Arrow launches Capstone as dedicated IP&E business November 12, 2026 Arrow Electronics has launched Capstone, a new global business dedicated to interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IP&E) components. The launch is part of a wider realignment of Arrow’s components business, which is moving from a geographic to a technology-based operating model.
Ferrotec opens second plant in Kulim, Malaysia, with 1,000 new jobs November 12, 2026 Ferrotec has opened its second manufacturing plant in Kulim, Malaysia, which will create more than 1,000 new jobs. The new plant brings the company’s total investment in its two Kulim sites to about MYR 1.9 billion.
Sanken, Kaynes to explore partnership in manufacturing LEDs, power devices November 12, 2026 The collaboration seeks to boost the companies’ competitive position in India’s market. By leveraging their resources and capabilities, Sanken Electric and Kaynes aim to mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in demand while maximizing investment efficiency.
Steliau Technology completes acquisition of Acal BFi November 11, 2026 French electronics distributor Steliau Technology has completed its acquisition of the UK-based Acal BFi Group, which includes Impulse Embedded and Arcobel Embedded Solutions. The combined group will have revenue approaching EUR 1 billion.
Amkor breaks ground on new building in South Korea November 11, 2026 Amkor has broken ground on an expansion of its campus in Gwangju, South Korea, to meet rising demand for advanced packaging for AI and accelerated computing. The new building will add capacity at a site that has been part of Amkor’s Korean operations since the 1990s.
High DRAM prices push smartphone makers towards reballed memory November 11, 2026 Rising contract prices for mobile DRAM are leading more smartphone brands to use reballed memory in their cheapest models. According to TrendForce, reballed memory will account for about 3–4% of the smartphone market in 2026, and could reach 7–9% in 2027.
Infineon expects more than 20% growth as data centre power nears €4 billion November 11, 2026 Infineon expects revenue of about EUR 20 billion in fiscal 2027, which runs from October 2026 to September 2027. That would be an increase of more than 20%, driven by data centres, power infrastructure and software-defined vehicles. Revenue from power supplies for data centres alone is projected to reach close to EUR 4 billion.
SCHMID wins equipment order for glass core substrate plant in South Asia November 11, 2026 German equipment maker SCHMID Group has received an order for wet-process equipment for a new glass core substrate plant in South Asia. The customer is a US company specialising in glass-based advanced packaging, which is now moving its technology from pilot production to industrial scale.
Creation Technologies adds cleanroom for medical manufacturing in China November 11, 2026 Creation Technologies is investing in a new ISO Class 7 cleanroom at its plant in Changzhou, China, as part of a move into more integrated medical device assembly. The facility is scheduled for completion in March 2027.
Cicor wins two multi-year defence programmes and completes Malaysia deal November 11, 2026 Swiss EMS provider Cicor has won two multi-year defence programmes, one of them from a new customer. The two awards are expected to generate revenue of close to CHF 20 million as early as 2027.
AI is splitting the PCB industry in two, says Yole November 11, 2026 The PCB industry ended 2025 with revenue of about USD 88 billion and is forecast to reach USD 140 billion by 2031, an average annual growth rate of 8%. But according to Yole Group, that average hides two industries moving in opposite directions: an AI segment growing by 45 to 70% a year, and a commodity segment that is barely growing at all.
HCLTech, PTC to accelerate semiconductor product lifecycle management November 11, 2026 The solution establishes a unified digital thread by connecting people, processes and data across the semiconductor lifecycle, from IP management, new product introduction and supplier collaboration to quality and regulatory compliance.
Würth Elektronik and Starteam Global team up on PCB sourcing November 10, 2026 Würth Elektronik and German PCB manufacturer Starteam Global are expanding their cooperation into a strategic partnership. The first step is a joint online PCB shop, and customers will also get access to the two companies’ combined manufacturing networks in Europe and Asia.
Diamond Foundry says it has grown first 200 mm single-crystal diamond November 10, 2026 US company Diamond Foundry says it has grown the first single-crystal diamond with a diameter of 200 mm, the same size as a standard semiconductor wafer. The company sees it as a step towards using diamond as a substrate material in chip manufacturing.
Gabor Sirom on Empa Electronics' strategy: R&D, expansion and acquisitions November 10, 2026 Empa Electronics reported a 26% increase in revenue in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The Turkish company plans to sustain its growth through R&D investment, geographical expansion and acquisitions of technology companies. Speaking to Evertiq at Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026, Gabor Sirom of Empa Electronics discussed the company's strategy, the state of Turkey's electronics industry and the outlook for the wider market.
