US startup Varda raises $187 million to make drugs in space
July 11, 2025
Due to the lack of gravity, materials such as the active pharmaceutical ingredients in medicines crystallize differently than they would on Earth, creating novel drug formulations that would otherwise be impossible.
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Arago raises $26M to slash AI energy consumption with new photonic chip
July 09, 2025
The heart of Arago's processor, codenamed “JEF,” is a proprietary photonic technology: instead of transistors, it uses lasers to process data with photons. The chip is designed to deliver 10× lower energy consumption than today’s leading GPUs at equivalent performance and cost.
Singapore launches innovation hub for gallium nitride semiconductors
July 08, 2025
The centre brings advanced GaN manufacturing capabilities to Singapore, positioning local innovators to compete in high-growth global markets such as advanced 5G and 6G communication systems, radars and satellite communications.
Sthyr raises $1 million to advance zinc-air battery innovation
July 08, 2025
Indian startup Sthyr Energy is developing a mechanically rechargeable zinc-air battery system tailored for long-duration energy storage applications, including seasonal power supply and clean alternatives to traditional peaker plants.
Avnet announces Gilles Beltran as new President
July 08, 2025
Gilles Beltran joined Avnet Silica in 2002, bringing more than two decades of company-specific experience and know-how to this new role, including four years as President of Avnet Silica.
US startup Impulse raises $300 million to enhance in-space mobility
July 07, 2025
With over 30 signed contracts and growing interest from every sector, Impulse will use the funding to scale and execute a backlog of missions that require faster, more flexible, and more cost-effective in-space mobility.
Warp raises $10M to enhance AI-powered freight network with robotics
July 04, 2025
The new capital will fund the rapid expansion of Warp’s AI systems and the launch of its first fully robotic cross-dock, a flagship facility that automates the entire freight lifecycle from inbound receiving and dimensioning to smart sortation and outbound dispatch.
Indian startup Maieutic raises $4.15 million in seed funding
July 03, 2025
Maieutic’s platform addresses a traditionally slow and manual domain of semiconductor design by applying generative AI to automate early-stage development, detect bugs and optimize design trade-offs.
Claus Aasholm: “The semiconductor cycle is broken”
July 02, 2025
During Evertiq Expo Malmö 2025, Claus Aasholm, founder of Semiconductor Business Intelligence, offered a sobering reassessment of the global semiconductor market. In his keynote and follow-up interview, Aasholm argued that the industry’s historical four-year cycle has broken down – replaced by a fragmented, profit-driven upswing felt by only a select few.
Honda changes plan to build production plant for fuel cell module
July 01, 2025
The original plan was to utilize part of the land and buildings of a former Honda Powertrain Unit Factory in Moka City, and begin operation of a dedicated plant to produce the next-generation fuel cell module developed independently by Honda.
Meter raises $170 million in Series C funding
June 30, 2025
Meter delivers reliable, secure and scalable internet, Wi-Fi, and cellular connectivity for the enterprise. The company built networking infrastructure from the ground up: enterprise hardware, firmware, software, deployment operations and support
Muon Space secures $90 million to expand satellite production
June 30, 2025
Muon has also acquired propulsion startup Starlight Engines, which further extends Muon’s vertically integrated Halo platform by bringing in-house propulsion capabilities into its end-to-end satellite technology stack.
Indian drone maker Raphe mPhibr secures $100M in Series B round
June 27, 2025
Raphe mPhibr has logged over 1 million km of flight and developed India’s first indigenous state-of-the-art military grade autopilot and lightweight internal combustion engine.
HCLTech partners with AMD to develop solutions across AI, digital and cloud
June 25, 2025
By co-investing in innovation labs and training programs, HCLTech and AMD aim to provide enterprises with innovative tools that unlock new business opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.
Inventory weighs on Top 5 enterprise SSD vendors in 1Q25
June 19, 2025
TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that several negative factors weighed on the enterprise SSD market in the first quarter of 2025. These include production challenges for next-gen AI systems and persistent inventory overhang in North America.
