Sponsored content by Elemaster Group Open Innovation Meets the Factory: Industrialization Support’s Missing Link in Electronics Component shortages, AI-driven demand and a shifting industrial base are testing Europe’s electronics supply chain.
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.
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.
Sponsored content by Koh Young Europe Koh Young Europe Highlights Smart AI Solutions at EFX Stuttgart Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D™ measurement-based inspection solutions, will participate in the initial EFX, Expo for Electronics Manufacturing, from October 6 to 8, 2026, at Messe Stuttgart. The new industry event will bring together experts, manufacturers, and suppliers to explore innovations, exchange ideas, and build partnerships across the electronics manufacturing process chain.
Samsung partners with Mistral AI to advance chip infrastructure September 14, 2026 Under the agreement, Samsung will integrate Mistral’s AI services and solutions — including its flagship large language model, Mistral Large — across its semiconductor operations to develop customized on-premises AI models optimized for intelligence-driven infrastructure.
Sponsored content by TME Transfer Multisort Elektronik DOES THE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM ALWAYS REQUIRE A SMART CAMERA? Automatic quality control was once associated with costly smart cameras and elaborate vision systems. Today, the development of artificial intelligence and compact embedded platforms means that many AI Vision Inspection applications can be implemented much more simply. How does modern quality control using AI work and where is it best to start your own project?
Samsung, ASML to collaborate on next-gen chip manufacturing September 10, 2026 The two companies aim to deepen collaboration on High NA EUV lithography and advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Samsung plans to introduce ASML’s High NA EUV lithography into future DRAM high-volume manufacturing by 2028.
Sponsored content by KOH YOUNG Koh Young to Showcase AI-Powered Inspection Solutions and Reveal New Platforms at IPC APEX EXPO 2026 Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection solutions, will serve as the Premier Sponsor of IPC APEX EXPO 2026, March 16 to 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center. At Booth 1824, Koh Young will demonstrate how AI-powered inspection and software solutions help electronics manufacturers improve stability and productivity amid tighter tolerances, higher mix production, and rising quality expectations.
Rolls-Royce completes $1 billion investment in Indiana August 31, 2026 The investment — the largest the company has made in the United States — modernized advanced manufacturing across the Indianapolis campus and added full engine-test capability, including new ground test facilities, and an altitude test facility in West Lafayette.
SK hynix breaks ground on $4 billion packaging facility in Indiana August 28, 2026 The Indiana fab is scheduled to open its cleanroom by October 2028 and initiate mass production of next-generation HBM in the second half of 2029. SK hynix also signed an MOU with Purdue University for research and development collaboration in advanced packaging.
Koh Young to double production capacity at Yeoju complex August 26, 2026 South Korean inspection solutions provider Koh Young Technology is building a second production centre at its Yeoju complex in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, targeting completion in August 2027. The new 12,800 square-metre facility will double the company's total production capacity.
Infineon partners with LS Electric to advance DC power solutions August 13, 2026 The collaboration will focus on key DC infrastructure areas, including power conversion systems for energy storage systems, solid-state transformers (SSTs) and solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs).
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.
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.
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.
Foxconn and Intel announce strategic collaboration on AI infrastructure June 05, 2026 Foxconn and Intel are teaming up to jointly develop and deploy next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms, combining Intel's processor and silicon capabilities with Foxconn's manufacturing scale and system integration expertise.
Tessalia plans €250M semiconductor packaging site in France June 04, 2026 Foxconn, Radiall and Thales laid the foundation stone of their future JV. Tessalia is expected to have 800 employees at full production. Production is expected to start at the end of 2029 and to reach more than 50 million SiP components per year by 2033.
Posco partners with Molten to develop anode material March 31, 2026 Under the arrangement, Molten will produce graphite via methane pyrolysis, which Posco Future M will then process into spherical graphite through its subsidiary FutureGraph before producing natural graphite anode material at its Sejong plant.
Samsung partners with AMD on next-gen AI memory solutions March 30, 2026 The companies will collaborate on HBM4 supply for AMD Instinct MI455X GPUs and next-generation DDR5 solutions for AMD EPYC processors and the AMD Helios platform.
Posco partners with Sila to develop battery materials March 27, 2026 Under the agreement, Posco Future M plans to push advanced battery material technology further by combining the company’s cathode and anode material capabilities with Sila’s silicon anode material technology.
