Sony, TSMC sign MOU to develop and manufacture image sensors May 15, 2026 Through the JV, both companies expect to leverage Sony's expertise in sensor design alongside TSMC’s strengths in process technology and manufacturing excellence as part of a broader collaboration aimed at enhancing image sensor performance.
Forge Nano delivers wafer fab equipment to leading firm May 15, 2026 Forge Nano’s TEPHRA platform will support development and manufacturing activities related to next-generation optical and photonics technologies used in high-speed communications and data infrastructure applications.
German quantum computing firm eleQtron secures €57 million May 15, 2026 The new capital will be used to build scalable production capacity, expand cloud-based access to eleQtron’s systems, and further develop its hardware platform. The company is also advancing its proprietary MAGIC technology.
TSMC joins Applied Materials' EPIC Center as founding partner May 14, 2026 Applied Materials has announced a new innovation partnership with TSMC at its EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, where the two companies will co-develop materials, equipment and process technologies for next-generation semiconductor devices. TSMC becomes the latest company to join the platform.
ams Osram sells CMOS image sensor business to indie Semiconductor May 11, 2026 Austrian-German semiconductor manufacturer ams Osram has agreed to divest its CMOS image sensor business to US-based indie Semiconductor for EUR 40 million, as part of a strategic refocusing toward AI photonics and augmented reality.
Keysight teams up with CATARC to advance charging test tech May 11, 2026 Together, they will address industry challenges across charging compatibility, safety, overseas compliance and charging infrastructure, supporting current and next-gen charging standards, including China’s upcoming National Standard 2024 and international CCS requirements.
MIT, IBM launch new research lab for AI, quantum computing May 11, 2026 The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab will serve as a focal point for joint research between MIT and IBM in AI, algorithms, and quantum computing, as well as the integration of these technologies into hybrid computing systems.
Heart of the electronics industry beats again in Kraków May 08, 2026 Evertiq Expo Kraków 2026 brought the electronics industry back to Kraków on May 7. The industrial atmosphere of CFK13, with its distinctive 1930s character, set the stage for discussions about where the Polish and European electronics industries are heading next.
BorgWarner secures turbocharger awards with European OEM May 08, 2026 The awarded business includes turbocharger solutions for multiple vehicle programs spanning both gasoline and diesel applications. Production is expected to begin in phases from the second quarter of 2026.
Foxconn partners with ElectroMobility Poland for Jaworzno EV hub May 07, 2026 Polish state-owned EV company ElectroMobility Poland has selected Foxconn as its strategic partner for the development of a production and R&D hub in Jaworzno, with final agreements expected in the second half of 2026.
Morrow Batteries files for bankruptcy May 07, 2026 Norwegian battery manufacturer Morrow Batteries is filing for bankruptcy for its parent company and two subsidiaries. The announcement came on May 6 — less than four weeks after the company reported that it had begun cell deliveries to Finnish Proventia and was scaling up production at its factory in Arendal.
Infineon raises full-year guidance as AI demand drives Q2 growth May 07, 2026 German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies has raised its full-year guidance for fiscal 2026 after reporting second-quarter revenue of EUR 3.81 billion, up 6% YoY. The upgrade is driven by surging demand for power supply solutions for AI data centres, with automotive order intake also showing signs of recovery.
Applied Materials acquires NEXX business from ASMPT May 06, 2026 US semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the NEXX business from ASMPT, adding panel-level electrochemical deposition technology to its advanced packaging lineup.
BEL, Metamind, Kristellar sign MoU for developing next-gen tech May 06, 2026 Metamind is an Indian technology firm specialising in AI-driven data analytics and digital transformation solutions for sectors like aerospace, defense, healthcare, IT and ITES. Kristellar is a defence technology startup.
Europe is building a system without a physical foundation May 05, 2026 Europe is investing billions in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and data centres. These investments are meant to strengthen the region’s technological position and reduce external dependencies. But the question is becoming harder to ignore: to what extent is Europe building a system on a foundation that does not physically exist?