Voltfang raises €15M to boost grid resilience across Europe
June 19, 2025
With this new capital, German cleantech startup Voltfang aims to scale its production capacities and deliver an additional 250 megawatt-hours of sustainable battery storage across Europe by the end of 2026.
Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control list
June 16, 2025
The two Chinese companies, who are already on a US trade blacklist, have been put on Taiwan’s “Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List” together with many of their international subsidiaries.
Deep-tech startup Vecmocon raises $18M in Series A funding
June 16, 2025
Indian deep-tech startup Vecmocon Technologies plans to utilize the funds to expand its market presence and focus on advancing capabilities in embedded design, power electronics, IoT and data science.
French space tech startup Look Up secures €50M in funding
June 16, 2025
The participation of European national funds and an institutional EU fund in Look Up’s capital reflects a shared ambition to give the company a European dimension amid an unprecedented geopolitical context.
Silex Microsystems returns to Swedish ownership
June 16, 2025
Pure-play MEMS foundry Silex Microsystems, is once again Swedish-owned. A consortium of Swedish investors, led by Bure Equity and Creades, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the company from the current main owner, Chinese Sai Microelectronics.
Autonomize AI raises $28M to power next-gen agentic AI for healthcare
June 13, 2025
The funding will be used by the company to rewire healthcare operations with its Agentic AI Orchestration platform, enabling healthcare knowledge workers to focus on delivering better patient care by reducing the administrative burden that drives cost, clinician burnout and fragmented experiences.
Indian defence startup Sanlayan secures 21.5M in Series A funding
June 13, 2025
Based in Bengaluru, Sanlayan focuses on designing and developing advanced electronic systems such as radar, electronic warfare solutions and mission-critical avionics.
NXP reportedly to close four 8-inch fabs in shift toward 12-inch production
June 11, 2025
NXP Semiconductors is reportedly planning to shut down four of its 8-inch (200mm) wafer fabrication plants – one in the Netherlands and three in the United States — as part of a strategic transition to 12-inch (300mm) wafer production.
SparkCharge raises $30.5 million to expand mobile EV charging
June 09, 2025
SparkCharge will use the funding to accelerate EV adoption by expanding its mobile, off-grid and scalable EV charging services throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Why PCB raw materials matter: performance, reliability, and cost
June 04, 2025
ICAPE offers an overview of the key factors in PCB raw material selection and the considerations that guide their use.
Standard Bots expands production facility, unveils 30kg payload robot
June 03, 2025
Standard Bots’ AI tech, designed specifically for its robots and powered by the NVIDIA Isaac platform, enables users to teach robots tasks through demonstration, eliminating the need for traditional coding or programming.
Indian startup Orbitt Space secures $1 million in funding
May 30, 2025
The investment will be used to enhance product design and engineering, expand Orbitt’s team of scientists and engineers, and conduct prototype testing to validate propulsion and avionics systems.
Kandi partners with CBAK to launch US lithium battery facilities
May 27, 2025
Each facility will be operated as a separate joint venture between the two Chinese companies, with differing ownership structures tailored to the specific nature and scope of each project.
Incap continues to upgrade its SMT technology in the UK
May 27, 2025
EMS provider Incap Electronics UK says it has completed the second phase of its SMT production lines upgrade at its facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
UK space tech startup Space Forge raises $30 million
May 27, 2025
This investment will accelerate the development of ForgeStar-2, Space Forge’s next-gen returnable manufacturing satellite, while supporting the company’s first in-orbit demonstration mission, ForgeStar-1, set to launch in 2025.
Cybersecurity, IoT, and AI at Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025
May 26, 2025
The electronics industry is evolving fast — and Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025 offers a one-day, high-impact look at the technologies, regulations, and strategies shaping that change. From embedded systems and wireless networks to cybersecurity and defence industry dynamics, this year’s agenda reflects the growing complexity of designing, building, and securing electronic systems in Europe and beyond.
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