Czechoslovak Group to acquire DOMAR MS March 24, 2026 Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has reached an agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, one of Poland’s key manufacturers of cabling, wire harnesses and electrical components used in, among others, military systems. The transaction is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Flex breaks ground on €90 million facility in Hungary March 24, 2026 Flex has laid the foundation stone for a new warehouse in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, marking a further milestone in its EUR 90 million investment project in the country.
Mahindra partners with HPCL to boost EV charging in India March 23, 2026 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is one of India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporations, operating over 24,400 retail outlets nationwide and running over 5,400 EV charging stations under the HP e-Charge brand.
Infineon collaborates with Subaru to enhance next-gen ADAS March 20, 2026 Infineon plays a key role in Subaru’s integrated electronic control unit (ECU) for next‑generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicle motion control.
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.
Synopsys launches eDT Platform to advance Physical AI March 18, 2026 Initially focused on high-value automotive use cases, the Synopsys Electronics Digital Twin (eDT) Platform enables OEMs to achieve up to 90% of software validation prior to hardware availability.
Vector, Microchip expand collaboration on embedded solutions March 16, 2026 Vector and Microchip closely align their products to ensure early hardware and software compatibility and to facilitate joint further development.
Mirai raises $4.2M to build autonomous maritime systems March 13, 2026 Italian company Mirai Robotics’ systems are designed to enable persistent surveillance, patrolling, monitoring, and control, reducing human exposure to risk and lowering operational costs compared to traditional models.
Rohm strengthens supply capability for GaN power devices March 10, 2026 By licensing TSMC GaN technology, Rohm will strengthen its supply capability to meet growing demand for GaN in applications such as AI servers and electric vehicles.
LGES subsidiary opens battery manufacturing plant in Canada March 09, 2026 Backed by more than 5 billion CAD (about USD 3.7 billion) in investment, NextStar Energy has onboarded 1,300 direct employees, with a long-term goal of 2,500 direct employees as it scales to full production.
Qualcomm, Tata Electronics to manufacture automotive modules March 09, 2026 Qualcomm Technologies will manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Module products in India at Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Jagiroad, Assam.
Honeywell delivers battery manufacturing automation to Alabama lab March 06, 2026 The battery manufacturing automation platform is designed to optimize operations by improving cell yields and expediting facility startups for battery manufacturers at any scale.
Top 100 EMS and ODM providers grow 23% in 2025 as AI infrastructure drives market March 06, 2026 The world’s largest EMS and ODM companies posted strong revenue growth in 2025, largely driven by demand for AI infrastructure and cloud data centres, according to new market data from analysts in4ma and industry publication EMSNOW.
ElevenEs secures Caterpillar backing, plans battery factory in Serbia February 24, 2026 ElevenEs has completed the first closing of its Series B financing round, with proceeds earmarked for the construction of a 1GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Subotica, Serbia. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026, with first cell deliveries expected in 2027.
Volvo Cars to recall 40,000 EX30 over battery risk February 24, 2026 Volvo Cars will recall more than 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to a risk of battery pack overheating, the company told Reuters. The EX30 is one of the automaker’s best-selling electric models.
Qualcomm to invest up to $150 million in AI startups in India February 20, 2026 US semiconductor company Qualcomm says it plans to invest up to USD 150 million in India’s technology and AI startup ecosystem through a new strategic venture fund.
Infineon to extend CEO and CFO contracts to 2032 February 20, 2026 German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies plans to extend the contracts of Chief Executive Officer Jochen Hanebeck and Chief Financial Officer Sven Schneider ahead of schedule.
Toyota recycling centre to be built in Poland February 19, 2026 Toyota Motor Europe has announced the construction of a new facility. The Circular Factory plant will be built in Wałbrzych and will focus on circular-economy activities, processing up to 20,000 end-of-life vehicles per year. The investment is intended to support the company’s transition toward climate neutrality.
