Kandi partners with Qiji to boost battery swapping ecosystem January 30, 2026 China Battery Exchange will serve as a strategic supplier to Qiji Energy. In this capacity, it will drive the solution layout, equipment selection, and manufacturing of mechanical and control systems for heavy-truck battery swap stations.
Movu Robotics, MHS Lift to advance warehouse automation January 30, 2026 Using autonomous shuttle robots within specially designed rack lanes, Movu atlas allows warehouses to minimize aisle widths while maximizing usable storage space.
BAE-linked teams win contracts for Link 16 radios and Typhoon AESA radar January 29, 2026 BAE Systems-linked teams have been awarded two defence electronics contracts covering tactical radio systems and fighter radar production, according to information published on the companies’ official channels. The awards include a U.S. Navy contract for Link 16-enabled MIDS JTRS radio terminals and a UK Ministry of Defence order for ECRS Mk2 AESA radars for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
Can memory manufacturing return to Germany? Neumonda lays out its case January 29, 2026 When German memory company Neumonda talks about bringing semiconductor memory manufacturing back to Germany, it sparks curiosity — not about the technology itself, but about the scale, the investment needed, and whether it’s actually possible.
RSPL raises $3 million to boost silicon ingot manufacturing January 29, 2026 Indian company Raana Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. (RSPL) plans to initially focus on producing 10–12 inch solar-grade silicon ingots, with a longer-term roadmap towards semiconductor-grade wafer manufacturing.
ESMC holds topping-out ceremony at Dresden fab site January 28, 2026 European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) has celebrated the topping-out of its new office buildings at its Dresden semiconductor fab, the company said in a LinkedIn update. The ceremony marked the placement of the final structural beam in the central building.
Who is the leader in R&D spending? January 28, 2026 For years, the global technology narrative seemed simple: the United States led in innovation, while China was primarily seen as the world’s manufacturing floor. But that picture has been changing rapidly, almost in real time. As competition between Washington and Beijing increasingly centres on technology and strategic industries, a key question emerges: do the numbers actually reflect this shift? Has China truly caught up with — or even overtaken — the United States in research and development spending? And how does the broader global ranking look beyond this high-profile rivalry?
Aegis completes acquisition of simulation software provider Simio January 28, 2026 Aegis Software has completed the acquisition of Simio, a provider of digital twin simulation and advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software. The transaction brings together manufacturing execution and operations software with simulation-based planning and scenario modelling capabilities.
State of Louisiana, Persona AI launch humanoid pilot January 28, 2026 The pilot program advancing humanoid robotics in active heavy-industry environments is to be conducted at SSE Steel Fabrication’s (SSE Steel) large-scale fabrication facility in St. Bernard Parish.
KAUST establishes ‘Quantum Foundry’ to boost quantum ecosystem January 28, 2026 By enabling structured, shared access to KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) quantum cleanrooms, the Foundry supports device prototyping and process development, allowing industry and academic partners to collaborate on emerging quantum technologies.
AT&S to triple cleanroom capacity at Leoben site January 27, 2026 AT&S is expanding production capacity at its main site in Leoben, Austria, by tripling its cleanroom area in response to sustained demand for embedding technologies. The company said the expansion is driven by a strong order situation and several major projects secured in recent months.
ASMPT reviews strategic options for SMT Solutions segment January 27, 2026 ASMPT has initiated a review of strategic options for its SMT Solutions segment. The company said the assessment is intended to support long-term value creation while allowing ASMPT to focus more closely on its Semiconductor Solutions segment.
Aquila invests €5M in AI-based automation warehouse solution January 26, 2026 A key element of the solution is the integration of AI-based vision systems, which identify products directly from images, without relying on labels or manual scanning, based on shape, color and visual characteristics.
Semifive, Sapien to advance CMOS backplane technology January 26, 2026 The two South Korean companies will advance the design and technical evaluation of CMOS backplane technology, which is a core component of micro-displays. This partnership covers both technology and business aspects.
Infineon teams up with NIELIT to boost India’s chip ecosystem January 26, 2026 Under the partnership, Infineon will collaborate with NIELIT — an autonomous body under India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) — to develop training programs in semiconductor assembly, test and packaging.
