Incap Slovakia adds cleanroom capability in Námestovo June 26, 2026 Incap Electronics Slovakia has invested in cleanroom production capability at its Námestovo facility in Slovakia to support customers with contamination-sensitive assembly requirements, particularly in semiconductor-related applications.
Quantum tech firm Aegiq opens new headquarters in Sheffield June 26, 2026 The UK startup’s goal is to deliver quantum computers at scale based on photonics, leveraging chip manufacturing supply chains, working with industry leaders to deliver real-world impact in advanced manufacturing, defence, clean energy and healthcare.
C-DOT, IIT Hyderabad to advance next-gen communication tech June 25, 2026 As part of this collaboration, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is establishing a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at IIT Hyderabad to accelerate research, innovation and capacity building in advanced communication domains in India.
Nearfield Instruments raises $380 million in largest ever Dutch deep-tech round June 24, 2026 Rotterdam-based semiconductor metrology company Nearfield Instruments has closed a USD 380 million Series D funding round, valuing the company at USD 1.6 billion. The round is the largest deep-tech funding round ever completed in the Netherlands.
QS partners with Honda to advance solid-state battery tech June 22, 2026 The joint program includes a multi-year plan focused on solid-state battery development and associated manufacturing processes. The agreement follows Honda’s successful completion of a technology evaluation agreement with QuantumScape Corporation (QS).
US medical tech firm Channel Robotics raises $4.6 million June 22, 2026 Channel Robotics is developing a patented handheld AI-enabled endoscopic robotic platform designed to deliver robotic-level dexterity through existing flexible endoscopes.
EuroHPC JU inaugurates new quantum computer in Barcelona June 19, 2026 Hosted and operated by BSC in Barcelona and supplied by Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, and Do IT Now, EuroQCS Spain is an analogue quantum computer, which allows implementing quantum annealing routines.
Tech Mahindra partners with Viam to scale advanced robotics June 19, 2026 As a core partner in physical AI, Viam will work with Tech Mahindra to provide their global enterprise clients with direct access to the Viam platform for managing and maintaining robotic fleets at scale.
India’s Ethereal Machines raises $28.5 million in Series B June 16, 2026 The fresh funds will be used to expand manufacturing infrastructure, develop India’s first indigenous multi-axis CNC controller, strengthen its software stack, support semiconductor manufacturing initiatives, and accelerate international expansion.
Quobly secures €115M to advance silicon-based quantum computers June 15, 2026 The French company, bringing semiconductor-grade manufacturing and industrialization to quantum computing, plans to deploy its first commercial quantum computer through the cloud by the end of 2026 under its Alloy product line.
Neura Robotics secures $1.4 billion to advance physical AI platform June 12, 2026 German company Neura Robotics is building a new category of AI infrastructure where cognitive robots continuously learn, collaborate and operate across real world environments through a shared intelligence ecosystem called the Neuraverse.
Forge Nano secures wafer fab equipment order from photonics firm June 12, 2026 Forge Nano’s TEPHRA platform is designed for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing and delivers the film uniformity, process repeatability, throughput, and manufacturing scalability required for commercial production environments.
India’s Polymatech establishes manufacturing hub in Singapore June 12, 2026 The facility is positioned as a dedicated commercial-scale LED Chip-on-Board (CoB) packaging unit and is expected to create approximately 50 high-value engineering and manufacturing roles in Singapore over five years.
Itera raises $12M to bring real-time prototyping to electronics June 09, 2026 San Francisco-based deep tech startup Itera’s patented technology uses a novel architecture of glass and liquid metal, allowing circuit rewiring in less than a minute.
Dutch firm Nebius breaks ground on AI factory in Missouri June 08, 2026 Creating 1,200 construction jobs and 130 permanent high-tech positions at full operation, Nebius’s Independence (Missouri) investment is also expected to generate USD 650 million in tax payments to local school districts and taxing jurisdictions.
DRAM prices surge – industry revenue up 81% in a single quarter June 08, 2026 The DRAM industry posted revenue of USD 97 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 81% quarter-on-quarter, driven by a rapid surge in contract prices for conventional DRAM. Contract prices rose approximately 93 to 98 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to TrendForce.
