EnCharge AI Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Finance and HR Hires Following $100M Series B

EnCharge AI, the company pioneering scalable analog in-memory AI accelerators to power AI inference from edge to cloud, today announced the appointment of Jason Huang as Vice President of Finance and Leslie Szeto as Director of Human Resources. These key hires support EnCharge’s next chapter of growth following its recent $100M Series B funding round, and complement last month’s appointment of Dr. Shwetank Kumar as Chief Scientist.

TRUMPF Qualifies 6K Additive Titanium Metal Powder on the TruPrint Systems for Additive Manufacturing

Accelerating itsglobal leadership in sustainable production of advanced materials for additive manufacturing, 6K Additive and the German technology company TRUMPF, today announced that TRUMPF has qualified 6K Additive’s titanium metal powder for use in the TruPrint additive manufacturing systems. Both organizations have a strong customer base in aerospace as well as initiatives toward sustainability. This new qualification helps strengthen the opportunity for customers to leverage the premium titanium powder for their applications with the assurance that printed parts will meet their most stringent requirements and will have the lowest environmental impact.

XGS Energy Secures Additional $13 Million to Accelerate Advanced Geothermal Deployment

XGS Energy, a developer of next-generation geothermal power projects leveraging a proprietary water-independent technology, today announced that it has closed $13 million in new financing. The over-subscribed round included new investors Aligned Climate Capital, ClearSky, ClimateIC, and WovenEarth Ventures, in addition to inside investors. This financing builds on a round led by Constellation Technology Ventures, VoLo Earth Ventures, and Valo Ventures in 2024.

Nirrin Technologies Granted Patent for Cutting-Edge Flow-Cell Technology, Advancing Real-time Bioprocess Monitoring

Nirrin Technologies, a developer of analytical tools poised to transform bioprocess analysis, today announced the issuance of a new patent (US 12,222,279 B2) for its advanced flow-cell technology, reinforcing the company’s commitment to driving innovation in bioprocess analytics. This milestone expands Nirrin’s capabilities in real-time process monitoring, offering greater precision, flexibility, and efficiency to bioprocessing workflows. By integrating active temperature regulation, precise optical path control, and a versatile form factor, this newly patented innovation elevates real-time bioprocess monitoring. It enables more consistent, high-quality data to support better decision-making and process optimization.

AM Batteries and TDK Corporation Partner to Advance Energy-Efficient Battery Manufacturing

AM Batteries, a leader in dry battery electrode (DBE) technology, has entered a joint development agreement with TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762), a global electronics leader, to pave a path toward energy-efficient battery manufacturing. The partnership aims to enhance sustainability, improve battery manufacturing scalability, and accelerate the development of solid-state batteries.

EnCharge AI Appoints Dr. Shwetank Kumar to Executive Team as Chief Scientist to Lead Research Strategy on Future of AI

EnCharge AI, a pioneer in scalable analog in-memory AI accelerators powering AI inference from edge to cloud, today announced the appointment of Dr. Shwetank Kumar to its executive team as Chief Scientist. This strategic hire follows the company’s recent $100M oversubscribed funding round, which will accelerate the development of its innovative client-focused AI computing solutions and additional progress along its future product roadmap.

Niron Magnetics Wins Innovation of the Year Award at the mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards

Niron Magnetics, the company pioneering the world’s first high-performance, rare-earth-free Iron Nitride permanent magnets, was named the Innovation of the Year at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards. This recognition highlights Niron’s breakthroughs in advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0, which harnesses automation, digital technologies, and environmentally responsible production methods. Together, these innovations enable a scalable, domestic alternative to rare earth magnets.