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.
Indian deep-tech startup Zenergize raises $4 million September 02, 2026 The funding will be deployed towards expanding manufacturing capacity, strengthening engineering, growing its nationwide service network and sales footprint, accelerating R&D and building operational capabilities to serve large enterprise and OEM customers.
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.
Navitas Semiconductor to acquire Claros for $233 million August 27, 2026 Navitas’ potential acquisition of Claros would extend the company’s AI infrastructure portfolio from the grid all the way to the xPU by bringing industry-leading VPD and IVR capabilities that can directly power the high-current, high-speed processors at the heart of modern AI systems.
Coherent begins sampling 300mm SiC substrates for AI thermal management August 25, 2026 Coherent has begun sampling its 300mm high thermal conductivity silicon carbide substrates to AI semiconductor partners. The milestone moves the platform from internal development to customer evaluation.
Navitas partners with Magnachip to accelerate HV, UHV SiC adoption August 24, 2026 Under the terms of the agreement, Magnachip will license Navitas’ GeneSiC Trench-Assisted PlanarTM (TAP) technology to enter the HV and UHV SiC markets. The license covers 1200 V, 2300 V, 3300 V and higher voltage GeneSiC technologies.
Mitsubishi Electric to wholly acquire Poland-based Medcom August 17, 2026 Medcom designs, manufactures, sells and maintains electrical equipment for railcars and electric urban transportation, including auxiliary power supply systems, propulsion control systems and industrial power electronics equipment. Its primary business is in Europe.
Navitas files patent infringement lawsuit against Renesas August 12, 2026 The lawsuit comes weeks after Japanese semiconductor company Renesas sued US-based Navitas in the California federal court, claiming the company poached its employees to steal trade secrets for developing next-gen GaN chips.
BorgWarner secures extension of inverter programs with European OEM August 11, 2026 For plug-in hybrid applications, BorgWarner will supply an updated high-voltage inverter design featuring the company’s proprietary Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology, which is fully compatible with the customer’s new vehicle operating system.
Bosch announces $225 million funding deal with US government July 14, 2026 Bosch is investing up to $2 billion to transform the Roseville, California site into a facility that produces and tests SiC semiconductors with state-of-the-art processes and equipment.
Wolfspeed files patent infringement lawsuit against Navitas July 10, 2026 Products accused of infringement encompass major product lines of Navitas, including its GaN-based FETs — such as the GaNFast, GaNSlim, and GaNSafe product families — as well as Navitas's GeneSiC MOSFETs and SiCPAK modules. Navitas has refuted the allegations.
LTSCT, Azuremoto to advance SiC, power semiconductor solutions July 10, 2026 The MoU establishes a structured framework for cross-border business cooperation across SiC power semiconductor products for the AI data centre market, and rectifiers and MOS-based power semiconductor products targeting LTSCT’s key business verticals.
GE Aerospace, Wolfspeed to accelerate high-voltage SiC adoption June 17, 2026 The companies plan to develop standards for high-voltage silicon carbide power modules, supporting solid-state transformers, industrial electrification and next-generation aerospace & defense platforms while strengthening supply chain resilience.
Infineon to supply SiC power modules for Siemens circuit breakers June 11, 2026 Infineon Technologies and Siemens have announced a collaboration to advance electrical protection in data centres, production facilities and battery storage systems. Infineon will supply silicon carbide power modules to Siemens for use in its SENTRON 3QD2 semiconductor circuit breakers.
Onsemi reportedly plans up to 300 job cuts at Czech facility June 09, 2026 US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi is reportedly planning to cut between 200 and 300 jobs at its plant in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm in the Czech Republic, according to Czech media outlet e15. The cuts follow an earlier round of approximately 170 layoffs at the same facility in 2025.
Wolfspeed launches dedicated data centre team in Silicon Valley June 02, 2026 Silicon carbide specialist Wolfspeed has established a dedicated data centre solutions team and regional office in the San Francisco Bay Area, targeting the growing market for high-voltage power solutions in AI infrastructure. The company has hired two industry veterans to lead the effort.
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.
Sungrow, Masdar sign 7.5GWh ESS deal for UAE project May 25, 2026 Under the agreement, Chinese company Sungrow will supply 7.5GWh of PowerTitan 3.0 ESS, alongside 2.6GW of PV inverter solutions to supporting the gigascale renewable energy project’s operational reliability and efficiency.
LTSCT signs agreement with Newen on SiC-based power modules April 23, 2026 The agreement encompasses partnership in joint engineering efforts to create next-generation SiC-based power modules optimised for renewable applications, leveraging both companies’ technical expertise and innovation capabilities.
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.
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.
Wolfspeed completes Renesas equity issuance following CFIUS approval February 04, 2026 Wolfspeed has received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for its equity issuance to Renesas Electronics, completing a key element of the company’s court-approved restructuring process.
EU Commission approves €450M Czech aid for Onsemi plant November 25, 2025 The European Commission has approved a EUR 450 million Czech state aid package to support US chipmaker Onsemi in building an integrated semiconductor manufacturing facility in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.
onsemi completes acquisition of Vcore Power Technology November 04, 2025 onsemi has completed the acquisition of rights to Vcore power technologies, including associated IP licenses, from Aura Semiconductor.
SiCSem starts work on $220M chip production plant in India November 03, 2025 Chennai-based SicSem is partnering with British firm Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd to set up the silicon carbide (SiC) facility in Odisha. The plant is expected to create 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region.
LTSCT teams up with HYS to develop 650V to 3300V wafers October 27, 2025 India’s L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT) will utilize HYS’s facilities in Taiwan to engineer and produce wafers to meet specifications tailored for automotive and industrial applications.
Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 – Europe’s electronics community meets again October 24, 2025 During Evertiq Expo Warsaw on 23 October, the conference halls at PGE Narodowy Stadium were filled with conversations in English, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, Czech—and, of course, Polish. This confirms Poland’s growing role in the European electronics industry and highlights the significance of Evertiq Expo Warsaw.
5 promising technologies: directions shaping the future of industry October 23, 2025 The European technology sector is currently undergoing a profound transformation. Changes in global supply chains, public investments, and the growing role of industrial innovation are making advanced technologies one of the cornerstones of regional economic development strategies.
From Polish photonics to European EMS insights October 17, 2025 Evertiq Expo Warsaw returns on 23 October 2025, bringing together Poland’s vibrant electronics community for a day dedicated to advanced technologies, manufacturing, and innovation.
Expo in Lund 2.0: Bigger, stronger, back where it all began October 02, 2025 The city of ideas, where it all started, will once again host Evertiq’s southernmost Expo. The first Evertiq Expo, then called TEC, was held in Lund in 2011 – and now, fifteen years later, the event returns to its birthplace.
Wolfspeed completes financial restructuring September 30, 2025 SiC specialist Wolfspeed has successfully completed its financial restructuring process and emerged from Chapter 11 protection. The plan going forward is to leverage its installed 200mm capacity to drive sustainable growth.
Rohm and Infineon team up on SiC power electronics packages September 25, 2025 Rohm and Infineon Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on packages for silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors used in applications such as on-board chargers, photovoltaics, energy storage systems, and AI data centres.