Siemens reports private 5G growth in industrial automation
Siemens has reported growing, use-case-driven uptake of private 5G, has positioned the technology as an enabler embedded in automation solutions, and has sold systems via existing industrial channels to address mission-critical connectivity and productivity needs.
ROHM and Suchi Semicon to localise semiconductor packaging
ROHM has formed a partnership with Suchi Semicon to establish local back-end manufacturing for power semiconductor packaging and testing in India, has initiated technical evaluations and has targeted mass production from 2026 to strengthen automotive supply-chain resilience.
AI Integrates into Manufacturing Operations and Strategy
Manufacturers have increasingly integrated AI into operations, prioritising pilots, data standardisation and network infrastructure, and leaders have emphasised cross-disciplinary talent and sector-specific models to scale applications, with automotive companies having led early adoption.
Exicom opens ₹216 crore EV power electronics plant
Exicom Tele-Systems has opened a ₹216 crore integrated manufacturing facility in Hyderabad and has increased production capacity by about 2.5 times to produce AC and DC chargers, battery systems and critical power solutions for domestic and export markets.
UKBIC opens Flexible Pilot Line for battery scale-up
UKBIC has opened a Flexible Pilot Line in Coventry to help battery startups scale technologies from lab to commercial scale. The line has been backed by £38m from the Faraday Battery Challenge and has been described as unique in Europe.
Soneil Spark mobile charging trailer for EV fleets
Soneil Spark has introduced a trailer-mounted mobile charger with configurable battery capacity and AC/DC ports, and has marketed it to fleets, off-grid sites, events and disaster response, and has highlighted microgrid and rapid-deployment capabilities.
ION Storage Systems qualifies solid-state battery cell
ION Storage Systems has qualified its Cornerstone solid-state cell with a customer and has scheduled production at its expanded Beltsville, Maryland facility to begin in 2026, after having supplied sample cells to customers since August.
BYD Brazil plant secures 100,000 export orders
BYD has secured 100,000 export orders from Argentina and Mexico for its Brazil plant, which has commenced production, has outlined plans to expand capacity and has announced a BRL 300m research centre investment.
Xiaomi SU7 sales fall amid production retooling
Xiaomi has sold 218 SU7 sedans in February, down 99.1% year-on-year, as production lines have been retooled for a new-generation model; production has begun and the updated model has been scheduled to launch later this month.
Group14 starts EV-scale silicon anode production
Group14 has begun EV-scale production of SCC55 at its Sangju, South Korea plant, which has been designed for up to 2,000 tonnes annually and 10 GWh capacity; the company has secured plant ownership and raised $463m in Series D funding.
BYD considers Canada plant and automaker purchase
BYD has assessed building a wholly owned manufacturing plant in Canada, has signalled openness to acquiring a legacy automaker, and has advanced vertical integration in battery and charging technologies to support overseas growth targets and address recent sales declines.
Volkswagen ID. Unix 08 begins production in China
Volkswagen has begun production of the ID. Unix 08 in China after a 24‑month technology partnership with Xpeng; the model has been fitted with Xpeng high‑voltage and software systems and offers up to 370 kW and 730 km CLTC range.
Hyundai Mobis opens Hungarian EV chassis plant
Hyundai Mobis has established a 50,000 sq m plant in Kecskemet, Hungary, to supply EV and hybrid chassis modules to Mercedes‑Benz, has implemented just‑in‑sequence production and has expanded its European manufacturing footprint to five bases.
Xiaomi sets March target of 16,000 SU7 units
Xiaomi has entered final production of its next-generation SU7, has targeted 16,000 units by March and has introduced higher-priced variants with upgraded range, safety and driver-assistance features, and has expanded retail and service networks.
Ashok Leyland commences construction of EV battery plant
Ashok Leyland has broken ground on a ₹400–500 crore battery-pack facility in Pillaipakkam, Tamil Nadu, to localise EV battery production for commercial vehicles, support supply-chain resilience and align with state and national electrification policies.
EGI Battery to open Michigan pouch-cell plant
EGI Battery has announced a Michigan manufacturing campus and has targeted site acceptance testing by end-Q1 2026 and production start in Q3 2026, and has planned a phased expansion to increase capacity from about 40 MWh to 80 MWh.
