Neura acquires Adlatus, bringing Physical AI to professional cleaning August 31, 2026 The goal is to equip Adlatus systems with additional sensor and AI capabilities going forward and to gradually connect them to the Neuraverse.
esmo marks 25 years, expands in Germany, China and Taiwan July 15, 2026 Today, the esmo Group employs approximately 285 people and generates annual revenue of around EUR 60 million through its two business divisions: semiconductor test solutions and special-purpose machinery.
Bosch announces $225 million funding deal with US government July 14, 2026 Bosch is investing up to $2 billion to transform the Roseville, California site into a facility that produces and tests SiC semiconductors with state-of-the-art processes and equipment.
Volkswagen weighs ending autonomous driving partnership with Bosch July 01, 2026 Volkswagen is reportedly planning to end its partnership with Bosch on the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technology. According to German newspaper Bild, which cited anonymous sources, the project failed to meet expectations despite investments of around EUR 1.5 billion.
Bosch to pay $36 million penalty for unlicensed shipments to Huawei June 23, 2026 Robert Bosch GmbH has agreed to pay a USD 36 million penalty to the US Bureau of Industry and Security after shipping MEMS sensor products and software to Huawei and its affiliates without the required export licence. The shipments took place between September 2020 and September 2024.
Neura Robotics secures $1.4 billion to advance physical AI platform June 12, 2026 German company Neura Robotics is building a new category of AI infrastructure where cognitive robots continuously learn, collaborate and operate across real world environments through a shared intelligence ecosystem called the Neuraverse.
Renesas expands auto MCU portfolio with 28nm RH850/U2C April 20, 2026 The MCU targets a range of automotive applications, including chassis and safety systems for passenger cars and motorcycles, battery management systems (BMS) and body control functions such as lighting and motor control, and other general-purpose ASIL D applications.
ESMC holds topping-out ceremony at Dresden fab site January 28, 2026 European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) has celebrated the topping-out of its new office buildings at its Dresden semiconductor fab, the company said in a LinkedIn update. The ceremony marked the placement of the final structural beam in the central building.
Neura partners with Bosch to advance humanoid robotics January 23, 2026 The two companies will jointly collect real-world work, movement and environmental data in Bosch facilities using advanced sensor suits. Bosch and Neura will co-develop AI-based core and functional software, as well as intuitive user interfaces.
Bosch Mobility to cut 13,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 September 26, 2025 Bosch says that it will cut around 13,000 jobs at its Mobility division in Germany by the end of 2030, citing weak global vehicle markets, delays in new technology adoption, and mounting cost pressures.
Bosch suspends heat pump factory project in Poland September 24, 2025 German conglomerate Bosch has announced the suspension of its heat pump factory project in Dobromierz, Lower Silesia. The decision is driven by increasing economic and political uncertainty in Europe, as well as demand forecasts falling short of earlier expectations.
Scintil raises €50 million to scale integrated photonics for AI factories September 10, 2025 The funding enables France’s Scintil Photonics to expand hiring, accelerate production and deepen its international presence as it delivers the industry’s first single-chip DWDM light engine, integrating multi-wavelength lasers with silicon photonics, aligned with next-generation CPO.
Tata Electronics, Bosch to collaborate in electronics, chipmaking July 18, 2025 Tata Electronics and Bosch intend to collaborate on chip packaging and manufacturing at Tata Electronics’ upcoming assembly and test unit in Assam and foundry in Gujarat.
Mindgrove partners with Bosch to enhance chip design solutions June 26, 2025 Indian fabless firm Mindgrove will provide Bosch with chips and boards for field deployment and testing, supported with engineering and logistics assistance. Data generated from these deployments will be used for improvements.
NXP reportedly to close four 8-inch fabs in shift toward 12-inch production June 11, 2025 NXP Semiconductors is reportedly planning to shut down four of its 8-inch (200mm) wafer fabrication plants – one in the Netherlands and three in the United States — as part of a strategic transition to 12-inch (300mm) wafer production.
TSMC to launch European chip design centre in Munich May 27, 2025 Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC is preparing to strengthen its European presence with the opening of a new design centre in Munich, Germany.
Europe’s patent landscape: stable, but no breakthrough April 25, 2025 In 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) received a record number of patent applications from companies, research institutions, and individual inventors alike — a total of 199,275. So, did 2024 break that record? Not quite. Still, the data shows that innovation activity in Europe remains at a consistently high level.
Bosch and Element Six set up JV to commercialise quantum sensing April 09, 2025 Bosch is intensifying its push into quantum technology by establishing a new joint venture with Element Six, a leading provider of synthetic diamond solutions. The new company, Bosch Quantum Sensing, aims to accelerate the commercialisation of quantum sensors, building on a collaboration between the two firms that began in 2023.
Intelligent battery sensor market to reach $18.6 billion by 2032 March 27, 2025 The intelligent battery sensor market is witnessing significant growth, driven by the rising adoption of EVs, demand for battery management systems, and integration of smart automotive technologies.
Fabs on hold, jobs on the line – welcome to 2025 March 18, 2025 The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by turbulence in the electronics and semiconductor industry, with waves of layoffs, stalled investments, and shifting trade policies reshaping the landscape. The year began with cautious optimism, but that optimism has quickly faded.
Five companies control 50% of the automotive semiconductor market January 22, 2025 The automotive industry’s impact on the global economy cannot be ignored. And currently, the automotive industry is going through a dramatic transformation – driven by electrification, autonomous driving and new mobility models.
New factory for BSH in Poland January 16, 2025 BSH Home Appliances Group is strengthening its operations in Poland. Industrial real estate developer Panattoni will construct a new, larger factory for the company, which will relocate its small home appliances production from the current location.
Bosch secures $225M to boost US chip production December 17, 2024 Bosch has signed a preliminary memorandum of agreement (PMT) with the US Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act, paving the way for up to USD 225 million in potential funding to help upgrade its production site in Roseville, California.
Bosch sells security and communications unit to Triton December 13, 2024 The purchase price of the sale was not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Bosch to cut 5,550 jobs amid challenges in Germany's auto sector December 04, 2024 Bosch plans to reduce its workforce by up to 5,550 positions. The move highlights the ongoing struggles in Germany's automotive industry, which faces increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers and declining demand.
Bosch, Tenstorrent to partner on standardizing automotive chips October 11, 2024 The two companies aim to bring new silicon products to the automotive industry faster and at reduced costs by combining different quantities and types of chiplets to form complete processors.
Production has started at Impact's GigafactoryX site October 02, 2024 Impact Clean Power Technology, a Hannover-based manufacturer of custom battery systems for heavy-duty transport, machinery and large-scale energy storage, has launched what it claims to be Europe’s most modern, highly automated lithium-ion battery production line.
Bosch invests €270 million in Japan September 17, 2024 Bosch has reaffirmed its commitment to Japan with a total investment of EUR 270 million in a new headquarters in Yokohama.
STMicroelectronics joins Quintauris as sixth shareholder September 03, 2024 Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics has joined Quintauris GmbH as its sixth shareholder, to collaborate on exploring the potential of RISC-V architecture.
Taiwan and Czechia plan to build EU semiconductor cluster September 02, 2024 Taiwan’s National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu said as TSMC builds an advanced wafer fab in Dresden, Germany, it needs a comprehensive supply chain in Europe.
TSMC gets $1.96 billion subsidy boost from Japan and China August 26, 2024 These funds are mainly for real estate, equipment and plant purchases, and to offset building and operational costs.
ESMC officially breaks ground on Dresden fab August 20, 2024 Ground has been broken and the land preparation for ESMC's first semiconductor fab in Dresden, Germany has officially started.