Kongsberg teams up with Helsing to boost European space capability December 12, 2025 The companies aim to deploy a sovereign, space-based intelligence, surveillance, and targeting (IST) constellation with an interconnected comms layer for Europe by 2029.
When electronics infiltrates art December 05, 2025 At Art Basel Miami 2025, the main stars were not paintings, sculptures or light installations. Instead, a group of robot dogs confidently patrolled the exhibition floor, moving like the household pets of modern billionaires. This would hardly be unusual, if not for one detail: each dog wore a hyper-realistic silicone mask depicting the most recognizable figures in the tech world. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman suddenly appeared in canine form.
UMC, Polar Semiconductor ink to expand US onshore chip manufacturing December 04, 2025 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Polar Semiconductor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a partnership aimed at expanding US-based production of 8-inch semiconductor wafers, the companies announced today.
Daimler, Torc select Innoviz as LiDAR partner for autonomous trucks December 03, 2025 Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics plan to integrate Innoviz’s LiDAR technology into the autonomous Freightliner Cascadia in combination with Torc’s virtual driver as one of several key components enabling Level 4 autonomous trucking.
X-Fab and Fraunhofer ENAS join forces to speed microtechnology to market November 19, 2025 X-Fab and the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems (ENAS) have launched a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the transition of microtechnology innovations from research to industrial production. The partnership uses a so-called “Lab-in-Fab” model that integrates research, development, and manufacturing processes under one framework.
Zuppa partners with Eighth Dimension to advance swarm drone tech November 18, 2025 The collaboration aims to develop next-generation AI-based teaming algorithms for swarm drones, along with real-time, context-based object recognition and identification capabilities across Zuppa’s existing UAV offerings.
BTRY raises $5.7M to industrialize ultra-thin solid-state cells November 14, 2025 The Swiss battery start-up will use the funds to scale production to industrial roll-to-roll manufacturing, transforming its thin-film batteries into market-ready products.
How Bluetooth 6.0 channel sounding redefines distance measurement November 13, 2025 During Evertiq Expo in Warsaw on October 23, Evertiq spoke with Dariusz Jaworowski from Arrow Electronics about Bluetooth Channel Sounding — a feature introduced with the Bluetooth 6.0 specification that is already reshaping how short-range wireless devices can determine distance.
Collins Aerospace unveils new manufacturing site in Bengaluru November 12, 2025 The facility will be equipped with advanced manufacturing tech such as AI, additive manufacturing and robotics, and will initially be used to manufacture seats, lighting and cargo systems, temperature sensors, communication and navigation systems, water solutions, and evacuation slides.
Copper, gold, silver, platinum–palladium: What’s next for the electronics industry? October 28, 2025 Metal markets are drawing growing attention from both industry and technology sectors. For electronics and component manufacturers, metals such as copper, gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are essential elements of the value chain. Their prices, availability, and supply stability now have a direct impact on production costs, material innovation, and long-term strategic planning.
Aumovio expands manufacturing plant to strengthen production October 28, 2025 Aumovio, formerly the automotive group sector of Continental, today announced a USD 110 million investment to significantly expand its New Braunfels, Texas manufacturing facility.
5 promising technologies: directions shaping the future of industry October 23, 2025 The European technology sector is currently undergoing a profound transformation. Changes in global supply chains, public investments, and the growing role of industrial innovation are making advanced technologies one of the cornerstones of regional economic development strategies.
IonQ completes acquisition of quantum sensing firm Vector Atomic October 10, 2025 Vector Atomic’s sensing and timing portfolio will be integrated into IonQ’s commercial and government offerings, with particular impact on defense and space industries.
Their experiments on a chip revealed quantum physics in action October 08, 2025 A major question in physics is the maximum size of a system that can demonstrate quantum mechanical effects. This year’s Nobel Prize laureates conducted experiments with an electrical circuit in which they demonstrated both quantum mechanical tunnelling and quantised energy levels in a system big enough to be held in the hand.
Applied Materials, GF to set up waveguide fabrication plant at Singapore September 26, 2025 The collaboration marks a milestone in the evolution of photonics as a foundational technology for next-gen AI applications, including AR and human-centric digital experiences that require ultra-efficient, lightweight and high-performance optical systems.
