Applied Materials opens $5 billion EPIC Center in Silicon Valley October 13, 2026 Applied Materials has unveiled its EPIC Center in Sunnyvale, California, where chipmakers, equipment suppliers and universities will develop new semiconductor processes alongside the company’s own engineers. TSMC, Intel, Samsung, SK hynix and Micron are among the founding partners.
ContourGlobal breaks ground on solar-plus-storage project in Arizona October 12, 2026 Once completed, the site will host more than 760,000 solar modules and over 300 battery storage containers (1.4 GWh / 360 MW) using advanced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology, with liquid cooling and integrated fire protection.
Raytheon wins $6.3 billion contract for SM-3 IB interceptors October 09, 2026 SM‑3 IB is a ship‑ and land‑based missile defense interceptor designed to defeat short‑ to intermediate‑range ballistic missiles during the midcourse phase of flight.
Amkor expands Arizona campus to $12 billion investment September 09, 2026 Amkor Technology has announced a Phase 2 expansion of its Arizona advanced packaging and test campus, increasing the total planned investment to approximately USD 12 billion. The expansion adds 60,000 square metres of cleanroom space, bringing the campus to approximately 93,000 square metres in total.
Cyclic Materials raises $75 million to scale rare earth recycling in the US September 02, 2026 Canadian rare earth recycling company Cyclic Materials has closed a USD 75 million strategic financing round, bringing total equity funding to USD 237 million. The capital will accelerate the buildout of rare earth production infrastructure across the United States.
Nordson Test & Inspection opens centre of excellence in Phoenix August 25, 2026 Nordson Test & Inspection has opened a new Centre of Excellence in Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States. The purpose-built facility serves as a demonstration, training and testing centre for the company's semiconductor and SMT inspection and metrology solutions.
Air Liquide invests $150M in Idaho semiconductor gas plant August 06, 2026 Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, Air Liquide’s production unit will deliver large volumes of ultra-pure nitrogen, oxygen and argon, essential for manufacturing advanced memory chips.
Linde wins semiconductor supply deal, to invest $1 billion in US August 04, 2026 Under the agreement, Linde will build, own and operate two new SPECTRA air separation units (ASUs) and associated infrastructure in Phoenix, Arizona.
University of Arizona, TU/e expand semiconductor, photonics cooperation July 24, 2026 The University of Arizona and the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands have signed a five-year MOU to align education and research activities with the needs of a rapidly growing semiconductor sector.
TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity July 17, 2026 The Taiwanese chip giant’s announcement comes after it posted a 77% hike in second-quarter profit to a record high of USD 22 billion, beating market forecasts.
Katalyst raises $12M to send space robot for satellite servicing June 25, 2026 Building on Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft, NEXUS is the next step in on-orbit servicing. It’s a space robot that will reposition, repair, refuel, refit satellites post-launch, and build the next generation of space infrastructure.
TSMC partners with Amkor to accelerate advanced packaging in US June 24, 2026 The agreement establishes a collaboration framework for TSMC to procure from Amkor advanced packaging and testing services. By working together as partners to expand capacity, the companies aim to enable a more efficient, mutually beneficial operating model.
SRP, Aypa Power bring 250MW BESS online in Arizona June 18, 2026 The utility expects to more than double its system capacity over the next decade, with battery storage playing an increasingly central role in meeting peak demand and maintaining system reliability.
The semiconductor industry as it is, not as it is told June 12, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Zürich, Claus Aasholm of Semiconductor Business Intelligence delivered a data-driven examination of a semiconductor industry in structural transition – and the picture looked considerably different from what most quarterly reports suggest.
Amkor acquires additional land in Arizona to expand advanced packaging campus May 28, 2026 US semiconductor packaging and test provider Amkor Technology has secured an additional 67-acre parcel of land adjacent to its existing campus in Peoria, Arizona, expanding its footprint for future advanced packaging and test capacity.
Avnet opens new integration facility in Singapore May 22, 2026 Located within Avnet’s existing Farnell Distribution Center in Singapore, the new integration facility is designed to support system, server, and rack build services, as well as international shipping.
