BEL partners with Bellatrix to develop satellite systems March 13, 2026 This partnership is expected to accelerate innovation and strengthen India’s capabilities in building next-generation satellite systems for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
German space tech firm ISPTech raises €5.5 million March 12, 2026 The seed funding will be used to expand manufacturing capabilities, testing of critical infrastructure and to accelerate commercial deployment.
PLD Space secures €180M to accelerate global access to space March 09, 2026 With over EUR 350 million raised to date, this financing advances PLD Space’s strategic roadmap, supporting its transition to commercial operations and the scaling of its industrial and launch capabilities.
Qnity invests $61.5M in Taiwan semiconductor facility March 09, 2026 The new facility will feature production areas, state-of-the-art clean rooms, warehousing infrastructure, research labs and dedicated office space designed to enable high-performance manufacturing at scale.
Siemens expands semiconductor-based circuit protection portfolio March 09, 2026 Siemens’ SENTRON ECPD offers 10+ configurable functionalities in a single device, reducing space in the distribution board by 80 percent and allowing for flexible, software-based parameterization.
Applied invests in deorbit systems with Vestigo acquisition March 09, 2026 Vestigo Aerospace is known for its product line of Spinnaker deorbit systems. Spinnaker drag sails are designed to deorbit satellites and launch vehicle components operating in low Earth orbit.
Infinite Orbits expands into UK with Lúnasa acquisition March 06, 2026 The establishment of a UK operational and engineering footprint strengthens Infinite Orbits’ long-term engagement with the British space ecosystem, enabling closer collaboration with UK-based industrial partners, research institutions and institutional stakeholders.
Keenfinity EMS secures ISO 13485 certification in Portugal March 03, 2026 Keenfinity EMS has obtained ISO 13485:2016 certification for its electronics manufacturing plant in Ovar, Portugal. The certification, announced on 2 March 2026, covers the design and manufacture of electronic systems for medical devices, including control units, power supply units and human–machine interfaces.
Micron opens semiconductor assembly and test facility in India March 01, 2026 US memory manufacturer Micron Technology has officially opened its semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat, India.
Intervala invests over $6 million in manufacturing expansion February 27, 2026 Intervala has invested more than USD 6 million in new manufacturing technology, automation and facility expansion to strengthen its high-reliability electronics manufacturing capabilities.
ST Engineering iDirect’s Belgian plant selected for NATO program February 27, 2026 ST Engineering iDirect says its European Manufacturing Competence Centre (MCC) in Erpe-Mere, Belgium, has been selected by Raytheon, a RTX-business, to support the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Block II program.
Microboard invests $1.3 million in Mycronic inventory towers February 26, 2026 Microboard has made a USD 1.3 million capital investment in MYTower 7+ and MYTower 6X inventory towers from Mycronic, upgrading its component storage capacity at its facility in Seymour, Connecticut.
European PCB revenues rise 2.4% as industry shrinks February 25, 2026 European PCB manufacturing increased by 2.4% in 2025, while the global PCB market expanded by more than 11%, according to Data4PCB. At the same time, 11 manufacturers exited the market, reducing the European PCB base to 168 companies operating 182 facilities.
Samsung to join Applied Materials’ $5B EPIC semiconductor R&D centre February 12, 2026 Samsung Electronics will join Applied Materials’ EPIC (Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialisation) Centre in Silicon Valley, a semiconductor research and development facility backed by a USD 5 billion investment.
Infineon to acquire non-optical sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM February 04, 2026 Infineon Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire the non-optical analog and mixed-signal sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM Group for EUR 570 million.
FAMES inaugurates pilot line in Grenoble after first validated results February 03, 2026 The FAMES pilot line has been officially inaugurated at CEA-Leti’s site in Grenoble, France, following the delivery of its first validated technical results. The inauguration marks the opening of a new cleanroom facility dedicated to advanced semiconductor technologies and based on 300mm semiconductor equipment.
GCT licenses chipsets to satellite communications provider January 30, 2026 The agreement enables the integration of GCT’s 5G and 4G chipsets into the satellite provider’s user equipment, unlocking new capabilities for global, resilient, and high-bandwidth connectivity, both via satellite and terrestrial networks.
