Amca acquires Electrocube to expand power electronics capabilities February 13, 2026 US-based aerospace and defence company Amca has acquired power electronics supplier Electrocube. The acquisition was completed with two of Electrocube’s founding families.
Global silicon wafer shipments rise in 2025, revenue declines February 12, 2026 Global silicon wafer shipments increased in 2025, while total wafer revenue declined slightly, according to year-end data from SEMI.
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.
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.
Murata completes construction of new ceramic capacitor R&D centre February 10, 2026 Murata Manufacturing has completed construction of a new ceramic capacitor research and development facility at its Fukui Murata Manufacturing subsidiary in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture.
Neways starts deliveries of Saab’s UTAAS systems for CV90 February 10, 2026 EMS provider Neways has begun production and delivery of critical sub-systems for Saab’s UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) integrated sight and fire control systems, used on BAE Systems’ CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.
Scanfil invests EUR 9 million in expansion of Suzhou plant February 06, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil is investing EUR 9 million to expand its production facility in Suzhou, China.
Rehm Thermal Systems appoints JSD as distributor in Poland February 06, 2026 Rehm Thermal Systems has expanded its sales network in Poland by appointing JSD as a new distributor. Under the agreement, JSD becomes the official sales and service partner for Rehm Thermal Systems in the Polish market, with a specific focus on the company’s Vision series of reflow convection soldering systems.
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.
SiTime to acquire Renesas timing business February 05, 2026 SiTime has signed a definitive agreement to acquire assets related to Renesas Electronics’ timing business in a deal valued at USD 1.5 billion in cash and approximately 4.13 million shares of SiTime common stock.
Eurocircuits brings in Avedon Capital Partners to support next growth phase February 05, 2026 Eurocircuits has entered into a strategic partnership with private equity firm Avedon Capital Partners to support its next phase of growth in PCB and PCBA prototyping and low-volume production.
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.
Wolfspeed completes Renesas equity issuance following CFIUS approval February 04, 2026 Wolfspeed has received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for its equity issuance to Renesas Electronics, completing a key element of the company’s court-approved restructuring process.
Australia’s Sunrise expects to supply critical minerals for new US stockpile February 04, 2026 Australia’s Sunrise Energy Metals sees its planned scandium production as a potential contributor to the United States’ new critical minerals stockpile, a development that illustrates how governments and producers are reshaping upstream supply chains for technology, defence and advanced manufacturing. Reuters reported that Sunrise’s chief executive made the comments on the sidelines of a global meeting in Washington.
Scanfil sets 2026 outlook following two acquisitions February 04, 2026 Scanfil has issued its financial outlook for 2026 after completing the acquisitions of MB Elettronica in Italy and ADCO Circuits in the United States.
Finland’s R&D model and its role in the electronics industry February 03, 2026 In a recent analysis, Evertiq explored which countries dominate global R&D spending. Viewed through the lens of absolute investment volumes, the picture is largely shaped by the United States and China, followed by established industrial powerhouses such as Germany, Japan and France. Shifting that lens away from global heavyweights and toward a smaller, highly R&D-intensive economy reveals a different dynamic — one where the relationship between research investment and industrial capability becomes more clearly defined. Finland provides a useful case for understanding how research investment translates into industrial capability.
US plans USD 12 billion critical minerals stockpile February 03, 2026 The United States is preparing to establish a USD 12 billion strategic stockpile of critical minerals, a move aimed at reducing supply chain exposure to China and strengthening domestic access to raw materials used across electronics, EVs and defence systems.
VIS licenses GaN technology from TSMC February 02, 2026 Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) has signed a technology licensing agreement with TSMC covering both low-voltage (80V) and high-voltage (650V) gallium nitride (GaN) process technologies.
Demcon acquires electronics company Leap Development February 02, 2026 Dutch company Leap Development, which will henceforth be known as Demcon electronics, specializes in RF technology, wireless communication, embedded systems and integrated electronics development.
BAE-linked teams win contracts for Link 16 radios and Typhoon AESA radar January 29, 2026 BAE Systems-linked teams have been awarded two defence electronics contracts covering tactical radio systems and fighter radar production, according to information published on the companies’ official channels. The awards include a U.S. Navy contract for Link 16-enabled MIDS JTRS radio terminals and a UK Ministry of Defence order for ECRS Mk2 AESA radars for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
Who is the leader in R&D spending? January 28, 2026 For years, the global technology narrative seemed simple: the United States led in innovation, while China was primarily seen as the world’s manufacturing floor. But that picture has been changing rapidly, almost in real time. As competition between Washington and Beijing increasingly centres on technology and strategic industries, a key question emerges: do the numbers actually reflect this shift? Has China truly caught up with — or even overtaken — the United States in research and development spending? And how does the broader global ranking look beyond this high-profile rivalry?
ASML tops forecasts on AI chip demand, plans workforce cuts January 28, 2026 Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML reported much stronger-than-expected bookings for the fourth quarter, as chipmakers step up investments to support booming demand for artificial intelligence hardware, according to a Reuters report.
Rigetti bags $8.4M quantum computer order from C-DAC January 27, 2026 The system, a 108-qubit quantum computer, will be installed on-premises at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC’s) Bengaluru center and is scheduled to be deployed in the second half of 2026.
ASMPT reviews strategic options for SMT Solutions segment January 27, 2026 ASMPT has initiated a review of strategic options for its SMT Solutions segment. The company said the assessment is intended to support long-term value creation while allowing ASMPT to focus more closely on its Semiconductor Solutions segment.
Infineon teams up with NIELIT to boost India’s chip ecosystem January 26, 2026 Under the partnership, Infineon will collaborate with NIELIT — an autonomous body under India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) — to develop training programs in semiconductor assembly, test and packaging.
Thailand approves $2 billion PCB manufacturing investment January 23, 2026 ZDT, which has production bases in Taiwan and mainland China, had its first project in Thailand approved three years ago and began production in September last year.
Venezuela's minerals: huge potential, even bigger risk January 22, 2026 In the first weeks of 2026, Venezuela returned to the headlines not because it suddenly became stable, but because Washington once again began to play the country — politically and economically. On the US side, there were signals of intensified efforts aimed at shifting the balance of power in Caracas. In practice, this points to a “reset” scenario: Venezuela re-entering the investment conversation under a new framework. But setting politics aside for a moment, what could this actually mean for the electronics industry? Is Venezuela truly an Eldorado?
Lego unveils platform with embedded electronics January 22, 2026 Denmark's Lego Group has unveiled LEGO SMART Play, a new interactive play platform based on electronically enabled bricks that respond to physical interaction. The platform was presented at CES 2026 in Las Vegas earlier this month.
Scanfil completes its acquisition of Italy’s MB Elettronica January 22, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil has completed its acquisition of Italian electronics manufacturing company MB Elettronica. The transaction was originally announced in July 2025.
Evertiq Scholarship returns to Tampere in 2026 January 21, 2026 Evertiq continues its commitment to supporting the next generation of electronics professionals as the Evertiq Scholarship returns to Tampere in 2026. The scholarship will once again be awarded in connection with Evertiq Expo Tampere, taking place on March 26, 2026.
Matrix Electronics expands operations in Europe January 21, 2026 In late December last year, Matrix Electronics announced that the company is executing its plans to establish a Distribution Centre in Reiskirchen, Germany.
Jabil takes minority stake in EHT Semi January 21, 2026 Electronics manufacturer Jabil has made a strategic minority investment in US-based Eagle Harbor Technologies, operating under the name EHT Semi, and entered into a manufacturing collaboration focused on RF and pulsed-power systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.