Reliability, automation and EMS strategy take centre stage in Tampere March 24, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere returns on 26 March 2026, bringing together Finland’s electronics community for a day focused on semiconductor reliability, advanced manufacturing, automation strategies, and the evolving business landscape of the European EMS industry.
Sponsored content by KOH YOUNG Koh Young to Showcase AI-Powered Inspection Solutions and Reveal New Platforms at IPC APEX EXPO 2026 Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection solutions, will serve as the Premier Sponsor of IPC APEX EXPO 2026, March 16 to 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center. At Booth 1824, Koh Young will demonstrate how AI-powered inspection and software solutions help electronics manufacturers improve stability and productivity amid tighter tolerances, higher mix production, and rising quality expectations.
South Korea flags risk to semiconductor materials amid Iran conflict March 05, 2026 The ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, raising concerns within the global chip industry. The warning was issued by a South Korean ruling party lawmaker after discussions with semiconductor companies and industry groups, according to a report by Reuters.
AT&S funds new microelectronics research group at TU Graz February 19, 2026 Austria-based AT&S is funding the establishment of a new microelectronics research group at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), with a focus on IC substrates and advanced packaging technologies.
Evertiq Scholarship returns to Tampere in 2026 January 21, 2026 Evertiq continues its commitment to supporting the next generation of electronics professionals as the Evertiq Scholarship returns to Tampere in 2026. The scholarship will once again be awarded in connection with Evertiq Expo Tampere, taking place on March 26, 2026.
Sponsored content by PEDC Join the 2nd PEDC – Pan-European Electronics Design Conference on 21–22 January 2026 in Prague! The Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) will take place on 21–22 January 2026 in Prague (www.pedc.eu). Hosted by Fachverband Elektronikdesign und fertigung e. V. (FED) and the Global Electronics Association, PEDC offers a unique, peer-reviewed forum for the electronics design community. The conference focuses on connecting the European electronics industry and the scientific community and highlights the latest developments in electronics design from “silicon to systems.” Topics will include development, design for excellence (DfX), software and tools, and electronic systems design process.
Sponsored content by PEDC Join the 2nd PEDC – Pan-European Electronics Design Conference on 21–22 January 2026 in Prague! The Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) will take place on 21–22 January 2026 in Prague (www.pedc.eu). Hosted by Fachverband Elektronikdesign und fertigung e. V. (FED) and the Global Electronics Association, PEDC offers a unique, peer-reviewed forum for the electronics design community. The conference focuses on connecting the European electronics industry and the scientific community and highlights the latest developments in electronics design from “silicon to systems.” Topics will include development, design for excellence (DfX), software and tools, and electronic systems design process.
Samsung Electronics appoints TM Roh as co-CEO November 21, 2025 Roh will continue to oversee the company’s mobile business as Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business, while Young Hyun Jun will remain Head of Memory Business.
Sponsored content by Koh Young Koh Young Unveils Breakthrough Innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025 Seoul, Korea – Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions, will showcase a wave of innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025, taking place November 18–21 at Messe München, Germany. Visitors can explore Koh Young’s latest advances in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging at Booth A2.377 for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and software innovations, and at Booth B1.213 for advanced packaging and semiconductor metrology.
Sponsored content by Koh Young Koh Young Unveils Breakthrough Innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025 Seoul, Korea – Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions, will showcase a wave of innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025, taking place November 18–21 at Messe München, Germany. Visitors can explore Koh Young’s latest advances in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging at Booth A2.377 for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and software innovations, and at Booth B1.213 for advanced packaging and semiconductor metrology.
LTSCT teams up with HYS to develop 650V to 3300V wafers October 27, 2025 India’s L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT) will utilize HYS’s facilities in Taiwan to engineer and produce wafers to meet specifications tailored for automotive and industrial applications.
Sponsored content by Koh Young Koh Young Unveils Breakthrough Innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025 Seoul, Korea – Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions, will showcase a wave of innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025, taking place November 18–21 at Messe München, Germany. Visitors can explore Koh Young’s latest advances in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging at Booth A2.377 for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and software innovations, and at Booth B1.213 for advanced packaging and semiconductor metrology.