Record exhibitor count at Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026 October 23, 2026 On Thursday, 22 October, the electronics industry gathered at PGE Narodowy Stadium for the twelfth edition of Evertiq Expo Warsaw. The event has always been known for its international character, but this year it felt, more than ever, like the capital of Europe’s electronics industry.
US to provide up to $389 million in CHIPS awards to 4 firms October 23, 2026 Under the final awards, each company will conduct R&D to address critical projects spanning power semiconductor devices, modules and materials essential to the semiconductor supply chain.
Nippon Sanso partners with MIMIT on electronics, chip investments October 23, 2026 A key focus of the collaboration between Nippon Sanso and the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) is the development of new production capabilities in Italy for high-technology sectors, including semiconductor and electronics value chains.
Evertiq Expo Warsaw: Top 10 chip companies took two-thirds of a record market October 22, 2026 The ten largest semiconductor suppliers grew their revenue by more than 30% in 2025, almost three times as fast as the rest of the industry. According to Omdia data presented at Evertiq Expo Warsaw on October 22, they now account for nearly 68% of a market worth USD 831 billion.
TP-Link plans US router assembly with Key Tronic October 22, 2026 TP-Link Systems has signed a letter of intent with US contract manufacturer Key Tronic to assemble its network routers in Corinth, Mississippi. The first products off the line are expected to be TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 8 home networking range, with assembly starting as early as next year, pending US regulatory approval.
SCHMID wins €25 million-plus order for HDI expansion in Malaysia October 22, 2026 German equipment maker SCHMID Group has agreed an equipment order worth more than EUR 25 million with one of its key customers, which is expanding its high-density interconnect (HDI) manufacturing capacity in Malaysia.
Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026 opens its doors tomorrow October 21, 2026 The 12th edition of Evertiq Expo Warsaw will take place on Thursday, 22 October, at PGE Narodowy. This year's event will bring together a record 180 exhibitors, up from 167 last year. Visitors will also have the opportunity to attend presentations addressing key challenges and trends in the electronics industry.
Apple brings more iPhone component production to the US October 21, 2026 Qnity Electronics will produce films for the variable aperture camera in the iPhone 18 Pro in the US. The deal is part of an expansion of Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, under which nearly 100 components in Apple’s newest iPhones now come from American companies.
Micron invests in critical minerals processing at Indium in New York October 21, 2026 Micron is investing in an expansion of Indium Corporation’s refining and manufacturing operations in Rome, New York, which will restart US processing of critical minerals used in semiconductor manufacturing. In return, Micron gets a long-term supply agreement for the high-purity materials.
Qualcomm to cut jobs globally after performance reviews October 20, 2026 Qualcomm will cut jobs worldwide following its annual employee reviews, Reuters reports, citing an internal memo from CEO Cristiano Amon. Employees will start receiving notifications in November.
Arkema expands Shanghai R&D centre and builds electronics lab in Guangzhou October 20, 2026 Arkema has opened an expansion of its R&D centre in Shanghai, adding around 20% more laboratory space. The French materials group is also building a new laboratory in Guangzhou focused on electronics and battery customers.
Europe’s electronics industry has forgotten how to win October 20, 2026 We have become very good at defending what little we have left. That instinct must be balanced with the winning spirit.
Ukraine’s DevDroid seeks manufacturing partner in Inission Norway October 20, 2026 Inission Norway has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukrainian defence company DevDroid. The two companies will explore cooperation in the manufacturing of electronics and remote control systems for unmanned ground vehicles.
TechPoint acquires Southampton-based EMS provider Esprit Electronics October 20, 2026 UK electronics manufacturer TechPoint has acquired Esprit Electronics, an EMS provider based in Southampton. All 92 Esprit employees join the TechPoint Group, and the company will keep operating from its current facilities.
Flip Electronics announces distribution partnership with Synaptics October 19, 2026 Through this agreement, Flip Electronics will distribute Synaptics’ expansive portfolio of embedded compute, wireless connectivity, and sensing solutions, focusing on aged, end-of-life, and obsolete devices that support innovation across automotive and IoT market.
MHI partners with Ingeteam to advance power solutions for data centers October 19, 2026 The alliance combines MHI’s expertise in integrated power, cooling and energy management with Ingeteam’s expertise in rotating electrical machines, power electronics, control and automation and digital technologies.
Fathom expands aerospace, defense platform with 3 acquisitions October 19, 2026 The addition of TCS Industries, TCS Electronics, and Precision Grinding & Manufacturing Corporation reinforces Fathom’s ability to address growing demand for precision components, integrated electronics and complex assemblies.
