SK hynix and Sandisk looks to standardise next-gen HBF memory February 26, 2026 SK hynix and Sandisk have announced the start of a global standardisation initiative for next-generation memory solution, High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) aimed at the AI inference era.
Price rally lifts 4Q25 DRAM revenue 29.4% QoQ February 26, 2026 A sharp upswing in DRAM contract prices drove global industry revenue to USD 53.58 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 29.4% sequentially, according to the latest analysis from TrendForce.
Apple to begin Mac mini production in Houston, expand AI server manufacturing February 25, 2026 Apple will start producing its Mac mini in the US for the first time, with manufacturing slated to start later this year at a new facility in Houston.
TSMC board approves $45 billion for capacity expansion February 25, 2026 The world’s largest semiconductor foundry, TSMC, has approved a capital injection of USD 44.96 billion to expand production capacity. The decision was made during a board meeting on 10 February 2026 in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
ElevenEs secures Caterpillar backing, plans battery factory in Serbia February 24, 2026 ElevenEs has completed the first closing of its Series B financing round, with proceeds earmarked for the construction of a 1GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Subotica, Serbia. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026, with first cell deliveries expected in 2027.
SEALSQ and WISeKey to relocate Geneva HQ, launch quantum hub February 24, 2026 SEALSQ Corp and its parent WISeKey International Holding, are planning to move their Geneva headquarters to the Pont-Rouge district in August 2026. The relocation coincides with the launch of the Geneva Quantum Centre of Excellence, intended to consolidate the group’s research and industrial deployment of quantum computing, post-quantum cybersecurity, and secure semiconductor technologies.
RECOM Power and Bürklin expand their partnership February 24, 2026 RECOM Power and Bürklin Elektronik are expanding their long-standing distribution partnership, with a focus on product availability, technical expertise and streamlined delivery processes.
Cadence completes acquisition of Hexagon’s D&E business February 24, 2026 US-based Cadence Design Systems has completed its acquisition of the Design and Engineering (D&E) business from Swedish technology group Hexagon AB, in a deal valued at approximately EUR 2.7 billion.
ams OSRAM, Meizhi settle LED patent disputes February 24, 2026 ams OSRAM and Shenzhen Meizhi Optoelectronics Technology have settled LED-related patent disputes in the US and Germany. The agreement resolves proceedings before the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Germany.
SoftBank’s SAIMEMORY and Intel collaborate on next-gen Z‑Angle memory February 23, 2026 SoftBank's subsidiary SAIMEMORY has signed a collaboration agreement with Intel Corporation to advance the development and commercialisation of Z‑Angle Memory (ZAM), a next-generation memory technology designed for high capacity, high bandwidth and low power consumption.
From room‑sized to pocket‑sized – the evolution of computers February 20, 2026 What was your first contact with a computer? For some, it might have been a bulky desktop at school, a gaming console in the living room, or even a first smartphone that seemed impossibly small yet powerful.
SemiFive secures design win with Niobium for FHE accelerator February 20, 2026 SemiFive has secured a design win from US‑based Niobium for a fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) hardware accelerator.
Qualcomm to invest up to $150 million in AI startups in India February 20, 2026 US semiconductor company Qualcomm says it plans to invest up to USD 150 million in India’s technology and AI startup ecosystem through a new strategic venture fund.
Kontron expands manufacturing in Hungary with €5 million investment February 20, 2026 IoT and embedded computing technology specialist Kontron is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Hungary through its local subsidiary Kontron Electronics Kft.
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.
R&D in Switzerland: structure, scale and the role of electronics February 19, 2026 Switzerland is regularly described as one of the world’s most innovative economies. In the Global Innovation Index, the country has repeatedly ranked first, ahead of much larger industrial nations. This position reflects a combination of high R&D intensity, strong patent activity and a dense network of research-performing companies. Yet these aggregate indicators say relatively little about how innovation is structured in practice, and even less about the position of electronics within the Swiss economy.
Boyd expands liquid cooling production capacity in Mexico February 19, 2026 US-based Boyd has more than doubled the manufacturing footprint of its liquid cooling operations in Juarez, Mexico, to meet growing demand from AI-driven data centers.
Nvidia and Meta enter multiyear deal covering millions of GPUs February 18, 2026 US chip designer Nvidia has entered a multiyear, multigenerational strategic partnership with Meta Platforms that will include the deployment of millions of Nvidia GPUs.
Infineon: GaN market to reach USD 3 billion by 2030 February 18, 2026 German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies expects the gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor market to reach nearly USD 3 billion by 2030, according to the 2026 edition of its annual “GaN Insights” report.
Invest International provides $60M loan to Nexperia for global expansion February 18, 2026 Invest International has signed a USD 60 million term loan agreement with Nexperia to support the company’s 2026 global production capacity expansion programme.
Skeleton Technologies speeds up US expansion amid AI-driven grid strain February 17, 2026 Estonian energy storage and supercapacitor company Skeleton Technologies is accelerating its US expansion as artificial intelligence infrastructure increasingly strains power grids nationwide. The company said it will open a new engineering facility in Houston, Texas, and establish local manufacturing for AI data center solutions during the first half of 2026.
Rapidise reports 10X revenue growth and expands production capacity February 17, 2026 Rapidise Technology, an India-based ODM, has increased its revenue more than tenfold over the past year and now employs over 1,000 people. The company is projected to reach USD 55 million (INR 500 crore) in revenue for fiscal year 2025–26.
SVI–CCTC PCB joint venture in Thailand begins recruitment February 17, 2026 The joint venture between SVI Public Company Limited and China Circuit Technology (Shantou) Corporation has started recruiting personnel for its new PCB manufacturing facility in Thailand.
Schweizer Electronic CTO to leave company February 17, 2026 Schweizer Electronic AG has announced that its Chief Technology Officer, Thomas Gottwald, will leave the company.
Stark boosts European footprint with R&D hub in Ukraine and office in Greece February 16, 2026 German defence technology company Stark has announced the opening of an R&D hub in Ukraine and a regional office in Greece, marking a strategic expansion across Europe.
Infineon powers BMW Neue Klasse with central computing and smart power distribution February 16, 2026 Infineon Technologies supplies microcontrollers, Ethernet connectivity solutions, power management ICs, and smart power switches for BMW Group’s Neue Klasse platform. The architecture separates software from hardware, enabling over-the-air updates without physical modifications.
ITRI breaks ground on advanced semiconductor R&D centre in Hsinchu February 15, 2026 Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has broken ground on a new Advanced Semiconductor R&D Centre at its headquarters campus in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
GigaDevice signs distribution agreement with SEMITRON for DACH region February 15, 2026 GigaDevice, a fabless semiconductor supplier, has signed a distribution agreement with German electronics distributor SEMITRON, expanding its sales and support footprint in the DACH region.
Sharp to halt Kameyama K2 LCD plant in August February 13, 2026 Sharp plans to halt production at its Kameyama K2 facility, a Gen 8 LCD plant in Japan, from August 2026 and is seeking a potential buyer for the site, according to TrendForce. The decision could lead to short-term supply disruptions for Apple IT panels and e-paper applications.
Europe losing ground in semiconductor research February 13, 2026 Research and development in semiconductor technology is increasingly taking place outside Europe, particularly in Asia, according to a new analysis by EconPol Europe.
Global silicon wafer shipments rise in 2025, revenue declines February 12, 2026 Global silicon wafer shipments increased in 2025, while total wafer revenue declined slightly, according to year-end data from SEMI.
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.