Nokia and Lenovo sign multi-year patent cross-license agreement June 24, 2026 Nokia and Lenovo have signed a multi-year, multi-technology patent cross-license agreement. The terms are confidential. The two companies previously signed a similar agreement in 2021.
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.
Celestica expands in Texas with $300 million investment June 23, 2026 Canadian EMS provider Celestica is expanding its campus in Richardson, Texas, in the United States, to approximately one million square feet. The USD 300 million investment over the next two years is expected to create nearly 2,300 new jobs and retain around 400 existing positions.
TTM Technologies opens Ultra-HDI PCB facility in Syracuse June 23, 2026 TTM Technologies has opened a new Ultra-HDI printed circuit board manufacturing facility in Syracuse, New York, in the United States. The USD 130 million investment – including USD 30 million from the US Department of War – is set to create up to 400 new jobs and bring TTM's total workforce in the region to approximately 1,000.
OPmobility, ProLogium sign MoU to develop solid‑state battery packs June 23, 2026 France’s OPmobility will be responsible for the design, development and manufacturing of battery modules utilizing the solid-state battery cells provided by Taiwanese company ProLogium.
ABB Robotics partners with PSYONIC to advance robotic dexterity June 23, 2026 By combining the PSYONIC Ability Hand with an ABB GoFa cobot, the collaboration will explore how touch and motion data generated by human prosthetic use can be used to train robots to perform delicate, variable tasks that have traditionally been difficult to automate.
Jeh Aerospace, Solestra open manufacturing hub in Hyderabad June 23, 2026 The centre is dedicated to shop-floor machines, space, and workforce, aligned exclusively with customers’ programmes, standards, and quality systems, operating as a true extension of customers’ own sites, as against the conventional practice of subcontracting.
Viasat selected by US Space Force to deliver dual-band satellite system June 23, 2026 Under this multi-year development award, Viasat’s Space and Mission Systems (SMS) team will produce and deliver a dual-band X/Ka-band mini-GEO, maneuverable satellite, and provide ground stations and operations support.
Nokia announces $30M semiconductor investment in Pennsylvania June 22, 2026 The investment in advanced test and packaging (ATP) operations in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will increase domestic production capacity of the optical networking technologies that power scalable AI infrastructure connectivity in the US.
Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026 wraps up the first half of the year June 22, 2026 Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026 took place on June 18 at TEC Event Campus in Berlin's Siemensstadt district – a new venue for the event, which previously called Technology Park Berlin Adlershof home. The day brought together 328 people from 199 companies, with 163 visitors meeting 78 exhibiting companies.
TVS SCS secures FEPS-S contract in partnership with Babcock June 22, 2026 Under the terms of the five-year contract, TVS SCS will support Babcock in key areas including procurement, inventory planning, stock management and distribution of spare parts.
Cadence, HPE accelerate digital twin–driven data center modernization June 22, 2026 Solution will maximize data center and AI factory profitability while delivering engineering-grade insights to design and operations for more efficient, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure
Fideltronik secures USD 30 million contract in the renewable energy sector June 22, 2026 Polish electronics manufacturer Fideltronik has signed an agreement with one of the leading companies operating in the renewable energy industry. The contract, valued at USD 30 million, covers comprehensive printed circuit board (PCB) assembly services.
EQT to acquire German satellite technology firm Exolaunch June 22, 2026 EQT will support Exolaunch in scaling its global operations and investing into the development of new satellite launch and deployment technologies. It will also help drive the expansion into additional services across the satellite mission lifecycle.
Lockheed Martin, GM Defense to boost US manufacturing, defense June 22, 2026 The two companies will explore opportunities to accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities and innovation by combining Lockheed Martin’s defense production expertise with General Motors’ advanced industrial capabilities in commercial manufacturing and engineering.
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.
Edge, Safran sign deal to deepen aerospace, defense cooperation June 19, 2026 The two companies have also announced a joint venture term sheet for the co-development of an extended-range precision-guided weapon based on the Hammer family.
