Chunghwa, Fujitsu, 1Finity to advance APN, quantum tech August 04, 2026 Through this MOU, Chunghwa Telecom, Fujitsu and 1Finity will further advance their existing All-Photonics Network (APN) initiatives and accelerate their collaboration to expand next-generation communication infrastructure in Taiwan.
Northrop Grumman secures $3 billion in missile defence deals August 04, 2026 US Department of War signs framework agreements with Northrop Grumman to ramp production of PAC-3, THAAD components.
ASIP breaks ground on $260 million OSAT facility in India August 04, 2026 The 30-acre facility in Andhra Pradesh will have an annual production capacity of 96 million chips and serve high-growth sectors such as AI, high-performance computing, data centres and high-speed communications.
Alfen, CATL to deploy 5 GWh sodium-ion BESS in Europe August 04, 2026 This initiative enables Alfen to diversify its battery material portfolio, optimise the cost structure of its energy storage products and strengthen resilience against lithium price volatility.
Dawn raises $25M to advance reusable space transportation August 03, 2026 This Series B funding will directly finance New Zealand-Dutch company Dawn Aerospace’s global rollout, scaling commercial and operational teams in the US and Europe to support its expanding international customer base.
SK Group, Nvidia expand partnership across AI factories, memory August 03, 2026 The planned USD 500 billion comprehensive partnership aims to accelerate large-scale AI infrastructure development, including sovereign, physical, agentic and enterprise AI services and jointly address the increasing AI demand across Asia-Pacific.
MIRTEC opens new Dallas Sales and Demo Center August 03, 2026 The Texas Demo Center will showcase MIRTEC’s advanced inspection portfolio, including 3D AOI and 3D SPI systems designed to help manufacturers improve quality, increase throughput, and enhance process control.
Intel partners with Lens to boost advanced semiconductor packaging August 03, 2026 Intel and Lens will leverage their respective strengths in advanced semiconductor packaging, precision manufacturing, glass substrate R&D, and process innovation to support the growing demands of AI, data center, and specialized computing applications.
Marvell to invest $250 million in India, expand Bangalore facility July 31, 2026 The expanded footprint is expected to strengthen the US company’s global innovation network, supporting the design and development of advanced semiconductor solutions for AI, cloud and data infrastructure applications
Factorial, SK On to explore solid-state battery manufacturing July 31, 2026 Under the MOU, US-based company Factorial Energy and South Korea’s SK On will jointly evaluate the technical feasibility and manufacturing considerations for Factorial’s FEST solid-state battery technologies.
Eros partners with Thakers to advance next-gen tech in India July 30, 2026 The collaboration brings together Eros Innovation’s expertise in sovereign AI, multimodal foundation models, cultural intelligence, healthcare AI and digital platforms with Thakers’ expertise in chip design, embedded systems, aerospace and space technologies.
SK tes, EDB use robotics, AI to boost e-waste processing July 30, 2026 The initiative brings together SK tes, the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and local automation specialist Aubotic Technology Pte Ltd to co‑develop advanced robotic solutions for e‑waste processing.
AI infrastructure boom reshapes electronics supply chain, says in4ma July 29, 2026 The unprecedented wave of investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is transforming the global electronics supply chain, with growing consequences for PCB manufacturers, material suppliers and OEMs worldwide. According to new research from in4ma and EMSNOW, demand generated by hyperscale data centre operators is driving up PCB prices, stretching lead times and redirecting manufacturing capacity towards AI applications.
EU, India strengthen strategic partnership with third TTC July 29, 2026 The meeting reviewed progress under the Trade and Technology Council’s (TTC’s) three work strands: digital connectivity and strategic technologies; clean and green technologies; and trade, investment and resilient value chains.
Silvaco partners with Nvidia to advance physics-based digital twins July 29, 2026 Together, Silvaco’s physics-based simulation portfolio and Nvidia accelerated computing and AI will help customers design, simulate and optimize increasingly complex semiconductor technologies.
Mitsubishi Electric, Sony to advance vision sensor solutions July 29, 2026 The two companies will establish a joint venture that will help integrate Sony’s image sensors and edge AI technologies with Mitsubishi Electric’s expertise in FA control systems.
