Here is Read Magazine’s Weekly Roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Aerospace news this week…
Rocket Lab Completes 21 Launches for iQPS in 2025
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced the successful launch of its 21st Electron mission of the year, deploying a new satellite for multi-launch customer Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS).
In Automotive news this week…
HARMAN International Acquires ZF Group’s ADAS Unit
HARMAN International, a leader in automotive tech and part of Samsung Electronics, plans to buy ZF Group’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business.
In BFSI news this week…
Dentira Secures Growth Investment from Vista Equity Partners
Dentira, a leading platform for procurement and spend management in dental practices and multi-site healthcare, has received a growth investment from Vista Equity Partners.
In Chemicals news this week…
Arclin Expands Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Willamette Valley Company
Arclin, a leading material science company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Willamette Valley Company (“WVCO”).
In Defense Technology news this week…
Vuzix and Collins Aerospace Partner on AR Defense Solutions
Vuzix Corporation and Collins Aerospace, a major U.S. defense and aerospace integrator, have announced an expansion of their multi-year strategic collaboration.
In Energy, Power & Sustainability news this week…
Prometheus Group Expands Commitment to Environmental Health and Safety with NiSoft Acquisition
Prometheus Group, a global leader in enterprise asset management (EAM) software, announced it has acquired NiSoft.
In Logistics and Supply Chain news this week…
TIER IV forms capital and business alliance with JR Central to support rail and autonomous driving integration
TIER IV, the pioneering force behind open-source software for autonomous driving, is excited to announce its capital and business alliance with Central Japan Railway Company.
In Materials news this week…
NVIDIA Alchemi Toolkit Accelerates AI Chemistry and Materials Science
NVIDIA has launched the ALCHEMI Toolkit-Ops. This new toolkit uses GPU acceleration. It boosts AI-driven atomistic simulations in chemistry and materials science.
In Semiconductors and Electronics news this week…
LG Innotek Debuts Next-Gen Smart IC Substrate
LG Innotek has introduced the world’s first “Next-Generation Smart IC Substrate.” This new semiconductor substrate improves performance, durability, and sustainability for integrated circuits.
Article of the Week…
Wearable Technology in Patient Monitoring: Transforming Real-Time Healthcare Delivery in 2026
As a result, wearables are no longer just watching the body. They are interpreting it. ECG sensors catch irregular rhythms early. Continuous glucose monitors track trends instead of snapshots. Blood pressure monitoring moves from occasional cuffs to daily context. Meanwhile, consumers are not sitting this out. According to PwC’s Voice of the Consumer 2025, 70 percent of people already use at least one healthcare app or wearable. Many use more than one. That alone explains why healthcare systems are paying attention.