Infineon completes acquisition of C2i Semiconductors October 06, 2026 Infineon Technologies has completed its acquisition of C2i Semiconductors, a Bengaluru-based company specialising in software-defined multiphase controllers and smart power stages for AI data centres. The C2i team now becomes part of Infineon's Power Systems division.
XPeng raises over $900M to accelerate Physical AI deployment October 06, 2026 The funding will support software and hardware R&D for Chinese firm XPeng’s robotics business, the training and iteration of its Physical AI models, data generation, development of end-to-end mass production facilities and global commercial expansion.
India’s AGEL expands BESS capacity at Khavda to 6.6 GWh October 06, 2026 The BESS is integrated with Adani Green Energy Ltd’s renewable energy development at Khavda, Gujarat, where the company is developing a 30 GW RE plant across 538 square kilometers.
LG Electronics expands chiller production for AI data centers October 05, 2026 The company plans to invest a total of USD 110 million in a new air-cooled chiller production facility in the US and in expanding two air-cooled chiller production lines in South Korea.
Exascale, Compal to develop platform for next-gen GPU systems October 02, 2026 The platform combines Compal’s production-grade GPU server platforms and liquid cooling systems with Exascale’s Modular Data Center (MDC) and SST power architecture to validate power, compute, cooling and controls as an integrated system.
Eaton to acquire Italian switchgear maker COL Group October 02, 2026 Eaton has agreed to acquire COL Group, an Italian maker of medium-voltage power distribution equipment, at an enterprise value of EUR 810 million. The deal expands Eaton's European manufacturing capacity as demand grows from data centres and utilities.
Samsung to invest $1 billion in AI infrastructure company Helix September 30, 2026 Samsung Electronics to invest USD 500 million; five other Samsung affiliates investing the remainder. Samsung commits to Helix’s global AI infrastructure build-out alongside KKR, Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA and Vistra.
Electronics reliability for demanding applications September 29, 2026 In modern electronics, reliability is no longer solely a characteristic of an individual component. In defense systems, automation, robotics and transportation, the success of a project depends on an entire chain of interdependencies: from accurately defining operating conditions, through the selection of materials and technologies, to component availability, manufacturing capabilities and product lifecycle management.
Variosystems expands coating and bonding capabilities in Steinach September 29, 2026 Swiss EMS provider Variosystems is expanding its conformal coating, gluing and specialised manufacturing capabilities at its site in Steinach. The investments target customers in highly regulated industries such as Aerospace & Defence and Medtech & Life Science.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics to invest $5 billion to meet FCBGA demand September 29, 2026 About USD 3.1 billion will be invested to expand FCBGA (Flip Chip-Ball Grid Array) production capacity at the Sejong site in South Korea and USD 1.9 billion will be invested in facilities to expand the FCBGA plant at the Vietnam subsidiary.
OCP, Envision power up first phase of BESS at Morocco mining site September 28, 2026 OCP Green Energy, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, signed a contract in 2025 with Chinese technology supplier Envision Energy to supply and commission a storage system based on LFP (lithium iron phosphate) technology.
Tata Electronics, Kelington to advance development of Dholera Fab September 25, 2026 Kelington will support the delivery of critical infrastructure and systems required for semiconductor manufacturing. The partnership will enable Tata Electronics to accelerate the facility’s operational readiness for silicon wafer production.
Siemens, TSMC advance AI-powered chip design automation September 24, 2026 As part of this collaboration, Siemens and TSMC have enabled an AI-powered agent for automated design rule check (DRC) fixing across digital and custom integrated circuit (IC) design flows.
Qualcomm to acquire PickNik to advance open robotics ecosystem September 24, 2026 The acquisition is intended to foster an open robotics ecosystem, providing developers with the tools, software and frameworks needed to move more efficiently from research and experimentation to prototyping, deployment and production at scale.
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.
Tata Electronics, Enomoto sign MoU to boost chip packaging in India September 24, 2026 As part of the collaboration, Japanese precision semiconductor component manufacturer Enomoto will leverage its R&D capabilities, technical know-how and next-gen solutions to accelerate semiconductor packaging readiness for the Jagiroad facility.
