Honda to supply 3 high-output eGX models to OEMs June 26, 2026 Since their introduction in 2021, eGX Series electric power unit models with a maximum output of 1.8 kW, have been adopted by work equipment manufacturers, primarily for small-sized equipment such as rammers and plate compactors.
Nearfield Instruments raises $380 million in largest ever Dutch deep-tech round June 24, 2026 Rotterdam-based semiconductor metrology company Nearfield Instruments has closed a USD 380 million Series D funding round, valuing the company at USD 1.6 billion. The round is the largest deep-tech funding round ever completed in the Netherlands.
Renesas acquires Pictorus to accelerate embedded system development June 19, 2026 With the acquisition of Pictorus, Renesas gains a cloud‑based behavioral modeling platform that accelerates embedded system development, moving the engineering experience beyond point tools by providing a connected platform for model-based system design.
Rohm partners with Aixtron to scale GaN power device production June 18, 2026 The installation of Aixtron’s G10-GaN system at the Hamamatsu plant supports Rohm’s transition toward increased vertical integration and strengthens its ability to scale production for next-generation power semiconductor applications.
Quantinuum, Mitsubishi Electric sign MOU to advance quantum computing June 18, 2026 The agreement creates a foundation for the companies to jointly identify high-impact industrial use cases and explore quantum and hybrid quantum-classical approaches for next-generation engineering workflows.
Rapidus, Fondazione Chips-IT sign MoU to boost chip manufacturing June 17, 2026 The joint effort with the Fondazione Chips-IT builds on Japan and Europe semiconductor cooperation. Rapidus has also signed an MOU with the UK Semiconductor Centre, a national body promoting the semiconductor industry in the UK.
LGES partners with Honda, Hanoi to boost Vietnam’s EV market June 15, 2026 The three parties will work together to build an electric two-wheeler ecosystem that includes Battery Swapping Stations in central Hanoi, battery standards, safety management systems, and new platform-based business models for electric two-wheelers.
UK quantum computing company OQC raises $350 million June 10, 2026 The funding will be used to expand OQC’s operational presence in priority markets and accelerate its roadmap toward commercially useful, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Rapidus Corporation completes $943 million funding round June 09, 2026 As a result of this latest capital increase by Japan’s Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA), Rapidus’ funding now totals 424.95 billion yen (about USD 2.7 billion).
NTT, Mbryonics advance next-gen optical communication modules June 08, 2026 The partnership represents an effort to extend the technologies developed under NTT’s Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) into the space domain and accelerating the realization of the IOWN vision.
Murata partners with Xona to advance satellite PNT technologies June 05, 2026 The companies will explore the potential to provide optimal products and solutions by combining Murata’s expertise in high-frequency and wireless communications, sensors, timing devices and module design with Xona’s LEO-based positioning and timing synchronization technologies.
Murata starts construction of two new production buildings in Japan June 03, 2026 Japanese component manufacturer Murata has broken ground on two new production buildings in Japan within the space of two weeks, adding to a capacity expansion programme that saw a third building completed in April. The new facilities will produce thermistors, chip inductors and noise suppression filters.
Eatron, NEXTY boost AI-powered battery software development June 01, 2026 NEXTY has been a pivotal partner for Eatron since its early Japan market entry, providing the strategic insight and technical support needed to navigate the automotive and industrial sectors.
TDK invests in C2i to advance AI data center power delivery May 29, 2026 The investment is part of Indian startup C2i Semiconductors’ USD 16.7 million Series A funding round, which includes participation from Peak XV Partners and other investors
Tokyo wants to build a city-sized testbed for humanoid robots May 22, 2026 A Tokyo university is planning a futuristic district where humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles and drone deliveries will operate as part of everyday urban life — turning an entire neighbourhood into a live test environment for next-generation technologies.
Kioxia introduces KIOXIA BG8 Series SSDs for PC OEMs May 18, 2026 Compared to the previous generation, the KIOXIA BG8 Series achieves up to 47 % higher sequential read, 67 % higher sequential write, 44 % higher random read, and 30 % higher random write performance.
