Commission approves €288M German state aid for chip value chain May 25, 2026 Germany notified plans to support Zeiss’s ‘HNA@SCALE’ project, which will introduce and industrialise the next generation of EUV optical columns, and Zadient’s ‘Sic-Pro' investment project for the construction of a factory for SiC.
Tokyo wants to build a city-sized testbed for humanoid robots May 22, 2026 A Tokyo university is planning a futuristic district where humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles and drone deliveries will operate as part of everyday urban life — turning an entire neighbourhood into a live test environment for next-generation technologies.
LG Innotek wins $68M order to supply automotive Wi-Fi 7 module May 22, 2026 LG Innotek’s Automotive Wi-Fi 7 Communication Module will be integrated into Audio, Video, and Navigation(AVN) systems, which will then be delivered to the European automotive parts company.
Locus Robotics acquires Nexera, advancing mobile manipulation May 21, 2026 The integration of Nexera’s NeuraGrasp end-effector technology into the Locus Robotics physical AI platform expands the company’s autonomous mobile manipulation capabilities and broadens what Locus Array can handle across end-to-end fulfillment workflows.
GE Aerospace to invest $10 million in Pune facility May 20, 2026 This latest investment builds on the USD 42 million announced over the last two years, bringing GE Aerospace’s total investment in the Pune (India) facility to more than USD 52 million over three years.
Iridium to acquire remaining 61% stake in Aireon for $367 million May 20, 2026 The acquisition unites Aireon’s surveillance and data services, including GPS jamming and spoofing detection, with Iridium’s global satcom network and PNT services that help keep GPS-dependent systems working in contested environments.
SkyfireAI raises $11M to advance autonomous drone operations May 19, 2026 SkyfireAI’s platform is designed for public safety, defense, and other mission-critical organizations that need to respond faster, expand situational awareness, and scale drone operations without a corresponding increase in operator workload or staffing.
sensiBel aligns with Silex for production of MEMS microphone May 18, 2026 Norwegian company sensiBel’s optical MEMS microphone platform features a traditional ASIC and MEMS sensor, combined with a precision optical measurement module that captures the displacement of the MEMS -based diaphragm.
Samsung, Qualcomm achieve validation for 5G FWA on virtualized RAN May 18, 2026 During the lab test, the application of PC1 technology achieved up to 10 times higher uplink throughput at the cell-edge compared to PC1.5 standard. For users, this means smoother video calls and faster file upload in areas where signals are weak.
Sony, TSMC sign MOU to develop and manufacture image sensors May 15, 2026 Through the JV, both companies expect to leverage Sony's expertise in sensor design alongside TSMC’s strengths in process technology and manufacturing excellence as part of a broader collaboration aimed at enhancing image sensor performance.
Online Oceans raises $5.3M to scale autonomous maritime systems May 15, 2026 The new funding will be used to scale manufacturing, support deployments and expand the UK-based company’s ability to serve growing demand across defence and commercial markets.
Memory is no longer a commodity – The industry hasn't fully caught up May 08, 2026 Nikolaos Florous of Memphis Electronic delivered a data-heavy, at times bluntly honest overview of the global memory market at Evertiq Expo Zürich – and his central message was uncomfortable: the rules have changed, and most of the industry is still playing by the old ones.
AI boom pushes hyperscaler CapEx towards USD 830 billion in 2026 May 06, 2026 Rising demand for AI infrastructure is driving a sharp increase in capital expenditure among the world’s largest cloud service providers (CSPs), according to new data from TrendForce.
India’s Dhoot Transmission acquires OEM supplier Multilink May 05, 2026 The acquisition aligns with Dhoot’s strategy to capitalize on accelerating trends towards increasing electrification, premiumization and electronic content in vehicles, supported by rising EV adoption.
Rocsys unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution, raises $13M May 04, 2026 Rocsys M1 combines AI-enhanced computer vision for precise, continuously improving plug-in performance and motion intelligence for safe, context-aware operation. Rocsys M1 is fully interoperable across EVs, chargers and connector types.
Rheinmetall, Boeing partner on German MQ-28 Ghost Bat May 04, 2026 Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a proven autonomous collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), has completed more than 150 flights and has been designed, developed and manufactured in Australia for the Royal Australian Air Force and other allied nations.
German firm Circus completes acquisition of K-Robotics May 04, 2026 The acquisition expands Circus’ proprietary IP portfolio and brings forward its US market entry to the second half of 2026 from the previously planned 2027 timeline.
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.
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.
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.
QNX partners with Nvidia to advance safety critical edge AI April 27, 2026 The expanded relationship sees QNX OS for Safety 8.0 integrated with Nvidia IGX Thor and Halos Safety Stack, combining QNX’s deterministic real‑time operating system with Nvidia’s functional safety platform.
Turbo, Hithium partner to advance energy storage solutions April 24, 2026 Under the agreement, Turbo Energy will integrate its proprietary AI-driven software platform with Hithium’s battery storage systems, delivering fully optimized, end-to-end solar energy solutions tailored to complex C&I environments.
Bull teams up with Equal1 to advance hybrid quantum tech April 23, 2026 By enabling seamless hybridization between classical HPC and quantum computing, the partnership aims to lower the barrier for industrial and scientific adoption of quantum-accelerated workloads.
Siemens collaborates with TSMC to advance AI for chip design April 23, 2026 TSMC is working with Siemens to enhance productivity in custom integrated circuit (IC) design to enable multi-step, multi-tool automations for DRC-centric physical verification with Siemens’ Calibre software.
Samsung SDI signs EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz April 23, 2026 Under the agreement, Samsung SDI will supply high-performance batteries for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz plans to use the batteries in future compact and mid-size electric SUVs and coupe models.
Gander raises $1.1 million to build search and rescue robots April 17, 2026 Current rescue protocols depend on human reaction time, visual searches and manual deployment of rescue swimmers, a process measured in minutes or hours when every second counts. Gander Robotics’ Autonomous Rescue Swimmer (ARS) is designed to change that equation.
Auterion Airlogix JV receives contract for AI-guided strike systems April 17, 2026 The contract covers mid-range X-wing and delta-wing unmanned aerial systems manufactured in Germany for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is the largest German production order for heavy autonomous strike drones to date.
EU outlines plan to speed up defence innovation April 16, 2026 The European Commission has unveiled a new EUR 115 million funding instrument aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of disruptive defence technologies, with a strong focus on SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups across the EU.
ASE breaks ground on new Renwu facility to expand testing cluster in Kaohsiung April 16, 2026 Taiwan-based Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new facility in Renwu Industrial Park in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, aimed at establishing a semiconductor testing services cluster.
Electronics under pressure: how real-world conflict is reshaping design assumptions April 14, 2026 For years, defence electronics followed a relatively stable logic. Systems were designed against defined threat models, tested in controlled environments, certified, and then deployed with the expectation that they would remain valid over time.
Gartner: Semiconductor revenue to exceed $1.3 trillion in 2026 April 13, 2026 Market research firm Gartner forecasts that global semiconductor revenue will exceed USD 1.3 trillion in 2026, representing 64% growth – the strongest growth in more than two decades – driven by continued strong demand related to AI, data centers and rising memory prices.
Agile, Google DeepMind partner to bring intelligence to robotics April 10, 2026 By bringing together Agile Robots’ hardware and other AI robotic solutions developed with Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics foundation models, the two teams will improve performance via robot deployment, data collection, model training and iteration.