LG Chem partners with Volkswagen to advance next-gen mobility materials October 02, 2026 The two companies will collaborate on developing next-generation plastics and composite materials, as well as on reducing vehicle weight and improving performance, using LG Chem’s ABS (high-value-added synthetic resin) and EP (engineering plastics).
Memphis signs distribution deal with Puya Semiconductor October 02, 2026 Founded in Shanghai in 2016, Puya Semiconductor supplies NOR Flash and EEPROM memories spanning a wide range of densities, voltage options, temperature grades, and package configurations for industrial, consumer, wearable, PC, mobile, automotive and IoT applications
Stellantis to suspend production in France and Italy due to EV battery shortages October 01, 2026 Stellantis will temporarily halt production at three French and two Italian plants. At two of the factories, the direct cause is a shortage of batteries for electric vehicles, Reuters reported. The stoppages will affect plants producing, among others, the Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 5008 and Citroën C5 Aircross.
Infineon opens backend site in Bangkok with room for five modules October 01, 2026 Infineon Technologies has inaugurated a new backend manufacturing site in Samut Prakan, Bangkok. The site currently has one module but is designed to grow to five, which could make it one of Infineon's largest backend sites over time.
Tacta Systems opens Singapore facility to produce robot training gloves September 30, 2026 Palo Alto-based robotics company Tacta Systems has opened an office and production facility in Woodlands, Singapore. The site will initially produce the Tacta Glove, which captures the movements of skilled workers to teach robotic hands new tasks, ahead of the company's first customer deployments in early 2027.
Incap Romania invests in cable assembly for €5m-a-year e-bus project September 30, 2026 Incap Electronics Romania has invested in a new semi-automatic cable processing system to support a recently awarded multi-year electric bus project. The project has an estimated annual value of EUR 5 million.
Panasonic consolidates SMT support and training in Budapest September 29, 2026 Panasonic Factory Solutions has opened a significantly expanded Technical Centre in Budapest, centralising customer support, engineering, service and development activities for Central and Eastern Europe. The facility replaces the company's previous training site in Munich.
AI demand squeezes consumer MLCCs – opening doors for Chinese suppliers September 29, 2026 Japanese and Korean MLCC makers are cutting supply to the consumer market to prioritise capacity for AI applications. The shift is opening doors for Chinese suppliers, several of which are now undergoing qualification with global brands such as Dell, HP, ASUS and Acer, according to market research firm TrendForce.
Merlin Flex expands long flex lamination capability September 29, 2026 UK PCB manufacturer Merlin Flex has installed a new oil-heated vacuum lamination press with a bonding area of 1,800 by 750 millimetres, extending the company's ability to produce flexible circuits in continuous lengths of up to 1.8 metres.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics to invest $5 billion to meet FCBGA demand September 29, 2026 About USD 3.1 billion will be invested to expand FCBGA (Flip Chip-Ball Grid Array) production capacity at the Sejong site in South Korea and USD 1.9 billion will be invested in facilities to expand the FCBGA plant at the Vietnam subsidiary.
VSMC opens its first 12-inch fab in Tampines, Singapore September 28, 2026 VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC) is a joint venture established by Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation and NXP Semiconductors. Following 22 months of construction, the fab successfully processed its first sample lot.
TUSK IC raises €15M to move its satellite chips into mass production September 28, 2026 In combination with mainstream CMOS semiconductor technology, the TUSK IC solution brings scalable, affordable connectivity to the next generation of LEO and MEO (Low & Medium Earth Orbit) satellite constellations.
Tata Electronics, Kelington to advance development of Dholera Fab September 25, 2026 Kelington will support the delivery of critical infrastructure and systems required for semiconductor manufacturing. The partnership will enable Tata Electronics to accelerate the facility’s operational readiness for silicon wafer production.
Qualcomm to acquire PickNik to advance open robotics ecosystem September 24, 2026 The acquisition is intended to foster an open robotics ecosystem, providing developers with the tools, software and frameworks needed to move more efficiently from research and experimentation to prototyping, deployment and production at scale.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2026 – through the lens September 24, 2026 Early autumn is here again, which means Evertiq has once again taken over Svenska Mässan for Evertiq Expo Gothenburg. For those who couldn't make it, here's a recap of the day in pictures.
Valens to collaborate with onsemi on cost-optimized integrated sensor September 23, 2026 Valens will work with onsemi on the cost-optimized A-PHY offering that can be integrated into onsemi’s image sensors. The collaboration strengthens the A-PHY ecosystem by bringing together complementary expertise in connectivity and automotive imaging technologies.