Gilmour secures $145 million to boost space capability January 26, 2026 The fresh funds will be used to support continued development and qualification of the Australian company’s Eris orbital launch vehicle, scale rocket and satellite manufacturing, expand test and launch infrastructure, and grow its workforce.
PNE partners with Honda to advance battery recycling tech January 26, 2026 The agreement reflects Honda Motor’s and Princeton NuEnergy’s (PNE) shared intention to strengthen the circular battery materials supply chain and US energy independence through innovative recycling and rejuvenation pathways.
Bechtle integrates IQM quantum computer at Heilbronn January 23, 2026 With the IQM Spark system, the German university is integrating a dedicated quantum-computing platform at its TechCampus to advance teaching, research and applied development.
Neura partners with Bosch to advance humanoid robotics January 23, 2026 The two companies will jointly collect real-world work, movement and environmental data in Bosch facilities using advanced sensor suits. Bosch and Neura will co-develop AI-based core and functional software, as well as intuitive user interfaces.
Lego unveils platform with embedded electronics January 22, 2026 Denmark's Lego Group has unveiled LEGO SMART Play, a new interactive play platform based on electronically enabled bricks that respond to physical interaction. The platform was presented at CES 2026 in Las Vegas earlier this month.
Horizon Quantum, A&B advance fault-tolerant quantum computing January 22, 2026 By integrating A&B’s emulators with Triple Alpha, Horizon Quantum’s development infrastructure, the companies seek to create a full-stack solution for quantum application development that combines best-in-class technologies at both the hardware and software levels.
Jabil takes minority stake in EHT Semi January 21, 2026 Electronics manufacturer Jabil has made a strategic minority investment in US-based Eagle Harbor Technologies, operating under the name EHT Semi, and entered into a manufacturing collaboration focused on RF and pulsed-power systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Fujitsu, SC Ventures launch quantum initiative January 21, 2026 The new venture will launch under the name Qubitra. The company, which will operate in the UK, has been established to deliver high-performance applications, spark collaboration, and accelerate innovation in quantum computing and other frontier technologies.
NBC partners with Ahamani to expand drone market in India January 21, 2026 By combining Ahamani’s advanced drone platforms, power systems and control technologies with NBC’s precision engineering expertise and manufacturing scale, the partnership aims to address rapidly growing demand across all drone applications.
Syntiant opens manufacturing and R&D site in Malaysia January 20, 2026 US-based AI semiconductor company Syntiant has opened a new manufacturing and research facility in Penang, Malaysia.
Jabil acquires Hanley Energy Group January 20, 2026 Jabil has acquired Hanley Energy Group, a specialist in energy management and critical power solutions for data centers.
Syracuse University secures $1M for thermal noise testbed January 20, 2026 The testbed will focus on exploring the manufacturing and testing of ultra-low thermal noise materials for use in quantum sensing, fundamental science and semiconductor manufacturing.
TNSC plans new facility for advanced electronics materials January 20, 2026 The electronics industry continues to expand, driven by advances in development technologies related to semiconductors. Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC) will construct the new facility to create innovative and original new products in response to these technological advances.
Samsung SDI teams up with KGM to develop EV battery pack tech January 19, 2026 As part of the agreement, the companies will focus on battery pack technologies using Samsung SDI’s 46-series cylindrical battery cells, while expanding collaboration on technologies to advance next-generation battery pack development.
Equal1 raises $60M to boost scalable quantum computing January 19, 2026 Current quantum computers demand huge investment: custom fabrication, exotic cooling, specialist teams. Equal1 delivers a different model: quantum servers where cost, ease of deployment, power efficiency, and integration are first-order requirements.
Leonardo to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation January 19, 2026 This acquisition will enhance Leonardo’s capabilities in the meteorological business, led by Leonardo Germany, and strengthen its position as a provider of turnkey environmental system solutions based on remote sensing applications by radar, lidar or satellite.
Harmattan AI’s $200 million Series B led by Dassault January 19, 2026 The fresh funds will be used to expand the deployment of AI-enabled missions across new operational theaters, extend Harmattan AI’s product offering into new domains and scale industrial manufacturing of its ISR, drone interception and electronic warfare platforms.