Northrop integrates spacecraft for space robotic servicing system
June 19, 2025
Integrating the US Naval Research Laboratory’s robotics payload onto MRV brings SpaceLogistics closer to delivering the first commercial spacecraft with robotic servicing capabilities for commercial and government satellites in geosynchronous earth orbit.
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Rheinmetall secures major order from North American truck maker
June 16, 2025
The order involves a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps being used in the North American manufacturer’s battery-powered medium and heavy duty trucks.
AESC starts battery production at Douai gigafactory
June 12, 2025
EV battery manufacturer Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) has officially started production at its French gigafactory in Douai.
RIR expands manufacturing of 1200V SiC diodes in collaboration with PASC
June 11, 2025
Besides serving existing domestic Indian and US customers, shipping from Taiwan also provides improved access to strategic high-growth markets for SiC devices in the South East Asian region.
Sony to release stacked SPAD depth sensor for automotive LiDAR applications
June 11, 2025
The new sensor product employs a dToF pixel unit composed of 3×3 (horizontal × vertical) SPAD pixels as a minimum element to enhance measurement accuracy using a line scan methodology.
International consortium rolls out EV battery swapping initiative in Tokyo
June 10, 2025
Japanese shipping and logistics group Yamato will be the initiative’s first major customer and focus on last mile applications. US company Ample will provide battery swapping tech for the participating EV platforms.
Nidec inaugurates new manufacturing campus in Karnataka
June 09, 2025
The Orchard Hub campus will serve as a manufacturing hub for generators for data centers, wind turbine generators and BESS for renewable energy, electric vehicle motors, controllers, and EV chargers for clean mobility, and motors, drives, system solutions.
Maxar wins contract to build high-power EchoStar XXVI satellite
June 09, 2025
EchoStar XXVI will deliver robust coverage to DISH TV customers across all 50 US states, including Puerto Rico, and is engineered for dual orbital slot performance, giving EchoStar enhanced operational flexibility to meet evolving customer and network demands.
SparkCharge raises $30.5 million to expand mobile EV charging
June 09, 2025
SparkCharge will use the funding to accelerate EV adoption by expanding its mobile, off-grid and scalable EV charging services throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
TDK offers 3-terminal filters for automotive applications at higher voltages
June 04, 2025
By optimizing the material selection and product design, the new products feature significantly higher withstand voltage, ranging now from 6.3 V to 35 V, and considerably higher capacitance, ranging now from 0.47 μF to 4.7 μF.
Air Liquide’s gas supply deal with VSMC to boost Singapore’s chip industry
June 03, 2025
Strategically located within the Tampines Wafer Fab Park, one of Singapore’s four key wafer fabrication hubs, the new facility will bolster Singapore’s position as a global semiconductor powerhouse.
Mitsubishi partners with DEScycle to enhance metal recycling tech
June 03, 2025
DEScycle’s proprietary technology enables to selectively dissolve metals at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and is expected recover metals with significantly lower energy consumption and environmental impact.
KLA opens $138M R&D and manufacturing facility in Wales
May 26, 2025
KLA Corporation has inaugurated a new USD 138 million R&D and manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales, expanding its footprint in the UK. It will serve as the new home for KLA's SPTS division, which specialises in advanced wafer processing technologies.
Nivelco boosts SMT throughput with new machines from Fuji
May 22, 2025
Hungarian industrial electronics manufacturer Nivelco Process Control Co. has upgraded its surface-mount technology (SMT) production line with two AIMEX IIIc placement machines from Fuji Europe Corporation. The move is part of an effort to replace ageing equipment and address increasing production demands.
Sanmina to acquire ZT Systems’ manufacturing arm from AMD in $3 billion deal
May 19, 2025
Less than two months after acquiring ZT Systems, AMD is divesting the company's data centre infrastructure manufacturing operations to Sanmina Corporation in a transaction valued at up to USD 3 billion.
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Automation in Focus: Panasonic Software and SMT Renting Drive Kemptron’s Smart Factory Integration
Kemptron Oy has taken a major step toward full factory automation with a complete solution delivered by SMT Renting and SMT House — covering everything from the turnkey Panasonic SMT line to the fully integrated automated warehouse system from Neotel Technology. Panasonic’s software platform seamlessly connects the production line with the warehouse solution from Neotel, enabling real-time material flow and boosting efficiency and autonomy. The entire setup was financed through SMT Renting’s flexible model, offering Kemptron a low-risk path to state-of-the-art manufacturing.
