Johor Corporation is developing a $6.5 billion innovation hub called Ibrahim Technopolis along the Singapore border. The 7,300-acre project aims to leverage Singapore’s capital and speed with Malaysia’s land and scale. It’s part of the new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement between the
MP Materials surged 9% Wednesday after announcing a Pentagon-backed joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s Maaden to develop a rare earth refinery. The Defense Department will finance the U.S. portion while MP provides technical expertise. This marks a significant expansion of America’s rare earth supply
German industrial giant Siemens is teaming up with Taiwanese power specialist Delta Electronics to deliver modular, plug-and-play power solutions for data centers. The partnership promises to slash construction timelines and capital expenditures while addressing the growing power demands of AI workl
Scientists found hematite and maghemite in lunar soil samples from the far side, materials that shouldn’t exist in the Moon’s environment. The discovery suggests impact events create temporary oxidizing conditions. This completely rewrites our understanding of lunar surface chemistry.
Researchers at the University of Virginia have developed a breakthrough 3D-printable polymer that’s both highly stretchable and biocompatible. The material uses a “foldable bottlebrush” design to create strong yet flexible networks. This could enable everything from artificial organ scaffolding to a
Researchers at National Taiwan University have developed a dual-purpose catalyst that generates clean hydrogen while simultaneously breaking down urea from wastewater. The innovative material combines V₄C₃Tₓ MXene with Cs₂PtCl₆ perovskite nanoparticles using an interfacial trapping method. This brea
ioTech has launched its next-generation io600 platform for digital material deposition. The system uses AI-driven feedback and closed-loop control to enable micron-precision manufacturing at industrial scales.
America’s share of global semiconductor manufacturing has plummeted from 37% to just 10% since 1990. The Trump administration is pushing aggressive policies including tariffs and tax credits to reverse this trend and ensure at least 50% of chips used in America are made domestically.
First Solar is building a major new manufacturing facility in South Carolina to onshore final production of its Series 6 Plus solar modules. The $330 million investment will create over 600 jobs and significantly expand domestic solar manufacturing capacity. The facility is scheduled to begin operat
Taiwan’s electric vehicle market is accelerating with the upcoming Luxgen N5 launch based on Foxtron’s Model B platform. The market shows strong growth despite global uncertainties, driven by government incentives and competitive offerings from both domestic and international brands.
