NOTE inaugurates new factory in Torsby, doubling production capacity May 27, 2026 Swedish EMS provider NOTE has inaugurated a new production facility in Torsby, Värmland. The factory doubles the company's production floor space at the site and is built for advanced electronics manufacturing serving customers in defence, medical technology and other demanding segments.
Huawei proposes Tau Scaling Law as successor to Moore's Law May 27, 2026 At the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems in Shanghai on May 25, Huawei presented the Tau scaling law — a new principle for guiding semiconductor development that the company proposes as a replacement for Moore's Law, which has underpinned the industry for more than five decades.
Indian startup Anscer Robotics secures $4.7 million in Series A May 27, 2026 The company’s architecture is designed to support real-time analytics, contextual decision-making, and seamless interoperability with customer-owned Artificial Intelligence models and digital systems.
IBM announces US quantum chip foundry with $1B CHIPS support May 27, 2026 The CHIPS incentive from the US Department of Commerce will support R&D efforts of a new IBM company, Anderon, which will operate as a 300-mm quantum wafer foundry. In addition to the USD 1 billion CHIPS incentive, IBM will contribute USD 1 billion of cash into Anderon.
SK hynix unveils ‘iHBM’ thermal solution to boost AI performance May 27, 2026 This latest heat management solution helps reduce thermal resistance by 30% and enables chips to operate stably even in high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.
Micron starts 1α DRAM production at Virginia fab in $2 billion expansion May 26, 2026 US memory manufacturer Micron has begun 1-alpha DRAM manufacturing at its Manassas, Virginia facility — the most advanced memory technology ever produced in the United States, according to the company. The more than USD 2 billion investment will quadruple Micron's DDR4 wafer supply at the site.
Huawei says it can deliver 1.4-nm equivalent chips by 2031 May 25, 2026 Currently, China’s most advanced proven chipmaking capability is believed to be around 7nm, and experts say 1.4nm is likely the global limit for advanced chipmaking around the end of the decade. So the Chinese tech giant’s claims could represent a breakthrough.
The next two years won't offer shortcuts – A memory market reality check May 25, 2026 Following his presentation at Evertiq Expo Zürich, Memphis Electronics' Nikolaos Florous had a conversation with Evertiq to go deeper on the market outlook. The short version: conditions will stay difficult, and procurement teams that haven't adapted yet are running out of time.
JSW Group, Uber team up to accelerate EV adoption in India May 25, 2026 The partnership will focus on exploring opportunities to develop and scale localised EV solutions suited for use on the Uber platform in various categories, in line with the evolving needs of India’s mobility ecosystem.
Axion Semiconductor acquires Texas firm Moov Technologies May 25, 2026 Moov's platform supports the sourcing and sale of semiconductor fabrication, packaging, test, EMS and SMT equipment, as well as surplus, idle and scrap tools.
Wingtech sues Nexperia leadership – invoking China's anti-sanctions law May 25, 2026 The Nexperia dispute has taken a significant new turn. Parent company Wingtech Technology has filed a lawsuit against Nexperia and three members of its leadership team in a Chinese court, demanding CNY 8 billion (EUR 1 billion) in damages and calling for the reversal of Dutch governance measures it characterises as discriminatory.
Evertiq Expo celebrated 15 years – in the city where it all began May 22, 2026 On 21 May, Evertiq Expo returned to Lund – the city where it all started. After several years at Malmö Arena, the event was back on home turf for its 15th anniversary, this time at Sparbanken Skåne Arena.
Tokyo wants to build a city-sized testbed for humanoid robots May 22, 2026 A Tokyo university is planning a futuristic district where humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles and drone deliveries will operate as part of everyday urban life — turning an entire neighbourhood into a live test environment for next-generation technologies.
Avnet opens new integration facility in Singapore May 22, 2026 Located within Avnet’s existing Farnell Distribution Center in Singapore, the new integration facility is designed to support system, server, and rack build services, as well as international shipping.
LG Innotek wins $68M order to supply automotive Wi-Fi 7 module May 22, 2026 LG Innotek’s Automotive Wi-Fi 7 Communication Module will be integrated into Audio, Video, and Navigation(AVN) systems, which will then be delivered to the European automotive parts company.
