Hanwha, Magnet Defense formalize MUSV strategic partnership May 01, 2026 Under the terms of the MOU, the companies will work to jointly build a 38-meter MUSV, configure vessel capabilities, develop state-of-the-art AI-driven robotic shipyards, and collaborate on advanced AI software for improving autonomy.
Accenture, Vodafone Procure & Connect, SAP advance humanoid robotics May 01, 2026 SAP led the integration of the robots into the warehouse management system, while Accenture designed and deployed the robot intelligence and operational framework, drawing on its expertise in physical AI, advanced robotics and digital twin environments.
India’s L&T enters industrial electronics segment May 01, 2026 The new business vertical, L&T Electronic Products & Systems (LTEPS), will be headquartered in Bengaluru, while the manufacturing operations will be based in Coimbatore. To begin with, two manufacturing lines have been commissioned.
Quantum technology startup QMatter raises $1.2 million May 01, 2026 QMatter’s current focus is the life sciences market, working with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to accelerate R&D by enabling better simulation data and ultimately improving research outcomes.
Rolls-Royce, Voltaria to build 43 MW BESS in Scotland May 01, 2026 The mtu EnergyPack, with a capacity of 86 MWh and an output of 43 MW will connect to the grid in 2026 and come online in 2027. Rolls-Royce will maintain the system for 15 years.
Air Products to supply industrial gas for Samsung’s Korea fab May 01, 2026 Under the agreement, the US company will build, own and operate multiple state-of-the-art production facilities and a bulk specialty gas supply system to supply nitrogen, oxygen, argon and hydrogen for Samsung’s new semiconductor fab.
Global silicon wafer shipments grew 13% YoY in 1Q26 April 30, 2026 Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 13.1% year-on-year to 3,275 million square inches (MSI) from the 2,896 MSI recorded during the same quarter of 2025, reports SEMI.
Foxconn and Mitsubishi Electric explore JV in automotive equipment April 30, 2026 Hon Hai Precision Industry, otherwise known as Foxconn, and Mitsubishi Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance centred on Mitsubishi Electric's automotive equipment business.
Kontron secures cybersecurity contract April 30, 2026 Kontron will deliver advanced cybersecurity capabilities across several institutions in CEE. The project, valued at approximately EUR 20 million, is being implemented in collaboration with Darktrace, a company in the AI-powered cyber defence space.
Incap grows revenue but margins tightens in Q1 April 30, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Incap reported revenue growth of 7.3% in the first quarter of 2026, but profitability fell sharply as component availability issues, foreign exchange headwinds, and acquisition-related costs weighed on the result.
Growth surge masks structural strain in semiconductor market April 30, 2026 During Evertiq Expo Zurich on April 23, 2026, Claus Aasholm, founder of Semiconductor Business Intelligence, offered a pointed assessment of a semiconductor industry growing rapidly — but not evenly. In his keynote and a follow-up conversation, Aasholm argued that while headline figures suggest unprecedented expansion, underlying dynamics point to structural imbalances across the supply chain.
Indian solar firm Enrich signs 290 MWh BESS deal with NTPC April 30, 2026 The scope of the project includes end-to-end BESS installation and integration with existing thermal power station infrastructure; advanced systems, remote monitoring and control infrastructure; and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services.
NEC to supply defense equipment for three Australian frigates April 30, 2026 Under this contract, Japan’s NEC Corporation will provide equipment including underwater-related equipment such as surface ship sonars as well as communications and navigation-related equipment.
Kitron secures €37 million order for tactical communication equipment April 29, 2026 Norwegian EMS provider Kitron has secured an order alued at approximately EUR 37 million for the production and supply of advanced radio systems used in tactical mobile platforms.
Aspocomp reports record-high order book as revenue dips in Q1 April 29, 2026 Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp closed the first quarter of 2026 with its highest-ever order book, even as revenue and profitability declined against a strong comparison period.
Ventec evaluates US manufacturing expansion April 29, 2026 Ventec International Group is evaluating the potential establishment of a manufacturing facility in the United States as part of efforts to support its growing North American customer base.