Hanwha Aerospace breaks ground on armoured vehicle plant in Romania February 17, 2026 South Korean defence group Hanwha Aerospace has broken ground on a new armoured vehicle production facility in Romania, marking the company’s first manufacturing site in Europe.
GF and Renesas deepen US chip production partnership February 17, 2026 US semiconductor foundry GlobalFoundries and Japanese Renesas Electronics have expanded their manufacturing partnership in a multi-billion-dollar deal aimed at increasing semiconductor production in the United States.
Infineon powers BMW Neue Klasse with central computing and smart power distribution February 16, 2026 Infineon Technologies supplies microcontrollers, Ethernet connectivity solutions, power management ICs, and smart power switches for BMW Group’s Neue Klasse platform. The architecture separates software from hardware, enabling over-the-air updates without physical modifications.
BorgWarner expands series-production BMS program with a global OEM February 13, 2026 BorgWarner's battery management system (BMS) has been selected for an expanded series-production program with a global OEM. BorgWarner has supplied the BMS to the unnamed customer since 2023.
Aumovio to cut up to 4,000 R&D jobs worldwide by end of 2026 February 12, 2026 Automotive technology company Aumovio plans to reduce up to 4,000 research and development positions globally as part of measures to improve efficiency in a challenging market environment, the company said.
India holds talks with Brazil, Canada, France and Netherlands on critical minerals February 10, 2026 India is in talks with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands over potential agreements on critical minerals, as New Delhi steps up efforts to secure supplies needed for its energy transition and industrial strategy, Reuters reported.
Neways starts deliveries of Saab’s UTAAS systems for CV90 February 10, 2026 EMS provider Neways has begun production and delivery of critical sub-systems for Saab’s UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) integrated sight and fire control systems, used on BAE Systems’ CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.
EU launches NanoIC, Europe’s largest Chips Act pilot line February 09, 2026 The European Union has inaugurated NanoIC, its largest pilot line under the Chips Act, at IMEC Leuven in Belgium. The facility represents a total investment of EUR 2.5 billion, of which EUR 700 million coming from EU funding, EUR 700 million from national and regional governments, and the remainder from industry partners, including ASML.
ACC shelves Termoli gigafactory – unions push for mechanical production February 09, 2026 Automotive Cells Company (ACC), the European battery cell joint venture owned by Stellantis, Mercedes‑Benz and TotalEnergies, has officially abandoned plans for a gigafactory at the Stellantis Termoli plant in Italy. The decision also affects ACC’s planned site in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Australia’s Sunrise expects to supply critical minerals for new US stockpile February 04, 2026 Australia’s Sunrise Energy Metals sees its planned scandium production as a potential contributor to the United States’ new critical minerals stockpile, a development that illustrates how governments and producers are reshaping upstream supply chains for technology, defence and advanced manufacturing. Reuters reported that Sunrise’s chief executive made the comments on the sidelines of a global meeting in Washington.
Eaton to spin off Mobility Group into independent company February 02, 2026 Eaton has announced plans to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments, collectively known as Mobility Group, into a standalone, publicly traded company.
BAE-linked teams win contracts for Link 16 radios and Typhoon AESA radar January 29, 2026 BAE Systems-linked teams have been awarded two defence electronics contracts covering tactical radio systems and fighter radar production, according to information published on the companies’ official channels. The awards include a U.S. Navy contract for Link 16-enabled MIDS JTRS radio terminals and a UK Ministry of Defence order for ECRS Mk2 AESA radars for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
Wallbox, Eneco partner to expand EV infrastructure in Benelux January 29, 2026 Under the agreement, Wallbox will supply its commercial AC charger, eM4 Twin, as the primary hardware solution for initial Dutch deployments through Eneco eMobility’s installation network.
GlobalLogic, Elektrobit to advance software-defined vehicles January 27, 2026 GlobalLogic and Elektrobit have collaborated for the past 15 years, supporting Elektrobit’s products in areas such as Adaptive & Classic AUTOSAR middleware, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, and connectivity.