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QuantumScape and Honda Partner to Accelerate QSE-5 Solid-State Lithium-Metal Battery Development, Driving Major OEM Adoption
XWELL USA Overview QuantumScape announced a joint research agreement with Honda in June 2026 to accelerate the development of the QSE-5 solid-state lithium-metal battery, signaling a significant shift from lab breakthroughs to automotive... -
MDPI Review Highlights All-Solid-State Batteries’ Significant Gains in Grid Storage Safety and Energy Density; Sulfide Electrolytes Achieve High Ion Conductivity but Mass Production Pegged for 2028+
MDPI Switzerland Overview A new review in MDPI underscores the transformative potential of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) for grid-scale energy storage, citing their ability to significantly enhance safety and energy density by replac... -
SwRI and SMU Pioneer Nanoscale Interfacial Engineering for Enhanced Solid-State Battery Performance
Southwest Research Institute USA Overview Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Southern Methodist University (SMU) have initiated a collaborative research project focused on advancing solid-state battery technology by overcoming criti... -
High-Resolution Direct ToF LiDAR Brings Spatial Intelligence to Edge AI, Enhancing Robotics and AR/VR
Laser Focus World International Overview High-resolution direct Time-of-Flight (ToF) LiDAR modules are delivering groundbreaking spatial intelligence to edge AI by simultaneously providing multiple data streams, including depth maps, inf... -
U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Invests in Quantum Materials Research for Quantum Computing, Sensing, and Networking
U.S. National Science Foundation USA Overview The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is bolstering investments in quantum materials research to deepen our understanding of matter and unlock new possibilities for future technologies l... -
Marvell’s Celestial AI Acquisition Reduces Interconnect Power by >80%; GlobalFoundries Forecasts Doubling Silicon Photonics Revenue by 2025
NAI 500 USA Overview Silicon photonics is solving the 'copper problem' in AI clusters, enabling faster data speeds, increased bandwidth, and reduced power consumption. Marvell acquired Celestial AI, reducing interconnect power consumptio... -
Marvell Technology Strengthens On-Chip Optical Expertise with Celestial AI Acquisition, Leading AI Market with 1.6T and 3.2T Optical Solutions
Kavout USA Overview Marvell Technology is strategically addressing the need for faster, more efficient data movement within and between AI clusters by integrating Celestial AI's on-chip optical expertise into its portfolio. Its electro-o... -
Cambridge Spinoff CamGraPhIC Secures Funding to Advance Graphene-Based Photonic Transceivers for AI Interconnects and Energy Reduction
Cambridge Review UK Overview Cambridge spinoff CamGraPhIC has secured funding to advance its graphene-based photonic transceivers, aiming to enhance AI interconnectivity and reduce energy consumption. This move signals a broader industry... -
UMC Ships First Silicon Photonics Wafers, Tower Semiconductor Invests $3 Billion in Japan: AI Data Center Demand Accelerates Global Optical Tech Expansion
PhotonCap International Overview UMC has shipped its first mass-produced silicon photonics wafers from its Singapore 12-inch fab, while Tower Semiconductor announced a $3 billion investment in Japan to expand 300mm silicon photonics manu... -
Ion-Beam Origami Cuts 3D Optical Chip Fabrication to Seconds, Achieving >100x Speedup Over Conventional Methods
Intelligent Living International Overview Researchers have developed 'Ion-Beam Origami,' a technique capable of fabricating 3D photonic nanostructures across an entire wafer in mere seconds. This breakthrough achieves over 100x speed imp...
