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London – October 19, 2026 -- The global 3D through-silicon-via (TSV) and 2.5D packaging market will grow from USD 9.46 billion in 2025 to USD 21.50 billion by 2035, according to Credence Research. That implies a compound annual growth rate of 8.50% for 2026-2035. The figures are the firm's proprietary model estimates, not audited supplier sales totals.

HBM and data centers account for the largest share of spending

High-bandwidth memory (HBM) and other memory made up 46.0% of 2025 application revenue. Data centers and high-performance computing held 55.0% of end-use spending. By technology, 2.5D integration led with 38.0% of 2025 value, and die-to-wafer integration accounted for 48.0%.

Bolingbrook – October 19, 2026 -- Gerflor North America has begun offering select sports flooring products that contain Nike Grind materials, made from manufacturing scrap and end-of-life footwear, under an authorized licensee arrangement.

Gerflor North America becomes an authorized Nike Grind licensee

The company uses Nike Grind-derived material as an ingredient in eligible flooring products. The offering is limited to select products rather than the full portfolio.

Gerflor North America says the move supports its focus on responsible material sourcing and product innovation.

Huzhou – October 19, 2026 -- Tianneng Holding Group has unveiled a battery portfolio covering four technology pathways (lead-acid, lithium-ion, sodium-ion and solid-state) at its Global Alliance Partner Conference 2026 in Huzhou, Zhejiang. Approximately 300 partners from around the world attended the event, held under the theme "Leading Eco-Benefit."

Portfolio targets two- and three-wheelers, industrial power and grid storage

The chemistries are aimed at electric two- and three-wheelers, low-speed vehicles and industrial motive power. They also target energy storage for homes, AI data centers, commercial and industrial users, and utility-scale projects.

Lakewood, Colo. – October 19, 2026 -- Versiti has become the 10th U.S. blood center to adopt Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies' Reveos Automated Blood Processing System, adding automated platelet recovery from whole blood donations across five states.

Reveos and Lumia software lift whole blood platelet capacity

Paired with the Lumia Software Platform, Reveos will let the Milwaukee-based nonprofit produce more platelets from whole blood. Versiti serves hospitals and patients in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared Reveos in 2023. Terumo BCT says it is the only whole blood automation device available in the U.S. that separates whole blood into red blood cells, plasma and platelets in one fully automated centrifugation cycle.

Las Vegas – October 19, 2026 -- Nicholas Air Founder and CEO Nicholas Correnti will address OEM part supply disruptions, engine OEM program shortfalls and regulatory bottlenecks in a fireside chat at the 2026 NBAA-BACE on Tuesday, October 20, at 2:15 PM on the Horizon Stage.

The convention runs October 19-22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The National Business Aviation Association describes it as the largest annual gathering of the business aviation community, drawing flight department leaders and operational experts from around the world.

Correnti puts supply and regulation at the center of operator challenges

Correnti will discuss three pressure points for private aviation operators: disruptions in OEM part supply, shortfalls in engine OEM programs, and what he calls antiquated regulatory bottlenecks. He said the event gives operators a forum to address the challenges they face today.

Greater Noida – October 19, 2026 -- YINGFA will present solar cells with measured efficiencies of up to 28.4% at Renewable Energy India Expo 2026, running October 22–24 at India Expo Mart, targeting Indian module manufacturers with cell formats built for varied module designs.

XBC 2.0 cells reach up to 28.4% efficiency with a gridline-free front surface

YINGFA's XBC 2.0 cells combine a pure black appearance with a front surface free of metal gridlines. The company positions them for module designs where both performance and aesthetics matter.

TOPCon 3.0 cells deliver 27.3% in four cut formats

The TOPCon 3.0 line posts a measured cell efficiency of 27.3%. It is available in full-cell, half-cut, third-cut and quarter-cut formats, giving module makers options for different module architectures.

Vancouver – October 19, 2026 -- Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) reported that drill hole MM26-11 intersected 28.7 metres (94.2 feet) of the target Meade Peak Member in northeast Nevada, extending the confirmed strike length of phosphate mineralization to more than 3.3 kilometres.

MM26-11 steps out 315 metres southwest of MM26-10

The hole lies roughly 315 metres (1,037 feet) further southwest along trend from MM26-10. That hole in turn sits 1.5 kilometres (4,921 feet) along strike from MM26-9. Core logging noted oolitic zones typical of the Upper Phosphate Zone. True thickness and phosphate content have not yet been established and await assay.

Paris – – October 19, 2026 -- InfiMotion Technology's electric drive systems power nearly every vehicle on the Geely Auto stand at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, even though the Chinese supplier does not exhibit independently. Its e-drives also appear in Lynk & Co, Zeekr and Smart models. The show ran October 12 to 18 at the Paris Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center.

Geely stand hosts European debut of the Monjaro EM-i

The Geely stand also shows the EX2, EX5 and STARRAY EM-i. InfiMotion's newest products are additionally featured at Geely's UTAC roadshow in France, giving European media direct access to its next-generation e-drive portfolio.

Basel – October 19, 2026 -- WuXi Biologics will expand annual capacity to approximately 300 IND programs and 20 BLA programs by 2027, as bispecific antibodies and ADCs made up 71% of the 169 projects it added in the first half of 2026. More than two-thirds of those new programs originated in the United States and Europe, the company said at its 3rd annual Basel CRDMO+ Day, held alongside Festival of Biologics Basel 2026, which drew more than 3,000 industry professionals.

The company's portfolio stands at 1,064 integrated projects, including 399 first-in-class programs, 732 global IND clearances and more than 90 market authorizations. More than 100 biotech and pharma leaders attended the Basel session.

Tokyo – October 19, 2026 -- Trend Micro (TSE: 4704) plans to make available up to ¥10 billion in TrendAI Flex licensing credits under a new Japan Cyber Resilience Initiative, as publicly disclosed cyber incidents in Japan hit 607 in the first nine months of 2026, already above the 594 recorded for all of 2025.

The incident tally comes from TrendAI threat research and is current as of October 9, 2026. Trend Micro notes the figure may change as incidents are disclosed retroactively and further cases are added.