A Buzz in Technology

SkyDrive has partnered with Kineco to manufacture composite aerostructures for SkyDrive's next-generation eVTOL aircraft. The collaboration combines advanced composite manufacturing expertise with cutting-edge air mobility innovation, supporting scalable production, localized manufacturing, and the global expansion of sustainable urban air mobility.

Rohde & Schwarz has supplied advanced conformance test systems to Marquistech for India's first GCF RTO and PTCRB ATL laboratory, marking a major milestone in the country's telecom certification capabilities. The collaboration will accelerate device validation, streamline global certification, and support the rollout of next-generation 5G and future wireless technologies.

“The industry is moving away from fragmented, hardware-driven infotainment systems toward more integrated, software-defined architectures,” said John van den Braak, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Infotainment and Audio Systems product line at NXP Semiconductors. “With SAF9800, we are combining the long-lifecycle building blocks of infotainment—such as broadcast radio and digital audio—with new AI/ML-powered audio capabilities that enhance the in-car experience, enable in-cabin audio sensing, and support functional audio use-cases. By delivering these capabilities in a flexible, single-chip solution that meets stringent global RF and audio requirements, we help automakers simplify development and scale their platforms to meet evolving market needs.”

ASEAN's manufacturing future is being redefined—and IME 2026 is where it all comes together. From advanced manufacturing and industrial automation to AI, smart factories, electronics, and sustainable production, IME 2026 will unite global innovators, technology providers, manufacturers, and decision-makers to accelerate the region's industrial transformation.

NORD Drivesystems Pvt. Ltd. demonstrates how its modular product system combines gear units, motors, and drive electronics into tailored, application-specific solutions. Designed to meet the needs of over 100 industries, the modular approach delivers greater flexibility, energy efficiency, reliability, and simplified system integration for modern industrial automation.

Advait Energy Transitions has partnered with Adaptive Engineering to develop an integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) platform. The collaboration combines advanced engineering and energy storage expertise to deliver scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions that support renewable energy integration, grid stability, and the transition to a cleaner energy future.

“At a time of rapid advancement in large language models, the testbed jointly developed by Rohde & Schwarz and the China Mobile Research Institute sets an important benchmark for generative AI user experience testing. We are pleased to showcase this achievement together at MWC Shanghai 2026. Building on this testing architecture, both parties aim to expand test scenarios and industry use cases, helping advance the standardization of generative AI user experience testing and laying a strong technical foundation for the 6G AI era.” said, Hailiang J., Senior Director of Products & Systems Division, Rohde & Schwarz.

SkyDrive is accelerating preparations for eVTOL medevac services in Taiwan, marking a significant step toward faster, more sustainable emergency medical transportation. By leveraging next-generation electric aircraft, the initiative aims to improve rapid response capabilities while supporting the evolution of advanced air mobility.

The global electric truck market is projected to surpass USD 1 trillion by 2035, fueled by rapid advancements in battery technology, government incentives, stricter emission regulations, and the growing demand for sustainable freight transportation. As logistics fleets embrace electrification, electric trucks are set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of commercial mobility.

ASRock Industrial has partnered with Axelera AI to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient Edge AI inference solutions for industrial and enterprise applications. By combining advanced embedded computing with next-generation AI acceleration, the collaboration enables faster deployment of intelligent vision, automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing solutions at the edge.

NORD Drivesystems Pvt. Ltd. has expanded the functional safety capabilities of its drive electronics, helping manufacturers achieve higher levels of machine safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. The enhanced solutions support modern automation applications while ensuring compliance with stringent industrial safety standards.

Anglia Components Plc has added BeRex to its growing portfolio of analog IC suppliers, strengthening its offering of high-performance RF and analog semiconductor solutions. The partnership gives engineers and manufacturers greater access to innovative components for wireless communications, IoT, industrial, automotive, and advanced electronics applications.

“Manufacturers today are looking for technology partners from India who can help them navigate increasingly complex automation and digital transformation requirements. At NASH, we combine engineering expertise, embedded technologies and advanced manufacturing to develop customised solutions that address real-world industrial challenges. Automation Expo provides an excellent platform to engage with customers, understand their evolving requirements and demonstrate how our technologies can support the next generation of intelligent manufacturing.” said, Sanjay Wadhwa, Chairman & Managing Director, Nash Group.

“With their established and highly regarded presence in our industry, Rayfast will provide an excellent route to market for Weald Electronics, especially for customers who are looking for supply as part of a wider Harness Components portfolio of products, such as wire and cable, markers, tubing and heatshrink moulded shapes. The Weald product compliments their existing connector ranges and they have a superb team that is dedicated to sales, technical support and customer service” said, Nick Wheeler, Sales Director for Weald Electronics Ltd.

XElectron has launched its Android 14 Smart HD Projector with 4K OTT support, bringing immersive big-screen viewing, seamless streaming, and smart connectivity into one compact device. With access to popular OTT platforms and advanced smart features, it's designed to deliver an effortless entertainment experience for movies, gaming, and presentations.

The demand for AI-ready computing infrastructure is driving unprecedented growth in the server CPU market, which is projected to reach USD 557.5 billion by 2035. Rising investments in AI, cloud computing, hyperscale data centers, and high-performance computing (HPC) are accelerating the adoption of next-generation server processors that deliver greater performance, efficiency, and scalability.

“Our collaboration with The Imaging Source will allow customers to expedite time to market while also benefiting from the longevity that the Acuva series offers for more rugged applications,” said Louis Wu, Product Manager at AAEON. “By establishing compatibility with Acuva industrial GMSL2 cameras, our customers will see the benefit of shorter development cycles, simplified integration, and more reliable AI vision performance in the toughest environments.”