Ventec expands production capacity in China to capture AI market growth
Ventec Electronics (Suzhou), a subsidiary of Taiwanese laminate specialist Ventec International Group, is leasing an additional 20,000 square meters of factory space in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, according to a stock exchange filing.
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Micron faces strike threat in Taiwan over bonus dispute
Labour unions representing nearly two-thirds of Micron Technology's Taiwan workforce are threatening to strike unless the US memory chip maker changes how it distributes profits to employees, Reuters reports. More than 80% of union members who took part in an internal survey in August backed strike action.
Amkor expands Arizona campus to $12 billion investment
Amkor Technology has announced a Phase 2 expansion of its Arizona advanced packaging and test campus, increasing the total planned investment to approximately USD 12 billion. The expansion adds 60,000 square metres of cleanroom space, bringing the campus to approximately 93,000 square metres in total.
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Koh Young Europe Highlights Smart AI Solutions at EFX Stuttgart
Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D™ measurement-based inspection solutions, will participate in the initial EFX, Expo for Electronics Manufacturing, from October 6 to 8, 2026, at Messe Stuttgart. The new industry event will bring together experts, manufacturers, and suppliers to explore innovations, exchange ideas, and build partnerships across the electronics manufacturing process chain.
Chinese court freezes Nexperia assets worth €270 million
A Chinese court has ordered the freezing of equity interests in five Nexperia subsidiaries in China, valued at approximately CNY 2.14 billion, approximately EUR 274 million. The order was obtained by Wingtech, Nexperia's Chinese parent, in connection with an ongoing lawsuit seeking CNY 8 billion in damages.
Semiconductor obsolescence is becoming a structural problem
The gap between how long electronics manufacturers need their products to last and how long component makers are willing to keep producing them is widening. For industries like aerospace, medical and defence – where a product can be in service for twenty or thirty years – the shift toward consumer-driven semiconductor lifecycles is creating a slow-moving crisis that is only now getting the attention it deserves.
Kioxia and Sandisk bet $31 billion on NAND flash as AI demand surges
Kioxia and Sandisk have announced anticipated investments in Japan totalling over USD 31 billion – approximately 5 trillion yen – contingent on government support. The investments, running through 2032, will support continued expansion of the companies' joint venture manufacturing operations at the Yokkaichi and Kitakami plants.
Lear to shut down production in Gründau, cutting 180 jobs
US automotive supplier Lear Corporation plans to cease production at its facility in Gründau, Germany, relocating manufacturing to Slovakia, Serbia and Tunisia. Around 180 jobs will be lost, with the phase-out expected to begin immediately and complete by mid-2027. Approximately 120 engineering positions will remain at the site, according to IG Metall.
Doosan acquires 70.6% stake in SK Siltron
South Korean conglomerate Doosan has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 70.6% stake in SK Siltron from SK Group for KRW 2.3 trillion, equivalent to approximately USD 1.7 billion. The deal was approved by Doosan's board on July 31.
Memory to account for 68% of cloud giant CapEx by 2027
DRAM and NAND Flash combined will account for 47% of major cloud service providers' total capital expenditure in 2026, rising to 68% in 2027, according to TrendForce. The shift reflects both soaring memory contract prices and surging procurement demand for AI infrastructure.
Kitron opens new production facility in Norway as defence demand surges
Kitron has officially opened its new production facility at Longum outside Arendal in Norway, adding approximately 7,500 square metres of manufacturing space. Together with the existing Kilsund site nearby, the two facilities employ approximately 550 people.
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In rail safety, the AI bottleneck isn't the algorithm: it's the evidence
Railway electronics are becoming more complex and software-defined, and suppliers are exploring where AI can help. But rail certification runs on determinism and verifiability, while AI is statistical by nature. At InnoTrans 2026, international group Elemaster argues the real gap isn't the algorithm, it's the testing infrastructure needed to prove AI actually works. And that is why owning the physical chain of verification is critical.
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