Innovation
New technology and breakthroughs from the labs, universities and companies that made them: first demonstrations, records, new chips, materials, batteries, quantum and robotics advances.

UK Universities Launch Quantum SuperConnector Initiative
Five top UK universities launched a new programme to help quantum researchers turn innovations into high-growth businesses.

Caltech Spin-off Oratomic Raises $775 Million for Quantum Tech
Caltech researchers and leaders highlighted breakthroughs driving California's quantum innovation ecosystem at a statewide convening.

South Korea Launches Hangang Supercomputer for AI Research
South Korea unveiled its sixth-generation national supercomputer, Hangang, boasting performance 24 times faster than its predecessor to boost AI research.

DOE Launches BattMan Accelerator for Battery Manufacturing
A new Department of Energy consortium aims to scale up U.S. battery manufacturing using Super Intelligence and advanced electrode processing.

ORNL Researcher to Develop New Gallium Recovery Approach
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is developing new chemical separation methods to recover gallium from domestic zinc refinery residues.

ORNL Installs Advanced Microscope for Materials Research
Oak Ridge National Laboratory installed a new Thermo Scientific Spectra Ultra microscope to accelerate atomic-scale materials research for manufacturing and energy.

Air Force Awards Lockheed Martin AGM-183A ARRW Contract
The Department of the Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a production contract for the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon.

Quantum X Labs Reports NVIDIA and IBM Quantum Milestones
Gix Internet announced technology milestones for Quantum X Labs using NVIDIA and IBM quantum systems.

Clivet Unveils Next-Gen Magnetic-Bearing Compressor at OCP Summit
Midea's brand Clivet showcased a new magnetic-bearing centrifugal compressor to address cooling challenges in large AI data centers.

Zoomlion Expands Digital Standards Management for Global Compliance
Zoomlion highlights its digital standards management and research efforts to support global compliance and machinery innovation.