Cypress Creek secures $3.5 billion for mega US solar, storage project June 19, 2026 The company announced financial close on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Steel River Energy Center to support construction and long-term operation of the project’s first two phases, which will add 1.63 GW of solar and 1.9 GWh of battery storage to the regional grid.
Europe's top 20 EMS companies: a fragmented landscape with pockets of strength June 18, 2026 With 31 companies in the global EMS/ODM Top 100, Europe has breadth – but not scale. A look at the region's top 20 reveals a manufacturing base spread across 14 countries, led by Germany and with the Nordics punching well above their weight.
Quantinuum, Mitsubishi Electric sign MOU to advance quantum computing June 18, 2026 The agreement creates a foundation for the companies to jointly identify high-impact industrial use cases and explore quantum and hybrid quantum-classical approaches for next-generation engineering workflows.
TTM Technologies expands into the Swiss and German PCB markets June 18, 2026 U.S.-based TTM Technologies has announced plans to acquire Switzerland’s Swiss Technology Group and Germany’s ILFA GmbH. Both transactions are expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.
Indian rooftop solar firm SolarSquare raises $53 million June 18, 2026 The fresh funding will be used to accelerate expansion into new cities, strengthen its technology platform, hire talent, and scale its home energy offerings, including solar installations, financing, battery storage, and energy management solutions.
Lockheed Martin secures $514 million US Space Force contract June 18, 2026 The 14 upcoming GPS IIIF satellites will deliver advanced, reliable positioning, navigation and timing capabilities for both military and civilian users.
Imec unlocks system-level III-V chiplet integration on Si-CMOS June 18, 2026 By combining high-density embedded capacitors, a scalable modeling framework for passive components, and laser-assisted bonding for III-V chiplet assembly, the platform lays the foundation for next-generation wireless (mmWave and sub-THz) systems.
SRP, Aypa Power bring 250MW BESS online in Arizona June 18, 2026 The utility expects to more than double its system capacity over the next decade, with battery storage playing an increasingly central role in meeting peak demand and maintaining system reliability.
Garuda partners with Extensee SAS to deploy Flexrotor UAVs June 17, 2026 Under the MoU, the two companies will deploy Airbus Flexrotor UAVs across international markets, leveraging Extensee’s end-to-end operational capabilities with Garuda Aerospace’s drone technology expertise.
Atom Computing raises $300M to advance quantum computing June 17, 2026 The US-based company plans to accelerate the development and deployment of commercial-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers. Atom Computing recently announced a full demonstration of quantum error correction on its quantum computers.
Aukera commissions first phase of Gura BESS in Romania June 17, 2026 This marks Aukera’s first operational BESS project in Romania and a significant step in the delivery of the Belgian company’s 250 MW/500 MWh Gura project. Phase two representing an additional 100 MW will soon be under construction.
QBit Semiconductor acquires 60% stake in Singapore’s SinChip June 17, 2026 This move will complement QBit’s existing high-performance SoC platforms, boosting its ASIC design services capability and amplifying the Taiwanese company’s market layout across Edge AI, HPC, optical communications and automotive sectors.
Nyobolt raises $60 million to power rise of autonomous machines June 17, 2026 New funding to advance UK-based company Nyobolt’s aim to deliver instant power for demanding robotics and automation applications and AI data centres.
Principal Mineral acquires Isola, raises $280M for next growth phase June 17, 2026 Principal Mineral has acquired Isola Group, a century-old manufacturer of copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepregs, and raised approximately USD 280 million to fund its next phase of growth. The deal closed on June 16, 2026.
Cicor divests Tunisia facility and launches efficiency programme June 16, 2026 Swiss EMS provider Cicor is divesting its Tunisia production facility and launching an integration and productivity programme expected to deliver recurring EBITDA improvements of more than CHF 10 million annually. The programme affects approximately 220 positions, equivalent to 5% of the company's total headcount.