Sweden must turn semiconductor expertise into industry September 01, 2026 Semiconductors form the backbone of our digitalised society and are business-critical for everything from AI and defence to next-generation energy systems. Yet despite Sweden being among the global leaders in academic fundamental research, we face a critical challenge: we must strengthen our own manufacturing capacity.
Siemens partners with EPG to enhance grid resilience August 31, 2026 Integrating EPG’s synchrophasor technology and Wide Area Monitoring Systems directly into Siemens’ power automation portfolio empowers utilities and grid operators to master growing grid complexity, streamline operations and improve grid stability and resilience.
Neura acquires Adlatus, bringing Physical AI to professional cleaning August 31, 2026 The goal is to equip Adlatus systems with additional sensor and AI capabilities going forward and to gradually connect them to the Neuraverse.
LGES announces start of production at new Lansing battery plant August 26, 2026 With the opening of its Lansing facility, LG Energy Solution now operates two facilities in Michigan, located in Holland and Lansing. The South Korean company has invested more than USD 5 billion total in the state of Michigan since 2010.
LG begins mass production of 5G smart telematics solution August 25, 2026 The smart telematics solution integrates the communications module and multiple antennas into a single unit. LG Electronics has already commenced deliveries to a European automaker, marking the solution’s first deployment in a production vehicle in Europe.
Safran, Aura Aero expand partnership to develop turbogenerators August 24, 2026 The ERA’s (Electric Regional Aircraft) propulsion architecture will consist of eight electric propulsion units powered by two TG600 turbogenerators, each capable of supplying 600 kW of electricity.
Rheinmetall establishes autonomous systems centre of excellence August 21, 2026 Advanced Land Autonomy Centre of Excellence (ALACOE UK) will serve the local market, bringing world-leading ground autonomy directly to the UK market. The network of centres will also amplify Canada’s leading role in autonomous ground autonomous systems across Europe.
Samsung SDI acquires GM's stake in Indiana battery plant August 21, 2026 Samsung SDI has signed a new joint development agreement with General Motors for next-generation prismatic batteries, while simultaneously acquiring GM's 49.99% stake in their joint venture SynergyCells in New Carlisle, Indiana. The plant will initially be used for energy storage system production rather than electric vehicle batteries.
AEM raises $22 million to advance electric motor technologies August 21, 2026 The funds will be used to support the development of an extended range of rare-earth free motors with a focus on heavy commercial vehicle and industrial applications.
Forge Nano breaks ground on battery gigafactory in North Carolina August 20, 2026 Forge Nano has broken ground on a major expansion of its lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Morrisville, North Carolina, in the United States. The project, backed by up to USD 100 million from the US Department of Energy, will expand the site to nearly 315,000 square feet and establish up to 3 GWh of annual battery cell manufacturing capacity.
PCB material shortage spreads to standard FR-4 as structural shift deepens August 19, 2026 The PCB industry's material shortage is no longer confined to advanced laminates. According to a market update from Norwegian PCB supplier Confidee, the shortage has now spread to standard FR-4 and thicker copper-clad laminates – and conditions are not expected to ease through 2026 or into 2027.
Skyhop plans to introduce Noemi aircraft into Indian market August 19, 2026 Under the MoU, SkyHop and Noemi will evaluate the technical, operational, commercial and regulatory requirements for introducing Noemi’s seaplanes into SkyHop’s future fleet. SkyHop plans to introduce up to 10 Noemi amphibious aircraft by FY2030.
Mitsubishi Electric to wholly acquire Poland-based Medcom August 17, 2026 Medcom designs, manufactures, sells and maintains electrical equipment for railcars and electric urban transportation, including auxiliary power supply systems, propulsion control systems and industrial power electronics equipment. Its primary business is in Europe.
Heron plans $100M factory for next-gen power electronics in US August 14, 2026 Heron Power has selected Morgan Hill, California as the home of its first large-scale factory and expects to add more than 600 jobs in advanced manufacturing, engineering and operations roles in California.
US space tech startup Array Labs raises $21 million August 14, 2026 The investment round was anchored by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. Array Labs and Mitsubishi Electric have also entered into a partnership to develop and bring to market satellite-based maritime and aircraft tracking services for customers in Asia-Pacific.
