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.
Samsung to invest $1 billion in AI infrastructure company Helix September 30, 2026 Samsung Electronics to invest USD 500 million; five other Samsung affiliates investing the remainder. Samsung commits to Helix’s global AI infrastructure build-out alongside KKR, Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA and Vistra.
Electronics reliability for demanding applications September 29, 2026 In modern electronics, reliability is no longer solely a characteristic of an individual component. In defense systems, automation, robotics and transportation, the success of a project depends on an entire chain of interdependencies: from accurately defining operating conditions, through the selection of materials and technologies, to component availability, manufacturing capabilities and product lifecycle management.
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.
Hitachi, Bloom Energy to deliver on-site power solutions in Japan September 28, 2026 Through this collaboration, Hitachi will accelerate the deployment of on-site power solutions for data centers and industrial facilities by combining its control and system integration capabilities with Bloom Energy's fuel cell technology.
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.
Firefly completes new cleanroom to accelerate spacecraft production September 28, 2026 The new cleanroom is four times the size of Firefly Aerospace’s existing cleanroom and part of the company’s 144,000-square-foot campus in Cedar Park, Texas.
OCP, Envision power up first phase of BESS at Morocco mining site September 28, 2026 OCP Green Energy, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, signed a contract in 2025 with Chinese technology supplier Envision Energy to supply and commission a storage system based on LFP (lithium iron phosphate) technology.
Semiconductor supply chain on the edge? September 24, 2026 The Q2-2026 semiconductor earnings rush is long gone, and even the laggards have now reported in their first Q3-2026 earnings calls. It is time to get a grip on what is going on in the semiconductor industry and its supply chain.
Geely unveils new charging system that replenishes battery in 4.5 minutes September 24, 2026 Chinese passenger car manufacturer Geely has unveiled an ultra-fast charging system for electric vehicles that can increase a battery's state of charge from 10% to 70% in 4.5 minutes, according to Reuters. The company also introduced a new generation of traction batteries and an updated Galaxy E5 SUV, responding to intensifying competition from BYD in China's electric vehicle market.
Nexstrom raises $12M to commercialize wafer-scale 2D chip platform September 24, 2026 The funding will support ongoing platform development, collaborations with semiconductor foundries and expansion of Nexstrom’s engineering and leadership teams as the company advances high-performance, low-power chips for AI, data centers and computing applications.
MOL Group inaugurates 37.4 MWp solar park, BESS in Hungary September 23, 2026 The solar park was constructed by ALTEO Plc., which may also provide aggregation services following the completion of the project. MOL and its partners hold a 73.8% stake in ALTEO Plc., which operates approximately 115 MW of renewable energy generation capacity.
Nexperia partners with Tata Electronics on semiconductor manufacturing in India September 23, 2026 Nexperia has announced a strategic partnership with Tata Electronics covering wafer fabrication, assembly and test, and technology development across two sites in India.
LS Electric establishes VSC-HVDC joint venture with GE Vernova September 23, 2026 Through the establishment of the JV, the two companies plan to pursue cooperation in the VSC-HVDC market in Korea and develop joint offerings and strategies covering supply of key equipment and joint execution of HVDC projects in Korea.
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.
China’s CXMT says 5th-gen DRAM platform enters mass production September 21, 2026 The new platform is designed to make more powerful memory chips at lower cost and using less power, Reuters reports. The potential breakthrough could make China compete for the memory market share with the likes of Samsung and SK hynix.
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.
SomDevices to bring μSMARC portfolio to CELUS design platform September 18, 2026 Seven μSMARC modules based on NXP i.MX processors will be available as CUBOs on the CELUS Design Platform, giving engineers guided access to SomDevices’ power-efficient modules at the point where hardware architecture is decided.
Doosan signs $78 million SOFC stack supply contract with Reverion September 18, 2026 The stacks will be supplied in phases through the second half of 2027. Reverion’s next-generation fuel cell systems equipped with Doosan Fuel Cell’s SOFC stacks will be supplied to eco-friendly power generation facilities in Germany and other European markets.
Hyosung secures $287 million US orders for UHV transformers September 18, 2026 The ultra-high-voltage (UHV) transformers will be deployed at newly built AI data centers in the northern and southern regions of the US. They consist of 765kV UHV transformers worth USD 163 million and 345kV UHV transformers worth USD 124 million.
Masdar, Taaleri Energia inaugurate 154MW wind farm in Serbia September 18, 2026 Čibuk 2 sits alongside the 158MW Čibuk 1 wind farm in Serbia’s South Banat region. Together, the two projects have a total installed capacity of 312MW. The combined projects represent more than EUR 500 million of FDI in Serbia’s energy infrastructure.
InoBat partners with PETL to strengthen European BESS solutions September 16, 2026 While InoBat will build on its established European presence and planned expansion into North America, Palmer Energy Technology Ltd (PETL) will leverage its strong position in the UK and Ireland. Both companies will address new markets together.
India’s Aimtron Electronics secures pilot order from Curtiss-Wright September 16, 2026 Aimtron is increasingly focusing on opportunities where electronics manufacturing is accompanied by deeper engineering involvement, higher product complexity and stringent quality requirements.
Report: SK hynix in talks with Intel about deal to make memory chips in US September 16, 2026 At least two potential scenarios are being discussed: SK hynix would lease part of Intel’s chipmaking facility in Ohio, or form a venture with Intel and cloud firms looking for a secure memory chip supply, according to Reuters.
Masdar, Luxcara may invest over €5B in Germany’s green energy sector September 15, 2026 Masdar’s investments in Europe span offshore and onshore wind, solar and energy storage. Its offshore wind portfolio includes projects in the UK and Germany, while recent acquisitions have expanded the company’s operating platform across Spain, Portugal, Southeastern and Central Europe.
Tavoron acquires Power Motion to expand automation capabilities September 15, 2026 By incorporating Power Motion’s product offering, systems integration capabilities, and technical experience, Tavoron further enhances its ability to serve OEMs, manufacturers, and industrial facilities seeking modernized, efficient production systems.
LS Electric signs $34M supply contract with Bloom Energy in US September 15, 2026 Under this contract, the South Korean company will supply a full set of key distribution systems for the power infrastructure construction project of a hyperscale data center being developed in Wyoming by Bloom Energy for a local energy infrastructure firm.
Anglia, Adam Tech to expand products’ availability in Europe September 15, 2026 Agreement brings US manufacturer Adam Tech's extensive range of connectors, cables and electromechanical products to customers across Europe.
Qualcomm, Amazon to build next-gen AI data center infrastructure September 14, 2026 The collaboration brings together Amazon’s comprehensive, secure and price-performant AI infrastructure with Qualcomm Technologies’ expertise in power-efficient processing, silicon design and system-level integration.
HAL, Safran sign contract with SAFHAL to develop Aravalli engine September 14, 2026 India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a contract with SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. (SAFHAL) for the design, development, manufacture, supply and lifecycle support of a new-generation high-power helicopter engine.
Infineon extends collaboration with SolarEdge Technologies September 14, 2026 The collaboration builds directly on SolarEdge's SST platform with Infineon SiC components, first announced in November 2025. The SST is designed to enable direct medium-voltage (13.8-34.5 kV) to 800-1500 VDC conversion at over 99 percent efficiency.