Intel’s advanced packaging technologies are attracting serious interest from Apple and Qualcomm, according to new job listings. Both companies are seeking engineers with expertise in Intel’s EMIB technology. This could signal a major shift in the chip packaging industry currently dominated by TSMC.
South Africa’s nuclear agency is restarting its Pebble Bed Modular Reactor program after 14 years in mothball. The government has transferred the SMR technology to Necsa, which will now seek partners for development. This comes as global interest in small modular reactors intensifies.
Sierra Space has wrapped up electromagnetic and tow testing for its Dream Chaser spaceplane. The company is now pivoting hard toward national security missions after NASA scaled back its contract from seven ISS flights to just one demo mission in late 2026.
Creaform has unveiled the Cube-R M Series, a modular automated inspection system for manufacturing environments. The solution offers three configurations handling parts up to 4 meters in length with promises of faster cycle times and vibration-resistant precision.
The traditional engineering, procurement, and construction model is collapsing under equipment shortages and AI-driven electricity demand. Transformers now take up to 200 weeks to deliver while utilities scramble to meet data center timelines.
Nearly half of manufacturing professionals say keeping up with technology represents their biggest risk over the next 3-5 years. The challenges range from budget constraints to integration headaches and a widening skills gap.
The International Energy Agency’s latest report reveals electricity demand is growing faster than overall energy consumption worldwide. Data centers alone will see $580 billion in investment this year, surpassing oil supply spending. The shift affects both developing and advanced economies simultane
Elliott Management has built a nearly 5% stake in Toyota Industries and is pushing back against Toyota Motors’ ¥16,300 per share take-private offer. The activist investor argues the deal significantly undervalues the company and lacks proper governance. Toyota Industries shares have surged 36% this
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is shaping up to be dominated by Qualcomm’s silicon. The company is reportedly committing to a 75% Snapdragon, 25% Exynos split, a massive shift from the S25’s 100% Qualcomm strategy.
ASEAN exporters face pressure from US tariffs while domestic markets flood with Chinese goods. The region’s $25 billion services trade surplus depends heavily on China, making any alignment difficult.
