KKR sells Circor Aerospace to Parker Hannifin for $2.6 billion May 25, 2026 This combination of Parker Hannifin and Circor Aerospace brings together complementary capabilities, product portfolios, and platform exposures to create a stronger, more diversified aerospace and defense supplier with enhanced scale.
Cowboy Space raises $275M to advance orbital data centers May 22, 2026 The California-based company is developing a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that harness solar energy, a purpose-built launch vehicle to deliver them and compute payloads designed specifically for the space environment.
LS Electric wins $70M data center power equipment order May 21, 2026 With this order, the South Korean company will supply essential high-end power equipment for data centers — such as vacuum circuit breakers (VCBs) — to core grid systems.
Doosan Corporation to establish CCL production base in Thailand May 20, 2026 The South Korean company’s new subsidiary and Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) production plant will be located at Araya Industrial Park in Bang Bo, Samut Prakan, Thailand. Approximately USD 120 million is being invested in the project.
MAMO teams up with AIBO to advance intelligent automation May 19, 2026 MAMO plans to leverage its commercialization capabilities, market development resources and operational experience to support the introduction, localization, deployment, and scaling of robotic systems across commercial, retail, service and selected industrial environments.
Kioxia introduces KIOXIA BG8 Series SSDs for PC OEMs May 18, 2026 Compared to the previous generation, the KIOXIA BG8 Series achieves up to 47 % higher sequential read, 67 % higher sequential write, 44 % higher random read, and 30 % higher random write performance.
Sony, TSMC sign MOU to develop and manufacture image sensors May 15, 2026 Through the JV, both companies expect to leverage Sony's expertise in sensor design alongside TSMC’s strengths in process technology and manufacturing excellence as part of a broader collaboration aimed at enhancing image sensor performance.
LS Electric signs $220M data center deal with Bloom Energy May 12, 2026 LS Electric will supply a full range of key distribution systems for the power infrastructure construction project of a hyperscale data center being developed in New Mexico by a major local big-tech company, as part of Bloom Energy’s project
Keysight teams up with CATARC to advance charging test tech May 11, 2026 Together, they will address industry challenges across charging compatibility, safety, overseas compliance and charging infrastructure, supporting current and next-gen charging standards, including China’s upcoming National Standard 2024 and international CCS requirements.
PowerBank announces commercial operation of 4.99 MW BESS in Ontario May 11, 2026 Now that the project is operational, it will have 4.74 MW of daily contract capacity available (at a capacity payment to ProjectCo of USD 1,221/MW per business day) for 251 business days in a year.
Heart of the electronics industry beats again in Kraków May 08, 2026 Evertiq Expo Kraków 2026 brought the electronics industry back to Kraków on May 7. The industrial atmosphere of CFK13, with its distinctive 1930s character, set the stage for discussions about where the Polish and European electronics industries are heading next.
AI boom pushes hyperscaler CapEx towards USD 830 billion in 2026 May 06, 2026 Rising demand for AI infrastructure is driving a sharp increase in capital expenditure among the world’s largest cloud service providers (CSPs), according to new data from TrendForce.
Applied Materials acquires NEXX business from ASMPT May 06, 2026 US semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the NEXX business from ASMPT, adding panel-level electrochemical deposition technology to its advanced packaging lineup.
Digitalisation increases risk. Companies are not ready May 05, 2026 Just a year ago, during the panel “Cybersecurity in the era of integrated electronic systems” at Evertiq Expo Kraków, uncertainty dominated the discussion. Companies knew new regulations were coming, but lacked clarity – both in terms of scope and implementation. Today, that situation is beginning to shift. Regulations are coming into force, and with them, pressure is mounting – particularly in the industrial and electronics sectors – to treat cybersecurity as an operational concern, not merely a formal requirement.
Evertiq Expo Kraków 2026: from design decisions to market tensions May 04, 2026 What happens at the design stage is increasingly resolved later – in production and on the market. Decisions related to system architecture, material selection or operating parameters often return in the form of integration challenges, manufacturing constraints or supply chain risks. In electronics for demanding applications, these dependencies are particularly visible. Design, system performance and market conditions form a connected system in which changes in one area affect the others.
