Huawei says it can deliver 1.4-nm equivalent chips by 2031 May 25, 2026 Currently, China’s most advanced proven chipmaking capability is believed to be around 7nm, and experts say 1.4nm is likely the global limit for advanced chipmaking around the end of the decade. So the Chinese tech giant’s claims could represent a breakthrough.
The next two years won't offer shortcuts – A memory market reality check May 25, 2026 Following his presentation at Evertiq Expo Zürich, Memphis Electronics' Nikolaos Florous had a conversation with Evertiq to go deeper on the market outlook. The short version: conditions will stay difficult, and procurement teams that haven't adapted yet are running out of time.
Axion Semiconductor acquires Texas firm Moov Technologies May 25, 2026 Moov's platform supports the sourcing and sale of semiconductor fabrication, packaging, test, EMS and SMT equipment, as well as surplus, idle and scrap tools.
Commission approves €288M German state aid for chip value chain May 25, 2026 Germany notified plans to support Zeiss’s ‘HNA@SCALE’ project, which will introduce and industrialise the next generation of EUV optical columns, and Zadient’s ‘Sic-Pro' investment project for the construction of a factory for SiC.
Evertiq Expo celebrated 15 years – in the city where it all began May 22, 2026 On 21 May, Evertiq Expo returned to Lund – the city where it all started. After several years at Malmö Arena, the event was back on home turf for its 15th anniversary, this time at Sparbanken Skåne Arena.
Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion May 21, 2026 Empower’s silicon capacitors are already in production, and IVR programs are advancing in close collaboration with leading hyperscalers and AI silicon providers — capabilities ADI will accelerate through its scale, manufacturing and customer reach.
UK firm Quantum Motion raises $160 million in Series C May 20, 2026 The financing positions Quantum Motion to deliver utility-scale and commercially viable quantum computers that fit inside existing standard data centres and racks.
Are you overthinking semiconductor datecodes? May 20, 2026 The electronics industry has spent years learning to fear shortages, counterfeit components and end-of-life notices. But according to Ronny Nietzsche, Regional Sales Manager Nordic-Baltic Region at Rochester Electronics, another problem may be quietly shaping purchasing decisions — an outdated understanding of semiconductor date codes.
Evertiq Expo Lund: Strategies, security and the hardware Europe is missing May 19, 2026 Factories are being built, strategies are being written and investments are being made at a pace the electronics industry has not seen in decades. What is actually happening — and what is still missing — is the theme of this year's Expo in Lund.
TetraMem announces 22nm RRAM analog IMC SoC milestone May 19, 2026 The US company’s MLX200 platform integrates multi-level RRAM arrays with mixed-signal compute engines to enable high-throughput vector-matrix operations within memory, while maintaining compatibility with advanced CMOS processes.
Highlights from Evertiq Expo Kraków May 18, 2026 On May 7, the Evertiq Expo Kraków 2026 trade show took place at Fabryczna 13. The event brought together 456 representatives from the European electronics industry and 48 exhibiting companies. Among the 291 registered visitors, the organizers noted a large number of new attendees representing companies that had not previously participated in Evertiq Expo.
Tata Electronics, ASML sign MoU to boost India’s chip ecosystem May 18, 2026 The collaboration between the two companies will focus on deploying ASML’s holistic suite of advanced lithography tools and solutions for Tata Electronics’ upcoming 300 mm (12 inch) semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
Sony, TSMC sign MOU to develop and manufacture image sensors May 15, 2026 Through the JV, both companies expect to leverage Sony's expertise in sensor design alongside TSMC’s strengths in process technology and manufacturing excellence as part of a broader collaboration aimed at enhancing image sensor performance.
Forge Nano delivers wafer fab equipment to leading firm May 15, 2026 Forge Nano’s TEPHRA platform will support development and manufacturing activities related to next-generation optical and photonics technologies used in high-speed communications and data infrastructure applications.
TSMC joins Applied Materials' EPIC Center as founding partner May 14, 2026 Applied Materials has announced a new innovation partnership with TSMC at its EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, where the two companies will co-develop materials, equipment and process technologies for next-generation semiconductor devices. TSMC becomes the latest company to join the platform.
Molex completes its acquisition of Teramount May 14, 2026 Connectivity specialist Molex has completed the acquisition of Teramount, an Israel‑based developer of detachable fiber‑to‑chip connectivity solutions optimised for high‑volume Co‑Packaged Optics (CPO) and other silicon photonics applications.
