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Machina Labs, an AI-driven intelligent factories firm, announced a $124 million Series C round backed by investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures and Toyota. The capital will fund a new 200,000‑sq‑ft facility and accelerate the company’s manufacturing technology for commercial and defense production.
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre announced a $6.5M (≈$4.3M USD) co‑investment between the Western Australian Government and Camco Engineering to develop the state’s first wind turbine anchor cage manufacturing capability. The 14‑month project includes $2M government funding and $4M from Camco,...
BIDSO, a Bengaluru-based toy manufacturing startup, announced a Rs 63 crore ($6.7 million) Series A round led by Blume Ventures, with participation from Peer Capital, Sadev Capital, and venture debt from Alteria Capital. The funding includes Rs 51 crore in equity and Rs 12 crore in venture debt...
Heckler & Koch UK announced the acquisition of Globe Engineering, a precision CNC machining firm based in Braintree, Essex. The deal, completed on 23 March 2026, gives the German weapons manufacturer in‑country production capability for weapon‑system components, expanding its role...
Rootstock Software announced the acquisition of Ascent Solutions, a provider of Salesforce‑native ERP applications, to deepen its operational capabilities for manufacturers and distributors. The deal adds Ascent’s two‑decade expertise in Salesforce development to Rootstock’s cloud ERP suite, enhancing end‑to‑end operational...
United Performance Metals, a subsidiary of O’Neal Industries, completed the acquisition of Fabrisonic, a specialist in ultrasonic additive manufacturing. The deal expands United Performance Metals' capabilities in solid‑state metal 3D printing and sensor‑embedded parts, strengthening its position in advanced manufacturing...
TransTech Group announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Teknoflow Green Equipments Private Limited, an Indian engineered fabrication and process equipment maker. The deal gives TransTech its first manufacturing platform in India and expands its engineered products footprint across...
GrayMatter announced the acquisition of FTE Factory Advisors, a Lean transformation consultancy, to strengthen its end‑to‑end factory transformation capabilities that combine Lean methodology with AI‑driven industrial intelligence. The deal, supported by investment partner Tailwind Capital, expands GrayMatter’s offering for manufacturers,...
IBM Research has launched Emergence India Labs (EIL), a frontier AI company focused on autonomous systems for manufacturing, logistics and industrial automation in India. The new lab is backed by tens of millions of dollars in initial R&D investment and...
Stardust Power Inc., a Nasdaq‑listed developer of battery‑grade lithium carbonate, announced it raised $13.2 million in equity capital and secured up to $10 million in debt financing, including a $10 million synthetic ATM equity facility with B. Riley Principal Capital II, to fund its...
Micron Technology announced the completion of its acquisition of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp's P5 fab site in Tongluo, Taiwan. The 300,000‑sq‑ft cleanroom will expand Micron's DRAM production capacity to meet AI‑driven demand, with further expansion planned for fiscal 2026.
America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining announced a $1.3 million funding initiative, Corrosion of Additive – Tested At Component Scale (CATACS), to develop standardized corrosion testing methods for metal additive manufacturing parts used in defense. The...
Minitab announced the acquisition of Effex, an advanced experimental design platform, to integrate its capabilities into the Minitab Solution Center and enhance manufacturers' data-driven decision-making. The deal, disclosed on March 16, 2026, aims to streamline experimentation, analytics, and optimization tools...
Metal Logic, a low‑carbon steel platform, announced it has agreed to acquire about 1,000 hectares of tenements in Western Australia’s Pilbara region to deploy its modular clean‑steel smelting technology, supporting an initial capacity of one million tonnes per annum. The...
Technimark, a maker of highly engineered injection‑molded components for medical, consumer, and specialty industrial applications, has completed the acquisition of Rage Custom Plastics. The deal, announced on March 16, 2026, expands Technimark’s capabilities in injection molding across multiple sectors. Financial...
Australian energy storage firm MGA Thermal raised AUD $17 million in new funding, with IP Group Australia joining as a new investor alongside existing backer Main Sequence. The capital will be used to expand manufacturing capacity and accelerate commercial rollout...