Samsung, Broadcom expand collaboration across memory, foundry tech July 28, 2026 On the memory front, Samsung and Broadcom plan to pursue a strategic collaboration for the supply of industry-leading memory solutions, including HBM, supporting Broadcom’s next-generation AI accelerators.
CEA, Playground Global sign MoU to bolster deep tech companies July 28, 2026 The collaboration aims to strengthen the pathway from laboratory innovation to global commercial impact by combining Playground’s expertise in building and scaling frontier technology companies with the CEA’s scientific research and technology-transfer capabilities.
Nvidia, Amkor sign $1.5 billion chip packaging agreement July 24, 2026 Nvidia and Amkor Technology will align their long-term roadmaps to advance technologies including high-density interconnects and next-generation heterogeneous integration.
University of Arizona, TU/e expand semiconductor, photonics cooperation July 24, 2026 The University of Arizona and the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands have signed a five-year MOU to align education and research activities with the needs of a rapidly growing semiconductor sector.
Taara launches link planner for wireless optical communications July 24, 2026 The platform allows users to plan deployments of Taara Lightbridge, the company’s wireless optical communications technology, which uses narrow, invisible beams of light to deliver high-capacity connectivity through the air between two fixed and easily deployable terminals.
AdvancedPCB installs new SES line at Aurora facility July 23, 2026 Supplied by Equip Tech and manufactured by Universal Circuit Board Equipment (UCE), the SES line incorporates automated chemical management, conveyorized material handling, and integrated process controls throughout the strip, etch and strip (SES) cycle.
Stop lobbying, start listening: Better policy begins with a conversation July 22, 2026 In late June I spent a full day in Brussels, moderating a room full of speakers, panelists, policymakers and manufacturers, all there to talk about the future of European electronics. By the end of it, one thing was obvious. Everyone in that room agreed the industry matters. Almost nobody disagreed about the stakes. And yet agreement is not the same as alignment, and the gap between "we support you" and "here is what we will actually do" is exactly where good intentions tend to disappear.
Paras to set up $644 million chip packaging facility in India July 22, 2026 Paras Semiconductors, a subsidiary of Indian company Paras Defence and Space Technologies, has signed an MOU with the Madhya Pradesh government’s department of science and technology to jointly set up an OSAT facility in the state’s Indore-Ujjain region.
Farnell partners with Hailo to accelerate edge AI innovation July 22, 2026 Farnell will offer Hailo’s AI products via their global distribution network, e-commerce platforms, and engineering community, enabling engineers, developers and enterprises to integrate advanced edge AI capabilities into their edge designs more efficiently and at scale.
Keiron raises €20.7M to advance LiFT precision solder paste printing July 22, 2026 Solder paste printing is responsible for over 70% of PCBA defects. Keiron’s HF2 LiFT (Laser-Induced Forward Transfer) printer replaces the stencil printer, jet printer and SPI inspection system with one digital, non-contact platform.
Qolab secures $54M to advance scalable quantum systems July 21, 2026 The financing will support the US company’s continued development of scalable superconducting quantum computing technologies, expansion of semiconductor collaborations, and acceleration of its target toward fault-tolerant quantum computing.
IndiGo selects Honeywell avionics, APUs to equip 810 new aircraft July 20, 2026 Under this agreement, Honeywell Aerospace will supply 131-9A auxiliary power units, advanced weather radar systems, traffic collision avoidance systems and flight management systems to Indian carrier IndiGo for its order of new Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Gremsy partners with Hexadrone to advance UAV solutions July 17, 2026 By combining Vietnamese firm Gremsy’s stabilization and multi-sensor technology with French company Hexadrone’s versatile, open-innovation aircraft architecture, the two companies are set to accelerate the commercialization of turnkey aerial systems.
Waaree Energy launches BESS container manufacturing facility July 17, 2026 The facility is equipped with advanced Industry 4.0 technologies, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), intelligent material handling, automated assembly lines, and advanced testing and quality assurance systems.
ELIgnite awarded €5M to boost deep-tech innovation in Europe July 16, 2026 ELIgnite, a new Horizon Europe project coordinated by the Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI), will streamline access to advanced laser facilities, making it easier for researchers to discover, apply for, and use ELI’s capabilities.
India approves $13.3 billion for fresh semiconductor push July 16, 2026 Companies involved in the manufacturing and R&D of the machines and manufacturing of materials, chemicals and gases that are essential for manufacturing semiconductors will be incentivized.