Movu Robotics, MHS Lift to advance warehouse automation January 30, 2026 Using autonomous shuttle robots within specially designed rack lanes, Movu atlas allows warehouses to minimize aisle widths while maximizing usable storage space.
MHI, Mitsubishi Electric invest in space venture January 30, 2026 Japan LEO Shachu was established in July 2024 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui with the aim of creating a new economy in Low Earth orbit (LEO) by leveraging Japan's technology and industrial foundation.
NASA launches Athena — its most powerful supercomputer January 29, 2026 Housed in the Modular Supercomputing Facility at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California, Athena delivers more computing power than any other NASA system, surpassing the capabilities of its predecessors, Aitken and Pleiades, in power and efficiency.
Micron breaks ground on $24B wafer fab expansion in Singapore January 27, 2026 Micron Technology has broken ground on a new advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, marking a planned investment of approximately USD 24 billion over the next ten years.
Samara raises $10M to accelerate spacecraft production January 27, 2026 The funding will allow the US company to scale operations within its new 11,200-square-foot production facility, adding staff and equipment to increase manufacturing capacity and shorten delivery timelines for future missions.
SkyFi raises $12.7M to advance access to satellite imagery January 26, 2026 The funds will accelerate product development and enhance SkyFi’s technology, including its platform’s user interface and analytical tools. The US company also plans to forge new partnerships with satellite operators to expand its data offerings and AI-enabled capabilities.
Aquila invests €5M in AI-based automation warehouse solution January 26, 2026 A key element of the solution is the integration of AI-based vision systems, which identify products directly from images, without relying on labels or manual scanning, based on shape, color and visual characteristics.
Gilmour secures $145 million to boost space capability January 26, 2026 The fresh funds will be used to support continued development and qualification of the Australian company’s Eris orbital launch vehicle, scale rocket and satellite manufacturing, expand test and launch infrastructure, and grow its workforce.
France selects Loft as contractor for space-based SAR program January 23, 2026 The program aims to provide France with its first sovereign space-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capability and represents a milestone in the development of a national radar imaging value chain.
Venezuela's minerals: huge potential, even bigger risk January 22, 2026 In the first weeks of 2026, Venezuela returned to the headlines not because it suddenly became stable, but because Washington once again began to play the country — politically and economically. On the US side, there were signals of intensified efforts aimed at shifting the balance of power in Caracas. In practice, this points to a “reset” scenario: Venezuela re-entering the investment conversation under a new framework. But setting politics aside for a moment, what could this actually mean for the electronics industry? Is Venezuela truly an Eldorado?
India’s Unbox Robotics raises $28 million in Series B January 22, 2026 The funding, led by ICICI Venture and Redstart Labs (Infoedge), with co-investment from F-Prime, 3one4 Capital, Navam Capital, Force Ventures and others, will be used to strengthen the leadership and engineering teams, accelerate product development and expand market presence.
Eutelsat selects MaiaSpace for LEO satellite launches January 22, 2026 With its large 3.5-meter diameter fairing, a launch mass capability of up to 4 tons in inclined orbits, and the addition as an option of the Colibri kick-stage increasing mission flexibility, MaiaSpace offers solutions for various missions.
Micron’s PSMC acquisition could support DRAM supply from 2027 January 20, 2026 Micron Technology’s planned acquisition of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.’s (PSMC) Tongluo fab in Taiwan could help strengthen global DRAM supply from 2027, according to market analyst TrendForce.
Indian deep tech startup Aule Space raises $2 million January 20, 2026 With this funding, the Bangalore-based company will expand its engineering team, build ground infrastructure for docking tests, and advance development of its first demonstration satellites, set to launch next year.
Siemens acquires Aster to advance PCB design engineering January 16, 2026 This integrates Aster’s advanced “shift-left” design for test (DFT) functionality directly into Siemens’ Xpedition software and Valor software — part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software — establishing a comprehensive portfolio for electronic systems design.