Kinell expands into BESS in collaboration with POWR2 March 27, 2026 The new energy range will be supplied throughout the EU from Kinell facilities in France and Germany and is designed to meet the evolving needs of rental companies, live events, construction sites and other users of temporary and off-grid energy.
Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 sets new visitor record March 27, 2026 Evertiq Expo returned to Tampere on March 26, 2026, bringing together the electronics industry at Tampere Hall in Finland’s third-largest city. This year’s event attracted 297 visitors from 202 companies, alongside 79 exhibiting companies — setting a new attendance record and highlighting continued engagement across the regional electronics ecosystem.
Foundry set to grow 24.8%, but not all of the market is keeping pace March 27, 2026 In December, Claus Aasholm, an analyst at Semiconductor Business Intelligence, raised an uncomfortable question in Evertiq: does the traditional semiconductor cycle still exist? His argument was straightforward — AI-driven growth is pulling the market into parallel trajectories that are increasingly difficult to reconcile within a single top-line number.
Sintavia accelerates design of next-gen heat exchangers March 27, 2026 Sintavia, an all-digital aerospace component manufacturer, adopted a simulation-driven approach, integrating CFD in Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+ software and implicit modeling in nTop, leveraging Nvidia Blackwell architecture.
Aixtron to expand global footprint with new plant in Malaysia March 27, 2026 The German company plans to manufacture some of its 100/150/200 mm products in the new plant in the Penang region, mostly to address customers in Asia. The facility will include assembly and test, engineering support and local purchasing capabilities.
Fujitsu, Osaka develop new tech to advance quantum computing March 27, 2026 By combining ver. 3 of the STAR architecture with a molecular model optimization technique, researchers have reduced computational resource requirements.
Normal Computing raises $50M to accelerate silicon design March 27, 2026 The US-based company builds AI for the semiconductor industry and is developing a new class of computing hardware, using its software to design its own hardware IP.
Nordic EMS firms step up M&A pace with defence-driven expansion March 26, 2026 M&A activity among Nordic EMS providers accelerated in 2025, with six companies completing nine acquisitions, reflecting a clear push toward international expansion and increased exposure to high-growth sectors.
Arkadia Space secures €14.5M from EIC Accelerator March 26, 2026 The Spanish company is developing a new hypergolic bipropellant technology based on high concentration hydrogen peroxide and a proprietary green fuel, designed to replace hydrazine and its derivatives, which are highly toxic fuels.
BEL teams up with RRP to boost Indian defence tech March 26, 2026 The MoU brings together BEL’s experience in developing advanced electronics and mission-critical systems for defence applications, RRP Electronics’s semiconductor manufacturing expertise, and RRP Defense’s capabilities in EO systems & UAV platforms.
Air Liquide inaugurates advanced materials plant in Taiwan March 26, 2026 The French company’s new advanced materials manufacturing facility in Taichung City, Taiwan, will produce highly-engineered molecules designed for nano-scale processes, such as Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD).
Chimney Rock acquires United Electronics Company March 26, 2026 Headquartered South Carolina, United Electronics Company (UEC) manufactures a suite of RF, circuit card assembly, and power and connectivity solutions that generate, amplify, transmit and receive power and signals for a diverse set of systems.
Tower announces plans to expand 300mm capacity in Japan March 26, 2026 Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor and Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan will enter into mutual long-term supply agreements, ensuring continued support for existing customers of both companies.
Ashok Leyland breaks ground on battery facility in Tamil Nadu March 25, 2026 The project would incur an investment of INR 4–5 billion (about USD 42 million–USD 53 million) and is part of investments from the Hinduja Group as per an earlier MOU signed in September 2025.
Polish player acquires US infrared specialist March 25, 2026 VIGO Photonics has completed the acquisition of assets from US-based InfraRed Associates. The USD 8.4 million transaction is expected to strengthen the Polish company’s position in the infrared detector market and accelerate its international expansion, particularly in the United States.
