Donut Lab acquires nanotechnology company Nordic Nano Group August 25, 2026 Finnish technology company Donut Lab has acquired nanomaterials company Nordic Nano Group, with the entire team transferring to Donut Lab. The acquisition brings together both companies' intellectual property, technology and staff under one roof.
LG begins mass production of 5G smart telematics solution August 25, 2026 The smart telematics solution integrates the communications module and multiple antennas into a single unit. LG Electronics has already commenced deliveries to a European automaker, marking the solution’s first deployment in a production vehicle in Europe.
Infineon acquires Bangalore-based C2i Semiconductors August 24, 2026 Infineon Technologies has announced the acquisition of C2i Semiconductors, a Bangalore-based company specialising in software-defined multiphase controllers and smart power stages for AI data centre applications. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2026.
Micron launches $250 million AI investment fund August 24, 2026 Micron Technology has launched the Micron Ventures Paradigm Fund, a USD 250 million investment vehicle targeting startups across the AI technology stack. It is Micron Ventures' third and largest fund to date, bringing the unit's total capital commitment to USD 550 million.
Navitas partners with Magnachip to accelerate HV, UHV SiC adoption August 24, 2026 Under the terms of the agreement, Magnachip will license Navitas’ GeneSiC Trench-Assisted PlanarTM (TAP) technology to enter the HV and UHV SiC markets. The license covers 1200 V, 2300 V, 3300 V and higher voltage GeneSiC technologies.
Rheinmetall establishes autonomous systems centre of excellence August 21, 2026 Advanced Land Autonomy Centre of Excellence (ALACOE UK) will serve the local market, bringing world-leading ground autonomy directly to the UK market. The network of centres will also amplify Canada’s leading role in autonomous ground autonomous systems across Europe.
BEL collaborates with Ananth on advanced electronic systems August 21, 2026 The partnership will focus on indigenous design and development, system engineering, electronics manufacturing, integration, testing and production for current and future programmes of strategic importance.
Micron unveils $10 billion AI memory research lab in Boise August 21, 2026 Micron Research Labs will center on a flagship Boise campus designed to support advanced research across critical technology domains. Key research areas include critical memory technologies, advanced memory and compute architectures, packaging and future semiconductor manufacturing.
US aircraft engine parts manufacturer Pursuit acquires Leesta August 21, 2026 Founded in 1964, Canadian company Leesta Industries specializes in the machining of flight-safety-critical aeroengine components used across a range of commercial and military aircraft platforms.
TT Electronics secures lifetime power electronics contract with Rolls-Royce August 20, 2026 TT Electronics has signed a multi-million pound lifetime contract with Rolls-Royce to supply power electronics for all large civil aircraft engines. The agreement covers TT Electronics' multi-chip power modules and precision magnetics, manufactured at its Bedlington and Barnstaple facilities in the United Kingdom.
ASMPT secures orders for more than 50 chip-to-substrate bonding tools August 20, 2026 ASMPT announced in late July bulk orders for more than 50 of its Chip-to-Substrate Thermo-Compression Bonding tools from OSAT customers, for use in advanced AI computing chip packaging.
Forge Nano breaks ground on battery gigafactory in North Carolina August 20, 2026 Forge Nano has broken ground on a major expansion of its lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Morrisville, North Carolina, in the United States. The project, backed by up to USD 100 million from the US Department of Energy, will expand the site to nearly 315,000 square feet and establish up to 3 GWh of annual battery cell manufacturing capacity.
Sony Semiconductor returns to full operations at Kumamoto facility after earthquake August 20, 2026 Sony Semiconductor Solutions' Kumamoto Technology Center, which was halted following an earthquake in the Kumamoto region on July 28, began staged resumption of operations on August 4. The company expects to return to pre-earthquake operating levels by mid-August, according to updates published by Sony Semiconductor Solutions.
Marvell and Google expand custom silicon partnership August 20, 2026 Marvell Technology has entered into an expanded commercial agreement with Google to develop custom semiconductor products across a range of programmes attached to Google's TPU ecosystem.
Jubilant Ingrevia to acquire 40% stake in Zettaone August 20, 2026 Zettaone is an Indian electronics design and manufacturing platform with integrated capabilities in the electronics/semicon industry. It delivers engineering solutions for aerospace, defence, semiconductor, automotive, medical and industrial applications.
