GENESIS project launches to steer Europe towards sustainable chipmaking June 09, 2025 With a budget of close to €55 million, GENESIS will drive innovative solutions in emission control, eco-friendly materials such as alternatives to PFAS-based ones, waste minimization, and raw material reuse.
Europe’s declining PCB and EMS production threatens security June 04, 2025 The German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) warns that the ongoing decline in PCB and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) in Europe threatens both security and technological sovereignty.
AT&S opens Europe’s first IC substrate plant facility in Leoben June 04, 2025 Austrian microelectronics and PCB manufacturer AT&S has officially inaugurated Europe's first local research and production centre for IC substrates.
Germany greenlights €1B in support for Infineon's massive Dresden fab May 08, 2025 Infineon Technologies has secured final approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs for public funding to support its EUR 5 billion investment in a new semiconductor manufacturing fab in Dresden (Smart Power Fab).
Czech semiconductor centre launches in Brno April 16, 2025 Another step toward Europe's semiconductor independence has been taken with the launch of the Czech Semiconductor Centre (CSC) in Brno. The centre will focus on supporting innovation, prototyping, and the growth of European fabless companies.
Finland's path to strengthen its semiconductor industry February 25, 2025 Finland has a solid plan to increase the country’s importance on the European semiconductor stage – and globally. But there are still hurdles ahead. According to Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, the country must address its talent shortage to secure a leading role in the industry.
ams OSRAM secures €227M EU support for Austrian chip facility February 25, 2025 ams OSRAM has received approval from the European Commission for up to EUR 227 million in funding under the European Chips Act to expand its semiconductor manufacturing in Premstätten, Austria.
EU approves €1.3B support for Italian semiconductor plant December 19, 2024 The European Commission has approved EUR 1.3 billion in Italian state aid to support Silicon Box in building an advanced semiconductor packaging and testing facility in Novara.
SEMI: EU needs to advance toward a "Chips Act 2.0" December 03, 2024 Industry association SEMI has published recommendations for the European Union to bolster its semiconductor ecosystem.
Germany plans $2.1 billion in new chip subsidies December 02, 2024 The Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to use the newly proposed funds to support 10 to 15 projects, ranging from wafer production to microchip assembly, the Bloomberg report says.
EU approves €5 billion subsidy to support TSMC's German fab August 20, 2024 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a EUR 5 billion German measure to support European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in the construction and operation of a microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden.
The state of the European EMS industry 2024 August 20, 2024 The European electronics industry has been grappling with a range of challenges for several years. Due to these challenges, different parts of the industry have been courted by policymakers and are now receiving support for further development, such as the semiconductor industry and the European Chips Act.
Construction at TSMC's Dresden plant could be weeks away July 30, 2024 Work at TSMC's German facility has been delayed many times, but new reports suggest it is almost ready to break ground.
The European electronics industry risks falling behind June 12, 2024 Key segments of the EU's electronics manufacturing industry are set to decline – undermining Europe’s security, industrial resiliency, and global competitiveness.
Green light for the final phase of Infineon's smart power fab June 04, 2024 Infineon Technologies is on schedule with the construction of the Smart Power Fab in Dresden and is initiating the final construction phase.
EU Chips Act to attract EUR 100bn of private investment? May 23, 2024 European Commission officials believe the EU Chips Act can attract huge inwards investment and propel the continent's semiconductor space to global prominence by 2030.
TSMC to start construction of European plant this year May 22, 2024 TSMC is reportedly planning to start construction of its first European manufacturing facility during the fourth quarter of 2024.
The European PCB industry is in jeopardy May 15, 2024 The printed circuit board (PCB) is the building block for electronics systems providing electrical connection and physical structure to electronic systems with additional optical interconnect and thermal management.
ams Osram to significantly expand production in Styria May 14, 2024 ams Osram is strengthening its development and production site in Premstätten. Aldo Kamper, CEO of ams Osram AG, has presented plans to invest a total of EUR 588 million in the development and production site in Premstätten by 2030.
SEMI Europe advises against export controls March 08, 2024 The semiconductor trade body SEMI has issued a stark warning to European Union politicians: think carefully before you copy the US's sanctions on chip exports.
H+E Group is building an ultrapure water plant in Germany January 25, 2024 The German company is developing the facility for an unnamed semiconductor manufacturer with subsidies from the European Chips Act.
EU makes €1.67bn available for 'innovative pilot lines' December 01, 2023 The EU has officially inaugurated its Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) – a fund to 'bridge the gap between research, innovation and production'.
EU Chips Act enters into force September 21, 2023 Today, September 21, the European Chips Act – which aims to ensure the EU's security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies and applications – enters into force.
TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP establishes European JV August 08, 2023 TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP plans to jointly invest in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH, in Dresden, Germany to provide advanced semiconductor manufacturing services.
EU lawmakers agree legislation to boost Europe's chips industry July 14, 2023 Members of the EU Parliament and Council have passed a law to 'create a favourable environment for chip investments in Europe'
Broadcom pledges to invest EUR 1bn in EU's Spanish chip program July 10, 2023 US-based chip giant Broadcom has hinted that it will support the EU's major post--pandemic fund to make Europe a global centre for chipset development.
EU set to invest EUR 1.5bn in Belgian chip technology firm Imec July 10, 2023 The EU has teamed up with the Flemish regional government to make a major investment in local firm Imec. The company says it will use the funds to expand its clean room test facility.
IPC: the EU should support more segments of the electronics industry July 10, 2023 Key segments of the European electronics manufacturing industry face significant challenges and require more support, considering their vital role in Europe’s strategic autonomy and the “twin transitions” to a greener, more digital economy.
The stage is set for Evertiq Expo Berlin June 21, 2023 Time is drawing close for Evertiq's second-ever Expo in the German capital. This year Evertiq has paid close attention to the ongoing developments in the market and the world at large and organised a program that we feel reflects just that.
France to invest $3.1 billion of state aid into chip production June 08, 2023 French government is taking action to reduce its dependency on foreign companies in a strategically important sector.
GF and ST finalise deal for new French 300mm semiconductor fab June 05, 2023 GlobalFoundries and STMicroelectronics have concluded the agreement to create a new, jointly-operated, high-volume semiconductor manufacturing facility in Crolles, France, which was announced during the summer last year.
Chip Act versus Chip Act May 09, 2023 The past years have illustrated the importance of the electronics industry in general and the semiconductor industry in particular. The semiconductor shortage highlighted just how vulnerable both the US and Europe are without sufficient domestic production capacity, as well as how dependent the regions are on Asian capacity.