HTV Alter Technology's Klaudia Cyzio on component shortages and grey market November 13, 2026 Growing demand driven by advances in artificial intelligence is exacerbating problems with the availability of electronic components. Manufacturers are increasingly having to source components outside official distribution channels, raising the risk of buying counterfeit products or parts that are unsuitable for assembly. Klaudia Cyzio from HTV Alter Technology discussed these industry challenges in an interview conducted during Evertiq Expo 2026 in Warsaw.
SCREEN to secure additional production capacity in Kyoto November 13, 2026 The total investment in the expansion is about USD 155 million. The building will be renovated, introducing cleanrooms and other arrangements to make it suitable for semiconductor production equipment (SPE) production.
Analog Devices completes acquisition of Alif Semiconductor November 13, 2026 In September, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) and Alif Semiconductor had announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement under which ADI would acquire Alif in an all-cash transaction for USD 1.35 billion.
Siemens to acquire debug and trace solutions provider Lauterbach November 13, 2026 German firm Lauterbach develops comprehensive, modular and extensible development and verification tools for microprocessors and embedded CPU cores in the form of hardware-assisted debuggers and real-time trace tools.
Aeluma buys Aixtron tool to scale photonics production without InP November 12, 2026 US photonics company Aeluma has bought an Aixtron G10-AsP system to expand production of photodetectors and lasers on its non-indium phosphide (non-InP) platform. The tool supports 150 mm and 200 mm wafers and has been configured for Aeluma’s own processes.
Arrow launches Capstone as dedicated IP&E business November 12, 2026 Arrow Electronics has launched Capstone, a new global business dedicated to interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IP&E) components. The launch is part of a wider realignment of Arrow’s components business, which is moving from a geographic to a technology-based operating model.
Ferrotec opens second plant in Kulim, Malaysia, with 1,000 new jobs November 12, 2026 Ferrotec has opened its second manufacturing plant in Kulim, Malaysia, which will create more than 1,000 new jobs. The new plant brings the company’s total investment in its two Kulim sites to about MYR 1.9 billion.
Sanken, Kaynes to explore partnership in manufacturing LEDs, power devices November 12, 2026 The collaboration seeks to boost the companies’ competitive position in India’s market. By leveraging their resources and capabilities, Sanken Electric and Kaynes aim to mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in demand while maximizing investment efficiency.
HCLTech, PTC to accelerate semiconductor product lifecycle management November 11, 2026 The solution establishes a unified digital thread by connecting people, processes and data across the semiconductor lifecycle, from IP management, new product introduction and supplier collaboration to quality and regulatory compliance.
European component distribution up 43% in Q3 as memory prices soar November 10, 2026 European distribution of electronic components grew by 42.7% YoY to EUR 5.4 billion in the third quarter, according to DMASS. For the first nine months, sales rose by 30.2% to EUR 15.0 billion.
Diamond Foundry says it has grown first 200 mm single-crystal diamond November 10, 2026 US company Diamond Foundry says it has grown the first single-crystal diamond with a diameter of 200 mm, the same size as a standard semiconductor wafer. The company sees it as a step towards using diamond as a substrate material in chip manufacturing.
Infineon processes first 300 mm SiC wafers into working power devices November 10, 2026 Infineon has processed 300 mm silicon carbide (SiC) wafers into functional power devices at its fab in Villach, Austria, using existing silicon manufacturing equipment. The company says it’s the first to do so in a full-scale semiconductor fab.
Paras, BroadPak to develop advanced packaging facility in India November 10, 2026 The proposed unit will focus on 2.5D/3D packaging, chiplet integration, hybrid bonding, wafer-level and panel-level fan-out packaging, co-packaged optics, and testing and qualification.
Nvidia, Rebellions, SK Telecom to advance sovereign AI infrastructure November 09, 2026 Supported by Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), the collaboration aims to support AI services tailored to Korea’s language, industries and priorities, connecting Korean semiconductor development with the systems and operational capabilities needed to deliver AI at scale
Micron advances memory innovation with ultra-dense module for servers November 09, 2026 The 512GB DDR5 module vertically stacks DRAM dies interconnected by through-silicon vias (TSVs) to maximize density within individual DRAM packages while preserving the performance modern data center architectures demand.
LX Semicon mass produces LX61101 for Hyundai Motor, Kia November 09, 2026 LX61101 is an MCU optimized for motor control in automotive body electronics. Beginning with vehicles that Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to produce in the second half of this year, LX61101 will be applied to a broader range of vehicle models.