CACI opens defence electronics manufacturing facility in Rochester, New York August 19, 2026 CACI International has opened a 61,000-square-foot Manufacturing Centre of Excellence for Defence Electronics in the Greater Rochester area in New York, in the United States. The facility increases CACI's manufacturing space by more than 300% and will serve as the primary production hub for the company's electronic warfare technologies.
Airbus Helicopters and Terma deepen partnership on Danish defence August 19, 2026 Danish defence technology company Terma and Airbus Helicopters have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their industrial partnership. The agreement covers advanced manufacturing, electronic warfare system integration, research and development, and maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
Incap Germany adds new selective soldering system in Karlsfeld August 19, 2026 Incap Germany has commissioned a new SEHO SelectLine-C 500 selective soldering system at its Karlsfeld facility, expanding production capacity and automation capabilities for through-hole technology components.
Compal opens AI server manufacturing centre in Taoyuan August 19, 2026 Compal Electronics has opened its Daxi AI Server Manufacturing Centre in Taoyuan, Taiwan, following a total investment of NTD 4.03 billion, approximately EUR 108.95 million. The facility is expected to double Compal's AI server production capacity and adds rack-level manufacturing capabilities.
Posco Future M signs supply agreement for LFP cathode materials August 19, 2026 The agreement, reached to preemptively address surging North American ESS demand, will see Posco Future M supply more than 190,000 tons of LFP cathode materials to a major Korean battery maker over six years.
TTM Technologies acquires Epiq Solutions for $1.1 billion August 18, 2026 TTM Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Epiq Design Solutions, a provider of software-defined radios, high-performance RF products and space compute solutions for defence and signals intelligence applications. The all-cash purchase price is USD 1.1 billion.
Terma and Danube Cell Manufacturing sign MoU on battery development and testing August 18, 2026 Danish defence and aerospace company Terma and Austrian battery manufacturer Danube Cell Manufacturing have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint opportunities in battery development, testing and validation. The collaboration targets aerospace and defence applications.
Lam Research to invest more than $3 billion in global R&D lab network August 18, 2026 Lam Research plans to invest more than USD 3 billion over the next five years to expand its global research and development lab network. The investment is expected to increase experiment capacity by more than 50% and further compress product development cycles for semiconductor customers.
Nelco partners with Elveo on next-gen D2D, IoT connectivity August 18, 2026 Under the agreement, Nelco will bring reliable, next-generation connectivity and compute solutions directly from Elveo’s satellites in space to varied sectors, including automotive, maritime, energy and government in India and South Asian markets.
Docomo, Samsung validate user-level AI-RAN technology August 18, 2026 This validation represents an important step toward realizing predictive network operations, especially as AI-driven network optimization becomes increasingly prevalent in the 6G network.
Reliance, Rolls-Royce to advance India's combat aircraft program August 17, 2026 As part of the partnership, Reliance and Rolls-Royce will explore the formation of a dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex that will be a centre of excellence for power and propulsion technology in India.
Rheinmetall partners with Space Norway on maritime space surveillance August 17, 2026 The cooperation covers satellite communications, sensors and mission systems, as well as their integration into higher-level command and information systems. The objective is to develop future capabilities for customers in Germany and other allied nations.
SPHERE AX partners with Blaize to advance edge AI computing August 14, 2026 US firm Blaize and South Korean company SPHERE AX plan to develop a next-generation physical AI solution targeted at the global market by combining Blaize’s AI semiconductor technology, optimized for physical AI, with SPHERE AX’s core software expertise.
Waaree secures $17 million order for medium voltage skids August 14, 2026 The 8.3 MVA MV skid is a plug-and-play, containerised solution developed by Waaree Transpower specifically for BESS applications. The complete solution is integrated within a 20-foot container, enabling efficient transportation, installation and deployment.
Heron plans $100M factory for next-gen power electronics in US August 14, 2026 Heron Power has selected Morgan Hill, California as the home of its first large-scale factory and expects to add more than 600 jobs in advanced manufacturing, engineering and operations roles in California.
US space tech startup Array Labs raises $21 million August 14, 2026 The investment round was anchored by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. Array Labs and Mitsubishi Electric have also entered into a partnership to develop and bring to market satellite-based maritime and aircraft tracking services for customers in Asia-Pacific.
Indian electric mobility startup Yulu secures $93 million August 13, 2026 The proceeds will be deployed to quadruple Yulu’s active fleet, expand service hubs and deepen strategic enterprise partnerships. The Bengaluru‑based startup also plans to launch an electric scooter targeting e-commerce logistics, bike taxis and parcel delivery.