Zollner, Avalon establish JV for electronics manufacturing in India September 04, 2026 The joint venture will manufacture printed circuit board assemblies and system integration products in India. Initially, the focus will be on supplying the Indian operations of existing customers
Medtronic invests $700 million in Cornerstone Robotics September 04, 2026 The investment includes rights to distribute Hong Kong-based Cornerstone Robotics’ Sentire surgical system in select markets outside the US. Medtronic will distribute Sentire alongside its own Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system.
NanoBridge adopts Siemens’ Precision FPGA Synthesis September 04, 2026 NanoBridge Semiconductor will provide its customers with a version of Precision FPGA Synthesis tuned for its NBS6503H and NBS1201 FPGA device families, helping designers achieve high-quality synthesis results while supporting efficient implementation workflows.
Syrma SGS and Elemaster inaugurate joint venture facility in Bengaluru September 04, 2026 Indian EMS provider Syrma SGS Technology and Italian EMS provider Elemaster have inaugurated a new high-reliability electronics manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, India, through their joint venture Syrma SGS Elemaster. The 20,000 square-foot facility is located in the Bommasandra Industrial Area.
Kratos wins $20M contract to deliver mobile SATCOM gateways September 04, 2026 As part of the system, Kratos will deliver its rapid‑deployable, truck‑mounted Trifold transportable antennas, which are integrated into the mobile SATCOM hub that provides high‑throughput, dependable communications in dynamic field environments.
GCT forms partnership to advance UAV control and communications September 04, 2026 GCT Semiconductor and the infrastructure provider for utilities and IoT have a long history of cooperation in the utility sector. The collaboration combines GCT’s cellular and NTN expertise with the provider’s industrial-grade wireless innovation.
Sivers Semiconductors to expand photonics manufacturing in Glasgow September 03, 2026 Swedish company Sivers Semiconductors is investing USD 30 million to expand its indium phosphide manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Scotland.
Phison opens first European entity in Germany, appoints regional leadership September 03, 2026 Taiwanese NAND flash controller and storage solutions provider Phison Electronics has opened its first local entity in Europe, Phison Electronics Europe GmbH, headquartered in Eschborn, Germany. The company has appointed Ingvar Ersson as GM and President EMEA and Antony Zukowski as Regional Director EMEA.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics signs $790M AI server MLCC contract September 03, 2026 Including this customer, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has signed long-term MLCC supply agreements (LTAs) with over 10 global companies. The company said it is also in discussions for long-term supply contracts with several global companies.
Semiconductor obsolescence is becoming a structural problem September 02, 2026 The gap between how long electronics manufacturers need their products to last and how long component makers are willing to keep producing them is widening. For industries like aerospace, medical and defence – where a product can be in service for twenty or thirty years – the shift toward consumer-driven semiconductor lifecycles is creating a slow-moving crisis that is only now getting the attention it deserves.
Inission secures order from Nofence for Swedish market September 02, 2026 Inission has secured a new order from Norwegian Nofence, a developer of virtual fencing solutions for agriculture, with deliveries scheduled over the coming year. The order covers the production of Nofence’s electronic solutions for the Swedish market.
Infineon and Skeleton Technologies to develop power solutions for AI data centres September 02, 2026 Infineon Technologies and Estonian energy storage company Skeleton Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on solid-state transformers and sidecar power systems for AI data centre infrastructure. The partnership combines Infineon's power semiconductors with Skeleton's supercapacitor technology and power conversion expertise.
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.
Diodes Incorporated acquires ElevATE Semiconductor for $250 million September 01, 2026 Diodes Incorporated has completed the acquisition of ElevATE Semiconductor, a San Diego-based fabless semiconductor company specialising in integrated circuits for the automated test equipment market. The all-cash transaction is valued at USD 250 million.
No AI without security September 01, 2026 Why cybersecurity is the key to AI applications in medical technology?
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.
SK On signs 9 GWh LFP cell supply deal with US firm NeoVolta September 01, 2026 South Korean firm SK On will serve as the primary cell supplier for NeoVolta Power’s LFP pouch-cell-based BESS products. The companies did not disclose the value of the deal, but market estimates put it at about USD 1.09 billion.
