Sponsored content by KOH YOUNG Koh Young to Showcase AI-Powered Inspection Solutions and Reveal New Platforms at IPC APEX EXPO 2026 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.
Qnity opens new US facility to expand CMP materials production March 12, 2026 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.
Manz Asia and Epson partner to advance inkjet technology for chip manufacturing March 12, 2026 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.
PCB lead times extend as material shortages and AI demand strain supply chains March 12, 2026 Lead times for PCBs are increasing as shortages of key base materials and rising demand from AI infrastructure place growing pressure on the global supply chain. This is according to German PCB manufacturer ILFA GmbH.
Mercedes-Benz, IIT Delhi collaborate on future of mobility March 12, 2026 The partnership will focus on research areas that support the future of mobility and engineering systems. These include quantum technologies, future materials, neuromorphic engineering and electric mobility.
Applied Materials and SK hynix to collaborate on AI memory March 11, 2026 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.
Mitsui partners with Kaynes, AOI to advance OSAT in India March 11, 2026 Under this agreement, Mitsui will support Kaynes to start up its OSAT business by leveraging AOI Electronics’ expertise in semiconductor back-end process and support sales of products manufactured by Kaynes.
Applied Materials and Micron to advance AI memory development March 10, 2026 Applied Materials and Micron Technology are teaming up to develop next-generation memory technologies for AI systems. The work will take place at Applied Materials’ EPIC Center in Silicon Valley and Micron’s research facility in Boise, Idaho.
Memory and CPU price hikes could push notebook prices up by 40% March 10, 2026 Rising memory and CPU prices could significantly increase the retail price of mainstream notebook computers, according to new analysis from TrendForce.
NCAB monitors logistics impact as Middle East conflict disrupts air traffic March 10, 2026 The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to affect global logistics networks after authorities suspended flight operations at major regional hubs, according to PCB supplier NCAB Group.
Applied invests in deorbit systems with Vestigo acquisition March 09, 2026 Vestigo Aerospace is known for its product line of Spinnaker deorbit systems. Spinnaker drag sails are designed to deorbit satellites and launch vehicle components operating in low Earth orbit.
South Korea flags risk to semiconductor materials amid Iran conflict March 05, 2026 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.
Global shortage of glass fiber cloth continues March 04, 2026 The global shortage of glass fiber cloth is continuing to drive significant constraints in PCB laminate availability.
Supplyframe aims to take the headache out of navigating tariffs February 26, 2026 In today’s world of extreme tariff uncertainty, Supplyframe, a company providing a "Design-to-Source Intelligence" platform, is looking to ease sourcing and procurement with an easy way to estimate the cost impacts of tariffs – launching a new Tariff Estimator feature on its Findchips platform.
SK hynix to Invest $15 billion in Yongin Semiconductor Cluster February 25, 2026 SK hynix has announced an additional investment of KRW 21.6 trillion (USD 15 billion) to expand facilities for its first semiconductor fab and construct five cleanrooms for Phases 2 to 6 of the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster.
European PCB revenues rise 2.4% as industry shrinks February 25, 2026 European PCB manufacturing increased by 2.4% in 2025, while the global PCB market expanded by more than 11%, according to Data4PCB. At the same time, 11 manufacturers exited the market, reducing the European PCB base to 168 companies operating 182 facilities.
ElevenEs secures Caterpillar backing, plans battery factory in Serbia February 24, 2026 ElevenEs has completed the first closing of its Series B financing round, with proceeds earmarked for the construction of a 1GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Subotica, Serbia. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026, with first cell deliveries expected in 2027.
SEALSQ and WISeKey to relocate Geneva HQ, launch quantum hub February 24, 2026 SEALSQ Corp and its parent WISeKey International Holding, are planning to move their Geneva headquarters to the Pont-Rouge district in August 2026. The relocation coincides with the launch of the Geneva Quantum Centre of Excellence, intended to consolidate the group’s research and industrial deployment of quantum computing, post-quantum cybersecurity, and secure semiconductor technologies.
