GRIDSERVE raises $135 million to advance EV charging in UK August 18, 2025 Alongside existing equity and debt facilities, the capital, committed by TPG, Infracapital and Mitsubishi, will support GRIDSERVE in capitalising on long-term opportunities as it continues to accelerate the rollout of high power charging infrastructure across the UK’s busiest roads.
Sharp teams up with Mitsubishi, NICT, TECHLAB to advance LEO satcom July 30, 2025 By enabling deployment on mobility platforms such as drones and vehicles, applications of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication (satcom) will be significantly expanded, ensuring communication lines in mountainous areas and disaster zones.
Lockheed Martin delivers SPY-7 radar antennas to Japan July 08, 2025 With advanced detection and tracking capabilities, SPY-7 effectively counters complex threats, enabling simultaneous engagement of multiple targets and delivering a robust 21st century security capability that enhances the effectiveness of naval forces in an increasingly uncertain and dynamic environment.
Xanadu, Mitsubishi Chemical to develop quantum algorithms for EUV lithography July 07, 2025 In this partnership, researchers from Mitsubishi Chemical's Materials Design Laboratory will provide deep expertise on EUV photoresist materials, including their molecular structures, compositions, and reactivity.
Mitsubishi Fuso-Hino merger: 4 firms collaborate to boost Japan’s automotive sector July 02, 2025 The four firms agreed to collaborate based on a shared desire to create the future of commercial vehicles and will work together to address issues involving commercial vehicles, such as carbon neutrality and logistics efficiency.
International consortium rolls out EV battery swapping initiative in Tokyo June 10, 2025 Japanese shipping and logistics group Yamato will be the initiative’s first major customer and focus on last mile applications. US company Ample will provide battery swapping tech for the participating EV platforms.
Mitsubishi partners with DEScycle to enhance metal recycling tech June 03, 2025 DEScycle’s proprietary technology enables to selectively dissolve metals at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and is expected recover metals with significantly lower energy consumption and environmental impact.
MHI, Yamaha test flight hybrid-type medium-sized UAV May 23, 2025 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Yamaha Motor have conducted a flight test of a medium-sized UAV equipped with a compact, lightweight power generating unit, capable of carrying a payload of 200 kg.
Mitsubishi Motors and Foxtron sign MOU for OEM supply of EV May 12, 2025 The EV model to be supplied to Mitsubishi Motors as an OEM model will be developed by Foxtron, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, and introduced in the Oceania region (Australia and New Zealand) in the second half of 2026.
Mitsubishi Chemical eyes entry into India’s chip, EV sectors March 13, 2025 The Japanese group currently manufactures polypropylene at a plant in Rajasthan for the automotive sector. It also has an industrial gas business in Maharasthra and a compounding business in Gujarat.
SiC power semiconductors market to reach $11.7B by 2035 March 03, 2025 Silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors have gained significant traction in high-power applications due to their superior thermal conductivity, higher breakdown voltage and energy efficiency.
Mitsubishi Electric, HD Renewable Energy sign JV February 17, 2025 As part of their collaboration, the companies will establish an aggregation business joint venture and Mitsubishi Electric will acquire a stake in HD Renewable Energy, according to a media release.
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Libra Industries expands precision machining capabilities in Dayton January 29, 2025 Libra Industries has expanded its machining capabilities at its corporate headquarters in Dayton, Ohio, with new equipment aimed at increasing precision and efficiency.
Mitsubishi Electric to build new power device plant November 21, 2024 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation says it will invest approximately JPY 10 billion (EUR 63.3 million) to construct a new facility for the assembly and inspection of power semiconductor modules at its Power Device Works in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Nissan axes 9000 jobs, cuts annual profit outlook by 70% November 07, 2024 Japan’s third-largest automaker cut its annual operating profit forecast to USD 975 million as it grapples with falling sales in two of its biggest markets China and the United States.
Nissan, Mitsubishi form JV in EV, autonomous push November 04, 2024 The joint venture aims to provide robotaxi services using Level 4 autonomous driving technology and at-home EV battery storage, among other services.
Mitsubishi Chemical to increase ion exchange resin production October 21, 2024 This expansion will take place at the company’s Kyushu-Fukuoka Plant in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The upgraded facilities are scheduled to be operational in April 2026.
Mitsubishi Electric begins supplying chips made from 12-inch wafers September 30, 2024 The Fukuyama factory processes wafers for production of Si power-semiconductors and is playing a key role in the company's plan to double its wafer processing capacity for Si power-semiconductors.
Mitsubishi to provide H3 rocket launches for France’s Eutelsat September 19, 2024 The deal is being seen as a major step for Japan's USD 1.55 billion state-backed H3 rocket project. Eutelsat is focused on the low-earth-orbit communications satellites sector.
Japanese chip firms could invest $31 billion by 2029 July 10, 2024 Major firms such as Sony Group and Mitsubishi Electric are planning to spend USD 31 billion in CAPEX this decade to boost production of power devices and image sensors, says a Nikkei report.
Kalray plans mergeer with Pliops to 'lead in AI GPUs' June 17, 2024 Kalray and Pliops are set to become one company in a joint drive to be mayor players in the market for AI and storage servers in data centres.
Mitsubishi to expand Texas plant for semiconductor chemicals April 17, 2024 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company has decided to expand the Texas Plant of MGC Pure Chemicals America (MPCA), a subsidiary that manufactures super-pure hydrogen peroxide and super-pure ammonium hydroxide for use during the manufacturing process of semiconductors.
Tamil Nadu region secures $4.39bn from electronics giants January 08, 2024 India's southern state of Tamil Nadu has received investment pacts from Tata Electronics Pegatron, Hyundai Motors, Vinfest and others.
Fuji to invest $1.4bn in power semiconductor production December 27, 2023 Fuji Electric is planning to almost double its annual spend on silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor production over the next three years.
Mitsubishi Electric opens new manufacturing plant in India December 12, 2023 In December 2023, Mitsubishi Electric opened its manufacturing facility for advanced factory automation (FA) systems in the Talegaon Industrial area, Maharashtra, India.
Coherent ready to accelerate SiC business expansion December 07, 2023 Coherent has closed the USD 1 billion aggregate investment by Denso and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in the company's silicon carbide semiconductor business.
Mitsubishi Electric and Nexperia to develop SiC power semiconductors November 13, 2023 Mitsubishi Electric says that it will enter into a strategic partnership with Nexperia B.V. to jointly develop silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the power electronics market.
Denso and Mitsubishi Electric invests in Coherent's SiC business November 01, 2023 Denso and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have agreed to invest an aggregate of USD 1 billion in Coherent's silicon carbide business.
12 new 200mm volume fabs to be built by 2026 September 21, 2023 Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 through 2026, adding 12 new 200mm volume fabs (excluding EPI) as the industry reaches a record high of more than 7.7 million wafers per month (wpm), SEMI reports
Mitsubishi Electric's looking to double its production of power chips August 29, 2023 Mitsubishi Electric has completed the installation of its first 12-inch silicon wafer processing line at its Power Device Work's Fukuyama Factory, which manufactures power semiconductors.
13 new 300mm wafer fabs being brought online in 2023 August 11, 2023 At the end of 2022, there were 167 semiconductor fabs processing 300mm wafers for the fabrication of ICs, including CMOS image sensors, and non-IC products such as power discretes.