Siemens partners with EPG to enhance grid resilience August 31, 2026 Integrating EPG’s synchrophasor technology and Wide Area Monitoring Systems directly into Siemens’ power automation portfolio empowers utilities and grid operators to master growing grid complexity, streamline operations and improve grid stability and resilience.
Rolls-Royce completes $1 billion investment in Indiana August 31, 2026 The investment — the largest the company has made in the United States — modernized advanced manufacturing across the Indianapolis campus and added full engine-test capability, including new ground test facilities, and an altitude test facility in West Lafayette.
Lyten selected as preferred bidder for Morrow Batteries August 31, 2026 Lyten, the US company that acquired the assets of bankrupt Swedish battery maker Northvolt earlier this year, has been selected as preferred bidder for the business of Norwegian battery manufacturer Morrow Batteries. Morrow entered bankruptcy in May 2026 and a memorandum of understanding was signed on August 21.
Kioxia and Sandisk bet $31 billion on NAND flash as AI demand surges August 31, 2026 Kioxia and Sandisk have announced anticipated investments in Japan totalling over USD 31 billion – approximately 5 trillion yen – contingent on government support. The investments, running through 2032, will support continued expansion of the companies' joint venture manufacturing operations at the Yokkaichi and Kitakami plants.
IBM completes acquisition of HRL to advance quantum ecosystem August 31, 2026 The combination brings together complementary expertise in quantum computing, sensing, materials science, and advanced technologies to accelerate future innovation
Pasqal, Eleven Ventures to advance quantum computing in Saudi Arabia August 28, 2026 The joint venture intends to deploy and operate Pasqal’s neutral-atom systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and bring Pasqal to market for customers across the country and the wider region.
Siemens, Reinhausen develop DC power solutions for AI data centers August 28, 2026 Together, the companies are developing and will industrialize a solid-state transformer for up to 36kV grid voltage. The technology is being developed for deployment in AI data centers.
Singular Photonics raises $2.15M to develop next-gen sensors August 28, 2026 The new capital will accelerate the development of a new generation of image sensors, expanding the Scotland-based startup’s product roadmap. Singular also announced that Dipesh Patel, the former CTO of Arm, has joined the company’s board of directors.
Saab to build new 80,000 square metre facility in Jönköping August 27, 2026 Saab is developing a new production facility of just over 80,000 square metres in Hedenstorp outside Jönköping, Sweden, with move-in planned for 2029–2030. Property developer Vectura has signed a lease agreement with Saab and will develop the facility for long-term ownership, according to a press release from Vectura.
Lam Research breaks ground on new Oregon lab August 27, 2026 Lam Research has broken ground on a new 120,000 square-foot laboratory at its Tualatin campus in Oregon, in the United States. The facility, expected to open in 2028, is the first milestone in a planned USD 3 billion expansion of Lam's global lab network over the next five years.
L&T’s renewables arm wins ‘major’ BESS order in Middle East August 27, 2026 In addition to the storage facilities, the scope of the packages involves grid interconnections, including pooling substations and underground cables. The three projects will collectively contribute to 6 gigawatt-hour of storage 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.
Zeiss SMT expands capacity in Oberkochen and key semiconductor markets August 26, 2026 Zeiss Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology has reached a milestone in its Oberkochen site expansion with the move-in to a new office building in July 2026, roughly four years after the groundbreaking ceremony in May 2022. In total, the expansion adds approximately 25,000 square metres of space for production and production-related areas at the site.
Koh Young to double production capacity at Yeoju complex August 26, 2026 South Korean inspection solutions provider Koh Young Technology is building a second production centre at its Yeoju complex in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, targeting completion in August 2027. The new 12,800 square-metre facility will double the company's total production capacity.
ESCATEC establishes in-house BPA-free plastic manufacturing capability August 26, 2026 EMS provider ESCATEC has established an in-house capability to manufacture plastic components from BPA-free resins at its Johor Bahru facility in Malaysia. The capability targets customers in food and beverage, medical technology and other applications requiring stringent material controls.