Wolfspeed launches dedicated data centre team in Silicon Valley June 02, 2026 Silicon carbide specialist Wolfspeed has established a dedicated data centre solutions team and regional office in the San Francisco Bay Area, targeting the growing market for high-voltage power solutions in AI infrastructure. The company has hired two industry veterans to lead the effort.
Star Catcher raises $65 million to build power grid in space May 29, 2026 The US startup is developing a space-based energy infrastructure layer that delivers electricity on demand to satellites and other spacecraft using optical power beaming. The Series A positions Star Catcher to move from validated technology to scalable infrastructure.
Huawei says it can deliver 1.4-nm equivalent chips by 2031 May 25, 2026 Currently, China’s most advanced proven chipmaking capability is believed to be around 7nm, and experts say 1.4nm is likely the global limit for advanced chipmaking around the end of the decade. So the Chinese tech giant’s claims could represent a breakthrough.
The next two years won't offer shortcuts – A memory market reality check May 25, 2026 Following his presentation at Evertiq Expo Zürich, Memphis Electronics' Nikolaos Florous had a conversation with Evertiq to go deeper on the market outlook. The short version: conditions will stay difficult, and procurement teams that haven't adapted yet are running out of time.
Siemens acquires key businesses of Italy’s MERMEC Group May 21, 2026 The transaction will strengthen Siemens’ global rail portfolio, with a particular focus on diagnostics and measurement technologies, while further expanding its signaling activities, industrial footprint, and market access in Italy.
LS Electric wins $70M data center power equipment order May 21, 2026 With this order, the South Korean company will supply essential high-end power equipment for data centers — such as vacuum circuit breakers (VCBs) — to core grid systems.
Hyundai expands India network to accelerate battery research May 19, 2026 Solidifying this network, the South Korean company has formalized agreements with four new partner institutions: IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur and Tezpur University.
sensiBel aligns with Silex for production of MEMS microphone May 18, 2026 Norwegian company sensiBel’s optical MEMS microphone platform features a traditional ASIC and MEMS sensor, combined with a precision optical measurement module that captures the displacement of the MEMS -based diaphragm.
Forge Nano delivers wafer fab equipment to leading firm May 15, 2026 Forge Nano’s TEPHRA platform will support development and manufacturing activities related to next-generation optical and photonics technologies used in high-speed communications and data infrastructure applications.
German quantum computing firm eleQtron secures €57 million May 15, 2026 The new capital will be used to build scalable production capacity, expand cloud-based access to eleQtron’s systems, and further develop its hardware platform. The company is also advancing its proprietary MAGIC technology.
LS Electric signs $220M data center deal with Bloom Energy May 12, 2026 LS Electric will supply a full range of key distribution systems for the power infrastructure construction project of a hyperscale data center being developed in New Mexico by a major local big-tech company, as part of Bloom Energy’s project
Keysight teams up with CATARC to advance charging test tech May 11, 2026 Together, they will address industry challenges across charging compatibility, safety, overseas compliance and charging infrastructure, supporting current and next-gen charging standards, including China’s upcoming National Standard 2024 and international CCS requirements.
BEL, Metamind, Kristellar sign MoU for developing next-gen tech May 06, 2026 Metamind is an Indian technology firm specialising in AI-driven data analytics and digital transformation solutions for sectors like aerospace, defense, healthcare, IT and ITES. Kristellar is a defence technology startup.
Global semi sales grow 25% from 4Q25 to 1Q26 May 05, 2026 Global semiconductor sales reached USD 298.5 billion during the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 25% compared to Q4 of 2025, reports SIA.
M2i, Volato and Regenerate advance battery recycling tech May 04, 2026 Regenerate Technology Global uses hydrometallurgical processes to extract and refine valuable materials from used batteries. Its chemistry-driven approach reduces emissions, minimizes waste and produces high-performance battery materials.
Renewable Metals raises $12 million in Series A April 27, 2026 The Australian startup is developing a locally deployable solution to recover critical minerals within domestic or regional supply chains, reducing reliance on exporting battery waste and offshore refining.