TTM closes $1.1 billion acquisition of Epiq Solutions October 09, 2026 Six weeks after the deal was announced, TTM Technologies has completed its acquisition of the software-defined radio maker. TTM now says explicitly that the purchase will dilute its earnings per share next year.
LMT, Novaspace partner to develop strategy for satcom hub in Latvia October 09, 2026 Signing the agreement marks a step toward creating a hub for developing an internationally competitive telecommunications sector and advancing the emergence of a wider Latvian space innovation ecosystem.
Robbyant, AFDE sign MoU to advance embodied AI adoption October 09, 2026 Robbyant, an embodied AI company within China-based Ant Group, is partnering with the Arab Federation for Digital Economy (AFDE) to advance the deployment, localization and commercialization of embodied AI and robotic solutions in the Middle East .
Infineon completes acquisition of C2i Semiconductors October 06, 2026 Infineon Technologies has completed its acquisition of C2i Semiconductors, a Bengaluru-based company specialising in software-defined multiphase controllers and smart power stages for AI data centres. The C2i team now becomes part of Infineon's Power Systems division.
X-FAB breaks ground on Chips Act-funded cleanroom in Erfurt October 06, 2026 X-FAB has started construction of a new cleanroom at its site in Erfurt, Germany, to expand production of microsystems and photonics. The Fab4Micro project receives EUR 127.4 million in funding from the German federal government and the state of Thuringia under the EU Chips Act.
LG Electronics expands chiller production for AI data centers October 05, 2026 The company plans to invest a total of USD 110 million in a new air-cooled chiller production facility in the US and in expanding two air-cooled chiller production lines in South Korea.
EDGE, Safran sign MoU to advance defence cooperation in Brazil October 05, 2026 A key initiative under the agreement will be to establish solid rocket motor development and production capabilities at Brazilian EDGE Group entity SIATT’s facilities in Brazil.
SiMa.ai raises $150 million in Series C to scale Physical AI October 05, 2026 The new funding brings the total capital raised by the US startup to USD 500 million, valuing it at USD 1.45 billion. The fresh capital will accelerate the scaling of Palette Neat, an agentic software environment for Physical AI.
Air Liquide invests over €170M to support chip manufacturer in Japan October 02, 2026 Air Liquide will build, own and operate several production units to deliver large volumes of ultra-pure nitrogen, oxygen, argon and hydrogen, including significant backup storage capacity.
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).
Eaton to acquire Italian switchgear maker COL Group October 02, 2026 Eaton has agreed to acquire COL Group, an Italian maker of medium-voltage power distribution equipment, at an enterprise value of EUR 810 million. The deal expands Eaton's European manufacturing capacity as demand grows from data centres and utilities.
Enel closes acquisition of 810 MW solar portfolio in US October 02, 2026 Italian company Enel has closed the acquisition from Excelsior Energy Capital of a portfolio of solar plants located in the United States for a consideration of around USD 760 million.
EMS under the hood: Capital efficiency and overall winners October 01, 2026 EMS companies have been publishing mainly positive headlines related to growth and improving profitability. Even the most struggling companies, Lacroix and TT Electronics, are indicating a comeback after serious restructuring in the Americas region. This is very welcome news for the industry after all the recent crises impacting demand and supply chain.
Metis Group acquires German EMS provider A+B Electronic October 01, 2026 Dutch electronics group Metis Group has agreed to acquire German EMS provider Assmy & Böttger Electronic (A+B Electronic) from OWG. The deal marks Metis Group's first expansion outside the Netherlands.
Broadcom and TOPPAN JV opens FC-BGA substrate plant in Singapore September 30, 2026 Advanced Substrate Technologies (AST), a joint venture between TOPPAN and Broadcom, has opened Singapore's first facility for high-end FC-BGA substrates. The plant comes online as substrate capacity remains a bottleneck for AI and networking chips.
NX Group, ISM to advance chip logistics infrastructure in India September 30, 2026 Under the MOU, Japan’s Nippon Express (NX) Holdings and India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) will work closely to address logistics-related challenges and help in developing infrastructure to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
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.
IBM, Dallara to advance AI and quantum-powered design for vehicles September 28, 2026 The work combines Dallara’s expertise in high-performance vehicle engineering with IBM’s expertise in AI for physics and quantum computing to investigate how to accelerate aerodynamic design and open a path to even more advanced simulation workflows.
Hitachi, Bloom Energy to deliver on-site power solutions in Japan September 28, 2026 Through this collaboration, Hitachi will accelerate the deployment of on-site power solutions for data centers and industrial facilities by combining its control and system integration capabilities with Bloom Energy's fuel cell technology.
Tata Advanced Systems, JJV sign MoU for missile co-production in India September 28, 2026 Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, will explore the establishment of a final assembly and integration facility for the Javelin AUR and component production capabilities in India.
OCP, Envision power up first phase of BESS at Morocco mining site September 28, 2026 OCP Green Energy, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, signed a contract in 2025 with Chinese technology supplier Envision Energy to supply and commission a storage system based on LFP (lithium iron phosphate) technology.
Finnish startup Verda raises €163M to scale full-stack AI cloud September 25, 2026 The funding allows the Helsinki-based company to accelerate product development across all layers of its AI cloud, from compute capacity to platform services for frontier AI teams in the agentic era.
Tata Electronics, Kelington to advance development of Dholera Fab September 25, 2026 Kelington will support the delivery of critical infrastructure and systems required for semiconductor manufacturing. The partnership will enable Tata Electronics to accelerate the facility’s operational readiness for silicon wafer production.
Qualcomm to acquire PickNik to advance open robotics ecosystem September 24, 2026 The acquisition is intended to foster an open robotics ecosystem, providing developers with the tools, software and frameworks needed to move more efficiently from research and experimentation to prototyping, deployment and production at scale.
Valens to collaborate with onsemi on cost-optimized integrated sensor September 23, 2026 Valens will work with onsemi on the cost-optimized A-PHY offering that can be integrated into onsemi’s image sensors. The collaboration strengthens the A-PHY ecosystem by bringing together complementary expertise in connectivity and automotive imaging technologies.
MOL Group inaugurates 37.4 MWp solar park, BESS in Hungary September 23, 2026 The solar park was constructed by ALTEO Plc., which may also provide aggregation services following the completion of the project. MOL and its partners hold a 73.8% stake in ALTEO Plc., which operates approximately 115 MW of renewable energy generation capacity.
Panasonic Energy launches global battery R&D hub in Japan September 22, 2026 In collaboration with the Suminoe Production Development Facility in Osaka City, Energy Innovation Square will help accelerate the development and mass production of next-generation batteries for automotive and data center applications.
DRAM module revenue surged 59% in 2025 as AI crowds out mainstream supply September 22, 2026 The global DRAM module market generated USD 21.2 billion in revenue in 2025, up 59% YoY, according to TrendForce — a sharp acceleration from the 7% growth recorded in 2024.
Cicor to supply electronic assemblies for defence programs September 22, 2026 The total potential order volume is up to EUR 30 million. In addition, Cicor has added one of Europe’s leading defence technology groups to its customer base, expanding its footprint in the aerospace and defence sector.
Ventec expands production capacity in China to capture AI market growth September 22, 2026 Ventec Electronics (Suzhou), a subsidiary of Taiwanese laminate specialist Ventec International Group, is leasing an additional 20,000 square meters of factory space in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, according to a stock exchange filing.
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.
Toppan inaugurates BOPP film manufacturing line in Italy September 21, 2026 Through the operation of this line, together with existing capabilities, the plant will be able to establish an overall supply infrastructure of up to 30,000 tonnes per year for high-performance biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films.