Sponsored content by Würth Elektronik eisos Efficient thermal management for electronic components Effective thermal management is essential to ensure the reliability and longevity of electronic systems. Würth Elektronik provides advanced thermal interface materials - gap fillers and heat spreaders - that enhance heat transfer and support stable system performance.
Toyota recycling centre to be built in Poland February 19, 2026 Toyota Motor Europe has announced the construction of a new facility. The Circular Factory plant will be built in Wałbrzych and will focus on circular-economy activities, processing up to 20,000 end-of-life vehicles per year. The investment is intended to support the company’s transition toward climate neutrality.
R&D in Switzerland: structure, scale and the role of electronics February 19, 2026 Switzerland is regularly described as one of the world’s most innovative economies. In the Global Innovation Index, the country has repeatedly ranked first, ahead of much larger industrial nations. This position reflects a combination of high R&D intensity, strong patent activity and a dense network of research-performing companies. Yet these aggregate indicators say relatively little about how innovation is structured in practice, and even less about the position of electronics within the Swiss economy.
Skeleton Technologies speeds up US expansion amid AI-driven grid strain February 17, 2026 Estonian energy storage and supercapacitor company Skeleton Technologies is accelerating its US expansion as artificial intelligence infrastructure increasingly strains power grids nationwide. The company said it will open a new engineering facility in Houston, Texas, and establish local manufacturing for AI data center solutions during the first half of 2026.
Sponsored content by Arrow Electronics Arrow Electronics at embedded world 2026 Arrow Electronics will showcase a broad range of technologies from its global supplier network at embedded world 2026 (Stand 4A-342), demonstrating core embedded capabilities across system design, development and deployment.
ITRI breaks ground on advanced semiconductor R&D centre in Hsinchu February 15, 2026 Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has broken ground on a new Advanced Semiconductor R&D Centre at its headquarters campus in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Applied Materials to pay $252 million over illegal exports to China February 13, 2026 Applied Materials has reached a settlement with the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) over alleged violations of export regulations. The company will pay USD 252.5 million, the second-highest penalty ever imposed by BIS.
Europe losing ground in semiconductor research February 13, 2026 Research and development in semiconductor technology is increasingly taking place outside Europe, particularly in Asia, according to a new analysis by EconPol Europe.
Samsung to join Applied Materials’ $5B EPIC semiconductor R&D centre February 12, 2026 Samsung Electronics will join Applied Materials’ EPIC (Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialisation) Centre in Silicon Valley, a semiconductor research and development facility backed by a USD 5 billion investment.
Aumovio to cut up to 4,000 R&D jobs worldwide by end of 2026 February 12, 2026 Automotive technology company Aumovio plans to reduce up to 4,000 research and development positions globally as part of measures to improve efficiency in a challenging market environment, the company said.
Memory price surge threatens global smartphone production in 2026 February 11, 2026 Global smartphone production is expected to decline sharply in 2026 as rising memory prices increase retail costs and weigh on end demand, according to research from TrendForce. Total output is forecast to fall 10% year-on-year to approximately 1.135 billion units.
India holds talks with Brazil, Canada, France and Netherlands on critical minerals February 10, 2026 India is in talks with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands over potential agreements on critical minerals, as New Delhi steps up efforts to secure supplies needed for its energy transition and industrial strategy, Reuters reported.
Italy, France and Germany push EU towards critical minerals stockpiling February 05, 2026 Europe’s three largest economies are moving to place critical raw materials into the realm of strategic reserves, signalling that access to key industrial inputs is no longer viewed as a purely commercial matter.
How do you follow the electronics industry without drowning in it? February 05, 2026 The electronics industry no longer moves in straight lines. One day the focus is on semiconductors and AI infrastructure, the next it shifts to export controls, defence electronics, or a materials issue that suddenly turns into a supply chain concern.