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When engineers talk about component obsolescence, the conversation usually starts with the same event: the end-of-life notice.

Unionised workers at Samsung Electronics in South Korea have voted to authorise a strike, escalating a dispute over bonuses and raising concerns about potential disruption to global semiconductor supply, according to Reuters.

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GlobalFoundries has started construction of its planned semiconductor fab expansion in Dresden, Germany, marking the next phase of its EUR 1.1 billion investment under Project SPRINT, according to a company update on LinkedIn.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said the global shortage of semiconductor wafers could last until 2030, as demand driven by artificial intelligence continues to outpace supply, according to Reuters.

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Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection solutions, will serve as the Premier Sponsor of IPC APEX EXPO 2026, March 16 to 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center. At Booth 1824, Koh Young will demonstrate how AI-powered inspection and software solutions help electronics manufacturers improve stability and productivity amid tighter tolerances, higher mix production, and rising quality expectations.

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US memory manufacturer Micron Technology has completed the acquisition of the P5 semiconductor facility in Tongluo, Miaoli County, Taiwan, from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC).

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The joint venture will combine Axonex’s operational resources and international business capabilities with Synergy Technology Group’s digital twins and drone flight control systems technology.

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Vector and Microchip closely align their products to ensure early hardware and software compatibility and to facilitate joint further development.

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Garuda will offer Flexrotor services to its customers through both dry and wet lease options for a broad spectrum of civil and parapublic missions including infrastructure inspection, law enforcement, search, wildfire monitoring and disaster relief.

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By combining Xanadu’s PennyLane quantum software with AMD computing solutions on the AMD DevCloud, Xanadu demonstrated how advanced aerospace simulations can be prepared and run in a hybrid quantum-classical environment.

Indian company Bharat Forge now has a full-stack aerospace manufacturing portfolio across aero-engine components, airframe structures, and landing-gear sub-systems for civil and military aviation.

The power purchase agreements (PPA) covers two BESS facilities, with capacities of 110 MW (220 MWh) and 125 MW (250 MWh) respectively, which are currently under construction.

This partnership is expected to accelerate innovation and strengthen India’s capabilities in building next-generation satellite systems for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).

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Under the agreement, Trafigura will purchase 8,000 metric tonnes per year of lithium carbonate over a 10-year period, totalling 80,000 tonnes, with deliveries beginning at the start of commercial production.

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US semiconductor materials supplier Qnity Electronics has opened a new manufacturing facility in Newark, Delaware, aimed at expanding production capacity for chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) materials used in chip fabrication.

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Dutch AI semiconductor company Axelera AI has raised more than USD 250 million in a new funding round aimed at supporting global commercial expansion and scaling production of its AI acceleration hardware.

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Semiconductor advanced packaging equipment manufacturer Manz Asia has entered into a strategic partnership with Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) to accelerate the adoption of advanced inkjet technology in semiconductor manufacturing.

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Applied Materials and SK hynix have signed a long-term research and development agreement aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation memory technologies for artificial intelligence systems.

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The first project is a 50MW/75MWh European CE-approved BESS located in Sweden. It is expected to commence operations during the second quarter of 2026.

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Under the agreement, Doosan Robotics will sequentially supply more than 100 manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group’s domestic and overseas plants through 2027.

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A long-running dispute between Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia and its China-based subsidiary has intensified, with the Chinese entity announcing it has begun producing its own chips while tensions over operations and governance continue to escalate.

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This partnership focuses on co-development and co-indigenisation in key technology domains, including fibre optics and photonics; tank electronics; and naval systems and airborne platforms.

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The purpose of the joint venture is the development, construction and operation of a portfolio of BESS projects of up to 1,500 MW / 3,000 MWh in Romania, Bulgaria and Italy, of which 1,000 MW are expected to be implemented within the next 12 months.

Qualcomm Technologies will manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Module products in India at Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Jagiroad, Assam.

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The agreement supports Delta Capacity’s strategy to build a diversified, pan-European portfolio of high-quality BESS assets designed for long-term ownership and operation.

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By delivering a verifiable digital accounting of battery health via a scalable, hardware-free architecture, Qnovo enables automakers to maximize performance and safety in real-time.

Japanese electronics company TDK has established a new Asia-Pacific regional headquarters (APAC RHQ) in Bengaluru, India, effective 1 April 2026. The move marks the company’s fifth regional headquarters, alongside Japan, Europe, the Americas and China.

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The ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, raising concerns within the global chip industry. The warning was issued by a South Korean ruling party lawmaker after discussions with semiconductor companies and industry groups, according to a report by Reuters.

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Semtech Corporation, a provider of high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems and cloud connectivity service solutions, has acquired HieFo Corporation (HieFo), a California-based private manufacturer of high-efficiency Indium Phosphide (InP) optoelectronic devices for optical transceivers used across data centre interconnects (DCI) and intra-data centre interconnects.

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Nvidia has entered a multiyear strategic partnership with Lumentum to accelerate the development of advanced optics technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure.

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Hitachi will provide project development support for KS Energy’s development of the project and jointly promote the development and operation of this BESS.

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Nvidia has entered a multiyear strategic agreement with Coherent to develop advanced optics technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure. The agreement includes a USD 2 billion investment by Nvidia in Coherent, alongside a multibillion-dollar purchase commitment for optical networking and laser products.

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Sensor and photonics company ams OSRAM has completed the sale of its Entertainment and Industry Lamps business to Japan-based Ushio Inc. for EUR 114 million. The transaction was closed on 2 March 2026.

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