Samsung Electronics begins shipment of HBM4E samples June 01, 2026 Samsung’s HBM4E delivers a stable pin speed of 14 gigabits-per-second (Gbps), with performance scalable up to 16Gbps to support increasingly intensive data processing requirements. This represents more than a 20% increase over its HBM4.
NOTE inaugurates new factory in Torsby, doubling production capacity May 27, 2026 Swedish EMS provider NOTE has inaugurated a new production facility in Torsby, Värmland. The factory doubles the company's production floor space at the site and is built for advanced electronics manufacturing serving customers in defence, medical technology and other demanding segments.
SK hynix unveils ‘iHBM’ thermal solution to boost AI performance May 27, 2026 This latest heat management solution helps reduce thermal resistance by 30% and enables chips to operate stably even in high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.
JSW Group, Uber team up to accelerate EV adoption in India May 25, 2026 The partnership will focus on exploring opportunities to develop and scale localised EV solutions suited for use on the Uber platform in various categories, in line with the evolving needs of India’s mobility ecosystem.
South Korea’s Doosan Robotics strengthens European presence May 22, 2026 The expanded Frankfurt branch strengthens local service and training infrastructure while adding new functions for robotics solution demonstrations and application development.
LG Innotek wins $68M order to supply automotive Wi-Fi 7 module May 22, 2026 LG Innotek’s Automotive Wi-Fi 7 Communication Module will be integrated into Audio, Video, and Navigation(AVN) systems, which will then be delivered to the European automotive parts company.
EMS in Sweden – Ten factories, half the market May 21, 2026 57.5%. That is the share of the entire Swedish EMS market held by just ten individual production sites. Not ten companies – ten factories.
Posco Holdings signs $765 million deal for stake in lithium mines May 21, 2026 Posco Holdings will establish a new intermediate holding company with Australian company Mineral Resources and acquire a 30% stake in it. Posco Holdings has secured the right to be supplied with 30% of the lithium concentrate produced by the JV.
LS Electric wins $70M data center power equipment order May 21, 2026 With this order, the South Korean company will supply essential high-end power equipment for data centers — such as vacuum circuit breakers (VCBs) — to core grid systems.
Doosan Corporation to establish CCL production base in Thailand May 20, 2026 The South Korean company’s new subsidiary and Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) production plant will be located at Araya Industrial Park in Bang Bo, Samut Prakan, Thailand. Approximately USD 120 million is being invested in the project.
Hyundai expands India network to accelerate battery research May 19, 2026 Solidifying this network, the South Korean company has formalized agreements with four new partner institutions: IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur and Tezpur University.
Hyundai partners with KAI to develop future air mobility May 15, 2026 The two parties will leverage Hyundai Motor Group’s expertise in electrified aviation powertrain development and Korea Aerospace Industries’s aircraft airframe development capabilities to jointly develop and mass produce competitive future air mobility aircraft.
Samsung wage talks collapse with strike deadline one week away May 14, 2026 Samsung Electronics has urged its South Korean labour union to resume wage negotiations, after government-mediated talks collapsed — leaving an 18-day strike from May 21 as a real and immediate threat, Reuters reports.
Hanwha Aerospace to supply additional Chunmoo launchers to Estonia May 14, 2026 The agreement builds on the approximately €290 million G2G contract signed in December 2025, which covered six Chunmoo launchers, three types of missiles (CGR-080, CTM-MR, and CTM-290), as well as operational and training support.
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
Hyundai Mobis develops PE system ready for all EV models May 13, 2026 During the development of its proprietary Power Electric (PE) system model, the South Korean company focused on standardizing key auto components and modularizing them. These include the stator for the drive motor, the inverter and the power module.
LS Electric signs $220M data center deal with Bloom Energy May 12, 2026 LS Electric will supply a full range of key distribution systems for the power infrastructure construction project of a hyperscale data center being developed in New Mexico by a major local big-tech company, as part of Bloom Energy’s project
NEO partners with South Korean Army to advance battery solutions May 08, 2026 The agreement builds on NEO’s momentum in its Korean Defense Integration Strategy and serves as a milestone due to the Capital Defense Command’s ability to advocate for the prompt implementation of non-Chinese battery solutions.
Rebellions partners with SKT, Arm to bolster AI infrastructure May 06, 2026 This alliance aims to address the surging demand in the inference market and set standards for high-performance, energy-efficient sovereign AI infrastructure.
Air Products to supply industrial gas for Samsung’s Korea fab May 01, 2026 Under the agreement, the US company will build, own and operate multiple state-of-the-art production facilities and a bulk specialty gas supply system to supply nitrogen, oxygen, argon and hydrogen for Samsung’s new semiconductor fab.
Kitron to expand manufacturing capacity in Sweden April 27, 2026 EMS provider Kitron is planning to expand its manufacturing footprint in Örnsköldsvik with a new facility for its subsidiary Kitron Eltech.
Rina, Hanwha to advance battery-hybrid propulsion systems April 27, 2026 The partnership brings together Hanwha’s expertise in propulsion, energy storage and systems integration with Rina’s regulatory and certification know-how, fostering the development and adoption of next-generation propulsion solutions for the maritime sector.
SK hynix begins mass production of 192GB SOCAMM2 April 24, 2026 SOCAMM2 is a module that adapts low-power memory — which was previously used mainly in mobile products like smartphones — for server environments. It is designed to be a primary memory solution for next-generation AI servers.
Samsung SDI signs EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz April 23, 2026 Under the agreement, Samsung SDI will supply high-performance batteries for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz plans to use the batteries in future compact and mid-size electric SUVs and coupe models.
Posco secures $675M artificial graphite anode order April 22, 2026 This is the largest supply agreement the South Korean company has secured since entering the anode material business in 2011. It currently supplies anode material to domestic battery manufacturers and companies, including GM.
Hyundai teams up with TVS to advance E3W solutions in India April 22, 2026 Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead the design of and co-develop the Electric Three-Wheeler (E3W) by leveraging its research and development expertise, advanced mobility technologies and human-centric design approach.
Greene Tweed, Seal Dynamics boost aerospace OEM market April 20, 2026 Seal Dynamics’ presence in Asia and Brazil will connect aerospace OEMs with Greene Tweed’s high-performance solutions, including advanced sealing systems and Xycomp DLF thermoplastic composites, that address their specific challenges.
Hitachi Rail announces agreement to acquire Clever Devices April 16, 2026 Clever Devices’ portfolio of onboard and centralized data solutions will complement Hitachi Rail’s HMAX Mobility suite. HMAX Mobility is Hitachi Rail’s digital asset management platform that optimizes the performance of railways around the world.
Hanwha partners with Indra to boost defence cooperation April 15, 2026 The two companies will promote a combined solution for Chile’s armoured vehicle program. Hanwha Aerospace will supply armoured vehicle platforms while Indra Group will provide Mission System Equipment and serve as regional coordination lead.
Arena invests $25M to boost NewVolt charging network April 10, 2026 NewVolt will deliver three open-access, fast‑charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks along major freight corridors in Melbourne’s west, south-east and northern suburbs.
Semiconductor equipment billings reached $135B in 2025 April 09, 2026 Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 15% to USD 135.1 billion in 2025 from USD 117.1 billion in 2024, driven by continued investment in advanced logic, memory, and AI-related capacity expansion, according to SEMI.
Limited capacity and order shifts push consumer DRAM prices higher April 08, 2026 Tightening supply conditions and ongoing product transitions are driving a sharp increase in consumer DRAM prices, according to new data from TrendForce.