Niobia takes the guesswork out of some of tech’s most expensive mistakes

October 13, 2026 Zack Whittaker

The San Francisco startup aims to help battery and chip manufacturers identify defects on production lines, reducing downtime and costly mistakes.

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Licube wants to be the fuel provider to the fusion power industry — see how at TechCrunch Disrupt
Licube wants to be the fuel provider to the fusion power industry — see how at TechCrunch Disrupt

Fusion power plants will need a lot of lithium, and Licube is preparing to be a key supplier.

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Rivian’s startup Mind Robotics hires former Ford EV chief Doug Field
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Field also worked on Apple's secretive car project and oversaw development of the Tesla Model 3.