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ROHM has introduced the BM6GD11BFJ-LB, an isolated gate driver IC specifically engineered to drive high-voltage GaN HEMTs. When paired with GaN devices, this driver ensures stable performance in high-frequency, high-speed switching environments—supporting enhanced miniaturization and efficiency in high-current applications like motors and server power supplies. Improving the efficiency of these systems increasingly relies on wide bandgap technologies like SiC and GaN, which enable more efficient control and conversion of electrical energy.

The energy price index rose 9.7% in June, driven by an 11.3% surge in crude oil.

Metal and precious metal prices increased by 1.7% and 2.6%, respectively.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a member of India’s Tata Group, has announced the opening of a new engineering center in Romania as part of its strategic growth in Europe. The new facility will specialize in software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies, establishing Romania as a central hub in the company's development of next-generation mobility solutions. The Romanian center is part of a broader European initiative that includes the opening of two additional automotive delivery hubs in Germany, located in Munich and Villingen-Schwenningen.

A substantial stockholding investment at Ventec International Group’s headquarters in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, ensures consistent supply and enhances delivery efficiency. The PCB materials specialist—renowned for its innovation, manufacturing, and comprehensive offering of copper-clad laminates, prepregs, process consumables, and PCB production equipment—has established significant inventory volumes of halogen-free FR4.1 and FR15.1 materials at its European hub.

Volvo Cars has entered into a new agreement with Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to source high-quality, recycled, near zero-emissions steel beginning in 2025. This makes Volvo Cars the first automotive company to secure a supply deal with SSAB for this type of steel for use in serial production. The agreement builds on the companies' longstanding partnership and reflects their shared commitment to leading the shift toward more sustainable steel solutions.

TotalEnergies announced the acquisition from Low Carbon, a leading renewable energy company, of a pipeline of 8 solar projects with a capacity of 350 MW and 2 battery storage projects with a capacity of 85 MW. As the solar projects are at an advanced stage of development, the target is that they could be operational by 2028. They will produce more than 350 GWh/year of renewable electricity, equivalent to the electricity consumption of around 100,000 UK households.

Samsung Electronics has announced it has published a joint research paper titled “Nano-Engineered Thin-Film Thermoelectric Materials Enable Practical Solid-State Refrigeration” with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). The paper details the development of a next-generation Peltier cooling technology. 

The newly developed Peltier device demonstrated significant advantages in terms of resource efficiency and mass production.

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Suzuki Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational that manufactures a wide range of products, including automobiles, motorcycles, outboard motors, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Founded in 1909, Suzuki has grown from a loom manufacturing company to a world leader in the automotive and related industries. Suzuki is a global company known for its diverse product portfolio, commitment to value, and a long history of innovation and reliability.

Renault Group and Wandercraft announce the closing of a minority investment by Renault Group in Wandercraft, the first company to develop, manufacture and market medical self-balancing exoskeletons. The partnership brings Renault Group’s industrial expertise to scale up production of Wandercraft’s exoskeletons and robots. It will also help Wandercraft open new business opportunities in robotics.

TDK Corporation has expanded its YFF series of 3-terminal filters for automotive applications to include higher voltages up to 35 V and higher capacitances up to 4.7 µF. Such components are used to suppress voltage variation and high-frequency noise, which can cause system malfunctions. By optimizing the material selection and product design, the new products feature significantly higher withstand voltage, ranging now from 6.3 V to 35 V. Mass production of the product series began in June 2025.

The energy price index fell by 4.4% in May, driven by declines in U.S. natural gas (-8.4%) and crude oil (-4.8%).

Food prices dropped by 1.9%, while raw materials inched up 0.7% and beverages increased by 4.9%.

Metal and precious metal prices gained 2.7% each.

Geely is a major Chinese automaker, founded in 1986. Initially, the company was involved in the production of refrigerators and motorcycles, but since 1997 it has focused on the automotive industry, becoming one of the pioneers of private automotive companies in China. Geely has experienced a rapid rise due to its expansion strategy and continuous innovation. Today, Geely is one of the largest automakers in China and a major global player, with an active presence in the fields of electric mobility, autonomous technology and sustainability. The company continues to invest in R&D, collaborating with global partners to shape the future of mobility.

AMD has acquired Enosemi, a startup designing custom materials to support silicon photonics product development. Silicon photonics use light — photons — to transmit data, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to traditional electrical communication. AMD and other chipmakers have shown an increasing interest in the tech. Late last year, AMD reportedly teamed up with several Taiwan startups for a silicon photonics R&D collaboration.

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