Sponsored content by Aurightec What an EMS Laboratory Actually Finds When Electronics Fail Most field failures that reach our laboratory are not exotic. They are the same handful of mechanisms, year after year. What varies is where they were introduced — and in the majority of cases we investigate, the durable fix turns out to be a design change rather than a process adjustment.
AI keeps memory prices climbing in Q4 as consumer demand weakens October 02, 2026 Contract prices for conventional DRAM are expected to rise by 10–15% QoQ in the fourth quarter of 2026, and NAND flash prices by 15–20%, according to TrendForce. AI servers continue to drive the market, while consumer electronics are increasingly struggling to absorb higher costs.
LG Chem partners with Volkswagen to advance next-gen mobility materials October 02, 2026 The two companies will collaborate on developing next-generation plastics and composite materials, as well as on reducing vehicle weight and improving performance, using LG Chem’s ABS (high-value-added synthetic resin) and EP (engineering plastics).
Stellantis to suspend production in France and Italy due to EV battery shortages October 01, 2026 Stellantis will temporarily halt production at three French and two Italian plants. At two of the factories, the direct cause is a shortage of batteries for electric vehicles, Reuters reported. The stoppages will affect plants producing, among others, the Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 5008 and Citroën C5 Aircross.
Electronics reliability for demanding applications September 29, 2026 In modern electronics, reliability is no longer solely a characteristic of an individual component. In defense systems, automation, robotics and transportation, the success of a project depends on an entire chain of interdependencies: from accurately defining operating conditions, through the selection of materials and technologies, to component availability, manufacturing capabilities and product lifecycle management.
AI demand squeezes consumer MLCCs – opening doors for Chinese suppliers September 29, 2026 Japanese and Korean MLCC makers are cutting supply to the consumer market to prioritise capacity for AI applications. The shift is opening doors for Chinese suppliers, several of which are now undergoing qualification with global brands such as Dell, HP, ASUS and Acer, according to market research firm TrendForce.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics to invest $5 billion to meet FCBGA demand September 29, 2026 About USD 3.1 billion will be invested to expand FCBGA (Flip Chip-Ball Grid Array) production capacity at the Sejong site in South Korea and USD 1.9 billion will be invested in facilities to expand the FCBGA plant at the Vietnam subsidiary.
Pratt & Whitney invests $25M to expand manufacturing in Poland September 25, 2026 The Niepołomice facility already provides precision components for multiple engine types, including the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine powering commercial passenger aircraft, the PW800 powering business jets and the F135 powering all variants of the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.
China in possession of F-35 stealth jet parts diverted to Hong Kong September 24, 2026 An intermediary was transporting the parts on behalf of F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin. It wasn’t immediately clear why the shipment was rerouted or how it ended up in Hong Kong. The F-35 is one of the world’s most advanced fighter jets.
US firm Quantinuum finalizes $100 million CHIPS R&D award September 23, 2026 The federal funding deployed through the CHIPS and Science Act supports R&D and US quantum semiconductor manufacturing capabilities needed to deploy large-scale, fault-tolerant trapped-ion quantum computers.
Anderon finalizes agreement for $1 billion CHIPS award September 21, 2026 Anderon, an IBM company, operates a state-of-the-art 300-millimeter pure-play quantum wafer foundry, backed by an additional USD 1 billion investment from IBM. Headquartered in New York, the new venture serves the quantum industry as a pure-play foundry.
Rohm’s SiC chips support BMW’s electric powertrain architecture September 21, 2026 The high-performance components integrated into the vehicle support key power electronics functions and are designed to deliver high energy efficiency as well as reliable operation under demanding automotive conditions.
Sponsored content by Elemaster Group In rail safety, the AI bottleneck isn't the algorithm: it's the evidence Railway electronics are becoming more complex and software-defined, and suppliers are exploring where AI can help. But rail certification runs on determinism and verifiability, while AI is statistical by nature. At InnoTrans 2026, international group Elemaster argues the real gap isn't the algorithm, it's the testing infrastructure needed to prove AI actually works. And that is why owning the physical chain of verification is critical.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2026 – AI, shortages and the EMS market in focus September 18, 2026 Evertiq Expo brought 908 people from 456 companies to Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg on 17 September. 496 visitors from 307 companies were welcomed by 149 exhibiting companies. The day featured a broad conference programme covering the semiconductor market, component management, circularity and the evolving EMS industry.
SkyWater partners with Qolab to advance superconducting technology September 18, 2026 Under the agreement, Qolab will serve as a lead customer on SkyWater’s newly launched SC250 superconducting platform to advance its Quantum System-in-Package (QSiP). QSiP architecture is designed to address cost, complexity and form-factor challenges in scaling quantum systems.