HyperLight, UMC, Wavetek to bolster TFLN production May 04, 2026 Building on HyperLight’s collaboration with Wavetek, which brought TFLN photonics from laboratory innovation to a HVM line within a 6-inch CMOS foundry, Taiwan’s UMC is bringing to the partnership its 8-inch production capability and expertise.
Advantest partners with Applied Materials, joins EPIC platform May 04, 2026 As the first automated test equipment (ATE) company to join the platform, Advantest will partner with Applied Materials to strengthen the links between front-end manufacturing technologies and back-end testing of chips and packages.
Hanwha, Magnet Defense formalize MUSV strategic partnership May 01, 2026 Under the terms of the MOU, the companies will work to jointly build a 38-meter MUSV, configure vessel capabilities, develop state-of-the-art AI-driven robotic shipyards, and collaborate on advanced AI software for improving autonomy.
Global silicon wafer shipments grew 13% YoY in 1Q26 April 30, 2026 Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 13.1% year-on-year to 3,275 million square inches (MSI) from the 2,896 MSI recorded during the same quarter of 2025, reports SEMI.
Foxconn and Mitsubishi Electric explore JV in automotive equipment April 30, 2026 Hon Hai Precision Industry, otherwise known as Foxconn, and Mitsubishi Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance centred on Mitsubishi Electric's automotive equipment business.
Indian solar firm Enrich signs 290 MWh BESS deal with NTPC April 30, 2026 The scope of the project includes end-to-end BESS installation and integration with existing thermal power station infrastructure; advanced systems, remote monitoring and control infrastructure; and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services.
NEC to supply defense equipment for three Australian frigates April 30, 2026 Under this contract, Japan’s NEC Corporation will provide equipment including underwater-related equipment such as surface ship sonars as well as communications and navigation-related equipment.
Ventec evaluates US manufacturing expansion April 29, 2026 Ventec International Group is evaluating the potential establishment of a manufacturing facility in the United States as part of efforts to support its growing North American customer base.
MELSS, Valtech form JV to boost semiconductor supply chain April 29, 2026 By combining Indian company MELSS’s manufacturing expertise with Valtech’s global strengths, the joint venture is positioned to deliver high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of next-generation electronics.
Everged partners with Georgia Green Energy to advance EV charging April 29, 2026 Through this collaboration, Everged and Georgia Green Energy will introduce flexible, scalable business models designed to remove traditional barriers to EV charging adoption and accelerate deployment while ensuring long-term system performance and profitability.
Renewable Metals raises $12 million in Series A April 27, 2026 The Australian startup is developing a locally deployable solution to recover critical minerals within domestic or regional supply chains, reducing reliance on exporting battery waste and offshore refining.
Only one European company in global EMS Top 30 April 23, 2026 The global EMS/ODM industry continues to expand, but scale and growth remain unevenly distributed, with Asian players flexing their dominance while Europe lags behind, according to new research from in4ma and EMSNOW.
Skild AI acquires Zebra’s robotics automation business April 23, 2026 With this acquisition, US-based startup Skild AI aims to accelerate the deployment of robotics automation solutions alongside its general-purpose Skild Brain.
Onto expands partnership with Rigaku through 27% equity investment April 22, 2026 By combining Rigaku’s X-ray technologies with Onto Innovation’s complementary optical metrology and advanced analytics software, the companies aim to deliver next-generation hybrid metrology solutions for increasingly complex semiconductor devices.
Electreon completes acquisition of US firm InductEV April 22, 2026 The acquisition secures a robust supply chain that balances Israeli company Electreon’s offshore manufacturing efficiencies with InductEV’s Build America Buy America (BABA) compliant offerings.
Japan quake triggers alert; semiconductor operations unaffected April 21, 2026 A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on April 20, prompting a brief tsunami alert and a government advisory warning of an elevated risk of a potential megaquake, the Associated Press reports.
Advantest opens innovation centres in Silicon Valley April 21, 2026 Advantest Corporation has opened a new innovation center in San Jose and is preparing a second facility in Sunnyvale, as the company looks to strengthen collaboration across the semiconductor value chain.