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.
Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026: a closer look at the conference programme June 12, 2026 From AI-driven production planning and advanced PCB manufacturing to supply chain resilience and Europe's industrial competitiveness, Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026 will bring together experts from across the electronics industry to discuss some of the sector's most pressing challenges. Ahead of the event on 18 June, we take a closer look at this year's conference programme.
The semiconductor industry as it is, not as it is told June 12, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Zürich, Claus Aasholm of Semiconductor Business Intelligence delivered a data-driven examination of a semiconductor industry in structural transition – and the picture looked considerably different from what most quarterly reports suggest.
GA-ASI announces investments in six Dutch companies June 12, 2026 GA‑ASI, a manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, is deepening its footprint in the Dutch innovation ecosystem, with new investments in technology companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands initiative.
Zollner opens new mechanics building at Zandt headquarters June 10, 2026 German EMS provider Zollner Elektronik AG has commissioned a new mechanics building at its main site in Zandt, Germany, expanding production capacity and adding capabilities in defence and high-precision manufacturing.
ebm-papst opens new facility in Romania June 10, 2026 German fan and motor manufacturer ebm-papst has officially opened a new facility in Oradea, Romania, following an investment of approximately EUR 30 million. The site brings together production, research and development, and service functions under one roof.
From Excel to AI: The future of production scheduling in electronics manufacturing June 10, 2026 Despite increasing production complexity, many electronics manufacturers still rely on spreadsheets and manual coordination to plan their operations. Speaking to Evertiq ahead of her presentation at Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026, Mira Grünhaupt, Head of Solution Advisory at PAILOT GmbH, explains why advanced scheduling remains a challenge — and how AI-driven planning is helping factories become more flexible, responsive and competitive.
SCHMID Group to build company-owned manufacturing campus in China June 10, 2026 German electronics equipment manufacturer SCHMID Group has signed a letter of intent with local authorities in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, to establish a new manufacturing campus in the Banfu Industrial Zone. The total investment is expected to be approximately EUR 11 million.
Natrion launches battery product lines for uncrewed systems June 10, 2026 Designed specifically for uncrewed, battery-powered systems like drones, surface and underwater vessels, ground vehicles, and humanoids, Natrion’s cells deliver nearly 80% more energy density than available Li-ion cell alternatives.
UK quantum computing company OQC raises $350 million June 10, 2026 The funding will be used to expand OQC’s operational presence in priority markets and accelerate its roadmap toward commercially useful, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Onsemi reportedly plans up to 300 job cuts at Czech facility June 09, 2026 US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi is reportedly planning to cut between 200 and 300 jobs at its plant in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm in the Czech Republic, according to Czech media outlet e15. The cuts follow an earlier round of approximately 170 layoffs at the same facility in 2025.
UCLA Samueli launches $125 million semiconductor hub June 08, 2026 The mission of the semiconductor hub is to foster sustained collaboration between leading faculty and industry partners Broadcom, Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries, Meta and Synopsys to drive advances in connectivity, computing and intelligent systems.
SEALSQ diversifies risk, establishes pure play quantum platform June 05, 2026 Rather than relying on a single architecture, SEALSQ is investing into several complementary approaches to fault-tolerant quantum computing and binding them to its own QS7001 secure hardware, QVault TPM and PQC product portfolio.
Foxconn and Intel announce strategic collaboration on AI infrastructure June 05, 2026 Foxconn and Intel are teaming up to jointly develop and deploy next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms, combining Intel's processor and silicon capabilities with Foxconn's manufacturing scale and system integration expertise.
Business Finland approves €28M grant for ICEYE’s R&D program June 05, 2026 The continuation grant will accelerate major advances in Finnish company ICEYE’s technology portfolio. R&D will focus on enhancing ICEYE’s sensing capabilities, data collection and AI-driven analysis.
