Applied Materials and Micron to advance AI memory development March 10, 2026 Applied Materials and Micron Technology are teaming up to develop next-generation memory technologies for AI systems. The work will take place at Applied Materials’ EPIC Center in Silicon Valley and Micron’s research facility in Boise, Idaho.
BEL partners with Sasmos to boost India’s defence indigenisation March 10, 2026 This partnership focuses on co-development and co-indigenisation in key technology domains, including fibre optics and photonics; tank electronics; and naval systems and airborne platforms.
Rohm strengthens supply capability for GaN power devices March 10, 2026 By licensing TSMC GaN technology, Rohm will strengthen its supply capability to meet growing demand for GaN in applications such as AI servers and electric vehicles.
LGES subsidiary opens battery manufacturing plant in Canada March 09, 2026 Backed by more than 5 billion CAD (about USD 3.7 billion) in investment, NextStar Energy has onboarded 1,300 direct employees, with a long-term goal of 2,500 direct employees as it scales to full production.
QCi completes acquisition of quantum communications firm NuCrypt March 09, 2026 By integrating NuCrypt’s suite of quantum communications systems and products, QCi expects to advance its technology roadmap while extending its portfolio of quantum communications and quantum photonics solutions.
Qualcomm, Tata Electronics to manufacture automotive modules March 09, 2026 Qualcomm Technologies will manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Module products in India at Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Jagiroad, Assam.
Qnity invests $61.5M in Taiwan semiconductor facility March 09, 2026 The new facility will feature production areas, state-of-the-art clean rooms, warehousing infrastructure, research labs and dedicated office space designed to enable high-performance manufacturing at scale.
Infinite Orbits expands into UK with Lúnasa acquisition March 06, 2026 The establishment of a UK operational and engineering footprint strengthens Infinite Orbits’ long-term engagement with the British space ecosystem, enabling closer collaboration with UK-based industrial partners, research institutions and institutional stakeholders.
Honeywell delivers battery manufacturing automation to Alabama lab March 06, 2026 The battery manufacturing automation platform is designed to optimize operations by improving cell yields and expediting facility startups for battery manufacturers at any scale.
Carnegie Mellon opens robotics innovation hub in Pittsburgh March 06, 2026 The Robotics Innovation Center’s features include a 50,000-square-foot indoor robot testing floor; flexible high-bay research spaces; specialized labs supporting interdisciplinary collaboration; and a 1.5-acre outdoor robotics testing area.
Hyundai to invest $6 billion in AI, robotics, energy hub March 05, 2026 A significant portion of the investment will focus on new businesses based on these technologies, contributing to the development of South Korea’s future industrial competitiveness.
Indian defence tech startup Constelli raises $20 million March 05, 2026 The funds will be used for product research and development focused on next-generation electronic warfare and communication payloads across platforms, including drones, ground systems, naval vessels and satellites.
Global shortage of glass fiber cloth continues March 04, 2026 The global shortage of glass fiber cloth is continuing to drive significant constraints in PCB laminate availability.
Nvidia to invest $2 billion in Lumentum under new optics partnership March 04, 2026 Nvidia has entered a multiyear strategic partnership with Lumentum to accelerate the development of advanced optics technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure.
Flex and AMD expand US manufacturing of AI platforms March 04, 2026 EMS provider Flex has expanded its strategic collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to manufacture AMD Instinct GPU platforms in the United States, as demand for AI infrastructure continues to accelerate, according to a press release.
Nvidia to invest $2 billion in Coherent March 03, 2026 Nvidia has entered a multiyear strategic agreement with Coherent to develop advanced optics technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure. The agreement includes a USD 2 billion investment by Nvidia in Coherent, alongside a multibillion-dollar purchase commitment for optical networking and laser products.
OMR Italia to cease PCB production, 27 jobs affected March 03, 2026 OMR Italia SpA, a PCB manufacturer based in Concorezzo, Italy, has signed an agreement on a collective redundancy procedure affecting 27 employees following its decision to permanently cease production.
ams OSRAM completes EUR 114m lamps business sale March 03, 2026 Sensor and photonics company ams OSRAM has completed the sale of its Entertainment and Industry Lamps business to Japan-based Ushio Inc. for EUR 114 million. The transaction was closed on 2 March 2026.
