GF accelerates adoption of co-packaged optics for AI data centers May 13, 2026 GlobalFoundries’s SCALE CPO solution and silicon photonics technology offer an advanced portfolio of fully-qualified photonic devices, such as 50Gbps and 100Gbps micro-ring modulators, coupled ring resonators and integrated photodiodes.
India approves semiconductor projects worth $400 million May 07, 2026 Crystal Matrix will establish an integrated facility for compound semiconductor fabrication and ATMP while Suchi Semicon will set up an OSAT facility for manufacturing discrete semiconductors, in Gujarat.
Qubitcore raises $9.6M to advance ion-trap quantum computing May 07, 2026 With this latest round, the Japanese startup will accelerate R&D and commercialization of a quantum optical interconnect interface based on micro-optical cavities and a distributed ion-trap quantum computing architecture, building on research outcomes from OIST.
YMTC plans new fabs to boost capacity amid rising US-China tensions April 14, 2026 Chinese memory chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) is planning to build two additional plants alongside a facility nearing completion, in a move that would more than double its production capacity, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the matter.
Technology, scaled: from visible to almost unimaginable April 10, 2026 How often do we really think about the scale of the technologies we use? How small are the elements that make up a single device — and how far does that scale extend beyond what we can see?
Double-digit growth in global 300mm fab equipment spending for 2026 and 2027 April 07, 2026 Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to USD 133 billion in 2026 and 14% to USD 151 billion in 2027, SEMI reports.
Singapore charges another individual in AI server fraud case April 02, 2026 Singapore has charged an additional individual in an ongoing fraud investigation linked to the handling of AI server equipment, according to Reuters.
BEL partners with Bellatrix to develop satellite systems March 13, 2026 This partnership is expected to accelerate innovation and strengthen India’s capabilities in building next-generation satellite systems for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
Neways completes its acquisition of Philips Micro Devices March 11, 2026 EMS provider Neways has closed the previously announced acquisition of Philips Micro Devices. The transaction has now been completed following satisfaction of all closing conditions.
Flex and AMD expand US manufacturing of AI platforms March 04, 2026 EMS provider Flex has expanded its strategic collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to manufacture AMD Instinct GPU platforms in the United States, as demand for AI infrastructure continues to accelerate, according to a press release.
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.
Camtek books $25m Hawk inspection system order from tier-1 IDM February 13, 2026 Camtek has received an order worth approximately USD 25 million for its Hawk inspection systems from a tier-1 integrated device manufacturer (IDM).
Semifive, Sapien to advance CMOS backplane technology January 26, 2026 The two South Korean companies will advance the design and technical evaluation of CMOS backplane technology, which is a core component of micro-displays. This partnership covers both technology and business aspects.
Qualcomm acquires Ventana Micro Systems December 16, 2025 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has acquired Ventana Micro Systems Inc., a move aimed at strengthening the company’s capabilities in RISC-V CPU development and advancing its custom Oryon CPU technology.
Neways acquires Philips Micro Devices December 10, 2025 EMS provider Neways has entered into an agreement to acquire Philips Micro Devices, a high-tech company specialising in microsystems for defense, semiconductor, and medical applications.
IMI sells stake in VIA Optronics in strategic divestment December 04, 2025 Filipino EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics (IMI) is selling its 50.32% stake in VIA Optronics Holding AG to Kronen 3140 GmbH, which will be renamed V-PTR Beteiligungs GmbH. The acquiring entity is owned by members of VIA’s management and advisory team.
India’s Titan Intech to invest $28M in electronics facility November 20, 2025 Titan Intech signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) to set up an Integrated Display Electronics Manufacturing Facility in the state’s Amaravati Capital Region.
X-Fab and Fraunhofer ENAS join forces to speed microtechnology to market 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.
GlobalFoundries acquires Singapore-based photonics foundry AMF November 19, 2025 GlobalFoundries has acquired Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF), a Singapore-based silicon photonics specialist, in a move that significantly expands the company’s manufacturing footprint and its technology portfolio for optical communications and AI-driven data infrastructure.
Global 300mm fab equipment spending to reach $374B by 2028 October 09, 2025 Global spending on 300mm semiconductor fabrication equipment is projected to reach USD 374 billion from 2026 and 2028, driven by rising demand for AI chips and efforts to strengthen regional semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook.
IMI consolidates Kuichong operations into Pingshan facility October 06, 2025 Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) has completed the transfer of manufacturing activities from its Kuichong site in Shenzhen to the company’s nearby facility in Pingshan.
Swiss chip cooling startup Corintis raises $24 million October 03, 2025 Corintis’s technology focuses on optimized micro-scale liquid cooling for computer chips in data centres. Microsoft in collaboration with Corintis has developed an in-chip microfluidic cooling system that can effectively cool a server running core services.
Orbotix secures €6.5M to boost AI drone systems October 02, 2025 Warsaw-based Orbotix Industries, a Polish-Romanian DefenseTech startup, has raised EUR 6.5 million to accelerate the development of autonomous drone systems supported by artificial intelligence. The funding round was led by U.S. fund Bravo Victor Venture Capital (BVVC), with participation from European investors Gustav Söhne Verwaltung and Leryon Global Holdings.
Smartwatches drive micro LED adoption September 11, 2025 Micro LED penetration in consumer electronics is accelerating. Following Samsung’s launch of its 140-inch Micro LED TV in 2023, Garmin is set to introduce the Fenix 8 Pro smartwatch with Micro LED in 2025, alongside Sony Honda’s planned 30-inch automotive display in its Afeela model at the end of the same year.
UMaine opens robotics and automation training facility September 01, 2025 Located on the second floor of University of Maine’s Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC), the 3,600-square-foot B.O.T. Loft is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment from Doosan Robotics, Universal Robots, ABB Robotics and Fanuc.
IMI completes sale of Czech Republic manufacturing facility August 21, 2025 Philippines-based EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) has completed the sale of its 100% equity interest in Integrated Micro-Electronics Czech Republic s.r.o. to Keboda Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Chinese automotive electronics company Keboda Technology.
US uses hidden trackers to monitor AI Chip shipments bound for China August 14, 2025 US authorities have reportedly embedded concealed tracking devices in certain shipments of advanced AI chips to detect possible violations of export restrictions targeting China, according to sources cited by Reuters.
Precoplat and MicroCirtec Merge August 12, 2025 Precoplat Präzisions-Leiterplatten-Technik GmbH and MicroCirtec Micro Circuit Technology GmbH have officially merged as of August 1, 2025.
European components distribution slowdown continues in 2nd quarter July 31, 2025 Semiconductor distribution sales in Europe experienced a significant decline of 14%, amounting to €2.20 billion. Among the major countries, Austria faced again the steepest drop with a decrease of almost 37%, followed by France with a reduction of 20%.
Volektra partners with Jendamark to boost magnet-free electric motor tech July 02, 2025 This collaboration designates Jendamark as the partner for industrializing and deploying production lines based on Volektra’s patented Virtual Magnet Motor (VMM) platform.
Claus Aasholm on the ripples and tsunamis in the chip supply chain June 23, 2025 “This tide does not lift all boats” – Aasholm warns of structural industry shifts driven by AI, geopolitics and China’s quiet semiconductor conquest.
IMI to divest Czech manufacturing operations to Keboda June 10, 2025 Philippines-based EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) has signed a definitive agreement to divest its Czech Republic manufacturing subsidiary, IMI Czech Republic (IMI CZ), to Keboda Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, a unit of the Chinese automotive electronics company Keboda Technology.