UK pilot production for ceramic matrix composites
The UK has established a pilot-scale, end-to-end manufacturing process for ceramic matrix composites, has enabled domestic production for space, hypersonic and propulsion applications, and has reduced reliance on overseas suppliers and has created a path to scaled industrial production.
Assets from Midland lithium-ion plant to be auctioned
BidItUp has listed equipment from a 400,000 sq ft Midland lithium‑ion plant for a six‑day virtual auction, including cleanrooms, automated pouch‑cell production lines and pack assembly systems, enabling manufacturers to acquire production capacity without lengthy construction.
Qualcomm, Tata Electronics to make auto modules in India
Qualcomm has partnered with Tata Electronics to produce automotive modules in India, and Tata Electronics has been contracted to assemble them at its Jagiroad OSAT facility, which has been positioned to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing and automotive supply chains.
Persimmon Deploys VUE HFR AI Across Telehandler Fleet
Persimmon Homes has deployed VUE Group's Human Form Recognition AI across its telehandler fleet, has fitted 180 camera kits at 160 sites and has integrated alerts into VUEhub for centralised monitoring and safety insight.
Turkcell outlines AI infrastructure and data sovereignty
Turkcell has said telecom networks have become central to economic resilience and national sovereignty and has announced partnerships with Google Cloud, Ericsson and Mavenir to develop sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and advanced RAN capabilities in Turkey.
Verizon Business on fibre, metro access and private 5G
Verizon Business has presented an AI networking strategy centred on dense fibre, metro access and private 5G, and has positioned its AI Connect portfolio to enable programmable, low-latency edge inference and enterprise connectivity.
Tesla Semi factory nears completion in Nevada
Tesla has neared completion of a Nevada factory intended to support mass production of Semi trucks at a 50,000-unit-a-year capacity, with upgraded range, charging and autonomous capabilities.
PSA tapes optimise EV battery manufacturing
Manufacturers have adopted PSA tapes and have reduced process steps and capital expenditure, have supported robotic application, have lowered scrap rates, and have enabled in-line quality checks and tailored dielectric and thermal protection.
LiCAP expands Sacramento facility, adds ultracapacitor line
LiCAP has expanded operations by securing a 40,500 sq ft Sacramento facility, tripling workspace, and has introduced an ultracapacitor assembly line using a dry electrode process, aimed at grid stabilisation, data centres and wider energy storage applications.
Nova Scotia expands biomanufacturing scale-up capacity
Verschuren Centre and partners have established shared-asset pilot-to-CMO biomanufacturing capacity in Nova Scotia, have serviced more than 50 companies and have positioned the region to attract further international partnerships.
Holyvolt acquires Wildcat to scale battery materials
Holyvolt has completed a $73 million acquisition of Wildcat and has combined Wildcat's high‑throughput materials discovery platform with Holyvolt's screen‑printing, water‑based production process to align materials R&D with scalable, lower‑capital battery manufacturing.
Lucid Gravity robotaxi to deploy with Nuro and Uber
Lucid has developed a Gravity robotaxi modified with Nuro’s autonomy stack and sensor array, and Uber has contracted to buy 20,000 units; the fleet has been scheduled for rollout in San Francisco after final testing.
Tesla builds integrated EV battery supply chain
Tesla has developed an integrated United States battery supply chain, has commissioned a Texas lithium refinery, cathode and electrode facilities, and has expanded 4680 and LFP cell production while its stationary storage business has reported faster margin growth.
EU authorises €200m aid for Spain's EV manufacturing
The European Commission has authorised €200m in state aid for Spain to expand EV value chain manufacturing, covering batteries, hydrogen technologies and material recovery; Spanish authorities have been permitted to award direct grants until 30 June 2026.
Structural advantages give Chinese EV makers a cost edge
Rhodium Group's report has found that structural efficiencies — notably vertical integration, greater scale and lower overheads — have given Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers a cost advantage that has outweighed direct state subsidies, affecting competitiveness of Western manufacturers.
Honeywell integrating Battery MXP at Alabama AMP Center
Honeywell has deployed its AI-powered Battery MXP at the University of Alabama AMP Center to improve cell yields, accelerate battery factory start-ups and support workforce training, and has been named the site's exclusive automation platform.