Paradise Textiles, a subsidiary of Alpine Group, announced a $72 million debt financing agreement with Commercial International Bank‑Egypt to fund its $102 million integrated fabric‑manufacturing facility in Alexandria, Egypt. The loan will be disbursed in three phases, with an initial $35.5 million for...
Chemical Concepts, a Pennsylvania-based supplier of composite bonding solutions, announced the acquisition of Texas-based Perigee Direct, a specialty consumables provider. The deal expands Chemical Concepts’ product portfolio, e‑commerce capabilities and distribution footprint across the western and southern United States, strengthening...
PaperShell, a Swedish biocomposite materials group, has signed a €40.3 million grant agreement with the EU Innovation Fund to expand its industrial capacity for fossil‑ and carbon‑free composites. The €83 million project aims to replace strategic materials across multiple sectors and boost...
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has agreed to sell its Gunsan shipyard to HJ Shipbuilding & Construction. The parties signed a memorandum of agreement for the transfer of assets, with the final price to be determined after due...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that it has made a corporate venture investment in Elephantech Inc., a startup developing copper nano‑ink technology for inkjet printing of printed circuit boards. The partnership will enable Mitsubishi Electric to integrate Elephantech’s technology into...
California-based perovskite‑silicon tandem solar cell maker Swift Solar announced the acquisition of Swiss PV manufacturer Meyer Burger’s US heterojunction technology assets and patents. The deal includes the transfer of the HJT IP portfolio and related personnel, giving Swift Solar full control...
Waaree Solar Americas, the US manufacturing arm of Waaree Energies, signed a share subscription agreement to purchase 5.37 million Series B preferred shares of United Solar Holdings for roughly $30 million. The investment secures a long‑term supply of traceable polysilicon from United Solar’s...
Danish food‑tech startup Ferm Food announced the acquisition of Orkla’s former manufacturing plant in Skovlund, Denmark, to expand its production of lacto‑fermented plant‑based ingredients. The takeover, scheduled for April 1, will enable the company to ramp up capacity to nearly 20,000 tonnes...
Shinkei Systems, the robotics-driven seafood company behind Seremoni Grade fish, announced the purchase of a 16,000‑square‑foot processing plant in Tacoma, Washington from Fathom Seafood. The acquisition doubles Shinkei’s footprint and will serve as a hub for its premium fish processing,...
AirCo announced a partnership with the U.S. Air Force to deploy modular fuel production units for military use, including $15 million in new funding. The contract will support development of thermochemical reactors that convert CO₂ and hydrogen into transportation fuels, with...
Indorama Corporation, the Indonesian sister firm of Indorama Ventures, announced it will acquire a titanium‑dioxide plant in Huelva, Spain from Venator Materials, which is in receivership. The plant has a capacity of 80,000 metric tons per year of white pigment...
Bengaluru‑based manufacturing startup Karkhana announced the acquisition of Micron EMS Tech Pvt Ltd, adding a 40,000‑sq‑ft facility with advanced SMT and through‑hole lines. The undisclosed deal will boost Karkhana’s in‑house PCBA capabilities and enable integrated electronics manufacturing solutions for OEMs...
Plastic Ingenuity, a leading North American custom thermoformer, announced the acquisition of German thermoforming company Spezi-Pack, extending its manufacturing footprint into Europe. The deal enables localized production of medical device and pharmaceutical packaging, enhancing supply chain resilience for global healthcare...
British manufacturing startup Isembard announced a $50 million Series A round, led by Union Square Ventures. The funding will be used to open more factories, expand its MasonOS AI platform, support franchisees, and recruit engineers across Europe and the United States. The...
Mastercam has completed the acquisition of In‑House Solutions, a former channel partner, establishing Mastercam Canada and expanding its direct sales, training, and support across the Canadian manufacturing market. The deal brings In‑House Solutions under Mastercam’s ownership, enhancing regional expertise and...
AFM Capital Partners Inc announced it has acquired a majority ownership interest in Incodema3D Holdings, a leading metal additive manufacturing contract manufacturer serving defense, aerospace, space, energy, and industrial markets. The deal retains CEO Sean Whittaker and senior leadership with...
SeaFort Capital has acquired a majority stake in Allmar, a doors supplier, with Roynat Equity Partners co-investing in the transaction.
Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Good Solutions, a Gothenburg‑based provider of real‑time production monitoring and optimisation software for manufacturers. The deal, which closed recently, will enable Good Solutions to pursue cross‑border expansion through a buy‑and‑build strategy....
Northern Glass Solutions (NGS) received a $668,072 co‑investment from the Northern Territory Government via the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund, matched by $4.1 million in cash from NGS, bringing total project investment to $5.4 million. The funding supports the launch of a $21 million...
Utah-based defense startup Vector announced it has secured a $20 million loan from JPMorgan Chase to expand domestic manufacturing of small unmanned aerial systems. The financing will be used to scale production, strengthen supply chains, and meet rising demand from military...
EGI Battery, an advanced battery technology and manufacturing company, closed a $10 million seed round led by TSV Capital with participation from U.S. family offices. The funding will accelerate manufacturing scale‑up and commercial expansion for aerospace, robotics, and critical infrastructure applications.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation (MCO) completed the acquisition of all shares of Swiss rotating equipment maintenance firm AST Turbo AG. The deal expands MCO’s field service network across Europe, North America and the Middle East, enhancing after‑sales support for...
Swiss food group Orior has completed the acquisition of the remaining 81% of Italian fresh‑pasta manufacturer Pastificio Gaetarelli, paying a mid single‑digit million consideration. The deal strengthens Orior’s position in the premium fresh‑pasta market and will keep Gaetarelli operating independently...
Singapore precision engineering group UMS Integration bought the remaining 30% stake in aluminium alloy supplier Starke Singapore for S$8.2 million, making Starke a wholly‑owned subsidiary. The acquisition, funded by internal resources and/or bank borrowings, is expected to have minimal impact...
Miami-based startup Material Hybrid Manufacturing announced a $7.1 million seed round to fund its HYBRID3D 3D‑printed battery platform. The round was co‑led by Outlander VC and Harpoon Ventures, with participation from GoAhead Ventures, Myelin VC, Demos Capital and Giant Step...
Design and Software International (DSI) and NexGen Solutions announced they have merged, creating a combined CAD/CAM software and services organization under the DSI brand. The deal expands DSI’s Autodesk partner presence and adds NexGen’s expertise in simulation, additive manufacturing, robotics,...
Machina Labs announced the closing of a $124 million Series C round to scale its intelligent manufacturing infrastructure for defense, aerospace and advanced mobility. The round was led by Woven Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures and Strategic Development...
Bengaluru-based low‑carbon industrial manufacturing startup Grevoro raised ₹43 Cr (≈$4.7 M) in a seed round from the family offices of the Atha and Misra groups. The funding will help make its manufacturing intelligence platform production‑ready and support its pursuit of an NBFC...
Portuguese chemical maker Bondalti Chemicals announced a $411 million bid to acquire Spanish competitor Ercros, with Spanish authorities approving the purchase. The acquisition would double Bondalti’s chlorine production capacity and create the largest chlor‑alkali player in the Iberian region, supporting its...
MP Materials Corp. announced plans to develop a $1.25 billion rare‑earth magnet manufacturing campus, called 10X, on a 120‑acre site in Northlake, Texas. The company will acquire the land from Hillwood, owned by Ross Perot Jr., and expects the facility to be...
Komar Industries, a Columbus‑based designer and manufacturer of waste and recycling processing solutions, announced the acquisition of Metro, a waste services firm. The deal, reported on February 25, 2026, expands Komar’s service capabilities in the waste management sector. Financial terms...
Global industrial firm MacLean‑Fogg announced the acquisition of domestic roll‑forming manufacturer OMCO and its solar racking and tracker businesses, now operating as OMCO Solar. The deal expands MacLean‑Fogg’s presence in the solar and industrial markets, with OMCO Solar retaining its...
Shanghai-listed polysilicon producer Tongwei announced plans to acquire 100% of Qinghai Lihao via a share-and-cash transaction, signing an intention agreement with the target’s owners. The deal, still at a preliminary stage, was disclosed in a trading suspension notice dated Feb....
Minnesota-based automation provider Tavoron, backed by Fusion Capital, announced the acquisition of factory automation distributor Doig Corp. The deal expands Tavoron's robotics and industrial solutions portfolio.
