Munich-based robotics startup Filics, a pioneer in autonomous load carrier handling solutions, has successfully closed a €13.5 million financing round. The round attracted new investors including Sandwater, Alven, F-LOG Ventures, and the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund.
The funding will primarily support the further development of Filics’ robotics platform and the scaling of its product portfolio. Additionally, the company aims to expand internationally.
China’s carmaker Changan has confirmed its intention to build its own plant for electric passenger cars in Europe. They plan a European factory to support their future sales in the region and are searching possible locations for the plant.
Changan joins a number of other Chinese automakers that have already launched sales in Europe, including BYD and Chery.
ABB has launched Flexley Mover® P603 platform AMR, the most compact model in its class to handle payloads of up to 1500 kg. The AMR P603 represents a new generation in ABB’s Autonomous Versatile Robotics lineup, designed for effortless real-time task switching. Powered by AI-driven Visual SLAM navigation, it delivers enhanced speed, intelligence, and safety.
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.