Intel joins Musk-led Terafab project April 07, 2026 Intel has announced it will join the Terafab project, spearheaded by Elon Musk, alongside SpaceX, Tesla and xAI.
Spain allocates €19 million to semiconductor research and quantum chip development April 07, 2026 The Spanish government has approved the allocation of €19 million to support research in semiconductors and the development of quantum chips, according to a statement from the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service.
Double-digit growth in global 300mm fab equipment spending for 2026 and 2027 April 07, 2026 Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to USD 133 billion in 2026 and 14% to USD 151 billion in 2027, SEMI reports.
SUMCO shifts strategy from new fab to equipment upgrades April 07, 2026 SUMCO Corporation has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for an amended version of its “Plan for Ensuring Stable Supply” under the Economic Security Promotion Act, the company announced on March 27, 2026.
NX Germany opens Dresden branch to boost logistics April 03, 2026 The state of Saxony, where Dresden is located, is known as one of Europe’s leading hubs for the semiconductor and other advanced technology industries, and it has attracted numerous global companies from these sectors.
Memory market rebounds, but AI demand reshapes recovery April 02, 2026 The semiconductor market has been sending mixed signals for some time now. Headline numbers suggest a return to growth, and in some segments even a strong rebound. At the same time, when looking more closely at how this growth is distributed, it becomes increasingly difficult to describe it as broad-based or evenly shared across the industry.
Singapore charges another individual in AI server fraud case April 02, 2026 Singapore has charged an additional individual in an ongoing fraud investigation linked to the handling of AI server equipment, according to Reuters.
Intel to repurchase Fab 34 JV stake for $14.2 billion April 02, 2026 US semiconductor manufacturer Intel has reached a definitive agreement with Apollo Global Management to repurchase the 49% equity interest it does not own in the joint venture tied to its Fab 34 semiconductor facility in Ireland. The transaction is valued at USD 14.2 billion.
Lumentum expands with new US manufacturing facility April 01, 2026 Optical and photonic solutions provider Lumentum plans to establish a new US manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina.
TI unveils high-performance isolated power modules March 30, 2026 The UCC34141-Q1 and UCC33420 isolated power modules leverage Texas Instruments’s IsoShield technology, a multichip packaging solution that achieves up to three times higher power density than discrete solutions in isolated power designs.
Inside one of Taiwan's semiconductor factories March 27, 2026 Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is often discussed in terms of scale, complexity, and technological leadership. Less often, we get a closer look at how these facilities actually operate from the inside.
Kaynes announces OSAT opening ceremony, product launch March 27, 2026 Kaynes Semicon aims to create state-of-the-art semiconductor backend manufacturing capabilities and enable the next phase of innovation from India.
Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 sets new visitor record March 27, 2026 Evertiq Expo returned to Tampere on March 26, 2026, bringing together the electronics industry at Tampere Hall in Finland’s third-largest city. This year’s event attracted 297 visitors from 202 companies, alongside 79 exhibiting companies — setting a new attendance record and highlighting continued engagement across the regional electronics ecosystem.
Foundry set to grow 24.8%, but not all of the market is keeping pace March 27, 2026 In December, Claus Aasholm, an analyst at Semiconductor Business Intelligence, raised an uncomfortable question in Evertiq: does the traditional semiconductor cycle still exist? His argument was straightforward — AI-driven growth is pulling the market into parallel trajectories that are increasingly difficult to reconcile within a single top-line number.
Aixtron to expand global footprint with new plant in Malaysia March 27, 2026 The German company plans to manufacture some of its 100/150/200 mm products in the new plant in the Penang region, mostly to address customers in Asia. The facility will include assembly and test, engineering support and local purchasing capabilities.
Normal Computing raises $50M to accelerate silicon design March 27, 2026 The US-based company builds AI for the semiconductor industry and is developing a new class of computing hardware, using its software to design its own hardware IP.