Katalyst selects Arianespace to launch GEO mission March 25, 2026 Slated for launch aboard Ariane 6 in the second half of 2027, the NEXUS-1 will provide in-orbit servicing capabilities, including rendezvous and docking with satellites to deliver hardware upgrades, refueling, and life-extension services.
Binghamton-led battery tech project gets $45M boost March 25, 2026 Since its launch in 2024, the Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York has received USD 15 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The initiative may receive up to USD 160 million over 10 years.
Siemens, Akiem launch new Vectron Dual Mode locomotives March 25, 2026 The locomotives can operate both under overhead line power and on non-electrified sections using traction batteries. Siemens Mobility will deliver the first locomotives from 2029/2030.
Fanuc America invests $90M to boost robot manufacturing March 25, 2026 This expands Fanuc America’s engineering capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the growing demand for automation solutions across North America, including physical AI, virtual commissioning and digital-twin technologies.
Soitec, NSIG agree to extend licensing framework March 25, 2026 The agreement with NSIG subsidiaries Simgui and Simwings extends the existing licensing framework underpinning their longstanding partnership, with no new technology transfer and a joint commitment to strengthen Soitec’s SOI intellectual property rights in China.
Czechoslovak Group to acquire DOMAR MS March 24, 2026 Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has reached an agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, one of Poland’s key manufacturers of cabling, wire harnesses and electrical components used in, among others, military systems. The transaction is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Safran expands MRO capabilities with upgraded Sarasota facility March 24, 2026 Safran Electrical & Power has inaugurated an expanded facility in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft electrical systems.
Flex breaks ground on €90 million facility in Hungary March 24, 2026 Flex has laid the foundation stone for a new warehouse in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, marking a further milestone in its EUR 90 million investment project in the country.
Wevo to establish production site in Singapore March 24, 2026 WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH is expanding its footprint in Asia-Pacific with a new production facility in Singapore.
Würth Elektronik ICS to acquire MRS Electronic March 24, 2026 Würth Elektronik ICS has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in MRS Holding GmbH, the parent company of MRS Electronic, in a move aimed at strengthening its position in vehicle electronics.
Energy storage firm MGA Thermal secures $12 million March 24, 2026 The funding is expected to accelerate MGA’s transition from pilot deployments to full commercial rollout, enabling the Australian company to expand its workforce, fast‑track customer projects and scale manufacturing capacity.
Brilliant Labs, Alif partner on AI-powered smart glasses March 23, 2026 Brilliant Labs’ Halo Glasses will be powered by Alif Semiconductor’s Balletto B1 MCU, an ultra-low-power microcontroller with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that enables on-device AI processing.
Mahindra partners with HPCL to boost EV charging in India March 23, 2026 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is one of India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporations, operating over 24,400 retail outlets nationwide and running over 5,400 EV charging stations under the HP e-Charge brand.
Tsuyo gets approval for $26 million EV powertrain facility March 20, 2026 The plant in Karnataka will focus on developing and manufacturing EV powertrain components, such as electric traction motors, motor controllers, power electronics and drivetrain systems, catering to vehicles and industrial applications.
Nuvve announces new 40MW Austrian BESS project March 20, 2026 Under the terms of the cooperation agreement, Nuvve will provide project development consulting services and will serve as the grid aggregation operator, earning a 9% aggregation fee on all revenues generated by the Austrian project.
Delta Electronics strengthens presence in Southeast Asia March 20, 2026 The key leadership appointments across Southeast Asia and Oceania include Jason Yuan, President, SEA & ANZ; David Leal, Vice-President of Solution Business (Infrastructure), SEA & ANZ; and Lili Mow, Vice-President of Solution Business (Automation), SEA & ANZ.
SEMI Europe partners with Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce March 20, 2026 The MoU provides a collaborative framework aimed at fostering economic ties, enabling business growth, supporting joint initiatives, and reinforcing existing connections that contribute to the competitiveness and sustainability of the semiconductor ecosystem.