TCS launches Industrial Intelligence Foundry to boost AI-led engineering October 16, 2026 The Foundry will help enterprises embed intelligence into core engineering and manufacturing workflows for aerospace, mobility, semiconductors, medical devices, industrial electronics, utilities and energy.
Skeleton Technologies raises Siemens-led round to expand US production October 15, 2026 Supercapacitor maker Skeleton Technologies has raised a new investment round led by Siemens, valuing the company at more than USD 1 billion. The money will mainly go towards building up manufacturing in the US, including its own cell production, for power systems in AI data centres.
Poland seeks to seize opportunities in Europe’s semiconductor sector October 14, 2026 Poland’s semiconductor market could grow from USD 5.1 billion in 2025 to USD 23.7 billion by 2035. A report by Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Poland’s state development bank, also identifies opportunities for the domestic sector not in building chip fabrication plants, but in developing integrated circuit design, power electronics, photonics, and semiconductor assembly and testing technologies. The outlook for an industry that is becoming increasingly important to European manufacturing will also be discussed at Evertiq Expo in Warsaw, scheduled for 22 October at PGE Narodowy Stadium.
Kontron moves VPX board production to Huntsville October 14, 2026 Kontron has started US production of its rugged VX307H computing board at subsidiary Nextek in Huntsville, Alabama. At the same time, the product moves from build-to-order to build-to-stock, to shorten delivery times for US defence customers.
From inspiration to transformation: How Apator is building the factory of the future October 13, 2026 There is a certain paradox in electronics manufacturing. The more processes become automated, the more important those that still rely on human expertise seem to be. These are often the very stages where the quality of the finished product is determined – at workstations where correct assembly still depends on the operator's experience, concentration and attention to detail.
SEL to invest more than $500 million in US manufacturing October 13, 2026 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is investing more than USD 500 million in new plants, production equipment and staff across four US states. The goal is to raise its output of electronic devices by up to 60% to keep pace with growing demand from power grids and data centres.
Aequs signs supply agreements with Safran for aerospace applications October 13, 2026 The awards cover the machining of superalloy parts, along with the supply of complex machining coating and assembly of landing gear components for the Airbus A320, A330, A350 and Boeing 787 programs.
COGD: Obsolescence risks have never been greater October 12, 2026 Obsolescence risks in electronics supply chains have never been as numerous as they are today, according to Axel Wagner, Chairman of the German industry association COGD. He points to shifting semiconductor strategies, geopolitics and trade restrictions, and calls on companies to manage obsolescence across the whole company rather than within purchasing alone.
LG secures supply deal to boost AI data center cooling business October 09, 2026 LG Electronics USA has signed a major supply agreement with AIR Control Concepts (AIR). Under the agreement, LG will supply advanced chillers supporting large-scale AI data center projects exceeding 5 GW of capacity in North America.
India’s electronic components market is evolving. Is the supply chain ready? October 09, 2026 As India enters its next phase of electronics manufacturing growth, Waldom highlights an important opportunity: improving access to existing global inventory rather than simply increasing the amount of stock held locally.
Delta opens automation and robotics centre in Stuttgart October 08, 2026 Delta Electronics has opened a centre in Stuttgart where customers, partners and system integrators can test the company's robots and automation solutions. Around seven engineers will be based at the site.
Bypassing weak cells could add to EV battery life October 08, 2026 Batteries that can bypass weak cells could keep electric vehicles on the road longer and lower the total cost over the battery's lifetime, a study led by Chalmers University of Technology suggests. Under optimal conditions, the lifespan increases by more than 20%.
Green Circuits adds sixth SMT line, with three more in the pipeline October 08, 2026 US EMS provider Green Circuits has installed its sixth SMT production line at its San Jose facility, increasing SMT capacity by around 20%. A seventh line is about to ship, and an eighth and ninth are at the quotation stage.
Murata completes new coil production building in Vietnam October 08, 2026 Murata Manufacturing Vietnam has completed a new production building at its Ho Chi Minh site, where it will manufacture coil products for consumer electronics and automotive applications. The building cost around JPY 3 billion (EUR 16.9 million).
Gradiant expands India operations with new leadership, contracts October 08, 2026 Gradiant named Hari Prasad as Managing Director, India, to lead its growth across semiconductors, data centers, and energy. The new contracts span chips, electronics, and clean energy, and include a repeat award from a global chipmaker expanding its fab.