Mitsubishi Electric invests in quantum computing startup OptQC September 16, 2026 Through this investment, Mitsubishi Electric expects to gain early insights into the company’s optical quantum computer hardware development technologies, related components, customers and market trends.
Thales, India’s KSSL sign agreement for 70-mm rocket systems September 15, 2026 Thales will leverage its partnership with India and contribute its expertise in 70-mm rockets and launchers developed in Belgium, while KSSL will utilise its local manufacturing and testing facilities to support production and integration of components from Thales’ supply chain.
Anglia, Adam Tech to expand products’ availability in Europe September 15, 2026 Agreement brings US manufacturer Adam Tech's extensive range of connectors, cables and electromechanical products to customers across Europe.
Infineon extends collaboration with SolarEdge Technologies September 14, 2026 The collaboration builds directly on SolarEdge's SST platform with Infineon SiC components, first announced in November 2025. The SST is designed to enable direct medium-voltage (13.8-34.5 kV) to 800-1500 VDC conversion at over 99 percent efficiency.
Sponsored content by TME Transfer Multisort Elektronik DOES THE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM ALWAYS REQUIRE A SMART CAMERA? Automatic quality control was once associated with costly smart cameras and elaborate vision systems. Today, the development of artificial intelligence and compact embedded platforms means that many AI Vision Inspection applications can be implemented much more simply. How does modern quality control using AI work and where is it best to start your own project?
Sweden risks falling behind on circular electronics September 11, 2026 There is a gap between ambition and action on circularity in the Swedish electronics industry, according to Elisabet Österlund, Secretary General of Svensk Elektronik. For circularity to become more than a sustainability talking point, stronger incentives are needed from both industry and government.
EMA, FlowCAD acquisitions expand Cadence’s PCB design portfolio September 11, 2026 By integrating EMA and FlowCAD technology into the Cadence ecosystem, the company is building on a collaboration that spans over 20 years. Deeper integration with Allegro X and OrCAD X platforms will enable scalable library and data management capabilities.
Volkswagen's Osnabrück plant to be converted into defence manufacturing hub September 08, 2026 Volkswagen has reached an agreement with the State of Lower Saxony and investment firm Aurelius Capital on the potential sale of its Osnabrück plant. The site, where vehicle production is being phased out in summer 2027, is planned to be gradually developed into a competence centre for security and defence solutions.
Hyundai Mobis starts mass production of PE systems in Slovakia September 08, 2026 The new facility is Hyundai Mobis’ first PE system plant in Europe and its third electrification production base in the region. With production lines for stators, inverters and other components, the plant has an annual production capacity of up to 280,000 PE systems.
Barnes acquires Jet AirWerks to expand repair, overhaul capabilities September 07, 2026 Jet AirWerks brings complementary expertise in inspection, repair, overhaul and disassembly of commercial aeroengine components, along with a portfolio of approved repairs and significant in-house processing capabilities serving domestic and international customers.
Semiconductors, circularity and EMS strategy in focus in Gothenburg September 07, 2026 Evertiq Expo Gothenburg takes place on September 17 and brings together the Swedish and Nordic electronics industry for a full day focused on the semiconductor market, component management, PCB manufacturing and how the global EMS industry is changing.
Toshiba starts shipping engineering samples of new M4V products September 07, 2026 The TXZ+ Family Entry-Class M4V Group feature an Arm Cortex-M4 core with a floating-point unit to enhance security and data management in IoT devices and industrial equipment.
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.
Semiconductor obsolescence is becoming a structural problem September 02, 2026 The gap between how long electronics manufacturers need their products to last and how long component makers are willing to keep producing them is widening. For industries like aerospace, medical and defence – where a product can be in service for twenty or thirty years – the shift toward consumer-driven semiconductor lifecycles is creating a slow-moving crisis that is only now getting the attention it deserves.
Murata invests in new EMI filter production building in Thailand September 02, 2026 Murata Manufacturing is investing approximately JPY 6.2 billion (approximately EUR 33.3 million) in a new four-storey production building at its manufacturing subsidiary in Lamphun, Thailand. Construction begins in September 2026 and is expected to complete in November 2027.
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.
Mahindra wins Airbus contract to manufacture A320 fuselage skins September 01, 2026 Mahindra Aerostructures will manufacture fuselage skins for Sections 18 and 19, covering the rear fuselage and tail sections of the Airbus A320neo and A321XLR aircraft. The components will be manufactured at Mahindra Aerostructures’ facility in Bengaluru.