ESMC holds topping-out ceremony at Dresden fab site January 28, 2026 European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) has celebrated the topping-out of its new office buildings at its Dresden semiconductor fab, the company said in a LinkedIn update. The ceremony marked the placement of the final structural beam in the central building.
Who is the leader in R&D spending? January 28, 2026 For years, the global technology narrative seemed simple: the United States led in innovation, while China was primarily seen as the world’s manufacturing floor. But that picture has been changing rapidly, almost in real time. As competition between Washington and Beijing increasingly centres on technology and strategic industries, a key question emerges: do the numbers actually reflect this shift? Has China truly caught up with — or even overtaken — the United States in research and development spending? And how does the broader global ranking look beyond this high-profile rivalry?
PNE partners with Honda to advance battery recycling tech January 26, 2026 The agreement reflects Honda Motor’s and Princeton NuEnergy’s (PNE) shared intention to strengthen the circular battery materials supply chain and US energy independence through innovative recycling and rejuvenation pathways.
Texas Tech to build $24M clean room for chip development January 23, 2026 Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grants are awarded to Texas institutions of higher education for semiconductor research and projects and to state businesses to encourage economic development related to chip manufacturing and design.
Venezuela's minerals: huge potential, even bigger risk January 22, 2026 In the first weeks of 2026, Venezuela returned to the headlines not because it suddenly became stable, but because Washington once again began to play the country — politically and economically. On the US side, there were signals of intensified efforts aimed at shifting the balance of power in Caracas. In practice, this points to a “reset” scenario: Venezuela re-entering the investment conversation under a new framework. But setting politics aside for a moment, what could this actually mean for the electronics industry? Is Venezuela truly an Eldorado?
Elmos opens new R&D site in the Czech Republic January 22, 2026 German semiconductor company Elmos Semiconductor has opened a new research and development site in Brno, Czech Republic.
Kongsberg breaks ground on US missile production facility January 21, 2026 The Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace facility for precision strike missiles was announced in September 2024 and is expected to create over 180 jobs in the James City County area, Virginia.
Indian deep tech startup Aule Space raises $2 million January 20, 2026 With this funding, the Bangalore-based company will expand its engineering team, build ground infrastructure for docking tests, and advance development of its first demonstration satellites, set to launch next year.
Syracuse University secures $1M for thermal noise testbed January 20, 2026 The testbed will focus on exploring the manufacturing and testing of ultra-low thermal noise materials for use in quantum sensing, fundamental science and semiconductor manufacturing.
Altris partners with Draslovka to boost battery tech supply chain January 20, 2026 Under the comprehensive agreement, the two companies will scale fully connected production of Altris’ patented sodium-ion cathode active material (CAM) at Draslovka’s facility in Kolín, Czech Republic, supplying up to 350 tonnes of CAM annually.
VDL Groep acquires Dutch electronics company Sintecs January 19, 2026 Sintecs, a Dutch company based in Hengelo, designs complex digital electronics for customers in various high-tech industries, such as telecommunications, automotive, medical, energy and defence.
Samsung SDI teams up with KGM to develop EV battery pack tech January 19, 2026 As part of the agreement, the companies will focus on battery pack technologies using Samsung SDI’s 46-series cylindrical battery cells, while expanding collaboration on technologies to advance next-generation battery pack development.
Inside Kioxia's flash memory megafab January 16, 2026 Flash memory is something most of us only encounter at the very end of the supply chain — as a smartphone in our pocket, a USB stick in a drawer, or an SSD powering our laptop. A new video from Linus Tech Tips flips that perspective and takes viewers straight into the industrial reality behind modern storage.
Memory market 2026: scarcity, strategy, and security of supply January 16, 2026 The memory super cycle is no longer a forecast - it is a reality. Across all major financial institutions and industry media, we see the same message. 2026 will be defined by structural undersupply, especially in DRAM and NAND. Here’s what we are seeing.
Indian aerospace startup Misochain raises $2 million January 14, 2026 The new funding will be deployed in a manufacturing facility to produce aerospace components, boost product certification programmes and scale engineering and testing capabilities (MRO) for UAV manufacturers and global aerospace customers.
Indian EV charging startup RoadGrid raises $1.3 million January 13, 2026 RoadGrid is developing patented universal EV chargers that work across vehicle types and use cases. It is also building a cloud-based software platform and a nationwide charging station network.
