Confidee recertified to AS9120 for aviation, space and defence supply chains September 03, 2026 Norwegian PCB supplier Confidee has completed its AS9120 recertification, confirming that its quality management system continues to meet the strict requirements of the aviation, space and defence industries. Confidee was originally certified in 2023.
Indian firm Kepler raises $8 million to build swarm satellites September 03, 2026 Indian space tech company Kepler Aerospace is focused on enabling reliable, secure and scalable space missions across strategic, defence and commercial applications, with a focus on persistent, low-latency intelligence from space.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics signs $790M AI server MLCC contract September 03, 2026 Including this customer, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has signed long-term MLCC supply agreements (LTAs) with over 10 global companies. The company said it is also in discussions for long-term supply contracts with several global companies.
AMD Instinct AI infrastructure goes live in Saudi Arabia through HUMAIN joint venture September 02, 2026 AMD, Cisco and Saudi AI company HUMAIN have announced that AMD Instinct MI355X GPU-based infrastructure is now live in Saudi Arabia and serving customers. The three companies also plan to deploy up to 250 MW of additional AI infrastructure from 2027, as part of a joint venture targeting up to 1 GW of total capacity by 2030.
LGES secures multi-year supply of US-produced lithium carbonate September 02, 2026 Under the contract, Smackover Lithium, a partnership between Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor, an international energy company, will supply LG Energy Solution with 8,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate annually over a 10-year period.
SVI Slovakia obtains IATF 16949 certification September 01, 2026 SVI Slovakia has obtained IATF 16949 certification, confirming that its facility complies with the quality requirements of the automotive industry. The company says the certification strengthens its manufacturing capabilities in Europe and creates new opportunities for automotive and e-mobility projects.
Nvidia and MediaTek deepen partnership across AI infrastructure, PCs and automotive September 01, 2026 Nvidia and MediaTek have announced an expanded collaboration spanning cloud AI infrastructure, local AI computing and automotive. As part of the deal, Nvidia has invested USD 3.5 billion in convertible bonds issued by MediaTek.
No AI without security September 01, 2026 Why cybersecurity is the key to AI applications in medical technology?
Sweden must turn semiconductor expertise into industry September 01, 2026 Semiconductors form the backbone of our digitalised society and are business-critical for everything from AI and defence to next-generation energy systems. Yet despite Sweden being among the global leaders in academic fundamental research, we face a critical challenge: we must strengthen our own manufacturing capacity.
Indichem inaugurates semiconductor materials plant in Gongju August 31, 2026 The facility makes ultra-high-purity chemicals that go into the semiconductor supply chain. Indichem is a Korean step-down subsidiary of Acutaas Chemicals Limited, an Indian manufacturer of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Taiwan charges 9 over illegal AI server exports to China August 28, 2026 The nine people include one from Nvidia and two from Super Micro, according to a report by Associated Press. Prosecutors said the servers were ‘B300’ GPUs, which have been banned from sale to China.
Saab to build new 80,000 square metre facility in Jönköping August 27, 2026 Saab is developing a new production facility of just over 80,000 square metres in Hedenstorp outside Jönköping, Sweden, with move-in planned for 2029–2030. Property developer Vectura has signed a lease agreement with Saab and will develop the facility for long-term ownership, according to a press release from Vectura.
Doosan acquires 70.6% stake in SK Siltron August 26, 2026 South Korean conglomerate Doosan has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 70.6% stake in SK Siltron from SK Group for KRW 2.3 trillion, equivalent to approximately USD 1.7 billion. The deal was approved by Doosan's board on July 31.
Memory to account for 68% of cloud giant CapEx by 2027 August 26, 2026 DRAM and NAND Flash combined will account for 47% of major cloud service providers' total capital expenditure in 2026, rising to 68% in 2027, according to TrendForce. The shift reflects both soaring memory contract prices and surging procurement demand for AI infrastructure.
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.
Tata Power commissions 190.5 MW FDRE project in Rajasthan August 25, 2026 The project will supply energy to Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL).
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.
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.
Messer invests $40M to expand production capacity in Vietnam August 21, 2026 At its existing site in Yen Binh, the German company will build a new air separation unit capable of producing 600 metric tons per day of nitrogen, oxygen and argon. Additionally, Messer will build a new nitrogen liquefier at its site in Song Cong.
LG Electronics accelerates robotics collaboration with Nvidia August 21, 2026 Data collected across various environments such as LG’s Data Factory and LG CNS’s logistics automation solutions will be linked with Nvidia’s robotics stack, where it is augmented and synthesized into high-quality data for robot learning.
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.
PCB material shortage spreads to standard FR-4 as structural shift deepens August 19, 2026 The PCB industry's material shortage is no longer confined to advanced laminates. According to a market update from Norwegian PCB supplier Confidee, the shortage has now spread to standard FR-4 and thicker copper-clad laminates – and conditions are not expected to ease through 2026 or into 2027.
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.
LG Electronics opens new smart factory in Brazil August 17, 2026 Representing an investment of USD 310 million, the factory is LG’s second home appliance production base in Brazil. The new facility spans 770,000 square meters and has an annual production capacity of approximately 600,000 refrigerators.
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.
Quantinuum, Oracle to advance hybrid quantum compute adoption August 13, 2026 With Quantinuum’s Helios on OCI, customers can expect to gain managed, secure access to cloud-hosted quantum computing without having to procure, install, or operate dedicated hardware or specialized facilities.
UK air defence firm Cambridge Aerospace raises $300 million August 13, 2026 The round will support Cambridge Aerospace’s continued exponential growth as the company expands manufacturing capabilities to deliver on existing and new contracts, while continuing to invest in the spiral development of existing products and bringing the next generation of capabilities to market.
US startup Ravee Optics secures $6 million in seed round August 13, 2026 The company’s initial focus is addressing the limitations of current satellite communication technology by building optical communication systems designed for scale. Its hardware is smaller, lighter, and easier to produce in large volumes.
Lohia partners with Massivit, to invest up to $10M in manufacturing unit August 12, 2026 The investment will support an ongoing expansion of the company’s manufacturing infrastructure in Kanpur in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, where a new 250,000-square-foot facility is being developed alongside its existing 80,000-square-foot plant.
UK startup Olix raises $312M, appoints Nick McKeown to its board August 12, 2026 Nick McKeown co-invented software-defined networking, OpenFlow and P4. He is Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University and winner of the 2025 Marconi Prize.
India’s CESC unit to buy solar portfolio from ReNew for $510M August 11, 2026 The transaction marks a shift in the composition of Purvah’s portfolio — from a platform built primarily on projects under development to one anchored by assets already generating contracted cash flows.
Ardian Semiconductor invests in French fabless firm VSORA August 10, 2026 Through its investment, Ardian Semiconductor will support VSORA in accelerating its go‑to‑market strategy to strengthen the company’s recognition across the value chain and reinforce VSORA’s access to senior semiconductor industry expertise.