UAV defence moves beyond standalone systems April 09, 2026 Cities and critical infrastructure are no longer exposed only to direct, conventional threats. Increasingly, they are tested through disruptions to energy systems, communications, logistics, and command layers – often without a clearly defined frontline.
Modular robotics – key to flexibility in high-mix manufacturing April 09, 2026 During Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026, modular robotics and pragmatic automation took centre stage as Piotr Owczarek, Executive Leader in Industrial Operations & AI Innovation at Fitech and AIRob, outlined how manufacturers can better navigate the complexities of high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) production.
ZEISS opens quality excellence centre in North Carolina April 08, 2026 ZEISS has opened a new Quality Excellence Center in Huntersville, North Carolina, expanding its metrology and quality assurance footprint in the US.
OKI launches EMS offering for AI server equipment April 08, 2026 OKI has introduced a new electronics manufacturing services (EMS) offering targeting AI server equipment.
BASF, Sevnce to advance smart transformation of chemical industry April 08, 2026 The two companies will explore potential applications of Sevnce’s robotic and intelligent inspection solutions at BASF sites, and advance materials innovation for key robotic components.
Quest Global acquires Indian semiconductor firm BITSILICA April 08, 2026 BITSILICA’s diverse service portfolio will complement Quest Global’s existing strengths as an engineering solutions provider by expanding its capabilities in semiconductors and embedded systems.
Intel joins Musk-led Terafab project April 07, 2026 Intel has announced it will join the Terafab project, spearheaded by Elon Musk, alongside SpaceX, Tesla and xAI.
iBase-t secures investment to advance digital manufacturing April 07, 2026 The investment from TA will support iBase-t’s product innovation and expansion as aerospace and defense manufacturers scale production, modernize sustainment operations, and accelerate adoption of AI-enabled digital manufacturing technologies.
Matter partners with Iontra to boost AI-led battery intelligence April 07, 2026 By embedding Iontra’s intelligence at the edge, Indian electric mobility company Matter enables faster and safer charging without hardware changes, improves reliability under demanding Indian conditions, and reduces lifetime ownership costs.
IQM secures €50M financing to accelerate global growth April 06, 2026 This financing will accelerate the Finnish company’s technology roadmap, fuel R&D, support entry into additional markets.
Micron begins volume shipment of HBM4 36GB 12H April 06, 2026 HBM4 36GB 12H in high-volume production is designed for Nvidia Vera Rubin — with greater than 2.8 TB/s and 20% better power efficiency.
GALT announces strategic investment from Godspeed Capital April 03, 2026 Headquartered in San Diego, GALT Aerospace is a provider of C3 solutions with core capabilities across airborne networking, multi-domain communications, radio/waveform integration, rapid prototyping, and systems engineering.
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck seek to bring Toyota into cellcentric April 02, 2026 The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation are planning to jointly operate the fuel cell joint venture cellcentric. The move was outlined in a press release from AB Volvo dated March 31.
Singapore charges another individual in AI server fraud case April 02, 2026 Singapore has charged an additional individual in an ongoing fraud investigation linked to the handling of AI server equipment, according to Reuters.
India’s Bellatrix Aerospace raises $20M in pre-Series B April 02, 2026 The Bengaluru-based company said the funds would be used to expand manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand from satellite constellations in India and abroad.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 April 01, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 returned to Tampere Hall on 26 March, where this year’s edition set a new visitor record. Over the course of the day, 297 visitors joined 79 exhibiting companies for a day of networking, insights, and innovation.
Camtek receives $31 million order from unnamed OSAT April 01, 2026 Camtek has received a multi-system order totalling USD 31 million from an unnamed OSAT, mainly for CoWoS-like packaging supporting AI applications.
Northrop awarded contract modification for SEWIP Block 3 system April 01, 2026 SEWIP Block 3 is a US Navy program that uses advanced electronic attack to protect surface ships from missiles, improving ship survivability.
Videoton strengthens US manufacturing footprint through Limtronik integration March 31, 2026 Hungarian EMS provider Videoton Group is stepping up international integration efforts following the acquisition of German electronics manufacturer Limtronik GmbH in 2025, with a particular focus on expanding capabilities in the United States.
Cochin Shipyard, HBL advance e-mobility for maritime sector March 31, 2026 The collaboration will focus on the development of advanced marine batteries, battery management systems, electric motors, power electronics and charging infrastructure. The JV aims to cater to both Indian and international markets.
Flex to acquire Electrical Power Products in $1.1 billion deal March 30, 2026 Electronics manufacturing services provider Flex has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based Electrical Power Products (EP2), a supplier of engineered-to-order electrical power control and protection systems. The transaction is valued at approximately USD 1.1 billion, including anticipated tax benefits of around USD 0.1 billion.
Alliance University, QpiAI establish quantum computing centre March 30, 2026 The centre is expected to serve startups, multinational technology companies, academic researchers, and members of the defence and aerospace sectors located in and around Bengaluru.
Shield AI raises $2 billion, acquires Aechelon Technology March 30, 2026 Aechelon’s technology is used by the US military and allies to train pilots and test advanced aircraft and autonomous systems before live flight, and supports a range of critical national security platforms.
Entrix raises €43M as battery storage portfolio reaches 3GW March 30, 2026 Entrix operates a large and growing portfolio of battery storage systems across Europe, with more than 70 systems under management spanning from standalone projects to co-location solar plus battery models.
Samsung partners with AMD on next-gen AI memory solutions March 30, 2026 The companies will collaborate on HBM4 supply for AMD Instinct MI455X GPUs and next-generation DDR5 solutions for AMD EPYC processors and the AMD Helios platform.
Kinell expands into BESS in collaboration with POWR2 March 27, 2026 The new energy range will be supplied throughout the EU from Kinell facilities in France and Germany and is designed to meet the evolving needs of rental companies, live events, construction sites and other users of temporary and off-grid energy.
Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 sets new visitor record March 27, 2026 Evertiq Expo returned to Tampere on March 26, 2026, bringing together the electronics industry at Tampere Hall in Finland’s third-largest city. This year’s event attracted 297 visitors from 202 companies, alongside 79 exhibiting companies — setting a new attendance record and highlighting continued engagement across the regional electronics ecosystem.
Nordic EMS firms step up M&A pace with defence-driven expansion March 26, 2026 M&A activity among Nordic EMS providers accelerated in 2025, with six companies completing nine acquisitions, reflecting a clear push toward international expansion and increased exposure to high-growth sectors.
Arkadia Space secures €14.5M from EIC Accelerator March 26, 2026 The Spanish company is developing a new hypergolic bipropellant technology based on high concentration hydrogen peroxide and a proprietary green fuel, designed to replace hydrazine and its derivatives, which are highly toxic fuels.
BEL teams up with RRP to boost Indian defence tech March 26, 2026 The MoU brings together BEL’s experience in developing advanced electronics and mission-critical systems for defence applications, RRP Electronics’s semiconductor manufacturing expertise, and RRP Defense’s capabilities in EO systems & UAV platforms.
Atom Computing, Cisco partner to advance quantum computing March 26, 2026 By combining Cisco’s quantum networking hardware, software and expertise in networking protocols with Atom Computing’s neutral-atom quantum hardware, the collaboration aims to accelerate the development of scalable, distributed quantum systems.
Chimney Rock acquires United Electronics Company March 26, 2026 Headquartered South Carolina, United Electronics Company (UEC) manufactures a suite of RF, circuit card assembly, and power and connectivity solutions that generate, amplify, transmit and receive power and signals for a diverse set of systems.