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Engineer-holding-wafer

September 01, 2026
Semiconductors form the backbone of our digitalised society and are business-critical for everything from AI and defence to next-generation energy systems. Yet despite Sweden being among the global leaders in academic fundamental research, we face a critical challenge: we must strengthen our own manufacturing capacity.

geralt-computer-chip

August 12, 2026
Stathera will use the proceeds to fund mass production of its GEN2 silicon timing portfolio while accelerating development of its next-generation platform for AI data centers and growing the company’s engineering and commercial teams.

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Catania-Italy

July 23, 2026
The company’s third quarter business outlook, at the mid-point, is for net revenues of USD 3.70 billion, increasing about 6.2% sequentially and about 16.2% year-over-year.

production-2026

July 07, 2026
Swedish MEMS foundry Silex Microsystems has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 200mm semiconductor fab in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, in the United States, from Onsemi. The purchase price is USD 40 million.

Erfurt-Main-entrance

July 02, 2026
X-FAB MEMS Foundry has received a grant notification of EUR 127.4 million from the German federal government and the Free State of Thuringia for the construction of a new cleanroom at its Erfurt site. The Fab4Micro project will expand capacity for MEMS, microsystems and photonics, with initial production targeted for the end of 2028.

production

June 30, 2026
Teledyne MEMS is expanding its manufacturing operations in Edmonton, Canada, backed by a CAD 620,000 grant from the Government of Alberta's Investment and Growth Fund. The expansion strengthens the province's role in the global semiconductor supply chain.

June 23, 2026
Robert Bosch GmbH has agreed to pay a USD 36 million penalty to the US Bureau of Industry and Security after shipping MEMS sensor products and software to Huawei and its affiliates without the required export licence. The shipments took place between September 2020 and September 2024.

Headquarters-Durham

June 02, 2026
Silicon carbide specialist Wolfspeed has established a dedicated data centre solutions team and regional office in the San Francisco Bay Area, targeting the growing market for high-voltage power solutions in AI infrastructure. The company has hired two industry veterans to lead the effort.

sensiBel

May 18, 2026
Norwegian company sensiBel’s optical MEMS microphone platform features a traditional ASIC and MEMS sensor, combined with a precision optical measurement module that captures the displacement of the MEMS -based diaphragm.

Switzerland_1

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.

Vantaa-expansion-2026

February 11, 2026
Okmetic has entered volume production at its expanded Vantaa facility in Finland, targeting 150–200 mm silicon and bonded silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers.

David-Pearson-Technical-Director

February 10, 2026
Anglia Components is warning customers that lead times for certain electronic components are beginning to extend as market demand increases across the UK and Europe.

signing-the-contract_1

February 05, 2026
SiTime has signed a definitive agreement to acquire assets related to Renesas Electronics’ timing business in a deal valued at USD 1.5 billion in cash and approximately 4.13 million shares of SiTime common stock.

February 03, 2026
STMicroelectronics has completed its acquisition of NXP Semiconductors’ MEMS sensors business, strengthening its position in automotive safety and expanding its sensor portfolio for industrial applications.

opens-new-site-in-Malaysia

January 20, 2026
US-based AI semiconductor company Syntiant has opened a new manufacturing and research facility in Penang, Malaysia.

Erfurt-Germany-facility

December 16, 2025
The European Commission has approved EUR 623 million in German State aid to support the construction of two semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Dresden and Erfurt,

Fraunhofer-cooperation

November 19, 2025
X-Fab and the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems (ENAS) have launched a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the transition of microtechnology innovations from research to industrial production. The partnership uses a so-called “Lab-in-Fab” model that integrates research, development, and manufacturing processes under one framework.

Jarfalla-facility-2025

November 13, 2025
The board of Swedish MEMS foundry, Silex Microsystems, has announced that the company is exploring the possibility of a future initial public offering (IPO) of its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm.

FAB300-Novara-Italy

October 16, 2025
Taiwanese semiconductor company, GlobalWafers, has officially inaugurated FAB300, a new 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility at MEMC Electronic Materials in Novara, Italy. The company describes the site as one of Europe’s most advanced and fully integrated silicon wafer fabs.

Pocatello-fab

September 18, 2025
US-based LA Semiconductor has launched the sale process for its wafer fabrication facility in Pocatello, Idaho, engaging Macquarie Group to oversee the transaction.

July 25, 2025
The MEMS sensors portfolio to be acquired by ST primarily targets automotive safety sensors, both passive (airbags) and active (vehicle dynamics), as well as monitoring sensors (TPMS1, engine management, convenience, and security).

Vantaa-fab-expansion-production-start

June 30, 2025
Okmetic has produced the first silicon wafers from its newly expanded fabrication facility in Vantaa, Finland. The milestone marks the completion of the initial phase of what will ultimately be a EUR 400 million expansion.

Jarfalla-fab-CEO-Edward

June 16, 2025
Pure-play MEMS foundry Silex Microsystems, is once again Swedish-owned. A consortium of Swedish investors, led by Bure Equity and Creades, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the company from the current main owner, Chinese Sai Microelectronics.

Microsystems

June 06, 2025
Mosaic Microsystems will use Siemens‘ EDA technologies to develop ADKs for its thin glass substrate technology, while NHanced Semiconductors will employ Siemens EDA tech to develop ADKs for their silicon interposer-based tech.

lab-in-fab-2025

May 27, 2025
STMicroelectronics says that it is partnering with the ASTAR Institute of Microelectronics (ASTAR IME) and ULVAC, to expand its “Lab-in-Fab” (LiF) in Singapore. The focus of the collaboration is to advance piezoelectric MEMS for applications in personal electronics, medical devices, and other applications.

Solstice

May 26, 2025
The focus of the joint project will be to develop best known methods (BKMs) for non-NMP solvent processing in manufacturing IBM semiconductor devices.

KLA-facility-Wales-2025

May 26, 2025
KLA Corporation has inaugurated a new USD 138 million R&D and manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales, expanding its footprint in the UK. It will serve as the new home for KLA's SPTS division, which specialises in advanced wafer processing technologies.

axonite_chip

April 25, 2025
SMART Microsystems will serve as a hub for advanced research and education in materials, MEMS and advanced packaging technologies, including 2.5D and 3D integration.

crolles-fab-big-room

April 10, 2025
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics will see up to 2,800 employees leave the company globally over the next three years as part of an overhaul of its manufacturing operations and cost structure.

facility

March 13, 2025
The production site in Oudenaarde, Belgium, of bankrupt BelGaN has reportedly attracted interest from three potential buyers, with two bidders based in Asia and one in Europe.

Joonas-Mikkila-top

February 25, 2025
Finland has a solid plan to increase the country’s importance on the European semiconductor stage – and globally. But there are still hurdles ahead. According to Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, the country must address its talent shortage to secure a leading role in the industry.

Finnish-chip

February 14, 2025
Finland’s semiconductor industry is poised for significant expansion, driven by its deep-rooted expertise, strong research and development (R&D) ecosystem, and innovative infrastructure – But why is that?

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