Factorial, SK On to explore solid-state battery manufacturing July 31, 2026 Under the MOU, US-based company Factorial Energy and South Korea’s SK On will jointly evaluate the technical feasibility and manufacturing considerations for Factorial’s FEST solid-state battery technologies.
IonQ receives approval to complete $1.8B acquisition of SkyWater July 31, 2026 Following the close of the transaction, SkyWater will continue to serve a full range of customers as a US-based semiconductor foundry, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of IonQ under the SkyWater name.
Nvidia to invest $1 billion in Naver to boost Korean AI infrastucture July 27, 2026 South Korean company Naver, Nvidia and Brookfield have announced a proposed expansion of Korea’s sovereign AI factory infrastructure, with planned investments that will grow the initial Nvidia DSX AI factory deployment to 200 megawatts.
Anglia adds BeRex to growing portfolio of analog IC suppliers July 21, 2026 South Korean company BeRex leverages over two decades of experience and expertise in developing RF and microwave components in the industry that enable the efficient transmission of voice, video, and data traffic over leading communications networks worldwide.
Report: Samsung cuts US jobs ahead of HQ move July 20, 2026 The South Korean company said that 739 roles in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, have been affected by Samsung Electronics America’s (SEA) plans to move its headquarters to Texas.
Hical breaks ground on Tamil Nadu manufacturing facility July 13, 2026 The facility is being developed to expand the Bangalore-based company’s aerospace-qualified precision machining, fabrication and special process capabilities for global OEM programmes.
QUDORA partners with QAI to advance ion-trap quantum computing July 10, 2026 By combining German firm QUDORA’s quantum computing platform with Korean company QAI’s AI infrastructure and application expertise, the collaboration aims to demonstrate practical hybrid AI-quantum services in a real operational environment.
Europe is falling behind – and there is no plan July 10, 2026 During Evertiq Expo Berlin, in4ma's Dieter Weiss and Maraike Haas, alongside EMSNOW's Eric Miscoll, had just presented five years of data showing Asia lapping Europe in EMS growth. Off stage, they went further.
Adani Defence & Aerospace to invest $260 million in missile project July 09, 2026 The project in Madhya Pradesh will set up an advanced missile ecosystem with composite propellant and Trinitrotoluene (TNT) production at a single location, creating India's first backward-integrated private-sector capability of its kind.
Mitsubishi Power, LNGPH sign deal for gas turbine parts and services July 08, 2026 LNGPH is an integrated LNG import and regasification terminal and gas-to-power complex in the Philippines with a total installed capacity of 2.5GW, supporting the reliable supply of natural gas for power generation in the Luzon grid.
SK keyfoundry develops Bi-SCR-based On-Chip EMC protection tech June 29, 2026 While conventional ESD protection devices were primarily limited to controlling momentary discharges during chip manufacturing or assembly processes, the new technology enables complete on-chip control of harsh system-level EMC environments.
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.
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.
Optimus acquires South Carolina EV fast-charging network June 17, 2026 Originally developed through a Duke Energy pilot program approved by the South Carolina Public Service Commission, the network includes 52 DC fast charging stations across 26 locations throughout South Carolina.
Firefly wins $75M subcontract to deliver drones to Moon’s south pole June 16, 2026 Upon launching, Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft will carry the drones over a 45-day transit to the Moon and enter lunar orbit before deorbiting and performing a braking maneuver to deploy the drones approximately 50 km above the Moon’s south pole.
Air Liquide invests €200M in Korea to back SK hynix’s AI chip project June 16, 2026 In order to supply SK hynix’s new packaging and testing fab “P&T7”, located in Cheongju, in the Chungcheongbuk province, Air Liquide will build and operate a state-of-the-art nitrogen production unit.
LGES partners with Honda, Hanoi to boost Vietnam’s EV market June 15, 2026 The three parties will work together to build an electric two-wheeler ecosystem that includes Battery Swapping Stations in central Hanoi, battery standards, safety management systems, and new platform-based business models for electric two-wheelers.
Nvidia, Doosan Group collaborate to advance Physical AI June 11, 2026 The collaboration will bring together Nvidia’s full-stack accelerated computing platforms with Doosan Group’s capabilities in industrial automation, power generation and advanced electronics materials to support next-generation AI infrastructure.
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.
Deloitte India launches quantum innovation hub at IIT-Bombay June 09, 2026 The centre will bring together Deloitte’s global quantum network, IIT-B’s academic excellence, start-ups, technology partners and industry innovators to help Indian enterprises de-risk quantum investments, develop use cases, build talent and transition to real-world deployment.
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.
Seoul Semiconductor’s HV opto-semiconductor powers up automakers June 05, 2026 The technology combines micro-scaled opto-semiconductor chips capable of 12V single-chip operation with a high-voltage (HV) driver technology, enabling a reduction of more than 10% in the number of driver-related components used in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Samsung moves US headquarters from New Jersey to Texas June 04, 2026 Samsung Electronics is relocating its US headquarters from Englewood, New Jersey, to its existing campus in Plano, Texas, the company confirmed on Tuesday, NBC DFW reports. The transition is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Tata AutoComp partners with Jahwa to manufacture EV components June 04, 2026 The partnership brings together Jahwa Electronics’ Korean engineering expertise and Tata AutoComp’s manufacturing ecosystem in India. The companies will manufacture low and high voltage PTC heaters critical for thermal management in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Middle East conflict drives PCB prices up 40%, disrupting electronics supply chains June 03, 2026 The war in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of raw materials used in PCBs and pushed prices sharply higher, compounding cost pressures that were already building across the electronics industry, according to industry sources and executives cited by Reuters.
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.
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.
Samsung Electronics begins shipment of HBM4E samples June 01, 2026 Samsung’s HBM4E delivers a stable pin speed of 14 gigabits-per-second (Gbps), with performance scalable up to 16Gbps to support increasingly intensive data processing requirements. This represents more than a 20% increase over its HBM4.
NOTE inaugurates new factory in Torsby, doubling production capacity May 27, 2026 Swedish EMS provider NOTE has inaugurated a new production facility in Torsby, Värmland. The factory doubles the company's production floor space at the site and is built for advanced electronics manufacturing serving customers in defence, medical technology and other demanding segments.
SK hynix unveils ‘iHBM’ thermal solution to boost AI performance May 27, 2026 This latest heat management solution helps reduce thermal resistance by 30% and enables chips to operate stably even in high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.
JSW Group, Uber team up to accelerate EV adoption in India May 25, 2026 The partnership will focus on exploring opportunities to develop and scale localised EV solutions suited for use on the Uber platform in various categories, in line with the evolving needs of India’s mobility ecosystem.
South Korea’s Doosan Robotics strengthens European presence May 22, 2026 The expanded Frankfurt branch strengthens local service and training infrastructure while adding new functions for robotics solution demonstrations and application development.