ACCM expands US capacity for AI substrate materials that don’t rely on T-glass November 10, 2026 US materials company Advanced Chip and Circuit Materials (ACCM) is expanding its manufacturing capacity in La Crosse, Wisconsin, for its Celeritas family of dielectric materials for AI hardware. None of the materials depends on T-glass or quartz fabric, which are in short supply.
Lightyears secures $98M to accelerate solar infrastructure in New Zealand November 10, 2026 The funding comprises USD 42 million in planned investment from Obayashi Corporation, a Tokyo-listed Japanese construction group. Infradebt, an Australian renewables infrastructure lender, is also providing a USD 56 million lending facility.
Ventec and MICAM plan CCL production in Ireland November 09, 2026 Taiwanese laminate maker Ventec International Group and MICAM are developing a joint venture to start production of copper-clad laminate (CCL) at MICAM’s plant in Mallow, Ireland. The aim is to give European customers a source of PCB base materials for defence applications made within the EU.
India approves $1.5 billion scheme for development of 92 GWh ESS November 09, 2026 The Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme will support creation of new capacities equivalent to 170% of the present-day grid-scale energy storage system (ESS) capacity in India, and help meet the required grid-scale ESS capacity of 411 GWh by 2031-32.
Micron advances memory innovation with ultra-dense module for servers November 09, 2026 The 512GB DDR5 module vertically stacks DRAM dies interconnected by through-silicon vias (TSVs) to maximize density within individual DRAM packages while preserving the performance modern data center architectures demand.
Nvidia investigates whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence November 09, 2026 Nvidia’s board of directors has launched an independent investigation following reports that CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. The board says it has no reason to believe national security or the company’s secrets have been compromised, and that it has confidence in Huang.
LX Semicon mass produces LX61101 for Hyundai Motor, Kia November 09, 2026 LX61101 is an MCU optimized for motor control in automotive body electronics. Beginning with vehicles that Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to produce in the second half of this year, LX61101 will be applied to a broader range of vehicle models.
onsemi scraps $2 billion SiC expansion in the Czech Republic November 09, 2026 onsemi will not go ahead with the planned expansion of its site in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, which would have added end-to-end silicon carbide (SiC) production in the Czech Republic. The company and the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade have agreed to conclude the project, which was announced in June 2024 as an investment of up to USD 2 billion.
Celestica expects revenue to almost double to $40 billion in 2027 November 06, 2026 Celestica’s revenue rose 83% to USD 5.83 billion in the third quarter, beating the top of its own guidance. The Canadian EMS provider has raised its full-year outlook and now expects revenue to reach USD 40 billion in 2027, up 90% on this year.
Fideltronik starts construction of new production hall November 06, 2026 Polish EMS provider Fideltronik is building a new production hall at its headquarters in Sucha Beskidzka. The 7,500 square metre hall will have room for six additional SMT lines.
Applied Materials to increase strategic Investment in Besi November 06, 2026 Applied Materials is increasing its investment in BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (Besi), a Netherlands-based manufacturer of assembly equipment for the semiconductor industry, to approximately 20 percent of Besi’s outstanding shares.
Voyager wins $22.4M contract for satellite deployment systems November 06, 2026 Under the Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the Strategic Capabilities Office of the US Department of War, Voyager will deliver prototype but flight-ready small sat dispensers purpose-built to extract new mission value from space launches.
MediaTek, Ericsson complete multi-vendor pre-6G trial with T-Mobile November 06, 2026 This achievement marks the first time a leading service provider, leading network infrastructure provider and a leading chipset vendor have come together to demonstrate pre-6G technology with 400MHz channel bandwidth under realistic conditions in the field.
Mitsubishi Electric to form JV with ABB for low-voltage power distribution business November 06, 2026 The target business encompasses low-voltage circuit breakers, electromagnetic switches, measurement and control equipment, and UPS for general industrial use of 5kVA or less, and other products.
Return secures €835 million to meet demand for energy flexibility November 06, 2026 Return aims to install at least 1 GW of battery storage capacity annually in Germany from 2027 onwards. The financing will strengthen Return’s ability to provide multiple customers with scalable access to the flexibility they need to manage their electricity portfolios.
Nexperia sues Wingtech for $2 billion in damages November 05, 2026 Nexperia has taken legal action in the Netherlands against its Chinese parent Wingtech, Nexperia China and its former CEO, Zhang Xuezheng, seeking damages it currently estimates at USD 2 billion. At the same time, a Dutch court has granted Nexperia an injunction protecting its intellectual property rights in the EU.
Global growth, European stagnation: Dieter G. Weiss on the state of the EMS industry November 05, 2026 The global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market continues to grow at a strong pace, but Europe is still lagging behind other regions of the world. During Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026, Dieter G. Weiss from market research firm in4ma spoke to our editorial team about the state of the industry, supply chain challenges and the outlook for European electronics manufacturers.