Reliability, automation and EMS strategy take centre stage in Tampere March 24, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere returns on 26 March 2026, bringing together Finland’s electronics community for a day focused on semiconductor reliability, advanced manufacturing, automation strategies, and the evolving business landscape of the European EMS industry.
Tsuyo gets approval for $26 million EV powertrain facility March 20, 2026 The plant in Karnataka will focus on developing and manufacturing EV powertrain components, such as electric traction motors, motor controllers, power electronics and drivetrain systems, catering to vehicles and industrial applications.
US government confirms Tesla and LGES’s $4.3B battery deal March 18, 2026 The plant was formerly developed for a joint venture between LG and General Motors before the automaker sold its stake to LG. The facility is expected to be launched in 2027.
ABB to invest $75 million in India to expand manufacturing and R&D March 11, 2026 ABB plans to invest approximately USD 75 million in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing capacity and research and development activities across several locations in the country.
Doosan to supply manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin March 11, 2026 Under the agreement, Doosan Robotics will sequentially supply more than 100 manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group’s domestic and overseas plants through 2027.
The world’s fastest drone is 3D-printed January 23, 2026 What does a blend of DIY engineering and fabrication, mixed with a clear goal, get you? A fully 3D-printed drone that has just reclaimed the title of the world’s fastest quadcopter.
The world reorders its minerals: rare earths at the close of 2025 December 19, 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, the rare earths and critical minerals sector no longer feels like a niche concern reserved for mining specialists and policy papers. It has become one of the quiet fault lines of the global technology economy. Not because the world suddenly ran out, but because access to them – predictable, affordable and politically neutral access – can no longer be taken for granted.
Raytheon partners with Avio to establish SRM facility in US November 28, 2025 Raytheon, an RTX business, will help Avio establish a state-of-the-art solid rocket motor (SRM) facility in the United States, serving Raytheon and other customers.
Indian startup Tsuyo Manufacturing secures $4.5 million November 10, 2025 The Delhi-based electric powertrain maker plans to use the fresh funding to establish a greenfield manufacturing facility, establish an R&D centre, and boost its export operations and collaborations with global automakers.
Harman invests $42M to expand India manufacturing plant November 07, 2025 Harman’s cumulative investments in the automotive electronics manufacturing facility in Pune, India, now stand at USD 67 million since its inception in 2014. This expansion is expected to create 300 new jobs in Pune by 2027.
Chara raises $6M to boost rare-earth-free motor manufacturing October 17, 2025 The Indian company is planning to establish a new factory in Bengaluru along with a dedicated testing and validation facility. The expansion is expected to increase Chara’s annual production capacity from 20,000 to 100,000 units.
AI storage demand drives HDD replacement, nearline SSDs gain momentum October 14, 2025 TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that the surge in AI inference applications is creating a strong need for real-time data access and rapid processing of large data sets. As such, both HDD and SSD suppliers are expanding their high-capacity storage options.
Wonder Electricals launches PCB manufacturing unit October 14, 2025 Wonder Electricals Ltd. has set up a new entity, Integrated Motion & Control LLP, focused on PCB manufacturing. The company holds a 51% stake in the LLP.
Isuzu, Toyota to jointly develop next-gen fuel cell route bus October 10, 2025 Isuzu is working to commercialize the next-generation fuel cell (FC) route bus as a new technology. Toyota is advancing various initiatives in producing, transporting, storing and using hydrogen in collaboration with a wide range of partners across industries.
Nidec expands in Arkansas, with $19 million investment October 09, 2025 Nidec Motor Corporation is expanding its existing facility in Mena, Arkansas, with an investment of more than USD 19 million. With the expansion, Nidec aims to create 35 new jobs over five years.
ZF to cut 7,600 jobs in Division E in major restructuring deal October 01, 2025 ZF Friedrichshafen AG has reached a landmark agreement with its employee representatives to restructure its Electrified Powertrain Technology division, known as Division E, a plan that will result in 7,600 job cuts by 2030. The deal is part of broader measures aimed at strengthening competitiveness and securing the division’s long-term future.
ABB invests $16M to expand facility, launches IE5 motors in India September 29, 2025 ABB India is expanding and modernizing its Low Voltage (LV) motors manufacturing facility in India. This investment comes alongside the launch of IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors, custom-engineered for Indian operating conditions.
Scania boosts electrification push following Northvolt carve-out September 23, 2025 Scania is launching Scania Industrial Batteries, a new division headquartered in Sweden and focused on electrification solutions for off-road and industrial sectors such as mining, construction and material handling.
Tata Power, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility launch MegaCharger hub September 10, 2025 The TATA.ev MegaCharger hub is designed to serve Mumbai’s diverse mix of EV users — from private car owners to taxis, ride-hailing fleets and logistics operators.
Iveco sells vehicle unit to Tata, defence business to Leonardo August 25, 2025 Leonardo, an Italy-based provider of security and advanced technology systems, has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence for 1.7 billion euros. India’s Tata Motors is set to acquire Iveco's commercial vehicles unit for 3.8 billion euros.
Report: GM to import EV batteries from China’s CATL August 08, 2025 The arrangement is a stopgap for the Detroit automaker in the next two years as it works to manufacture its own low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, the Reuters report says.
Zapi expands electric drive charging with acquisition of Stercom August 08, 2025 This expansion in capabilities reinforces Italy-based Zapi Group’s expertise in electric drive and industrial automation solutions that will accelerate innovation and deliver more comprehensive solutions to the market.
GM partners with Redwood Materials to boost energy storage in US July 22, 2025 In June, Redwood Materials launched Redwood Energy, a new business that deploys both used EV packs and new modules into fast, low-cost energy-storage systems built to meet surging power demand from AI data centers and other applications.
Parker Hannifin acquires Curtis Instruments for $1 billion July 03, 2025 Curtis designs and manufactures motor speed controllers, instrumentation, power conversion and input devices that complement Parker’s strength in electric vehicle motors, hydraulic and electrification technologies.
Mitsubishi Fuso-Hino merger: 4 firms collaborate to boost Japan’s automotive sector July 02, 2025 The four firms agreed to collaborate based on a shared desire to create the future of commercial vehicles and will work together to address issues involving commercial vehicles, such as carbon neutrality and logistics efficiency.
Volektra partners with Jendamark to boost magnet-free electric motor tech July 02, 2025 This collaboration designates Jendamark as the partner for industrializing and deploying production lines based on Volektra’s patented Virtual Magnet Motor (VMM) platform.
ROHM launches isolated gate driver IC optimized for high-voltage GaN devices June 27, 2025 When combined with GaN devices, this driver, BM6GD11BFJ-LB, enables stable operation under high-frequency, high-speed switching conditions, contributing to greater miniaturization and efficiency in high-current applications.
Anduril teams up with Rheinmetall to produce military drones for Europe June 20, 2025 The companies will jointly develop European variants of Anduril's Barracuda and Fury aerial drones, and explore opportunities to build solid rocket motors, which are used to propel missiles and rockets.
Uttar Pradesh to set up $80 million EV manufacturing hub June 19, 2025 The 500-acre EV park will have manufacturing units for electric motors, chassis, steel parts and lithium-ion cells, along with plants for assembling lithium-ion batteries, chargers, controllers and electronic components.
LG Energy signs six-year contract with Chinese car maker Chery June 17, 2025 The agreement is being seen as the first time a South Korean firm is supplying a substantial volume of 46-series cylindrical batteries to a Chinese carmaker.
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.