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.
Cadence completes acquisition of Hexagon’s D&E business February 24, 2026 US-based Cadence Design Systems has completed its acquisition of the Design and Engineering (D&E) business from Swedish technology group Hexagon AB, in a deal valued at approximately EUR 2.7 billion.
Motherson opens new automotive lighting plant in Sanand, India February 24, 2026 Motherson has inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat, India, established as a strategic joint venture with Marelli. The plant is dedicated exclusively to producing exterior automotive lighting systems and expands the group’s capabilities in automotive component manufacturing.
NKT signs €6 billion copper supply deal with KGHM February 23, 2026 Denmark-based power cable manufacturer NKT has renewed its long-term copper supply agreement with Polish mining and smelting group KGHM Polska Miedź, securing European-produced copper for the period 2028–2036 in a deal valued at an estimated EUR 6 billion.
Incap completes its acquisition of Lacon Group February 20, 2026 In early December last year, Finnish EMS provider Incap Corporation signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of Lacon Group, an EMS company with facilities in Germany and Romania.
Kontron expands manufacturing in Hungary with €5 million investment February 20, 2026 IoT and embedded computing technology specialist Kontron is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Hungary through its local subsidiary Kontron Electronics Kft.
AT&S funds new microelectronics research group at TU Graz February 19, 2026 Austria-based AT&S is funding the establishment of a new microelectronics research group at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), with a focus on IC substrates and advanced packaging technologies.
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.
ams Osram to cut 2,000 jobs under new savings programme February 19, 2026 On February 10, 2026, ams Osram reported fourth-quarter revenue above the midpoint of its guidance and, at the same time, announced a new “Simplify” savings and transformation programme targeting EUR 200 million, which will affect around 2,000 employees globally.
Hanwha Aerospace breaks ground on armoured vehicle plant in Romania February 17, 2026 South Korean defence group Hanwha Aerospace has broken ground on a new armoured vehicle production facility in Romania, marking the company’s first manufacturing site in Europe.
Contac Solutions acquires French SMS Ingénierie February 17, 2026 Swedish cable harness manufacturer Contac Solutions has acquired SMS Ingénierie SARL in Nîmes, southern France.
Infineon powers BMW Neue Klasse with central computing and smart power distribution February 16, 2026 Infineon Technologies supplies microcontrollers, Ethernet connectivity solutions, power management ICs, and smart power switches for BMW Group’s Neue Klasse platform. The architecture separates software from hardware, enabling over-the-air updates without physical modifications.
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.
ProLogium breaks ground on solid-state battery gigafactory in France February 11, 2026 Taiwanese battery developer ProLogium has officially started construction of its first European gigafactory, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion outside Asia.
FPT launches advanced semiconductor testing and packaging plant in Vietnam February 11, 2026 FPT plans to establish an advanced semiconductor testing and packaging facility in Vietnam, aiming to expand domestic back-end manufacturing capacity and strengthen the country’s position in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Viettel breaks ground on Vietnam’s first semiconductor fab February 10, 2026 Viettel Group has broken ground on the construction of what has been dubbed Vietnam’s first semiconductor chip fabrication plant, marking the country’s entry into domestic chip manufacturing.
Infineon to acquire non-optical sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM February 04, 2026 Infineon Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire the non-optical analog and mixed-signal sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM Group for EUR 570 million.
Kongsberg secures counter-UAS contract in Poland February 04, 2026 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been awarded a contract worth approximately NOK 16 billion (EUR 1.4 billion) to supply counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS) to Poland.
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.
Marvell completes acquisition of Celestial AI February 03, 2026 Marvell Technology has completed its previously announced acquisition of Celestial AI. The transaction was finalised following an earlier agreement and brings Celestial AI’s optical interconnect technology into Marvell’s portfolio.
Eaton to spin off Mobility Group into independent company February 02, 2026 Eaton has announced plans to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments, collectively known as Mobility Group, into a standalone, publicly traded company.
SK hynix to establish AI-focused subsidiary in the US February 02, 2026 SK hynix has announced plans to establish a new AI-focused subsidiary in the United States as part of its strategy to expand beyond memory manufacturing and strengthen its position in the AI data centre ecosystem.
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.
Kandi partners with Qiji to boost battery swapping ecosystem January 30, 2026 China Battery Exchange will serve as a strategic supplier to Qiji Energy. In this capacity, it will drive the solution layout, equipment selection, and manufacturing of mechanical and control systems for heavy-truck battery swap stations.
Waabi secures $1 billion to advance Physical AI Platform January 30, 2026 The funding will fuel the continued advancement of Waabi’s Physical AI Platform, further accelerate the Canadian company’s commercial progress in autonomous trucking, and support its expansion into robotaxis.
Metlen expands green energy footprint in UK, Ireland, Italy January 30, 2026 In the UK, Metlen secured a new EPC contract with Elgin for the 24.5 MW Maesmawr solar park. In Ireland, Metlen signed a new EPC contract for a solar project in County Louth. In Italy, it signed a 7-year physical Tolling Agreement for a 25MW BESS in Apulia region.
GA-ASI, Calidus to collaborate on production of MQ-9B, GCA January 29, 2026 The MOU provides a framework for cooperation between GA-ASI, GA-Intelligence, and Calidus where all parties will look to collaborate on programs in the areas of airframe manufacturing, final assembly, test and checkout, as well as flight operational test and acceptance.
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?
GlobalLogic, Elektrobit to advance software-defined vehicles January 27, 2026 GlobalLogic and Elektrobit have collaborated for the past 15 years, supporting Elektrobit’s products in areas such as Adaptive & Classic AUTOSAR middleware, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, and connectivity.
NeoVolta launches US battery manufacturing platform January 23, 2026 The Georgia facility is designed for 2 GWh of initial annual production capacity, scalable to up to 8 GWh, and is expected to begin mass production in mid-2026.
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.
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.