On May 27, Rightware announced that it has provided its Kanzi One, a globally leading HMI (Human-Machine Interface) platform, for the all-new Cadillac XT4. The car has a 33-inch 9K ultra-retina curved display. Featuring automotive-grade ultra-thin bezels and Mini-LED zoned backlighting, it renders over 1 billion colo

On May 27, Eurobattery Minerals AB announced that the City Council of Outokumpu has approved the detailed zoning plan for the Company’s Hautalampi battery mineral project in Finland. This approval marks the final step in the zoning process and grants Eurobattery Minerals, through its subsidiary FinnCobalt Oy, the nec

On May 29, Mativ announced a key milestone in its partnership with Miru Smart Technologies. Through its Argotec brand, Mativ secured its first purchase order for advanced polymer film materials used in Miru’s dynamic electrochromic window technology from a major glass manufacturer. This marks a crucial step toward sc

On May 19, Rightware announced a collaboration with AMD to jointly create a pioneering reference design that brings together industry-leading design effects and features to become the new standard for future automotive human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
The reference design is built on AMD x86 architecture and integrat

On May 14, Basemark appointed Excalibur Inc. as its authorized agent for the Japanese market. Excalibur Inc. is a business development and engineering consultancy that brings deep industry knowledge and strong networks within the Japanese automotive sector, particularly through multiple development engagements with T

On May 13, Vianode signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fortum Battery Recycling, a specialist in recycling valuable metals from electric vehicle (EV) batteries, to build a sustainable recycling value chain for EV batteries.
Under the agreement, Vianode and Fortum Battery Recycling will collaborate to secu

Rightware, a ThunderSoft subsidiary, and ZF Group, unveiled Realtime Drive Mode at Auto Shanghai 2025. By combining Rightware’s HMI development toolchain, Kanzi One, with ZF Group’s expertise in chassis control and intelligent driving systems, Realtime Drive Mode builds a new ecosystem between vehicle status and driv

On April 23, Basemark announced a collaboration with Zhejiang Chief Tech Co., Ltd. The partnership introduces a turnkey solution for AR Heads-up Displays, accelerating the time to market for AR experiences on automotive windshields. Chief Tech is a leading provider of Stereoscopic Head-Up Displays (S HUDs) for the au

TactoTek partnered with NBHX, a premier supplier of automotive interior and exterior solutions, to accelerate the adoption of IMSE technology within China's automotive industry.
In the partnership, NBHX will use TactoTek's IMSE technology to enhance its product offerings, focusing on the illuminated applications. The

Canatu Plc signed a one-year joint development agreement (JDA) with DENSO Corporation to improve the performance of Canatu carbon nanotubes (Canatu CNTs). DENSO is one of Canatu’s largest shareholders.
This JDA builds on the MoU signed by Canatu and DENSO last year for enhancing CNT performance, developing advanced r

On April 9, Nexen Tire, a leading global tire manufacturer, announced the establishment of a winter tire testing center at UTAC proving ground in Ivalo, Finland. The new testing center will be used for winter tire performance testing and research and development.
The facility, located within UTAC, Europe’s premier au

On April 4, CNGR Advanced Material Ltd announced that it has decided to withdraw from the planned precursor cathode active material (pCAM) plant project in Hamina, Finland. As a result, Finnish Minerals Group has acquired the entire share capital of CNGR Finland. Finnish Minerals Group previously held a 40 % minority

On March 26, Canatu Plc received a positive funding decision from Business Finland, granting it a maximum of EUR 10 million of funding to launch its Carbon Age program. The program aims to drive the development of semiconductor technologies enabled by carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and build a dedicated industry ecosystem.

On March 26, TactoTek announced that CREAT GmbH, a leading automotive systems development partner, has signed a licensing agreement to integrate TactoTek’s In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology into its design and engineering solutions, enhancing its innovation in automotive lighting.
With TactoTek's IMSE

On March 20, the Finnish Minerals Group and Beijing Easpring Material Technology announced that they had decided to start the construction of the CAM (cathode active material) plant. The plant will be constructed in Kotka, Finland, and its first-stage capacity will be 60,000 tonnes per annum. 
The plans also include

On March 9, Tuxera, a leading provider of high-quality data storage management software and networking technologies, announced its expansion into connected car and electric vehicle (EV) architectures. Tuxera’s products meet the needs of next-generation architectures, V2X communications, and EV battery and powertrain

Valeo Group (Valeo) has licensed TactoTek Oy (TactoTek)’s In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology to develop advanced interior and exterior lighting applications.
The company will combine its expertise in over-molding processes and optical systems with TactoTek’s IMSE technology to offer new personalization

On March 5, Daimler Buses announced the successful completion of winter endurance tests for its Mercedes-Benz eIntouro, the company's first battery-electric intercity bus, that was driven in Rovaniemi, Finland, in temperatures as low as -30°C.
Battery performance, drivetrain efficiency, and thermal management systems

On February 27, Nokian Tyres announced that it will lead the FUTUREPROOF research, development, and innovation program to tackle key challenges in future mobility. The program will focus on solutions like tire and traffic digitalization, sustainable product lifecycles, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
The fi

On February 27, Terrafame announced that it has negotiated a financing arrangement to fund the company’s investment programme over the next few years. Terrafame provides responsibly produced battery chemicals to the global battery industry. 
Terrafame and its main owners Finnish Minerals Group and the Galena funds ma