Inside Fab 21: TSMC reveals Arizona chip production site May 08, 2026 TSMC has released a video showcasing its semiconductor manufacturing operations in Arizona, offering a rare glimpse inside its expanding US production site, known as Fab 21.
Honeywell to expand aircraft engine manufacturing in Arizona April 27, 2026 By adding engine manufacturing in Phoenix, Honeywell will now be able to co-locate production of the F124 on site alongside the existing engineering and design center in support of the US Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program.
Apple to begin Mac mini production in Houston, expand AI server manufacturing February 25, 2026 Apple will start producing its Mac mini in the US for the first time, with manufacturing slated to start later this year at a new facility in Houston.
LG Energy Solution to take full ownership of NextStar Energy February 06, 2026 LG Energy Solution will acquire full ownership of NextStar Energy, with Stellantis selling its 49% stake in the Canadian battery joint venture. The decision follows a mutually agreed strategic plan between the two companies, in consultation with NextStar Energy’s leadership.
Applied Materials and ASU open $270M semiconductor research centre in Arizona October 13, 2025 Applied Materials and Arizona State University have officially opened the Materials-to-Fab Center, a USD 270 million research and prototyping facility aimed at accelerating innovation in semiconductor manufacturing.
Amkor expands Arizona chip operations to $7B October 07, 2025 Amkor Technology has broken ground on its new advanced semiconductor packaging and test campus in Arizona, expanding its planned investment to USD 7 billion.
XNRGY boosts capacity with fourth facility expansion in three years September 18, 2025 Thermal management solutions company XNRGY has constructed a brand-new, 330,000-square-foot facility dedicated to producing its next-generation air-cooled chiller. This expansion marks XNRGY's fourth significant growth initiative in just three years, bringing its total current operational footprint to nearly 1,000,000 square feet.
Amkor moves one step closer to packaging facility in Peoria August 28, 2025 Amkor Technology says that the City of Peoria, Arizona, has successfully acquired 834.5 acres of state land for future development, including a 104-acre parcel designated for the company’s new semiconductor packaging and test facility.
Rocket Lab boosts US semiconductor and space investments August 26, 2025 US-based Rocket Lab Corporation plans to expand its domestic investments to increase semiconductor manufacturing capacity and secure the supply chain for space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors used in national security space missions.
Rocket Lab invests in US national security programs, chipmaking August 25, 2025 Rocket Lab’s capital investments over the next five years are expected to strengthen its market position as a satellite manufacturer, components supplier, and end-to-end mission provider for commercial and national security space missions.
US government takes 9.9% stake in Intel August 25, 2025 It's official, Intel and the US government have reached an agreement that makes the federal government a shareholder in the semiconductor company. The government will invest USD 8.9 billion in Intel, acquiring a 9.9% stake.
Entegris to invest $700M in US to enhance semiconductor innovation August 22, 2025 This investment in R&D projects and related capital expenditures will span Entegris’ two divisions, Materials Solutions and Advanced Purity Solutions. A portion of the investment will be used to develop its Aurora, Illinois location into a state-of-the-art US Technology Center.
Applied Materials to build $200M components plant in Arizona August 14, 2025 Applied Materials says it will invest more than USD 200 million to build an advanced manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona, dedicated to producing components for semiconductor equipment.
Apple commits $100B to US manufacturing and expansion August 07, 2025 Apple has announced a new USD 100 billion investment as part of a broader initiative to expand its operations and manufacturing footprint in the United States. The move raises the company’s total planned U.S. investment to USD 600 billion over the next four years.
Report: Tesla signs $4.3 billion battery deal with LGES July 30, 2025 Elon Musk’s company has been looking to reduce reliance on Chinese imports due to US tariffs. The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries will be supplied from LGES’s factory in Michigan.
Hadrian raises $260 million to build AI-powered factories in US July 29, 2025 The new factory in Arizona is expected to create 350 local jobs. With its “Factories-as-a-Service” model, Hadrian can rapidly scale production across key Department of Defense (DOD) areas such as munitions, shipbuilding and other high-priority programs.