Parker Hannifin’s Chomerics division has launched a new series of thermal gap filler pads. The Therm-a-Gap Pad 10 offers a high thermal conductivity of 10W/m-K with an ultra-low hardness of just 35 Shore 00.
Scientists have repurposed a standard photolithography laser to continuously alter magnetic properties in 2D materials. This simple, fast method could revolutionize data storage and enable brain-like computing chips.
NASA and the USPS have stopped using Canoo’s electric vans. This comes despite former CEO Tony Aquila’s claim that supporting government contracts was a key reason he bought the bankrupt company’s assets for $4 million in April 2025.
In a surprising pivot, Boom Supersonic is building industrial gas turbines for AI data centers. This deal, plus a new $300 million investment, could be the key to finally building their supersonic passenger jet.
Facing China’s control over 90% of rare earths refining, the U.S. is pursuing a flurry of international deals and financial tools. The strategy acknowledges that domestic projects are too few and too risky to secure supply chains alone.
Major PC makers Dell and Lenovo are reportedly preparing to raise prices for consumers. The culprit is a severe shortage of DRAM and SSD storage, driven by massive demand from AI data centers. This could reshape what we consider a “high-end” PC in the coming years.
Hamamatsu Photonics has launched a new system designed to inspect semiconductor wafers with unprecedented speed. The HyperGauge C17319-11 uses proprietary tech to map an entire wafer’s thickness in five seconds, aiming to cut process losses.
Intel is teaming up with India’s Tata Electronics in a landmark $14 billion deal to build the country’s first major semiconductor fabrication plant. The partnership aims to capitalize on India’s booming PC and AI markets, but the road to production will be long.
Scientists are proposing a radical method for building on Mars: using microbes. A new study outlines how a partnership between two bacteria could turn loose regolith into solid, concrete-like material, all while producing oxygen as a bonus.
Scania is piloting a heavy-duty electric timber truck in Sweden that uses a range-extender from Horse Powertrain. The system acts like an onboard charger to tackle remote routes with no charging stations, with a previous trial showing over 90% CO2 reduction.