Smartwatches drive micro LED adoption September 11, 2025 Micro LED penetration in consumer electronics is accelerating. Following Samsung’s launch of its 140-inch Micro LED TV in 2023, Garmin is set to introduce the Fenix 8 Pro smartwatch with Micro LED in 2025, alongside Sony Honda’s planned 30-inch automotive display in its Afeela model at the end of the same year.
Nokia teams up with Kongsberg to advance defence communications September 11, 2025 Nokia and Norwegian defence technology provider, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing tactical communications solutions for the defence sector.
Rocket Lab boosts US semiconductor and space investments August 26, 2025 US-based Rocket Lab Corporation plans to expand its domestic investments to increase semiconductor manufacturing capacity and secure the supply chain for space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors used in national security space missions.
Rocket Lab invests in US national security programs, chipmaking August 25, 2025 Rocket Lab’s capital investments over the next five years are expected to strengthen its market position as a satellite manufacturer, components supplier, and end-to-end mission provider for commercial and national security space missions.
Spaceflux raises €6.2 million to boost space awareness tech August 25, 2025 The new capital will enable the London-based startup to scale its global sensor network, upgrade its flagship Cortex analytics platform and expand commercial delivery of its tracking services to satellite operators, insurers and government agencies worldwide.
Blueye wins contract to deliver underwater ROVs to Dutch Navy August 22, 2025 The remotely operated vehicles (ROV) will be used in a wide range of mission profiles including diving operations, surface swimmer and small boat operations, military engineer reconnaissance, harbor protection, and Mine Counter Measure (MCM) operations.
Nozomi, Schneider deliver security sensor embedded in RTUs August 15, 2025 With Nozomi Arc Embedded in Schneider SCADAPack 47xi Smart remote terminal units (RTUs), security and operations teams gain previously unavailable visibility at the control device layer of their industrial automation equipment and field assets.
Infineon completes acquisition of Marvell's Automotive Ethernet business August 14, 2025 Infineon Technologies has completed the acquisition of Marvell Technology's Automotive Ethernet business.
Northrop Grumman to offer advanced ground-based radars to Romania August 11, 2025 The radar will deliver advanced capabilities and performance against today’s most sophisticated threats while also providing interoperability with command-and-control systems employed by NATO countries, including the United States.
European components distribution slowdown continues in 2nd quarter July 31, 2025 Semiconductor distribution sales in Europe experienced a significant decline of 14%, amounting to €2.20 billion. Among the major countries, Austria faced again the steepest drop with a decrease of almost 37%, followed by France with a reduction of 20%.
US firm Nextracker launches new AI and robotics business July 31, 2025 The launch of Nextracker’s new AI and robotics business initiative is anchored by the appointment of its first chief AI and robotics officer and a series of strategic technology acquisitions.
Indian semiconductor startup Netrasemi raises $12 million in series A July 25, 2025 Netrasemi is developing two Edge-AI chips: the A2000, an AI video analytics chip; and the R1000, a microcontroller for smart IoT sensors — both currently in the tapeout stage.
STMicro to buy part of NXP’s sensor business for up to $950 million July 25, 2025 The MEMS sensors portfolio to be acquired by ST primarily targets automotive safety sensors, both passive (airbags) and active (vehicle dynamics), as well as monitoring sensors (TPMS1, engine management, convenience, and security).
Lockheed Martin advances maritime surveillance with AI-powered tech July 17, 2025 By leveraging AI-powered Synthetic Aperture Radar(SAR) target recognition, warfighters will be able to quickly differentiate a combatant vs. civilian vessel without the need for manual analysis.
ZenaTech creates quantum computing prototype to advance AI drone solutions July 15, 2025 The Canadian company envisions commercial applications ranging from highly efficient precision agriculture to predictive energy infrastructure inspections, along with weather forecasting and defense applications.
Kepler wins $4 million defence contract to build satellite swarm July 10, 2025 Indian space-tech startup Kepler Aerospace will receive government funding and access to launch infrastructure. The autonomous satellite swarm is being designed for the Defence Space Agency with an expected launch in 2027.
Compal's new automotive electronics facility in Poland stands ready July 01, 2025 Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Compal Electronics has completed the first phase of its new automotive electronics facility in Czeladź, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, marking a key step in the company's expansion into the European market.