Valens to collaborate with onsemi on cost-optimized integrated sensor September 23, 2026 Valens will work with onsemi on the cost-optimized A-PHY offering that can be integrated into onsemi’s image sensors. The collaboration strengthens the A-PHY ecosystem by bringing together complementary expertise in connectivity and automotive imaging technologies.
Nexperia partners with Tata Electronics on semiconductor manufacturing in India September 23, 2026 Nexperia has announced a strategic partnership with Tata Electronics covering wafer fabrication, assembly and test, and technology development across two sites in India.
US firm Quantinuum finalizes $100 million CHIPS R&D award September 23, 2026 The federal funding deployed through the CHIPS and Science Act supports R&D and US quantum semiconductor manufacturing capabilities needed to deploy large-scale, fault-tolerant trapped-ion quantum computers.
Mach raises $600 million to scale defense manufacturing September 22, 2026 Mach Industries operates a 115,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Huntington Beach, California, with additional propulsion, energetics and production infrastructure across the state.
Kontron Electronics and beflex electronic complete merger September 22, 2026 beflex complements Kontron Electronics’ service portfolio in early-stage and near-series project phases, from the implementation of initial functional samples to near-series prototypes.
Rohm’s SiC chips support BMW’s electric powertrain architecture September 21, 2026 The high-performance components integrated into the vehicle support key power electronics functions and are designed to deliver high energy efficiency as well as reliable operation under demanding automotive conditions.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg: Europe's 100 largest EMS companies revealed September 18, 2026 When Mareike Haass took to the stage at Evertiq Expo in Gothenburg on September 17, she presented what in4ma describes as the first complete ranking of Europe's 100 largest EMS companies, built on data sourced directly from national company registers and the companies themselves. The full list is now available.
Hermeus to manufacture Pratt & Whitney’s F100-PW-229 engine September 18, 2026 Hermeus will produce the engines using its rapid-build production model while adhering to Pratt & Whitney's global standards for quality, safety and site‑activation.
Tavoron acquires Power Motion to expand automation capabilities September 15, 2026 By incorporating Power Motion’s product offering, systems integration capabilities, and technical experience, Tavoron further enhances its ability to serve OEMs, manufacturers, and industrial facilities seeking modernized, efficient production systems.
Svea Solar secures up to €185 million financing facility September 14, 2026 The financing will support the continued expansion of Svea Solar Utility’s renewable energy platform, funding the development, construction and operation of utility-scale solar PV and storage assets in Sweden.
Arianespace, EnduroSat to enhance European space sovereignty September 11, 2026 Under the MoU, Arianespace and EnduroSat intend to build a long-term partnership offering an integrated European value chain spanning launch services, satellite deployment and in-orbit operations.
Qualitas acquires Cero’s European platform from Macquarie September 11, 2026 The transaction encompasses a 5.8 GW portfolio located across the UK, Italy and Spain, comprising over 2 GW of assets in operation, under construction, or at the ready-to-build stage, together with a further 3.8 GW development pipeline.
Ceva partners with LG Electronics to accelerate UWB adoption September 11, 2026 The collaboration pairs Ceva-Waves UWB baseband IP and software with UWB radio frequency (RF) technology developed by LG's SoC Center, giving customers a silicon-ready platform for integrating UWB into their SoCs. LG's UWB RF supports TSMC's 22nm process.
Elmos and SK keyfoundry extend partnership to 130nm technology through 2037 September 10, 2026 German automotive semiconductor manufacturer Elmos Semiconductor and South Korean foundry SK keyfoundry have signed an agreement expanding their collaboration to include 130nm technology, securing long-term wafer capacity through 2037. The two companies have worked together on 350nm technology for 18 years.
Juniper signs Power Purchase Agreement for 50 MW project September 10, 2026 India’s Juniper Green Energy Limited, through its subsidiary Juniper Nirjara Energy Private Limited, has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN Limited. With this addition, Juniper’s portfolio stands at 11,216 MWp of renewable energy capacity.
ASML breaks ground on new Eindhoven campus September 08, 2026 ASML has marked the start of construction of a second major industrial campus in the Brainport region of the Netherlands. The new campus at Brainport Industries Campus North in Eindhoven will eventually span approximately 350,000 square metres and provide potential capacity for up to 20,000 workplaces.