Electronics Manufacturing

Overlord Labs Closes $10M Seed to Scale Battery Chip for Edge AI

San Jose, Calif. – September 26, 2026 -- Overlord Labs, Inc. has closed an oversubscribed Seed round, lifting total funding to $10 million as the fabless semiconductor company moves its GENESIS Battery Intelligence IC from tape-out into product validation.

Seed extension totals $4.35 million led by Band of Angels

The financing comprises $7.25 million in Seed capital and the remainder in non-dilutive strategic development funding. The $4.35 million extension was led by Band of Angels, with participation from Foothill Ventures, Unlock Pacific Ventures, NuFund Venture Group, Sand Hill Angels and Castle Fund, alongside returning angel investors from earlier rounds.

Position Sensor Market to Hit $23.4B by 2032, Fueled by EVs

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 25, 2026 -- The global position sensor market is projected to grow from $14.53 billion in 2026 to $23.40 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 8.3%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Digital signal output segment set to post fastest growth as automakers demand real-time control

Within signal output categories, the digital segment is expected to register the highest CAGR through 2032, at roughly 8.9%. Digital position sensors transmit processed data directly to electronic control units, PLCs, and microcontrollers, simplifying integration for automotive and industrial automation systems. Growing adoption of digital interfaces such as SENT, PWM, SPI, I2C, and SSI is expanding functionality across electric vehicles, robotics, and smart factory equipment.

Cellid, Megane Top Partner to Launch AR Glasses via Crowdfunding

Tokyo – September 25, 2026 -- Cellid Inc. has entered a business partnership with Megane Top Co., Ltd. to jointly develop and commercialize augmented reality (AR) glasses under Megane Top's own brand, the companies announced.

Preorders open October 23 via crowdfunding platform GREEN FUNDING

The two firms will begin accepting preorders for the jointly developed AR glasses through the GREEN FUNDING crowdfunding platform starting October 23, 2026. Following the campaign, the product will be distributed through Megane Top's nationwide retail network, including its "Megane Ichiba" chain.

MetaOptics Launches OTCQX ADR Programme With J.P. Morgan as Depositary

Singapore – September 25, 2026 -- MetaOptics Ltd, listed on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange under ticker 9MT, has established a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt programme, with its American Depositary Shares set to trade on OTCQX in the United States.

J.P. Morgan named depositary bank for new ADR structure

The semiconductor optics firm has appointed J.P. Morgan to administer the ADR programme. The Company confirmed the move does not involve new share issuance or capital raising, and its ordinary shares will continue trading on Catalist without material impact to existing shareholders.

Leopard Imaging, Lumotive Launch Solid-State LiDAR for AI Robotics

Fremont, Calif. – September 25, 2026 -- Leopard Imaging and Lumotive have unveiled Sirius Max, a solid-state 3D LiDAR camera module extending iToF depth sensing beyond 20 meters in both indoor and outdoor environments, targeting robotics, industrial automation and autonomous machine markets.

Sirius Max combines programmable beam-steering with 1MP depth resolution

The platform, designated LI-AR0234-AF0130-TX10-GMSL2-140H, integrates Lumotive's TX10 programmable beam-steering transmitter with the onsemi AF0130 depth sensor inside a compact GMSL2 camera module. Unlike conventional flood-illumination time-of-flight systems, Sirius Max uses directional beam steering to dynamically control illumination and scanning, improving optical efficiency, ambient light rejection and signal-to-noise ratio while eliminating moving mechanical parts.

Honor Shipments Hit 71 Million in 2025 After Rebuilding From 3% Share

Beijing – September 25, 2026 -- Honor's global smartphone shipments surpassed 71 million units in 2025, making it the fastest-growing leading smartphone vendor after the company's domestic market share had collapsed to just 3% following its November 2020 spinoff from Huawei.

Shipments climbed 25% in Q1 2026 despite market headwinds

Honor extended its recovery into 2026, with first-quarter shipments rising 25% even as broader smartphone demand faced pressure. The gains follow a period in which the roughly 7,000-person team operated without an owned operating system or manufacturing facilities.

TCL Named Official Preferred TV Partner of Minnesota Vikings

Irvine, Calif. – September 25, 2026 -- TCL has signed a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, becoming the NFL franchise's official "Preferred TV," the companies announced.

Deal grants TCL in-stadium branding across U.S. Bank Stadium displays

The agreement gives TCL prominent placement on displays throughout U.S. Bank Stadium, exposing the brand to tens of thousands of fans at every home game. TCL also secures official use of Vikings marks and logos across its advertising and promotional materials as a designated technology partner.

Horion, DisplayNote Partner on Integrated Meeting-Room Displays

Shenzhen – September 24, 2026 -- Horion, a global provider of professional interactive display solutions, has partnered with DisplayNote to integrate DisplayNote Launcher software into Horion's interactive flat panel displays (IFPDs), targeting reduced setup friction in corporate meeting rooms.

DisplayNote Launcher brings one-touch conferencing access to Horion displays

The integration allows users to access supported conferencing applications, room calendars and frequently used tools directly from the Horion display interface. Meeting schedules appear within the Launcher, and one-touch access lets users start or join calls with fewer steps than traditional setups.

Shanghai Chengwei Launches 99.9999% Purity Lab Gas Supply System

Shanghai – September 24, 2026 -- Shanghai Chengwei Semiconductor Equipment Co., Ltd. has launched a laboratory central gas supply system capable of delivering gas purity up to 99.9999 percent, targeting semiconductor R&D facilities, university labs, and precision testing centers.

System consolidates scattered cylinders into a single external distribution station

The design removes individual gas cylinders from active research areas, cutting associated safety hazards while freeing floor space and streamlining lab workflows.

Lenovo's New OLED Monitor Wins Three IFA 2026 Awards

Shenzhen – – September 24, 2026 -- Lenovo has launched the ThinkVision P27UL-40 IJP OLED monitor, its first 27-inch UHD Thunderbolt docking display built for commercial and remote-collaboration environments, powered by TCL CSOT's inkjet-printing OLED panel technology.

Panel specs target color accuracy and text clarity for professional workflows

The 27-inch UHD panel runs at 120Hz with 3840 x 2160 resolution, 99% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB color gamut coverage, and carries VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification. TCL CSOT's Real Stripe RGB pixel layout in the IJP OLED panel is designed to cut text color fringing, a longstanding OLED weakness in office and content-creation applications.