Evertiq Expo Kraków 2026: from design decisions to market tensions May 04, 2026 What happens at the design stage is increasingly resolved later – in production and on the market. Decisions related to system architecture, material selection or operating parameters often return in the form of integration challenges, manufacturing constraints or supply chain risks. In electronics for demanding applications, these dependencies are particularly visible. Design, system performance and market conditions form a connected system in which changes in one area affect the others.
M2i, Volato and Regenerate advance battery recycling tech May 04, 2026 Regenerate Technology Global uses hydrometallurgical processes to extract and refine valuable materials from used batteries. Its chemistry-driven approach reduces emissions, minimizes waste and produces high-performance battery materials.
Advantest partners with Applied Materials, joins EPIC platform May 04, 2026 As the first automated test equipment (ATE) company to join the platform, Advantest will partner with Applied Materials to strengthen the links between front-end manufacturing technologies and back-end testing of chips and packages.
German firm Circus completes acquisition of K-Robotics May 04, 2026 The acquisition expands Circus’ proprietary IP portfolio and brings forward its US market entry to the second half of 2026 from the previously planned 2027 timeline.
Kontron secures cybersecurity contract April 30, 2026 Kontron will deliver advanced cybersecurity capabilities across several institutions in CEE. The project, valued at approximately EUR 20 million, is being implemented in collaboration with Darktrace, a company in the AI-powered cyber defence space.
MELSS, Valtech form JV to boost semiconductor supply chain April 29, 2026 By combining Indian company MELSS’s manufacturing expertise with Valtech’s global strengths, the joint venture is positioned to deliver high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of next-generation electronics.
Microchip expands hydrogen maser production with new Alabama facility April 28, 2026 US semiconductor company Microchip Technology has opened a new manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to increase production capacity for its hydrogen masers and reduce lead times.
Flex expands Teradyne Robotics partnership to scale factory automation April 28, 2026 US-based EMS provider Flex is expanding its partnership with Teradyne Robotics to accelerate the deployment of automation technologies across its global production footprint.
Evertiq Expo Zurich debuts with strong turnout April 27, 2026 Evertiq Expo made its debut in Zurich on April 23, introducing its table-top format to the Swiss electronics industry.
Airbus, Thales Alenia, RADMOR partner to develop Polish satellite April 27, 2026 The three partners will combine their respective expertise in military communications payloads, mission control, efficient satellite platform design and industrialisation, as well as secure ground infrastructure and cybersecurity.
QNX partners with Nvidia to advance safety critical edge AI April 27, 2026 The expanded relationship sees QNX OS for Safety 8.0 integrated with Nvidia IGX Thor and Halos Safety Stack, combining QNX’s deterministic real‑time operating system with Nvidia’s functional safety platform.
Rina, Hanwha to advance battery-hybrid propulsion systems April 27, 2026 The partnership brings together Hanwha’s expertise in propulsion, energy storage and systems integration with Rina’s regulatory and certification know-how, fostering the development and adoption of next-generation propulsion solutions for the maritime sector.
Turbo, Hithium partner to advance energy storage solutions April 24, 2026 Under the agreement, Turbo Energy will integrate its proprietary AI-driven software platform with Hithium’s battery storage systems, delivering fully optimized, end-to-end solar energy solutions tailored to complex C&I environments.
BEL partners with BMIT to boost Indian defence tech April 24, 2026 This strategic partnership aims to strengthen efforts towards fostering indigenous design and production capabilities in advanced technology domains critical to national defence.
Only one European company in global EMS Top 30 April 23, 2026 The global EMS/ODM industry continues to expand, but scale and growth remain unevenly distributed, with Asian players flexing their dominance while Europe lags behind, according to new research from in4ma and EMSNOW.
Bull teams up with Equal1 to advance hybrid quantum tech April 23, 2026 By enabling seamless hybridization between classical HPC and quantum computing, the partnership aims to lower the barrier for industrial and scientific adoption of quantum-accelerated workloads.
Skild AI acquires Zebra’s robotics automation business April 23, 2026 With this acquisition, US-based startup Skild AI aims to accelerate the deployment of robotics automation solutions alongside its general-purpose Skild Brain.