Syensqo, Axens launch Argylium to boost battery tech in Europe January 12, 2026 The new company, Argylium, is dedicated to the development and scaling up of materials for solid-state batteries.
Tescan expands semiconductor workflows with laser tech January 06, 2026 By combining nanometer-level precision and high-throughput intelligent laser processing, FemtoChisel delivers pristine surfaces while significantly reducing the need for subsequent FIB polishing steps.
Enlightra raises $15M to advance energy-efficient laser links January 05, 2026 The funding has enabled the Swiss-American deeptech startup to develop and demonstrate its multi-color laser technology, which connects computing chips (GPUs, TPUs) in AI clusters faster and more efficiently than copper cables can.
India approves electronic component projects worth $4.6 billion January 05, 2026 These approvals are expected to generate 33,791 direct employment opportunities and include manufacturing of 11 target segment products with cross-sectoral applications such as mobile manufacturing, telecom, consumer electronics, strategic electronics, automotive and IT hardware products.
Echoes from Evertiq Expo 2025: A year of industry rankings December 30, 2025 Throughout 2025, each Evertiq Expo featured a Top List spotlighting the companies shaping Europe’s electronics, manufacturing, and tech sectors. From global semiconductor leaders to Europe’s top EMS providers, these rankings provide a snapshot of industry trends and market dynamics.
Defence electronics in 2025: Key developments followed by the Evertiq audience December 22, 2025 Defence electronics has become one of the fastest-growing segments of Europe’s technology landscape. Rising military budgets, new procurement cycles, digitalisation of battlefield systems and the need for resilient supply chains are transforming the electronics industry into a strategic pillar of national security. Reading patterns on Evertiq clearly show that the audience is most interested in topics related to industrial collaboration, AI in defence, robotics, component manufacturing, sourcing, and critical materials.
The world reorders its minerals: rare earths at the close of 2025 December 19, 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, the rare earths and critical minerals sector no longer feels like a niche concern reserved for mining specialists and policy papers. It has become one of the quiet fault lines of the global technology economy. Not because the world suddenly ran out, but because access to them – predictable, affordable and politically neutral access – can no longer be taken for granted.
ideaForge, C-DAC to advance India’s drone-led emergency response December 16, 2025 The partnership brings together ideaForge’s FLYGHT platform, a ready-to-deploy, on-demand drone network delivered through a Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, with C-DAC’s Emergency Response Support System (ERSS–Dial 112).
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.
Xing partners with Ideenion to advance EV tech in Europe December 08, 2025 Together, the companies will co-develop next-generation electrification solutions for high-performance and commercial vehicles, marine platforms, and energy storage systems, with a strong focus on the European market.
Inside Oppo’s factory: How a smartphone is made December 05, 2025 You've seen him build his own iPhone using components from the electronics market in Shenzhen, China. Now, tech YouTuber Scotty from Strange Parts, brings us inside Oppo’s main smartphone manufacturing facility in Dongguan, near Shenzhen.
When electronics infiltrates art December 05, 2025 At Art Basel Miami 2025, the main stars were not paintings, sculptures or light installations. Instead, a group of robot dogs confidently patrolled the exhibition floor, moving like the household pets of modern billionaires. This would hardly be unusual, if not for one detail: each dog wore a hyper-realistic silicone mask depicting the most recognizable figures in the tech world. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman suddenly appeared in canine form.
Redwire wins $44M DARPA contract to advance VLEO mission December 05, 2025 The phase 2 contract provides funding to complete manufacturing and deliver the spacecraft to launch for the mission, which leverages the design of Redwire’s SabreSat platform.
Indian startup Agnikul Cosmos raises $17 million December 04, 2025 The Chennai-based company will use the funding to scale production units of aerospace and rocket components and boost its stage-recovery programme. Some of the funds will be used to develop Agnikul’s upcoming integrated space campus in Tamil Nadu.
Report: Foxconn subsidiary plans to expand production in Vietnam December 03, 2025 The company also plans to increase its phone manufacturing capacity by 30 million units to a total of 140 million units annually, and produce charging devices for smart rings.
The memory market isn't correcting - It's reorganising December 03, 2025 Industry analyst Claus Aasholm on why the supply-demand forces that once stabilised DRAM pricing have permanently shifted.