EPC and Mouser Electronics announce global distribution deal May 22, 2026 This agreement will give Mouser’s customers the opportunity to use the latest EPC GaN technology devices in their designs, enabling the development of smaller, faster, and more efficient power conversion systems across a broad range of applications.
EMS in Sweden – Ten factories, half the market May 21, 2026 57.5%. That is the share of the entire Swedish EMS market held by just ten individual production sites. Not ten companies – ten factories.
Siemens acquires key businesses of Italy’s MERMEC Group May 21, 2026 The transaction will strengthen Siemens’ global rail portfolio, with a particular focus on diagnostics and measurement technologies, while further expanding its signaling activities, industrial footprint, and market access in Italy.
Posco Holdings signs $765 million deal for stake in lithium mines May 21, 2026 Posco Holdings will establish a new intermediate holding company with Australian company Mineral Resources and acquire a 30% stake in it. Posco Holdings has secured the right to be supplied with 30% of the lithium concentrate produced by the JV.
Intuitive Machines to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station and COMSAT May 21, 2026 The acquisition, which will include the Goonhilly Lunar and Deep Space Communications, Commercial Satcom, and Defense and Security divisions, significantly expands global ground station resources and capacity on Intuitive Machines’ integrated space-to-ground network.
Locus Robotics acquires Nexera, advancing mobile manipulation May 21, 2026 The integration of Nexera’s NeuraGrasp end-effector technology into the Locus Robotics physical AI platform expands the company’s autonomous mobile manipulation capabilities and broadens what Locus Array can handle across end-to-end fulfillment workflows.
ABB invests $200M across Europe to accelerate grid transformation May 21, 2026 The investment strengthens the company’s ability to deliver critical medium-voltage switchgear and grid automation technologies. It includes a new USD 100 million facility in Dalmine, Italy, to support growing demand for air-insulated and SF₆-free switchgear and breakers.
Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion May 21, 2026 Empower’s silicon capacitors are already in production, and IVR programs are advancing in close collaboration with leading hyperscalers and AI silicon providers — capabilities ADI will accelerate through its scale, manufacturing and customer reach.
UK firm Quantum Motion raises $160 million in Series C May 20, 2026 The financing positions Quantum Motion to deliver utility-scale and commercially viable quantum computers that fit inside existing standard data centres and racks.
Singapore’s AP Technologies acquires Irish firm Blueacre May 20, 2026 The acquisition establishes AP Technologies’ first European operation in Ireland’s medtech corridor, and extends its catheter platform into the laser-processed metallic components used in next-generation minimally invasive devices.
Iridium to acquire remaining 61% stake in Aireon for $367 million May 20, 2026 The acquisition unites Aireon’s surveillance and data services, including GPS jamming and spoofing detection, with Iridium’s global satcom network and PNT services that help keep GPS-dependent systems working in contested environments.
MAMO teams up with AIBO to advance intelligent automation May 19, 2026 MAMO plans to leverage its commercialization capabilities, market development resources and operational experience to support the introduction, localization, deployment, and scaling of robotic systems across commercial, retail, service and selected industrial environments.
Aramco, Pasqal launch Saudi Arabia’s ‘first quantum computer’ May 19, 2026 Saudi energy giant Aramco and French company Pasqal also unveiled the first commercial Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform in the Middle East. QCaaS enables remote cloud access for potential clients around the globe.
Evertiq Expo Lund: Strategies, security and the hardware Europe is missing May 19, 2026 Factories are being built, strategies are being written and investments are being made at a pace the electronics industry has not seen in decades. What is actually happening — and what is still missing — is the theme of this year's Expo in Lund.
Hyundai expands India network to accelerate battery research May 19, 2026 Solidifying this network, the South Korean company has formalized agreements with four new partner institutions: IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur and Tezpur University.
TetraMem announces 22nm RRAM analog IMC SoC milestone May 19, 2026 The US company’s MLX200 platform integrates multi-level RRAM arrays with mixed-signal compute engines to enable high-throughput vector-matrix operations within memory, while maintaining compatibility with advanced CMOS processes.
Siemens, Vulcan partner to scale Europe’s sustainable lithium supply May 19, 2026 The Lionheart project in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley involves the construction of an integrated lithium and renewable energy project targeting production capacity of 24,000 tons of lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM).