NUBURU’s phased acquisition of Italian defense software firm Orbit marks a fundamental transformation from hardware manufacturer to integrated defense technology provider. The $1.5M initial investment secures 10.7% equity in a $2.9-3.6B operational resilience market. This strategic pivot combines dr
Swiss robotics startup Mimic has secured $16 million in seed funding to tackle the growing labor crisis in European manufacturing. The ETH Zurich spinout is developing humanoid robotic hands that could transform factory automation.
Indonesia’s “Whoosh” bullet train, a flagship Belt and Road project, is drowning in debt with losses exceeding $253M. The crisis exposes deeper structural issues in China’s infrastructure export model and raises questions about high-speed rail viability in emerging markets.
A startup plans to manufacture semiconductors in space using SpaceX rockets, claiming space vacuum offers superior purity. But the technical and economic realities suggest this ambitious vision faces astronomical challenges.
Defense contractor L3Harris expects a flood of Pentagon program decisions once the government shutdown concludes. The company has raised its full-year sales guidance despite current delays, with space and missile programs leading growth.
IVWorks has become the first company worldwide to commercialize 8-inch InGaN/GaN nanowire epiwafers. This breakthrough technology serves as the foundation for artificial photosynthesis panels that produce hydrogen using only sunlight and water.
Allient Rochester has unveiled the Pyxmos Servo Drive, positioning it as a flexible, high-performance solution for OEMs in robotics and precision automation. The drive integrates embedded control and leverages Allient’s motor portfolio to offer complete motion solutions. This launch represents a str
University of Florida researchers have engineered citrus trees that can tolerate the devastating greening disease using a protein found in common vegetables. The breakthrough could rescue Florida’s citrus industry from collapse while maintaining fruit quality and safety.
Schneider Electric has delivered the technology stack behind the world’s first commercially viable e-methanol plant. This breakthrough could accelerate green fuel adoption across shipping, aviation, and chemicals industries facing decarbonization challenges.
Europe’s largest drone manufacturer by sales is preparing for a potential Warsaw stock exchange debut. The move comes as EU defense spending creates unprecedented opportunities in the autonomous weapons sector.
