Jabil takes minority stake in EHT Semi January 21, 2026 Electronics manufacturer Jabil has made a strategic minority investment in US-based Eagle Harbor Technologies, operating under the name EHT Semi, and entered into a manufacturing collaboration focused on RF and pulsed-power systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Qualcomm completes acquisition of Alphawave Semi ahead of schedule December 19, 2025 Qualcomm Incorporated has completed its acquisition of Alphawave IP Group, also known as Alphawave Semi, approximately one quarter ahead of the originally planned schedule. The move is aimed at strengthening Qualcomm’s expansion into the data centre market.
Semiconductor equipment sales to reach a $156 billion in 2027 December 17, 2025 Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to reach a record high of USD 133 billion in 2025, growing 13.7% year-on-year, reports SEMI.
Semiconductor equipment billings increased 11% YoY in 3Q25 December 09, 2025 Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 11% year-on-year to 33.66 billion US dollars in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report from SEMI. Compared with the previous quarter, billings increased by 2%.
Navitas, Cyient partner to boost GaN adoption in India December 09, 2025 Navitas Semiconductor and Cyient Semiconductors have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of gallium nitride (GaN) technology across India’s AI, mobility, industrial, and energy sectors.
Cyient qualifies for key bid in $500M India chip lab revamp December 08, 2025 This modernization initiative supports the Government of India’s objectives under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which aims to expand domestic semiconductor capability, reduce reliance on imports, and create accessible fabrication capacity for startups, academia and strategic sectors.
Daimler, Torc select Innoviz as LiDAR partner for autonomous trucks December 03, 2025 Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics plan to integrate Innoviz’s LiDAR technology into the autonomous Freightliner Cascadia in combination with Torc’s virtual driver as one of several key components enabling Level 4 autonomous trucking.
Schmid Group wins major equipment orders November 11, 2025 German manufacturer of equipment for PCB and IC-substrate production, Schmid Group, has secured two major orders for its Panel Level Packaging (PLP) and modified Semi-Additive Process (mSAP) production equipment.
Solid-State battery demand to surge to 740 GWh by 2035 November 05, 2025 Solid-state battery (SSB) development is rapidly transitioning from research to large-scale manufacturing. According to TrendForce’s latest reports, nearly 100 companies globally have announced plans to produce solid-state batteries, with a combined capacity surpassing 100 GWh. Some of this capacity, especially semi-solid batteries, has already begun mass production and reached the GWh scale.
Global silicon wafer shipments to rebound 5.4% in 2025 October 29, 2025 Global shipments of silicon wafers are projected to increase 5.4% in 2025 to 12,824 million square inches (MSI) followed by steady growth through 2028 when the market is expected to reach a new industry record of 15,485 MSI, SEMI reports.
GA-ASI, Hanwha finalize deal to produce Gray Eagle STOL UAS October 20, 2025 Under the agreement, the two companies will design and build a production representative GE STOL. The maiden flight is scheduled for 2027 and first delivery to customers in 2028.
Murata opens advanced EMC test lab in Nuremberg October 16, 2025 Murata Manufacturing says it is enhances its support for customers in the EMEA region and globally with its advanced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test laboratory in Nuremberg, Germany.
Global 300mm fab equipment spending to reach $374B by 2028 October 09, 2025 Global spending on 300mm semiconductor fabrication equipment is projected to reach USD 374 billion from 2026 and 2028, driven by rising demand for AI chips and efforts to strengthen regional semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook.
ESD industry posts $5.1 billion in revenue in Q2 2025 October 07, 2025 The Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 8.6% to USD 5,089.4 million in the second quarter of 2025 from the USD 4,685.5 million registered in the second quarter of 2024, according to the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community. The four-quarter moving average rose 10.4%, based on a comparison of the most recent four quarters to the prior four.
Tata Power teams up with VECV to boost e-mobility in India October 06, 2025 While Tata Power will leverage its EV charging infrastructure and expertise in providing customized charging solutions, VECV will contribute its domain expertise in energy efficiency to optimize energy usage in electric trucks.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg: From defence to semiconductors to the EMS industry September 03, 2025 Evertiq Expo Gothenburg returns on 4 September 2025 with a programme that spans defence, semiconductors, EMS manufacturing, sustainability, cybersecurity, and much more
CG Semi unveils one of India’s first end-to-end OSAT facilities August 29, 2025 CG Semi, a subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions and part of the Murugappa Group, has launched its first Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
Omdia: 2.3 million PC gaming handhelds will be sold in 2025 August 28, 2025 New Omdia research reveals 2.3 million PC gaming handhelds, including the Steam Deck, will be sold globally in 2025. This will represent growth of 32% from 2024, when 1.7 million units were sold.
Toshiba and SICC team up on SiC power semiconductor wafers August 28, 2025 Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation and SICC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration on SiC power semiconductor wafers, the companies announced.
Global silicon wafer shipments increase 10% YoY in 2Q25 August 06, 2025 SEMI reports that worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 9.6% year-on-year to 3,327 million square inches (MSI) from the 3,035 MSI recorded during the same quarter of 2024.
European components distribution slowdown continues in 2nd quarter July 31, 2025 Semiconductor distribution sales in Europe experienced a significant decline of 14%, amounting to €2.20 billion. Among the major countries, Austria faced again the steepest drop with a decrease of almost 37%, followed by France with a reduction of 20%.
Zimmer Biomet acquires robotics firm Monogram for $177 million July 24, 2025 Monogram’s semi- and fully autonomous robotic technologies are expected to add new and differentiated capabilities to expand Zimmer’s flagship ROSA Robotics platform and broad suite of navigation and enabling technologies.
ESD industry posts $5.1 billion in revenue in Q1 2025 July 16, 2025 All geographic regions reported growth, with Americas, EMEA and Japan registering double digit increases.
Toshiba develops tech to reduce losses in SiC trench MOSFETs, SiC SBDs July 07, 2025 These advances are expected to greatly improve the reliability and efficiency of devices used in power conversion applications, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
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Advanced chip capacity to surge 69% by 2028 on AI demand June 26, 2025 The global semiconductor industry is expected to significantly expand its advanced manufacturing capacity through 2028, driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence applications, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook report.
Nordic Semiconductor acquires Memfault June 25, 2025 Nordic Semiconductor acquires its long-term partner, Memfault Inc., a cloud platform provider for large-scale deployments of connected products. Through the acquisition Nordic Semi takes the step from a hardware supplier to a complete solution partner.
Nordic Semi acquires Neuton.AI June 17, 2025 Nordic Semiconductor has acquired the intellectual property and core technology assets of Neuton.AI, a developer of fully automated TinyML solutions. The move is aimed at advancing Nordic's capabilities in edge AI, particularly in combination with the company’s nRF54 Series of ultra-low-power wireless SoCs.
SEMI Europe and SEI to advance green shift in semiconductors June 12, 2025 SEMI Europe has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to collaborate on sustainability initiatives within the semiconductor industry.
RIR expands manufacturing of 1200V SiC diodes in collaboration with PASC June 11, 2025 Besides serving existing domestic Indian and US customers, shipping from Taiwan also provides improved access to strategic high-growth markets for SiC devices in the South East Asian region.
SEMI: Global chip equipment billings up 21% in Q1 2025 June 10, 2025 Global semiconductor equipment billings reached USD 32.05 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report published by SEMI.
ERS electronic opens demonstration centre in Taiwan June 10, 2025 ERS electronic GmbH has opened a new demonstration centre in Zhubei, Taiwan, aimed at supporting the rising demand for panel-level packaging (PLP) in the region.