Kinell expands into BESS in collaboration with POWR2 March 27, 2026 The new energy range will be supplied throughout the EU from Kinell facilities in France and Germany and is designed to meet the evolving needs of rental companies, live events, construction sites and other users of temporary and off-grid energy.
Inside one of Taiwan's semiconductor factories March 27, 2026 Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is often discussed in terms of scale, complexity, and technological leadership. Less often, we get a closer look at how these facilities actually operate from the inside.
Saab, Cohere sign MOU on advanced AI collaboration March 27, 2026 The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration on AI technologies in support of GlobalEye. The agreement is directly connected to the GlobalEye opportunity in Canada but would also serve existing and future international GlobalEye operators.
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.
Aixtron to expand global footprint with new plant in Malaysia March 27, 2026 The German company plans to manufacture some of its 100/150/200 mm products in the new plant in the Penang region, mostly to address customers in Asia. The facility will include assembly and test, engineering support and local purchasing capabilities.
Fujitsu, Osaka develop new tech to advance quantum computing March 27, 2026 By combining ver. 3 of the STAR architecture with a molecular model optimization technique, researchers have reduced computational resource requirements.
Normal Computing raises $50M to accelerate silicon design March 27, 2026 The US-based company builds AI for the semiconductor industry and is developing a new class of computing hardware, using its software to design its own hardware IP.
Arkadia Space secures €14.5M from EIC Accelerator March 26, 2026 The Spanish company is developing a new hypergolic bipropellant technology based on high concentration hydrogen peroxide and a proprietary green fuel, designed to replace hydrazine and its derivatives, which are highly toxic fuels.
Tower announces plans to expand 300mm capacity in Japan March 26, 2026 Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor and Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan will enter into mutual long-term supply agreements, ensuring continued support for existing customers of both companies.
Samsung unleashes $73 billion blitz in AI chips race March 25, 2026 The South Korean tech giant is ramping up investment 22% in 2026 to retake the lead in AI semiconductors from SK Hynix, which has become the main provider of high-bandwidth memory to Nvidia.
Ashok Leyland breaks ground on battery facility in Tamil Nadu March 25, 2026 The project would incur an investment of INR 4–5 billion (about USD 42 million–USD 53 million) and is part of investments from the Hinduja Group as per an earlier MOU signed in September 2025.
Polish player acquires US infrared specialist March 25, 2026 VIGO Photonics has completed the acquisition of assets from US-based InfraRed Associates. The USD 8.4 million transaction is expected to strengthen the Polish company’s position in the infrared detector market and accelerate its international expansion, particularly in the United States.
Katalyst selects Arianespace to launch GEO mission March 25, 2026 Slated for launch aboard Ariane 6 in the second half of 2027, the NEXUS-1 will provide in-orbit servicing capabilities, including rendezvous and docking with satellites to deliver hardware upgrades, refueling, and life-extension services.
Binghamton-led battery tech project gets $45M boost March 25, 2026 Since its launch in 2024, the Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York has received USD 15 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The initiative may receive up to USD 160 million over 10 years.
STMicro starts STM32 MCUs deliveries in China March 25, 2026 Through a collaboration with domestic producer Huahong, STMicroelectronics has a dual supply chain, with fully processed and manufactured 40nm MCU products in China that are exact same design and technology as those made outside China.
Siemens, Akiem launch new Vectron Dual Mode locomotives March 25, 2026 The locomotives can operate both under overhead line power and on non-electrified sections using traction batteries. Siemens Mobility will deliver the first locomotives from 2029/2030.
Soitec, NSIG agree to extend licensing framework March 25, 2026 The agreement with NSIG subsidiaries Simgui and Simwings extends the existing licensing framework underpinning their longstanding partnership, with no new technology transfer and a joint commitment to strengthen Soitec’s SOI intellectual property rights in China.
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.
Flex breaks ground on €90 million facility in Hungary March 24, 2026 Flex has laid the foundation stone for a new warehouse in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, marking a further milestone in its EUR 90 million investment project in the country.
Energy storage firm MGA Thermal secures $12 million March 24, 2026 The funding is expected to accelerate MGA’s transition from pilot deployments to full commercial rollout, enabling the Australian company to expand its workforce, fast‑track customer projects and scale manufacturing capacity.
Infineon partners with Indian power electronics firm Zenergize March 24, 2026 Under the partnership, Infineon will provide its advanced wide-bandgap (WBG) power semiconductors, including silicon carbide (SiC) technology, along with application engineering support for system-level integration.
Brilliant Labs, Alif partner on AI-powered smart glasses March 23, 2026 Brilliant Labs’ Halo Glasses will be powered by Alif Semiconductor’s Balletto B1 MCU, an ultra-low-power microcontroller with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that enables on-device AI processing.
Siemens launches Fuse EDA AI Agent for automated workflows March 23, 2026 Supporting NVIDIA Agent Toolkit, advanced Nemotron models and NVIDIA AI infrastructure, the Fuse EDA AI Agent manages workflows across Siemens’ comprehensive EDA portfolio.
IonQ teams up with KISTI to advance quantum HPC tech March 23, 2026 The MOU focuses on seeking to establish a phased approach to integrate IonQ’s quantum hardware with Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information’s (KISTI) high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure using NVIDIA NVQLink.
Lyten plans industrial hub in Poland following Northvolt site acquisition March 20, 2026 US-based energy technology company Lyten has announced plans to establish an industrial hub in Gdańsk, centred around a facility acquired from Northvolt in late 2025.
Infineon collaborates with Subaru to enhance next-gen ADAS March 20, 2026 Infineon plays a key role in Subaru’s integrated electronic control unit (ECU) for next‑generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicle motion control.
SEMI Europe partners with Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce March 20, 2026 The MoU provides a collaborative framework aimed at fostering economic ties, enabling business growth, supporting joint initiatives, and reinforcing existing connections that contribute to the competitiveness and sustainability of the semiconductor ecosystem.
Rhoda raises $450 million to advance robotic intelligence March 20, 2026 Rather than relying primarily on teleoperated robot trajectories, US robotics startup Rhoda AI pre-trains its models on internet-scale video — hundreds of millions of videos — to build a strong prior on motion, physics, and physical interaction.
Evertiq Expo returns to Lund 2026 March 19, 2026 On May 21, 2026, Evertiq Expo makes its long-awaited return to Lund, reconnecting with the city where it all began. Now in its 15th year, Evertiq Expo will be held at Sparbanken Skåne Arena, bringing together companies, researchers, and professionals from Sweden’s electronics and technology sectors.
Hensoldt to recruit from Aumovio amid global R&D cuts March 19, 2026 German defence electronics company Hensoldt and technology firm Aumovio have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at facilitating job-to-job transitions for employees affected by restructuring, the companies state in a press release.
The hidden side of obsolescence: when storage becomes the solution March 18, 2026 When engineers talk about component obsolescence, the conversation usually starts with the same event: the end-of-life notice.
Exicom inaugurates $23M facility to advance EV charging March 18, 2026 The Indian company’s new manufacturing plant in Hyderabad will support the growing demand for EV charging infrastructure, lithium-ion battery systems and critical power solutions across Indian and export markets.