Why stockpiling doesn’t work anymore June 03, 2026 For years, memory sourcing followed a familiar logic. Buyers negotiated hard, and, when prices rose, trusted that the cycle would eventually rebalance. That approach worked – until it didn’t.
Five dead after explosion at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea June 03, 2026 An explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea, killed five people and injured two others on Monday, Reuters reports. The blast occurred on a production line for rocket propellant.
The challenge of connecting data across electronics manufacturing June 03, 2026 Electronics manufacturers have more access to production data than ever before. Yet despite growing investments in digitalisation, many companies still struggle to achieve complete visibility across their production environments.
Celestica to build one million square foot campus in Fort Worth June 03, 2026 Canadian EMS provider Celestica has provided an update on its planned expansion in Fort Worth, Texas, where the company intends to establish a new campus exceeding one million square feet of advanced manufacturing and engineering space. The project is expected to create approximately 1,700 full-time jobs.
Bellatrix teams up TelePIX for VLEO satellite mission June 03, 2026 Indian startup Bellatrix Aerospace and South Korea’s space AI solutions company TelePIX are targeting a 2028 launch and mission commencement and will also cooperate on launch operations, early orbit operations, and overall satellite mission management.
Spiro raises $215 million to boost EV mobility in Africa June 03, 2026 This investment will support the expansion of Spiro’s battery-swapping network, strengthen its industrial and assembly footprint, accelerate technology development and support the company’s entry into new high-growth African markets.
Nvidia, TSMC use AI to advance chip design and manufacturing June 03, 2026 Nvidia CUDA-X libraries and AI models are accelerating TSMC workloads across lithography, transistor and process simulation, advanced process control and fab operations optimization.
Hitachi Energy expands Polish plant June 02, 2026 Expansion of the Hitachi Energy plant in Łódź is in progress. The PLN 62 million investment is intended to increase the production capacity of one of the company’s largest transformer manufacturing facilities worldwide, according to the lodz.pl.
Digital twins in the automotive industry: fewer physical tests, more data-driven decisions June 02, 2026 In the automotive industry, the digital twin is no longer just a simulation tool. It is increasingly becoming part of the decision-making process—it influences which components make it to the production line, which tests are performed physically, and which can be bypassed. At the same time, it helps answer questions about when it is safe to implement changes in production.
Adani Green Energy commissions 3.37 GWh BESS in Gujarat June 02, 2026 The Indian renewable energy company plans to add over 10 GWh of battery storage capacity in FY27 and scale this to 50 GWh over the next five years.
Global EMS grew in 2025 – Europe watched from the sidelines June 01, 2026 Following his keynote at Evertiq Expo Zürich, in4ma founder and analyst Dieter Weiss had an interview with Evertiq to discuss the numbers behind global EMS growth in 2025 – and what they reveal about where the European industry stands.
Faraday Future announces $25 million in new financing June 01, 2026 The California-based global Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem company is focusing on two product engines: Embodied AI (EAI) humanoid and bionic robots, and EAI automotive robots.
EMS under the hood: Dissecting the financial engines of Europe’s manufacturing leaders May 29, 2026 EMS companies have been recently publishing mainly positive headlines related to growth and improving profitability. Even the most struggling companies, Lacroix and TT Electronics, are indicating a comeback after serious restructuring in the Americas region. This is very welcome news for the industry after all the recent crises impacting demand and supply chain.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad during test May 29, 2026 Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin suffered a significant setback on Thursday when its New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a hot-fire test, Reuters reports.
TDK invests in C2i to advance AI data center power delivery May 29, 2026 The investment is part of Indian startup C2i Semiconductors’ USD 16.7 million Series A funding round, which includes participation from Peak XV Partners and other investors
Fujitsu signs strategic partnership with Anthropic May 29, 2026 Through this collaboration, Fujitsu will gain early access to Anthropic’s latest AI models and, by developing and delivering solutions that utilize these models, will provide customers with more advanced and practical AI applications.
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.