Evertiq Expo Zürich 2026 – highlights in pictures April 29, 2026 Evertiq Expo made its debut in Zürich on April 23, bringing together the Swiss electronics industry for a day of networking, insights, and focused discussions.
Assel renews ISO 13485 certification through 2029 April 29, 2026 Polish EMS provider Assel has successfully completed a recertification audit of its quality management system for medical devices. The company has obtained a renewed ISO 13485 certification, confirming that its production processes meet the requirements of the medical sector through 2029.
Cambridge Aerospace to deliver air defence systems to UK April 29, 2026 UK startup Cambridge Aerospace develops advanced air defence systems designed to deliver high performance at lower cost. Its first product, Skyhammer, has a range of over 30 km and top speed of 700 km/h.
MELSS, Valtech form JV to boost semiconductor supply chain April 29, 2026 By combining Indian company MELSS’s manufacturing expertise with Valtech’s global strengths, the joint venture is positioned to deliver high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of next-generation electronics.
Everged partners with Georgia Green Energy to advance EV charging April 29, 2026 Through this collaboration, Everged and Georgia Green Energy will introduce flexible, scalable business models designed to remove traditional barriers to EV charging adoption and accelerate deployment while ensuring long-term system performance and profitability.
SiPearl appoints Guillaume Etorre as COO ahead of Rhea1 launch April 28, 2026 European processor developer SiPearl has appointed Guillaume Etorre as Chief Operating Officer, strengthening its executive team as the company prepares to bring its first-generation Rhea1 CPU to market in the coming weeks.
Omdia lifts 2026 semiconductor outlook as AI-driven memory constraints intensify April 28, 2026 Omdia has significantly raised its 2026 semiconductor revenue forecast, now projecting growth of 62.7%, citing sustained AI-driven demand and tightening supply conditions in memory markets.
Microchip expands hydrogen maser production with new Alabama facility April 28, 2026 US semiconductor company Microchip Technology has opened a new manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to increase production capacity for its hydrogen masers and reduce lead times.
Flex expands Teradyne Robotics partnership to scale factory automation April 28, 2026 US-based EMS provider Flex is expanding its partnership with Teradyne Robotics to accelerate the deployment of automation technologies across its global production footprint.
ICAPE acquires TEKUBE PCB trading activities to expand in Southern Europe April 28, 2026 French PCB distributor ICAPE Group has completed the acquisition of the PCB trading activities of Italy-based TEKUBE SRL, strengthening its footprint in Southern Europe.
Sigma Advanced Systems signs $400M deal with Rolls-Royce April 28, 2026 Under the seven-year agreement, the Indian aerospace and defence company will supply a wide portfolio of high-precision-engineered, safety-critical components and assemblies for Rolls-Royce’s aerospace programs.
Toshiba starts sample shipments of new SmartMCD series product April 28, 2026 TB9M030FG is suitable for sensorless control of the three‑phase brushless DC motors used in automotive applications, such as electric water pumps, electric oil pumps, electric fans and electric blowers.
Evertiq Expo Zurich debuts with strong turnout April 27, 2026 Evertiq Expo made its debut in Zurich on April 23, introducing its table-top format to the Swiss electronics industry.
Nojima to buy Hitachi home appliance unit for $630 million April 27, 2026 Hitachi Global Life Solutions will spin off its home appliance business into a new company that Nojima will acquire a 80.1 percent stake in for about 100 billion yen (USD 630 million) through a special purpose company.
IndieSemiC, Nordic to develop wireless modules for connected devices April 27, 2026 Under the partnership, IndieSemiC will be responsible for the module lifecycle — including RF design, antenna engineering, hardware development, firmware support, testing, validation, certification, and manufacturing — while Nordic Semiconductor will provide the core chipset technology.
Airbus, Thales Alenia, RADMOR partner to develop Polish satellite April 27, 2026 The three partners will combine their respective expertise in military communications payloads, mission control, efficient satellite platform design and industrialisation, as well as secure ground infrastructure and cybersecurity.