July 2026

Breakthrough 1:

Solid-state battery production launched
---Emergence of low-cost oxide-based materials---

Breakthrough 2:

Physical AI
---Japan’s manufacturing robotics sector faces a critical moment after falling behind---

Emerging Tech & Biz:

Major foundries in the photonics-electronics sectors clash
---Three companies chase TSMC on advanced materials---

Hot News:

Denso withdraws acquisition proposal for Rohm
---President Hayashi expresses desire to pursue “other forms of collaboration” in the future---