Industry News

From bulky vacuum tubes to compact high performance microprocessors the evolution of electronic components over the years has always been evident.  This section covers all the recent technological advancement in the electronics industry and the new-age products that have hit the electronics market recently.

Cyient Semiconductors signed a channel partner agreement with GlobalFoundries (GF), which makes it an authorized reseller of GF’s semiconductor manufacturing services as well as technologies. The company started its semiconductor division in April 2025 to offer turnkey application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions. Through this partnership, it can now provide clients with access to…

DigiKey had a major Q2 expansion, bringing on 127 new suppliers and over 236,000 new products. Of these additions, at least 32,000 are new product introductions (NPIs) that are all in stock and ready for same-day shipping. This expansion bumps DigiKey’s total portfolio to over 16.5 million products.

The list of new suppliers includes DeGirum (AI tools), Minew (IoT tracking devices),…

As reported by the Global Times, China showcased over 150 humanoid robots at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025 in Shanghai, clearly marking its largest and most advanced exhibition as of now. Over 80 companies that specialize in embodied intelligence participated, and more than 60 new robot models were introduced for the first time ever.  

A dual-arm robotic…

To collaborate on key areas in semiconductor manufacturing and automotive electronics, Tata Electronics and Robert Bosch GmbH have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Under this strategic partnership between the two big players in the electronics sector, the companies plan to undertake joint efforts in chip packaging and manufacturing at Tata Electronics’ upcoming facilities in Assam…

Lenskart has invested in Ajna Lens, a Mumbai-based deep-tech startup. Founded in 2014, Ajna Lens builds AI-powered XR (Extended Reality) glasses. The combination of tech they use includes spatial computing, AI vision, and XR stack. Their customers include enterprise, education, and defence sectors for whom they create immersive tools for use cases like virtual training, simulations, and…

According to a Business Standard report (as republished by Communications Today), Kaynes Semicon will deliver a prototype of a chip to its very first paying customer, Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (AOS), who will test it to ensure it works as required before full production gets approved. This means the prototype will go through an approximately three-month qualification process that…

An Indian defence and aerospace startup, Raphe mPhibr, has raised $100 million in a new private funding round, which was the largest ever in India’s aerospace and defence sector. With this, the company’s total funding stands at $145 million. The money will go towards expanding aircraft design, engineering, and manufacturing facilities.

Raphe mPhibr develops UAVs, including the mR10,…

Nordic Semiconductor has acquired its longtime partner, Memfault Inc., a cloud platform company. This acquisition results in something that’s the first of its kind: a complete chip-to-cloud platform managing connected devices across their entire lifecycle. Nordic now offers hardware, software, and cloud services as one integrated solution.

With this new platform, Nordic is shifting from…

Nordic Semiconductor is acquiring Neuton.AI’s core technology and IP. Neuton.AI specializes in automating Tiny ML processes, making it easy for non-experts to build AI models. Nordic plans to integrate Neuton.AI’s platform with its own nRF54 Series chips. These are chips that use very little power, with popularity among battery-operated devices. The combination should allow for smarter devices…

Cadence and Samsung Foundry have entered a new multi-year agreement, continuing their current collaboration. The partnership is directed towards developing AI-driven chip design solutions for AI data centers, automotive technologies, and next-gen wireless/RF connectivity. Cadence is to provide memory and interface IP for Samsung’s advanced chip manufacturing processes: SF4X, SF5A, and SF2P.…

Cyient Semiconductors and MIPS have announced a strategic collaboration to develop ASIC and ASSP solutions using MIPS Atlas processor IP. They aim to deliver domain-optimized solutions for automotive, industrial, and data center applications. The companies believe that their collaboration will allow for the development of next-gen semiconductor solutions that use embedded intelligence, real-…

A deeptech startup, Leumas, has raised $2.2 million in seed funding to expand its modular robotic manufacturing systems for the pharmaceutical and wellness industries. The company was founded in 2016 by Subhajit Biswas and Nitesh K and is headquartered in Bengaluru. The system uses AI, robotics, and vision-based quality control to enable flexible, traceable, on-demand production. Its…