Global semiconductor materials market reached a record $73.2B in 2025 May 13, 2026 Global semiconductor materials market revenue increased 6.8% year-over-year to USD 73.2 billion in 2025, SEMI reports
Qubitcore raises $9.6M to advance ion-trap quantum computing May 07, 2026 With this latest round, the Japanese startup will accelerate R&D and commercialization of a quantum optical interconnect interface based on micro-optical cavities and a distributed ion-trap quantum computing architecture, building on research outcomes from OIST.
Global semi sales grow 25% from 4Q25 to 1Q26 May 05, 2026 Global semiconductor sales reached USD 298.5 billion during the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 25% compared to Q4 of 2025, reports SIA.
Growth surge masks structural strain in semiconductor market April 30, 2026 During Evertiq Expo Zurich on April 23, 2026, Claus Aasholm, founder of Semiconductor Business Intelligence, offered a pointed assessment of a semiconductor industry growing rapidly — but not evenly. In his keynote and a follow-up conversation, Aasholm argued that while headline figures suggest unprecedented expansion, underlying dynamics point to structural imbalances across the supply chain.
NEC to supply defense equipment for three Australian frigates April 30, 2026 Under this contract, Japan’s NEC Corporation will provide equipment including underwater-related equipment such as surface ship sonars as well as communications and navigation-related equipment.
Nojima to buy Hitachi home appliance unit for $630 million April 27, 2026 Hitachi Global Life Solutions will spin off its home appliance business into a new company that Nojima will acquire a 80.1 percent stake in for about 100 billion yen (USD 630 million) through a special purpose company.
Only one European company in global EMS Top 30 April 23, 2026 The global EMS/ODM industry continues to expand, but scale and growth remain unevenly distributed, with Asian players flexing their dominance while Europe lags behind, according to new research from in4ma and EMSNOW.
Onto expands partnership with Rigaku through 27% equity investment April 22, 2026 By combining Rigaku’s X-ray technologies with Onto Innovation’s complementary optical metrology and advanced analytics software, the companies aim to deliver next-generation hybrid metrology solutions for increasingly complex semiconductor devices.
Japan quake triggers alert; semiconductor operations unaffected April 21, 2026 A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on April 20, prompting a brief tsunami alert and a government advisory warning of an elevated risk of a potential megaquake, the Associated Press reports.
Greene Tweed, Seal Dynamics boost aerospace OEM market April 20, 2026 Seal Dynamics’ presence in Asia and Brazil will connect aerospace OEMs with Greene Tweed’s high-performance solutions, including advanced sealing systems and Xycomp DLF thermoplastic composites, that address their specific challenges.
Air Liquide invests €200M in Japan to support chip manufacturer April 20, 2026 Set to begin operations by the end of 2028, Air Liquide’s production units will deliver large volumes of ultra-pure nitrogen, oxygen and argon to support the production of advanced chips.
Renesas expands auto MCU portfolio with 28nm RH850/U2C April 20, 2026 The MCU targets a range of automotive applications, including chassis and safety systems for passenger cars and motorcycles, battery management systems (BMS) and body control functions such as lighting and motor control, and other general-purpose ASIL D applications.
Fujitsu, Chugoku Electric Power T&D sign IP licensing agreement April 17, 2026 Under this agreement, Fujitsu will leverage Chugoku’s intellectual property to launch an advanced power grid operation and maintenance support service for power transmission and distribution companies.
SCREEN’s semiconductor R&D hub opens in New York April 17, 2026 Through this initiative, NY Creates and SCREEN Advanced Technology Center of America (ATCA) intend to connect high-tech organizations in the US and Japan to leverage their networks and drive innovation in SCREEN’s semiconductor R&D focus areas.
Japan approves extra $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus April 13, 2026 Established in 2022, Rapidus has secured funding from both the public and private sectors. It is aiming to mass-produce cutting-edge chips using 2-nanometer technology by 2027.
TDK, Nippon Chemical Industrial establish joint venture April 13, 2026 The joint venture will focus on the development of ceramic materials primarily for MLCCs, other electronic component materials, and their manufacturing processes.