BEL teams up with RRP to boost Indian defence tech March 26, 2026 The MoU brings together BEL’s experience in developing advanced electronics and mission-critical systems for defence applications, RRP Electronics’s semiconductor manufacturing expertise, and RRP Defense’s capabilities in EO systems & UAV platforms.
Air Liquide inaugurates advanced materials plant in Taiwan March 26, 2026 The French company’s new advanced materials manufacturing facility in Taichung City, Taiwan, will produce highly-engineered molecules designed for nano-scale processes, such as Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD).
Tower announces plans to expand 300mm capacity in Japan March 26, 2026 Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor and Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan will enter into mutual long-term supply agreements, ensuring continued support for existing customers of both companies.
Polish player acquires US infrared specialist March 25, 2026 VIGO Photonics has completed the acquisition of assets from US-based InfraRed Associates. The USD 8.4 million transaction is expected to strengthen the Polish company’s position in the infrared detector market and accelerate its international expansion, particularly in the United States.
STMicro starts STM32 MCUs deliveries in China March 25, 2026 Through a collaboration with domestic producer Huahong, STMicroelectronics has a dual supply chain, with fully processed and manufactured 40nm MCU products in China that are exact same design and technology as those made outside China.
Soitec, NSIG agree to extend licensing framework March 25, 2026 The agreement with NSIG subsidiaries Simgui and Simwings extends the existing licensing framework underpinning their longstanding partnership, with no new technology transfer and a joint commitment to strengthen Soitec’s SOI intellectual property rights in China.
Reliability, automation and EMS strategy take centre stage in Tampere March 24, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere returns on 26 March 2026, bringing together Finland’s electronics community for a day focused on semiconductor reliability, advanced manufacturing, automation strategies, and the evolving business landscape of the European EMS industry.
Infineon partners with Indian power electronics firm Zenergize March 24, 2026 Under the partnership, Infineon will provide its advanced wide-bandgap (WBG) power semiconductors, including silicon carbide (SiC) technology, along with application engineering support for system-level integration.
Brilliant Labs, Alif partner on AI-powered smart glasses March 23, 2026 Brilliant Labs’ Halo Glasses will be powered by Alif Semiconductor’s Balletto B1 MCU, an ultra-low-power microcontroller with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that enables on-device AI processing.
Siemens launches Fuse EDA AI Agent for automated workflows March 23, 2026 Supporting NVIDIA Agent Toolkit, advanced Nemotron models and NVIDIA AI infrastructure, the Fuse EDA AI Agent manages workflows across Siemens’ comprehensive EDA portfolio.
Soitec secures deal to supply POI wafers for Skyworks March 20, 2026 Under the agreement, Soitec will provide POI wafers for Skyworks’ Sky5 platform to address RF requirements of today’s 5G smartphones. Soitec POI provides the performance necessary for seamless advanced coexistence in dense signal environments.
From global dependence to local ambition – Apple’s supply chain shift March 20, 2026 With advanced semiconductor manufacturing still heavily concentrated in Taiwan, geopolitical tensions are forcing companies like Apple to reassess their supply chain strategies. The question is no longer if diversification is needed, but how quickly it can be achieved.
SEMI Europe partners with Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce March 20, 2026 The MoU provides a collaborative framework aimed at fostering economic ties, enabling business growth, supporting joint initiatives, and reinforcing existing connections that contribute to the competitiveness and sustainability of the semiconductor ecosystem.
Analog Devices opens new Thailand facility to boost capacity March 19, 2026 US semiconductor company Analog Devices has opened a new manufacturing facility in Thailand aimed at expanding its production and test capacity and strengthening supply chain resilience.
Evertiq Expo returns to Lund 2026 March 19, 2026 On May 21, 2026, Evertiq Expo makes its long-awaited return to Lund, reconnecting with the city where it all began. Now in its 15th year, Evertiq Expo will be held at Sparbanken Skåne Arena, bringing together companies, researchers, and professionals from Sweden’s electronics and technology sectors.
The hidden side of obsolescence: when storage becomes the solution March 18, 2026 When engineers talk about component obsolescence, the conversation usually starts with the same event: the end-of-life notice.