Applied Materials to increase strategic Investment in Besi November 06, 2026 Applied Materials is increasing its investment in BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (Besi), a Netherlands-based manufacturer of assembly equipment for the semiconductor industry, to approximately 20 percent of Besi’s outstanding shares.
Forge Nano completes acquisition of North Carolina firm HZO November 06, 2026 The acquisition adds a high-volume production coating business, an established global customer base and a complementary material and equipment portfolio to Forge Nano’s ALD platform.
Nexperia sues Wingtech for $2 billion in damages November 05, 2026 Nexperia has taken legal action in the Netherlands against its Chinese parent Wingtech, Nexperia China and its former CEO, Zhang Xuezheng, seeking damages it currently estimates at USD 2 billion. At the same time, a Dutch court has granted Nexperia an injunction protecting its intellectual property rights in the EU.
ASMPT keeps SMT business following strategic review November 05, 2026 ASMPT has decided to keep its SMT Solutions segment, ending the review of strategic options it began in January. The company now expects the business, which includes the Siplace placement platform and DEK printers, to double its revenue by 2027 on the back of demand from AI infrastructure.
Five injured, two missing in fire at Panasonic CCL plant in Taiwan November 04, 2026 A fire at a Panasonic factory in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, has injured five people, and two employees are still missing. The plant belongs to Panasonic Industrial Devices Materials Taiwan, which develops and manufactures high-speed PCB materials and semiconductor packaging materials.
Axcelis and Veeco push merger closing to Q1 2027 November 04, 2026 Axcelis Technologies and Veeco Instruments now expect their all-stock merger to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The deal is still waiting for approval from China’s competition authority, SAMR, and the companies must also refile with US regulators.
Panasonic Industry to invest ¥92 billion in AI-related capacity November 03, 2026 Panasonic Industry will invest about JPY 92 billion (about EUR 520 million) to expand production of high-performance PCB materials and conductive polymer capacitors for AI servers, and to build a new R&D centre for next-generation semiconductor packaging materials.
Bosch to set up dedicated semiconductor division, targets €5 billion in sales November 03, 2026 Bosch will move its semiconductor business into a dedicated division from January 2028. The company aims to reach semiconductor sales of around EUR 5 billion by 2030, and plans to open up more of its manufacturing capacity to external customers.
Europe wants European PCBs – the question is who commits first November 03, 2026 Europe says it wants its PCB industry back. But when Vytautas Ilgūnas, CCO of TLT PCB, asks whether customers actually mean it, industry veteran Gene H. Weiner’s answer is blunt: “They say yes, but behave no.” Ilgūnas himself sees a European market that has started to move – though not everywhere at the same speed.
Marvell to acquire Lumentum in $115 billion all-stock deal November 02, 2026 Marvell Technology has agreed to acquire optical component maker Lumentum in an all-stock deal that values Lumentum at an enterprise value of USD 115 billion. The companies plan to combine Marvell’s electrical interconnect and custom silicon with Lumentum’s lasers and optical transceivers as AI data centres move from copper to optical connectivity.
IIT Guwahati, Tata Electronics to advance chip packaging research November 02, 2026 With an aim to address the growing need for a skilled workforce in the Indian semiconductor industry, this collaboration will develop educational and training programs aligned with industry requirements.
Elmos secures additional wafer capacity in Dortmund November 02, 2026 While the importance of semiconductors in vehicles continues to grow structurally, demand for wafer manufacturing capacity for high-voltage technologies is rising sharply. With the extended supply agreement, Elmos aims to address these developments at an early stage.
Estek unveils $5 million manufacturing facility in Penang November 02, 2026 The new facility will primarily focus on semiconductor equipment manufacturing and AI solutions, with dedicated space for contract manufacturing activities.
Seoul Semiconductor ‘ends need for rare earths in white LEDs’ October 30, 2026 With WICOP, Seoul Viosys and its parent company Seoul Semiconductor have already developed and mass produced ultraviolet, blue, green, red and infrared LEDs under 100 µm. WICOP 3 now extends that capability to white light without rare earth elements.
Defence becomes Aspocomp’s largest customer segment October 29, 2026 For the first time, the defence industry has become Aspocomp’s largest customer segment, accounting for 40% of the Finnish PCB manufacturer’s net sales in the third quarter. Orders received rose 169% to EUR 15.3 million.
NXP microcontrollers to anchor Volkswagen’s new zonal architecture October 27, 2026 Volkswagen Group has chosen NXP as a strategic technology partner for its future zonal vehicle architecture. NXP’s S32K5 family of microcontrollers will serve as a common building block across all the group’s brands and vehicle segments, and the first vehicle using the new architecture is planned for 2027.