AT&S invests EUR 30 million in Fehring plant March 03, 2026 Austrian IC substrates and PCB manufacturer AT&S will invest more than EUR 30 million in its Fehring plant by March 2027. The programme covers new production technologies, sustainability measures and the creation of around 50 jobs.
Keenfinity EMS secures ISO 13485 certification in Portugal March 03, 2026 Keenfinity EMS has obtained ISO 13485:2016 certification for its electronics manufacturing plant in Ovar, Portugal. The certification, announced on 2 March 2026, covers the design and manufacture of electronic systems for medical devices, including control units, power supply units and human–machine interfaces.
BMW to deploy humanoid robots in production in Germany March 03, 2026 In collaboration with Hexagon, a long‑standing, established partner of the BMW Group in the field of sensor technology and software, the first pilot project in Europe is now underway.
Samsung, AMD to advance AI-powered network innovations March 02, 2026 Following last year’s validation milestone, both companies will introduce the successful results of multi-cell testing conducted at Samsung’s R&D Lab, enabling scalable deployments and greater processor flexibility within software-based network environments.
GE Aerospace, Kratos win US Air Force award to design engine March 02, 2026 The GEK1500 is a 1,500-lb thrust jet engine that could potentially power unmanned aerial systems (UAS), collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs) and missiles.
DNP invests in Rapidus to advance mass production of 2nm chips March 02, 2026 Through this initiative, DNP will advance the development and mass production of EUV lithography photomasks and support Rapidus as it establishes a mass production system for 2nm & next-generation semiconductors.
Micron opens semiconductor assembly and test facility in India March 01, 2026 US memory manufacturer Micron Technology has officially opened its semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat, India.
Strengthen PCB procurement in Europe – risks of Asian dependency February 27, 2026 Unilateral dependence on Asia for PCBs is a strategic risk. For six years, global geopolitics has been showing us more and more clearly that supply chains are fragile. The pandemic caused massive disruptions, semiconductor shortages led to allocations, the war in Ukraine exacerbated raw material uncertainties, and protectionist measures by the US and the deliberate isolation of Asian markets have made free global trade an illusion.
Hitachi Energy integrates Pakal’s IGTO into ≥3.3 kV power modules February 27, 2026 Hitachi Energy and Pakal Technologies have announced a collaboration to develop next-generation high-voltage silicon power semiconductor modules rated at ≥3.3 kV.
Intervala invests over $6 million in manufacturing expansion February 27, 2026 Intervala has invested more than USD 6 million in new manufacturing technology, automation and facility expansion to strengthen its high-reliability electronics manufacturing capabilities.
SK hynix and Sandisk looks to standardise next-gen HBF memory February 26, 2026 SK hynix and Sandisk have announced the start of a global standardisation initiative for next-generation memory solution, High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) aimed at the AI inference era.
European PCB revenues rise 2.4% as industry shrinks February 25, 2026 European PCB manufacturing increased by 2.4% in 2025, while the global PCB market expanded by more than 11%, according to Data4PCB. At the same time, 11 manufacturers exited the market, reducing the European PCB base to 168 companies operating 182 facilities.
TSMC board approves $45 billion for capacity expansion February 25, 2026 The world’s largest semiconductor foundry, TSMC, has approved a capital injection of USD 44.96 billion to expand production capacity. The decision was made during a board meeting on 10 February 2026 in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
SEALSQ and WISeKey to relocate Geneva HQ, launch quantum hub February 24, 2026 SEALSQ Corp and its parent WISeKey International Holding, are planning to move their Geneva headquarters to the Pont-Rouge district in August 2026. The relocation coincides with the launch of the Geneva Quantum Centre of Excellence, intended to consolidate the group’s research and industrial deployment of quantum computing, post-quantum cybersecurity, and secure semiconductor technologies.