Indian semiconductor startup HrdWyr raises $13 million May 14, 2026 HrdWyr develops chips for sectors such as consumer electronics, EVs, industrial systems and data centres. The funding will accelerate the development of the company’s AISoC products and expand customer engagements across key global markets.
Renesas completes acquisition of Greek Vision AI software firm Irida Labs May 13, 2026 Japanese semiconductor company Renesas Electronics has completed the acquisition of Irida Labs, a Greece-based company specialising in embedded software for AI-powered visual perception systems. The deal brings in-house a technology partnership that had already been in place between the two companies.
Global semiconductor materials market reached a record $73.2B in 2025 May 13, 2026 Global semiconductor materials market revenue increased 6.8% year-over-year to USD 73.2 billion in 2025, SEMI reports
Macnica ATD Europe acquires Indesmatech May 12, 2026 Semiconductor distributor Macnica ATD Europe has acquired Indesmatech, a pan-European technology advisory company specialising in semiconductor representation, design-in support and consulting.
SkyWater shareholders approve IonQ deal May 12, 2026 Stockholders of US semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology have approved the company's merger agreement with quantum computing company IonQ, clearing a key hurdle in a USD 1.8 billion acquisition announced in January.
Shrinking semiconductor lifespans put obsolescence management to the test May 12, 2026 As semiconductor lifecycles increasingly mirror consumer electronics timelines, the pressure on manufacturers in long-life industries to manage component obsolescence is intensifying. Gunter Mößinger of HTV ALTER TECHNOLOGY addressed the issue head-on at Evertiq Expo Tampere – and the picture he painted is one the industry can no longer afford to ignore.
Cyient launches GaN Power IC family leveraging Navitas technology May 12, 2026 Under the agreement, Cyient Semiconductors will license Navitas’s GaN technology for use in India, accelerating the adoption of high performance GaN solutions across a broad range of markets.
ams Osram sells CMOS image sensor business to indie Semiconductor May 11, 2026 Austrian-German semiconductor manufacturer ams Osram has agreed to divest its CMOS image sensor business to US-based indie Semiconductor for EUR 40 million, as part of a strategic refocusing toward AI photonics and augmented reality.
Indian startup BigEndian Semiconductors raises $6 million May 11, 2026 The fresh funds will be used to commercialise the Bengaluru-based fabless startup’s first system on chip SoC, scale product engineering, and boost partnerships across foundries, IP ecosystems and OEMs.
Memory is no longer a commodity – The industry hasn't fully caught up May 08, 2026 Nikolaos Florous of Memphis Electronic delivered a data-heavy, at times bluntly honest overview of the global memory market at Evertiq Expo Zürich – and his central message was uncomfortable: the rules have changed, and most of the industry is still playing by the old ones.
Inside Fab 21: TSMC reveals Arizona chip production site May 08, 2026 TSMC has released a video showcasing its semiconductor manufacturing operations in Arizona, offering a rare glimpse inside its expanding US production site, known as Fab 21.
Lattice Semiconductor to buy software firm AMI in $1.65B deal May 08, 2026 The acquisition brings together Lattice’s low power FPGAs with AMI’s platform firmware and infrastructure manageability solutions for cloud and AI to create a complete portfolio of secure management and control solutions.
Heart of the electronics industry beats again in Kraków May 08, 2026 Evertiq Expo Kraków 2026 brought the electronics industry back to Kraków on May 7. The industrial atmosphere of CFK13, with its distinctive 1930s character, set the stage for discussions about where the Polish and European electronics industries are heading next.
AOI awarded $21M TSIF grant to expand operations in Texas May 08, 2026 Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s 2026 expansion plans are underway to occupy an additional 210,000-square-foot manufacturing facility adjacent to its current headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas.
Infineon raises full-year guidance as AI demand drives Q2 growth May 07, 2026 German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies has raised its full-year guidance for fiscal 2026 after reporting second-quarter revenue of EUR 3.81 billion, up 6% YoY. The upgrade is driven by surging demand for power supply solutions for AI data centres, with automotive order intake also showing signs of recovery.
Aixtron supplied planetary GaN MOCVD systems to Renesas May 07, 2026 Aixtron has supplied Renesas with multiple Planetary G5+C systems to expand its Gallium Nitride (GaN) production in high-volume manufacturing (HVM) environments.