Eureka Robotics, Maruka USA announce distribution agreement
May 15, 2025
Under the terms of the agreement, Maruka USA will represent and distribute the Eureka AI Vision System within Maruka USA’s large customer network and related industry across North America.
Renesas advances India partnership, enhances R&D teams
May 14, 2025
These MOUs focus on supporting local startups by enabling them to drive technological advancement and promote local manufacturing in alignment with the Make in India initiative; and enhancing industry-academia collaboration by fostering an innovative, product-focused mindset among students.
Chemical mechanical planarization market to reach $10.5B by 2035
May 13, 2025
This upward trajectory is driven by the increased complexity in semiconductor architectures, growing demand for miniaturized electronic components, and the expanding integration of advanced node technology across the microelectronics industry.
Reliance NU Energies secures 350 MW solar project from SJVN
May 13, 2025
Once commissioned, the platform will add 600 MWp of installed solar PV capacity and 700 MWh of energy storage to Indian company Reliance Power’s portfolio.
DENSO, ROHM to establish semiconductor partnership
May 12, 2025
Going forward, both companies will integrate DENSO’s advanced system construction capabilities in the automotive sector with ROHM’s cutting-edge semiconductor technology, cultivated in the consumer market.
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Automation in Focus: Panasonic Software and SMT Renting Drive Kemptron’s Smart Factory Integration
Kemptron Oy has taken a major step toward full factory automation with a complete solution delivered by SMT Renting and SMT House — covering everything from the turnkey Panasonic SMT line to the fully integrated automated warehouse system from Neotel Technology. Panasonic’s software platform seamlessly connects the production line with the warehouse solution from Neotel, enabling real-time material flow and boosting efficiency and autonomy. The entire setup was financed through SMT Renting’s flexible model, offering Kemptron a low-risk path to state-of-the-art manufacturing.
Masimo sells consumer audio business to Harman
May 08, 2025
Masimo Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Sound United consumer audio business to Samsung subsidiary Harman International for USD 350 million.
Ferrotec breaks ground on second manufacturing facility in Kulim
May 07, 2025
Ferrotec Holdings Corporation has officially broken ground on its second high-technology manufacturing facility in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia, marking a MYR 1 billion (USD 226 million) investment aimed at strengthening its precision manufacturing capacity for semiconductor components.
Techno Electric unveils $1 billion data centre plan in India
May 07, 2025
The Indian company plans to set up hyperscale and edge data centres with a cumulative capacity of 250 MW spread across the country. Techno is partnering with RailTel Corporation to build edge data centres in 102 cities.
Tasmania’s Incat launches ‘world’s largest battery-electric ship’
May 05, 2025
When it enters service between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, the 130 metre-long vessel, called Hull 096, will operate entirely on battery-electric power, carrying up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plate.
QuantumScape, Murata announce framework for ceramics collaboration
May 05, 2025
US firm QuantumScape (QS) and Japan’s Murata Manufacturing have entered into the first phase of an agreement to explore a partnership for high-volume manufacturing of ceramic film for QS’s solid-state battery tech.
Reliance NU Suntech inks $1.1B solar-BESS deal with SECI
May 02, 2025
Reliance NU Suntech, a subsidiary of India’s Reliance Power, will supply 930 MW of solar power integrated with 465 MW/1,860 MWh BESS.
Forge Nano’s battery and chip ambitions get $40M boost
May 02, 2025
Forge Nano’s total capital investment now exceeds USD 140 million, adding RockCreek to a shareholder roster that includes GM Ventures, Volkswagen, LG Technology Ventures, Hanwha, Mitsui Kinzoku, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, Air Liquide, Catalus Capital and SBI Investment
Teledyne names George Bobb as CEO
April 30, 2025
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has named George C. Bobb III as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
TMEIC breaks ground on third manufacturing facility in Texas
April 29, 2025
TMEIC Corporation Americas, a subsidiary of Japanese TMEIC Corporation, has broken ground on its third US manufacturing facility, located in Waller County, Texas.
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