Forge Nano wins second photonics fab order in 30 days
Forge Nano's TEPHRA ALD platform secures a commercial photonics equipment order, validating atomic-layer deposition as production-ready for integrated photonics manufacturing.
USA Rare Earth ships first domestic NdFeB magnets, backed by $1.6B CHIPS funding
USA Rare Earth commissioned its Oklahoma magnet factory in Q1 2026 with government and private backing totaling $3.1 billion, becoming the first integrated rare earth supply chain under U.S. ownership.
China's New Supply Chain Law Penalizes Western Corporate Exit
China enacted Order No. 834 on April 7, immediately effective, creating the first dedicated regulatory framework to penalize foreign companies that reduce China exposure — no intent required, applies to subsidiaries globally, and directly conflicts with U.S. export controls and IRA domestic content rules.