SEMCO raises MLCC prices – signalling industry upcycle
South Korean MLCC manufacturer SEMCO has raised prices for OEM and ODM customers for Q4 2026, marking a departure from its previous practice of limiting price adjustments to distributors. The move signals that the MLCC industry has officially entered an upcycle, according to TrendForce.
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Global semiconductor sales hit $403 billion in Q2
Global semiconductor sales reached USD 403.3 billion in Q2 2026, a 35.1% increase compared to Q1, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. Monthly sales in June alone came in at USD 134.5 billion – up 123.6% YoY and 9.7% from May.
EU proposes Chips Act 2.0 and Cloud and AI Act
The European Commission has presented the European Technological Sovereignty Package, a set of legislative and strategic measures aimed at reducing Europe's dependence on foreign suppliers in semiconductors, AI, cloud computing and open source technology.
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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.
Murata starts construction of two new production buildings in Japan
Japanese component manufacturer Murata has broken ground on two new production buildings in Japan within the space of two weeks, adding to a capacity expansion programme that saw a third building completed in April. The new facilities will produce thermistors, chip inductors and noise suppression filters.
Huawei proposes Tau Scaling Law as successor to Moore's Law
At the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems in Shanghai on May 25, Huawei presented the Tau scaling law — a new principle for guiding semiconductor development that the company proposes as a replacement for Moore's Law, which has underpinned the industry for more than five decades.
The invisible workhorse of technology: Inside the CPU
CPUs are at the heart of the devices we use every day – from desktop computers and laptops to smartphones and gaming consoles. But have you ever wondered how CPUs actually work?
Zooming in further: How transistors build a CPU
Branch Education’s previous videos have taken viewers through the process of how microchips are made and the machines that print them. Now, it’s time to go even smaller – down to the level of transistors, the fundamental building blocks of every CPU.
DigiKey India celebrates official launch in Bengaluru
Electronic components distributor DigiKey has officially launched its Indian subsidiary, Digi-Key Electronics & Automation Trading Private Limited, which will operate a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru.
Powering the world – How microchips are made
The semiconductor industry is back in the mainstream spotlight. Unfortunately, that usually happens during times of volatility, shortage, and turmoil.
EU member states push for stronger Chips Act 2.0
All 27 EU Member States have called for a reinforced “Chips Act 2.0” to secure Europe’s position in the global semiconductor industry, issuing a joint declaration urging stronger action to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen technological leadership.
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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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