Spain allocates €19 million to semiconductor research and quantum chip development
The Spanish government has approved the allocation of €19 million to support research in semiconductors and the development of quantum chips, according to a statement from the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service.
Murata completes new MLCC production building in Japan
Japanese component manufacturer Murata has completed a new production building at its subsidiary Izumo Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Izumo, strengthening its capacity for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).
Corning breaks ground on North Carolina cable plant
Corning Incorporated and Meta Platforms, Inc. have started construction on an expansion of optical cable manufacturing capacity in Hickory, North Carolina, aimed at supporting the growing buildout of AI-driven data centres in the United States.
Double-digit growth in global 300mm fab equipment spending for 2026 and 2027
Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to USD 133 billion in 2026 and 14% to USD 151 billion in 2027, SEMI reports.
SUMCO shifts strategy from new fab to equipment upgrades
SUMCO Corporation has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for an amended version of its “Plan for Ensuring Stable Supply” under the Economic Security Promotion Act, the company announced on March 27, 2026.
IQM secures €50M financing to accelerate global growth
This financing will accelerate the Finnish company’s technology roadmap, fuel R&D, support entry into additional markets.
Micron begins volume shipment of HBM4 36GB 12H
HBM4 36GB 12H in high-volume production is designed for Nvidia Vera Rubin — with greater than 2.8 TB/s and 20% better power efficiency.
AI chip firm Rebellions raises $400 million ahead of IPO
With USD 650 million raised in the past six months, the South Korean AI chip startup is entering a new phase of growth focused on US market expansion, scaled production of its Rebel100 platform, and preparation for a future IPO.
Ann Fairchild named President and CEO of Siemens USA
Fairchild has been with Siemens for more than 25 years, most recently serving as general counsel for Siemens USA, overseeing legal, compliance, regulatory and intellectual property functions.
NX Germany opens Dresden branch to boost logistics
The state of Saxony, where Dresden is located, is known as one of Europe’s leading hubs for the semiconductor and other advanced technology industries, and it has attracted numerous global companies from these sectors.
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