Infineon partners with LS Electric to advance DC power solutions August 13, 2026 The collaboration will focus on key DC infrastructure areas, including power conversion systems for energy storage systems, solid-state transformers (SSTs) and solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs).
Indian electric mobility startup Yulu secures $93 million August 13, 2026 The proceeds will be deployed to quadruple Yulu’s active fleet, expand service hubs and deepen strategic enterprise partnerships. The Bengaluru‑based startup also plans to launch an electric scooter targeting e-commerce logistics, bike taxis and parcel delivery.
Air taxi firm Joby acquires Resonant Sciences for $500 million August 12, 2026 By bringing together the companies’ complementary aerospace engineering capabilities, the combination will create a scaled defense growth platform that accelerates autonomy and expands the applications for Joby Aviation’s technology.
ZeroAvia, Marshall to advance hydrogen-electric capability in defence August 12, 2026 Together, the two companies will seek to integrate scalable, mission-ready hydrogen-electric power and propulsion solutions for defence customers across both new and existing aircraft platforms.
India’s CESC unit to buy solar portfolio from ReNew for $510M August 11, 2026 The transaction marks a shift in the composition of Purvah’s portfolio — from a platform built primarily on projects under development to one anchored by assets already generating contracted cash flows.
General Motors to sell Indiana battery venture to Samsung SDI August 11, 2026 Samsung SDI is poised to buy the 680-acre property, take over the JV and own the Indiana battery-making facility, Bloomberg reports. GM’s move comes as it scales down its EV ambitions amid lukewarm demand for electric vehicles in America.
BorgWarner secures extension of inverter programs with European OEM August 11, 2026 For plug-in hybrid applications, BorgWarner will supply an updated high-voltage inverter design featuring the company’s proprietary Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology, which is fully compatible with the customer’s new vehicle operating system.
Infineon, MediaTek to advance AI-driven in-cabin solutions August 06, 2026 MediaTek has now qualified the Infineon 512 Mb Quad SPI NOR Flash, an automotive-grade NOR Flash memory solution, for use in its Dimensity Auto Cockpit platform C-X1.
Base Power raises $1 billion, launches home battery August 05, 2026 The Austin, Texas-based startup has raised over USD 2.5 billion capital to date. The fresh funds will go toward bringing the new battery, Base Core, to more homes, expanding nationally and hiring talent.
ChargePoint, Mercedes-Benz partner to simplify fleet electrification August 05, 2026 The partnership provides Mercedes-Benz business customers in the UK and Germany with a fully integrated charging solution, from initial site planning through to installation, operation and ongoing service.
Report: BMW aims to cut 8,000 jobs by end of 2027 July 30, 2026 BMW is the latest German carmaker to announce job cuts, following similar moves by Volkswagen, Mercedes and Volkswagen-owned Audi.
Mitsubishi Electric, Sony to advance vision sensor solutions July 29, 2026 The two companies will establish a joint venture that will help integrate Sony’s image sensors and edge AI technologies with Mitsubishi Electric’s expertise in FA control systems.
EIM, HPCL to advance charging, battery swapping in India July 28, 2026 Under the agreement, Energy In Motion (EIM) will deploy charging and battery swapping infrastructure at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) retail outlets across India in a phased rollout.
The ESG bottleneck: finding time for hands-on implementation July 28, 2026 For Europe's electronics manufacturers, sustainability has become far more than a long-term ambition. Customer questionnaires, ESG platforms and an expanding regulatory framework are rapidly becoming part of everyday business, requiring companies not only to improve their environmental performance but also to demonstrate it through an increasing number of reporting frameworks.
Gotion Power Morocco secures €100M loan for LFP battery project July 27, 2026 The African Development Bank Group, which approved the loan, also plans to mobilise up to an additional EUR 141 million from financial partners to support the implementation of this strategic project in Morocco.
Geely Auto, Ford establish manufacturing JV at Valencia plant July 27, 2026 The JV aims to transform Ford’s Valencia, Spain facility into a shared, high-tech manufacturing hub. Under the proposed ownership structure, Chinese firm Geely Auto will own 34% of the new entity and Ford will own 66%.
Collins Aerospace opens UK hub to advance aircraft systems July 27, 2026 With a more streamlined solution, electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) supports the elimination of actuation hydraulic interfaces and fluids and facilitates a 15-20% reduction of the nacelle actuation weight at the integrated aircraft system level.