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.
Chinese customers face long waits for US-made server CPUs February 06, 2026 Chinese customers of Intel and AMD are facing extended delivery times for server CPUs, as supply constraints intensify amid surging global demand, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters.
Aspocomp installs new copper plating line at Finnish PCB factory February 05, 2026 Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp has installed a new copper plating line as part of an ongoing factory expansion programme exceeding EUR 10 million, according to a LinkedIn post by the company’s chief operations officer Pekka Holopainen.
Siemens acquires Canopus AI February 05, 2026 Siemens has acquired Canopus AI, a France-based developer of AI-driven metrology and inspection software for semiconductor manufacturing. The transaction closed on January 12, 2026.
Infineon completes the sale of its manufacturing site in Bangkok February 05, 2026 German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies has completed the sale of its backend manufacturing site in Bangkok/Nonthaburi, Thailand, to the company's supplier, Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad (MPI)
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.
GF partners with Telsys to expand Israel presence February 04, 2026 GlobalFoundries has entered into a strategic partnership with Telsys, a leading Israeli distributor of electronic components and systems for the high-tech industry.
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.
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.
Kioxia and Sandisk extend Yokkaichi joint venture to 2034 February 04, 2026 Kioxia Corporation and Sandisk Corporation have extended their joint venture agreements covering Kioxia’s Yokkaichi flash memory manufacturing plant in Japan by five years, pushing the expiry date to December 31, 2034.
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.
FAMES inaugurates pilot line in Grenoble after first validated results February 03, 2026 The FAMES pilot line has been officially inaugurated at CEA-Leti’s site in Grenoble, France, following the delivery of its first validated technical results. The inauguration marks the opening of a new cleanroom facility dedicated to advanced semiconductor technologies and based on 300mm semiconductor equipment.
DRAMpocalypse: Memory price projections skyrocket for 1Q26 February 02, 2026 The global memory market is heading toward historically sharp price increases in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new forecast from market research firm TrendForce.
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.
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.
congatec establishes R&D subsidiary in Penang February 02, 2026 Embedded technology specialist congatec has established a new research and development subsidiary in Penang, Malaysia, expanding its engineering and technical support footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
Explaining Taiwan’s lead in advanced semiconductor manufacturing January 30, 2026 Ever wanted to pick the brains of someone deep inside the semiconductor industry? Semiconductor industry veteran Marco Mezger sat down in TaiwanPlus’ Now You Know series to answer viewer questions – explaining, quite literally, why things work the way they do.
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.
GCT licenses chipsets to satellite communications provider January 30, 2026 The agreement enables the integration of GCT’s 5G and 4G chipsets into the satellite provider’s user equipment, unlocking new capabilities for global, resilient, and high-bandwidth connectivity, both via satellite and terrestrial networks.
Indian AI semiconductor startup Agrani Labs raises $8M January 30, 2026 The proceeds will be used to scale engineering efforts and advance product development as Agrani Labs works towards building globally competitive AI compute solutions.
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.
Movu Robotics, MHS Lift to advance warehouse automation January 30, 2026 Using autonomous shuttle robots within specially designed rack lanes, Movu atlas allows warehouses to minimize aisle widths while maximizing usable storage space.
Valens Semiconductor to cut 10% of workforce under efficiency plan January 29, 2026 Valens Semiconductor has announced an operational efficiency plan that includes a reduction of approximately 10% of its workforce across multiple departments.
Factronix sees growing interest in reclaimed components January 29, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025, Factronix CEO Stefan Theil used his presentation on “Component Reclaim – a green solution for the electronic industry” to underline how recovered components are moving from a niche option to a practical supply-chain tool.
Can memory manufacturing return to Germany? Neumonda lays out its case January 29, 2026 When German memory company Neumonda talks about bringing semiconductor memory manufacturing back to Germany, it sparks curiosity — not about the technology itself, but about the scale, the investment needed, and whether it’s actually possible.
RSPL raises $3 million to boost silicon ingot manufacturing January 29, 2026 Indian company Raana Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. (RSPL) plans to initially focus on producing 10–12 inch solar-grade silicon ingots, with a longer-term roadmap towards semiconductor-grade wafer manufacturing.
Wallbox, Eneco partner to expand EV infrastructure in Benelux January 29, 2026 Under the agreement, Wallbox will supply its commercial AC charger, eM4 Twin, as the primary hardware solution for initial Dutch deployments through Eneco eMobility’s installation network.
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.
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.
Micron breaks ground on $24B wafer fab expansion in Singapore January 27, 2026 Micron Technology has broken ground on a new advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, marking a planned investment of approximately USD 24 billion over the next ten years.
IonQ to acquire SkyWater in a $1.8B deal January 27, 2026 US quantum computing company IonQ has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology in a cash-and-stock transaction valuing SkyWater at approximately USD 1.8 billion.
terralayr announces €192 million equity raise January 27, 2026 The funding will enable terralayr to further grow its grid-scale battery storage portfolio in Germany, while scaling the company’s LAYR flexibility-as-a-service platform.