Semiconductor Momentum: TSMC reported record May 2026 net revenue of about NT$416.98 billion (US$13.25B), up 30.1% year-on-year, with AI-driven demand cited as a key support. Data Center Deal: Gnomon Capital acquired Croatia’s DC North, a Tier III carrier-neutral data centre operator, as European capacity demand keeps rising. Additive Manufacturing Push: Formlabs launched the Fuse X1 large-format SLS ecosystem (from $84,999; shipping Q4 2026) aimed at faster, lower-cost industrial-grade parts; Mastrex also unveiled the MX300 LPBF metal printer ($185,000) positioned as the most affordable in its class. Materials for Harsh Heat: ORNL developed DuAlumin-3D, a printable aluminum alloy designed to hold strength at 400°C+ for automotive and aerospace components. EV Manufacturing Trends: China’s NEV output and sales grew in May, while exports jumped 73% year-on-year; India’s electric two-wheeler market also posted strong May growth. Workforce & Inclusion: A new campaign backs more female role models in engineering and manufacturing, targeting the skills gap. Industrial Safety/Compliance: CBI arrested a Delhi Police inspector in a ₹3 crore bribery case tied to a fake drug manufacturing probe. Energy Storage Market: Thermal energy storage is forecast to nearly double by 2033 as utilities and industry seek grid balancing beyond batteries.