Tata Electronics, Sumitomo Chemical to boost India’s chip supply chain September 23, 2026 Under the MoU, both companies have agreed to explore a collaboration whereby Sumitomo will supply semiconductor materials, including photoresists, functional chemicals, and high-purity chemicals to Tata Electronics’ upcoming Fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
Panasonic Energy launches global battery R&D hub in Japan September 22, 2026 In collaboration with the Suminoe Production Development Facility in Osaka City, Energy Innovation Square will help accelerate the development and mass production of next-generation batteries for automotive and data center applications.
Navitas takes $5 million stake in Magnachip to deepen SiC partnership September 22, 2026 Navitas Semiconductor is making a USD 5 million strategic equity investment in Magnachip Semiconductor, deepening a partnership the two companies announced in July 2026.
Rohm’s SiC chips support BMW’s electric powertrain architecture September 21, 2026 The high-performance components integrated into the vehicle support key power electronics functions and are designed to deliver high energy efficiency as well as reliable operation under demanding automotive conditions.
LTSCT partners with Tata Electronics to advance chip manufacturing September 21, 2026 The two Indian companies will jointly explore chip fabrication and packaging opportunities for L&T Semiconductor’s current and future products across Tata Electronics’ range of fab process technologies and packaging solutions.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2026 – AI, shortages and the EMS market in focus September 18, 2026 Evertiq Expo brought 908 people from 456 companies to Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg on 17 September. 496 visitors from 307 companies were welcomed by 149 exhibiting companies. The day featured a broad conference programme covering the semiconductor market, component management, circularity and the evolving EMS industry.
ColibriTD raises €4M to scale quantum-powered simulation September 18, 2026 The funding will be deployed across R&D on H-DES, the recruitment of quantum researchers and domain expert engineers, expansion of hardware, academic and industrial partnerships, and international growth to prepare for scale.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg: Europe's 100 largest EMS companies revealed September 18, 2026 When Mareike Haass took to the stage at Evertiq Expo in Gothenburg on September 17, she presented what in4ma describes as the first complete ranking of Europe's 100 largest EMS companies, built on data sourced directly from national company registers and the companies themselves. The full list is now available.
Infineon to sell NOR Flash and F-RAM business to Winbond September 17, 2026 Germany's Infineon has entered into a definitive agreement under which Taiwanese Winbond Electronics will acquire Infineon’s NOR Flash and F-RAM business in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 1.12 billion.
Helios secures multi-year contract with Indian Motorcycle September 17, 2026 In connection with the new relationship, Helios Technologies’ operating company, Enovation Controls, has acquired certain assets of Radio Sound, Inc., including intellectual property and technology capabilities.
Mareike Haass – Europe's top 100 EMS companies unveiled September 15, 2026 Analytics firm in4ma is publishing its first dedicated ranking of Europe's 100 largest EMS companies, built on a new database with figures going back to 2020. Around 85% of all data was sourced directly from national company registers and from the companies themselves. The ranking will be presented at Evertiq Expo Gothenburg on September 17 by Dr. Mareike Haass.
Fortaegis raises $50M to accelerate deployment of secure compute September 15, 2026 The investment will enable the Dutch company to scale production and commercial deployment of its FPGA products across the United States, Europe, Singapore and Japan and to advance the ASIC roadmap, while growing its engineering and commercial capacity.
Sure-Seal announces Wesgarde as new North American distributor September 11, 2026 The partnership brings together Sure-Seal Connections’ proven sealed connector technology with Wesgarde’s market expertise and established customer relationships.
Ceva partners with LG Electronics to accelerate UWB adoption September 11, 2026 The collaboration pairs Ceva-Waves UWB baseband IP and software with UWB radio frequency (RF) technology developed by LG's SoC Center, giving customers a silicon-ready platform for integrating UWB into their SoCs. LG's UWB RF supports TSMC's 22nm process.
Elmos and SK keyfoundry extend partnership to 130nm technology through 2037 September 10, 2026 German automotive semiconductor manufacturer Elmos Semiconductor and South Korean foundry SK keyfoundry have signed an agreement expanding their collaboration to include 130nm technology, securing long-term wafer capacity through 2037. The two companies have worked together on 350nm technology for 18 years.
ASML breaks ground on new Eindhoven campus September 08, 2026 ASML has marked the start of construction of a second major industrial campus in the Brainport region of the Netherlands. The new campus at Brainport Industries Campus North in Eindhoven will eventually span approximately 350,000 square metres and provide potential capacity for up to 20,000 workplaces.