electric bus and truck segments.
Synspective bags Japan defence satellite constellation project January 14, 2026 This project uses a Private Finance Initiative to build and operate a satellite constellation through private-sector leadership. The initiative aims to provide persistent imagery intelligence that strengthens Japan’s defense posture through enhanced situational awareness and reconnaissance capabilities.
Toshiba to advance chip design with Siemens’ EDA software January 02, 2026 Toshiba’s deployment of Siemens’ EDA tools includes advanced thermal design and analysis for 3D IC architectures; power optimization, integrity and reliability enhancement; and next-generation analog simulation acceleration.
Global semiconductor supply chain remains concentrated, exposing bottlenecks December 26, 2025 A new analysis of the global semiconductor supply chain highlights how critical stages of chip production remain concentrated among a handful of economies, underscoring the industry’s vulnerability to geopolitical and supply disruptions.
Kaynes partners with Mitsui, AOI to boost chip manufacturing December 23, 2025 The collaboration with AOI Electronics positions Kaynes Semicon to deliver turnkey backend semiconductor solutions to global customers. Through the partnership with Mitsui, Kaynes expects to gain access to critical raw materials.
Rohm partners with Tata Electronics to boost chip manufacturing December 22, 2025 As the first step in this collaboration, Tata Electronics will assemble and test Rohm’s India-designed automotive-grade Nch 100V, 300A Si MOSFET in a TOLL package, targeting mass production shipments by next year.
Panasonic to supply lithium-ion batteries for Zoox robotaxis December 19, 2025 Under the multi-year agreement, Panasonic Energy will deliver its latest 2170 battery cells beginning in early 2026 to support Zoox’s growing robotaxi service and operations.
India’s Digantara raises $50M to expand into missile defence December 18, 2025 The Bengaluru-based startup specialises in space surveillance and intelligence. With this new funding, Digantara plans to expand beyond space domain awareness into missile detection and tracking.
Toppan boosts FC-BGA substrate production for AI chips December 17, 2025 Tokyo-based Toppan Inc., a subsidiary of Toppan Holdings Inc., has completed construction of a new manufacturing line for advanced flip-chip ball-grid array (FC-BGA) substrates at its Niigata Plant in Japan, targeting mass production by the end of the current fiscal year. This move is part of the company’s strategic response to rising demand for high-density semiconductor packaging driven by data center, edge computing and AI workloads, according to a company press release issued on 17 December 2025.
Semiconductor equipment billings increased 11% YoY in 3Q25 December 09, 2025 Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 11% year-on-year to 33.66 billion US dollars in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report from SEMI. Compared with the previous quarter, billings increased by 2%.
Global semiconductor sales up 4.7% in October December 09, 2025 Global semiconductor sales reached USD 72.7 billion in October 2025, up 4.7% from September and 27.2% higher than in October 2024, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), based on data from the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS).
Azad, Pratt & Whitney ink contract for aircraft engine components December 05, 2025 While the Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering did not disclose the size of the contract, it confirmed that there is no shareholding involved between the parties and that the deal does not fall under related-party transactions.
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.