AT&T expands Connected AI, fibre and edge partnerships
AT&T has launched a Connected AI platform, has formed partnerships with Nvidia, Microsoft Azure, AWS and Geoforce, and has expanded fibre and 5G integrations to support industrial edge analytics, asset tracking and cloud-linked enterprise AI workloads.
DRAM volatility raises costs and stalls L3 autonomy
Semiconductor supply shortages and a tax-policy shift have created high component costs and inventory hoarding, driven steep DRAM price rises, and constrained Chinese NEV production and plans for Level 3 autonomy.
Gotion finalises 2GWh solid-state battery line design
Gotion has completed design work for a 2GWh all-solid-state battery line, has reported 90% pilot yield and 350 Wh/kg cell energy density, and has secured Volkswagen and Audi supply letters of intent and has targeted vehicle integration by end-2026.
LiCAP solvent-free dry electrode manufacturing process
LiCAP has developed a solvent-free dry electrode process and has reported it can cut energy use by about 40% and battery manufacturing costs by up to 50%. It has licensed the technology and has formed partnerships with Cellforce and Nissan.
Great Wall Motors to build factory in Espírito Santo, Brazil
Great Wall Motors has announced plans to build a 200,000-vehicle factory in Espírito Santo, Brazil, with capacity to create up to 10,000 jobs and support local supply chains, following a R$10 billion investment commitment and prior local production expansion.
W&P uses e-trucks and Kögel tippers for HMVA transport
W&P has begun transporting HMVA-2 using three Mercedes eActros 600 e-trucks and three Kögel steel tippers, supporting Blue Phoenix's recycled construction-material supply chain and aiming to reduce local emissions while maintaining load efficiency.
Aqua Metals and 6K Energy sign three-year supply deal
Aqua Metals has signed a three‑year supply agreement with 6K Energy and has established terms for battery‑grade nickel and lithium carbonate from AquaRefining, with both parties having agreed specifications, index pricing mechanisms and FEOC-compliant supply for domestic cathode manufacturing.
Cargill scales private 5G to 50 sites
Cargill has expanded private 5G to 50 sites across the US and Europe, having scaled from 20 sites in six months; the network has been positioned as foundational connectivity to support automation, ERP integration and stacked industrial use cases.
Optimising AI Dash Cam Alerts for Fleet Operations
Fleets have experienced excessive false positive alerts from AI dash cams; calibration and alert optimisation have reduced alert volumes while preserving incident capture, improving review efficiency and supporting faster claims resolution.
John Deere updates MY27 X9 and S7 combines
John Deere has announced MY27 updates to X9 and S7 combines and front‑end equipment and has introduced expanded automation, additional crop support, remote adjustments, connectivity upgrades and larger grain‑handling capacity to improve harvest efficiency and operator assistance.
Ammann as1 PIP provides real-time plant data
Ammann has introduced the as1 PIP module, which has provided asphalt producers with real-time production figures, plant status, performance data and batch documentation, has enabled remote monitoring and rapid intervention, and has been reported by a user at MAX STREICHER.
IAA: Union content criteria for batteries
Proposals have advocated using Union content criteria in the Industrial Accelerator Act to condition public support for batteries, outlined component-based design, staged compliance and record-keeping, and have recommended stricter foreign direct investment conditions and enforcement.
Towards a Single Global Smartphone SKU
Research has shown that reconfigurable RF front ends have made a universal smartphone SKU technically feasible, and vendors have begun commercialising software-defined duplexers to reduce manufacturing costs, logistical complexity and environmental impact.
Detroit launches Gen6 engines for Freightliner, Western Star
Detroit has introduced Gen 6 DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines for Freightliner and Western Star, designed to meet US EPA 2027 NOx limits and to improve fuel efficiency; availability has been scheduled January 2027–January 2028.
Ford adopts 48-volt system for next EV pickup
Ford has announced its next-generation electric pickup has adopted a 48-volt electrical architecture and has said the Universal Electric Vehicle platform has been designed to reduce parts and costs and to support a $30,000 small pickup scheduled for 2027.
Canada Allows Chinese EV Imports to Boost Manufacturing
Canada has reduced barriers to Chinese electric-vehicle imports and has agreed tariff concessions with China, aiming to attract joint ventures, revive domestic automotive production and expand affordable EV availability while seeking supply-chain diversification amid strained US trade relations.