GlobalFoundries breaks ground on €1.1bn Dresden expansion March 18, 2026 GlobalFoundries has started construction of its planned semiconductor fab expansion in Dresden, Germany, marking the next phase of its EUR 1.1 billion investment under Project SPRINT, according to a company update on LinkedIn.
Elemaster acquires CR&C, expands RF and lifecycle capabilities March 18, 2026 Italian electronics manufacturer Elemaster Group has acquired 100% of C.R.&C. S.r.l. and a 25% stake in GreenWaves Srl from Gruppo Ollen, the company states in a press release.
Synopsys launches eDT Platform to advance Physical AI March 18, 2026 Initially focused on high-value automotive use cases, the Synopsys Electronics Digital Twin (eDT) Platform enables OEMs to achieve up to 90% of software validation prior to hardware availability.
Axonex partners with Synergy to boost digital twins, drone tech March 17, 2026 The joint venture will combine Axonex’s operational resources and international business capabilities with Synergy Technology Group’s digital twins and drone flight control systems technology.
MHI to introduce 10MW class centrifugal chiller for data centers March 16, 2026 The 10MW-class chiller is optimally designed with the objective of aligning with emerging reference architectures for large-scale AI computing facilities, which demand higher cooling capacity, increased redundancy, and standardized deployment models.
GE Aerospace to invest another $1B in US manufacturing March 16, 2026 The 2026 investment — the company’s second consecutive USD 1 billion US investment — is expected to benefit sites across more than 30 communities in 17 states. GE Aerospace also plans to hire 5,000 US workers.
Garuda selects Airbus Flexrotor to expand its UAS portfolio March 16, 2026 Garuda will offer Flexrotor services to its customers through both dry and wet lease options for a broad spectrum of civil and parapublic missions including infrastructure inspection, law enforcement, search, wildfire monitoring and disaster relief.
Xanadu, AMD advance next-gen quantum applications March 16, 2026 By combining Xanadu’s PennyLane quantum software with AMD computing solutions on the AMD DevCloud, Xanadu demonstrated how advanced aerospace simulations can be prepared and run in a hybrid quantum-classical environment.
Cambridge to house UK’s ‘most powerful quantum computer’ March 13, 2026 The partnership between the University of Cambridge and quantum technology company IonQ will support the creation of the IonQ Quantum Innovation Centre, which will house a state-of-the-art IonQ 256-qubit quantum computer.
Nordic EMS companies punch above their weight globally March 13, 2026 The Nordic region may have a relatively small population, but it maintains a surprisingly strong presence in the global electronics manufacturing services industry.
Mirai raises $4.2M to build autonomous maritime systems March 13, 2026 Italian company Mirai Robotics’ systems are designed to enable persistent surveillance, patrolling, monitoring, and control, reducing human exposure to risk and lowering operational costs compared to traditional models.
BEL partners with Bellatrix to develop satellite systems March 13, 2026 This partnership is expected to accelerate innovation and strengthen India’s capabilities in building next-generation satellite systems for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
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.
Neways completes its acquisition of Philips Micro Devices March 11, 2026 EMS provider Neways has closed the previously announced acquisition of Philips Micro Devices. The transaction has now been completed following satisfaction of all closing conditions.
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.
ABB to invest $75 million in India to expand manufacturing and R&D March 11, 2026 ABB plans to invest approximately USD 75 million in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing capacity and research and development activities across several locations in the country.
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.
BEL partners with Sasmos to boost India’s defence indigenisation March 10, 2026 This partnership focuses on co-development and co-indigenisation in key technology domains, including fibre optics and photonics; tank electronics; and naval systems and airborne platforms.
Rohm strengthens supply capability for GaN power devices March 10, 2026 By licensing TSMC GaN technology, Rohm will strengthen its supply capability to meet growing demand for GaN in applications such as AI servers and electric vehicles.
LGES subsidiary opens battery manufacturing plant in Canada March 09, 2026 Backed by more than 5 billion CAD (about USD 3.7 billion) in investment, NextStar Energy has onboarded 1,300 direct employees, with a long-term goal of 2,500 direct employees as it scales to full production.
QCi completes acquisition of quantum communications firm NuCrypt March 09, 2026 By integrating NuCrypt’s suite of quantum communications systems and products, QCi expects to advance its technology roadmap while extending its portfolio of quantum communications and quantum photonics solutions.
Qualcomm, Tata Electronics to manufacture automotive modules March 09, 2026 Qualcomm Technologies will manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Module products in India at Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Jagiroad, Assam.
Qnity invests $61.5M in Taiwan semiconductor facility March 09, 2026 The new facility will feature production areas, state-of-the-art clean rooms, warehousing infrastructure, research labs and dedicated office space designed to enable high-performance manufacturing at scale.
Infinite Orbits expands into UK with Lúnasa acquisition March 06, 2026 The establishment of a UK operational and engineering footprint strengthens Infinite Orbits’ long-term engagement with the British space ecosystem, enabling closer collaboration with UK-based industrial partners, research institutions and institutional stakeholders.
Honeywell delivers battery manufacturing automation to Alabama lab March 06, 2026 The battery manufacturing automation platform is designed to optimize operations by improving cell yields and expediting facility startups for battery manufacturers at any scale.
Carnegie Mellon opens robotics innovation hub in Pittsburgh March 06, 2026 The Robotics Innovation Center’s features include a 50,000-square-foot indoor robot testing floor; flexible high-bay research spaces; specialized labs supporting interdisciplinary collaboration; and a 1.5-acre outdoor robotics testing area.
Hyundai to invest $6 billion in AI, robotics, energy hub March 05, 2026 A significant portion of the investment will focus on new businesses based on these technologies, contributing to the development of South Korea’s future industrial competitiveness.
Indian defence tech startup Constelli raises $20 million March 05, 2026 The funds will be used for product research and development focused on next-generation electronic warfare and communication payloads across platforms, including drones, ground systems, naval vessels and satellites.
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.
Nvidia to invest $2 billion in Lumentum under new optics partnership March 04, 2026 Nvidia has entered a multiyear strategic partnership with Lumentum to accelerate the development of advanced optics technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure.
Flex and AMD expand US manufacturing of AI platforms March 04, 2026 EMS provider Flex has expanded its strategic collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to manufacture AMD Instinct GPU platforms in the United States, as demand for AI infrastructure continues to accelerate, according to a press release.
Nvidia to invest $2 billion in Coherent March 03, 2026 Nvidia has entered a multiyear strategic agreement with Coherent to develop advanced optics technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure. The agreement includes a USD 2 billion investment by Nvidia in Coherent, alongside a multibillion-dollar purchase commitment for optical networking and laser products.