SK keyfoundry develops Bi-SCR-based On-Chip EMC protection tech June 29, 2026 While conventional ESD protection devices were primarily limited to controlling momentary discharges during chip manufacturing or assembly processes, the new technology enables complete on-chip control of harsh system-level EMC environments.
Quantum tech firm Aegiq opens new headquarters in Sheffield June 26, 2026 The UK startup’s goal is to deliver quantum computers at scale based on photonics, leveraging chip manufacturing supply chains, working with industry leaders to deliver real-world impact in advanced manufacturing, defence, clean energy and healthcare.
Nearfield Instruments raises $380 million in largest ever Dutch deep-tech round June 24, 2026 Rotterdam-based semiconductor metrology company Nearfield Instruments has closed a USD 380 million Series D funding round, valuing the company at USD 1.6 billion. The round is the largest deep-tech funding round ever completed in the Netherlands.
Optimus acquires South Carolina EV fast-charging network June 17, 2026 Originally developed through a Duke Energy pilot program approved by the South Carolina Public Service Commission, the network includes 52 DC fast charging stations across 26 locations throughout South Carolina.
Firefly wins $75M subcontract to deliver drones to Moon’s south pole June 16, 2026 Upon launching, Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft will carry the drones over a 45-day transit to the Moon and enter lunar orbit before deorbiting and performing a braking maneuver to deploy the drones approximately 50 km above the Moon’s south pole.
Air Liquide invests €200M in Korea to back SK hynix’s AI chip project June 16, 2026 In order to supply SK hynix’s new packaging and testing fab “P&T7”, located in Cheongju, in the Chungcheongbuk province, Air Liquide will build and operate a state-of-the-art nitrogen production unit.
Nvidia, Doosan Group collaborate to advance Physical AI June 11, 2026 The collaboration will bring together Nvidia’s full-stack accelerated computing platforms with Doosan Group’s capabilities in industrial automation, power generation and advanced electronics materials to support next-generation AI infrastructure.
Deloitte India launches quantum innovation hub at IIT-Bombay June 09, 2026 The centre will bring together Deloitte’s global quantum network, IIT-B’s academic excellence, start-ups, technology partners and industry innovators to help Indian enterprises de-risk quantum investments, develop use cases, build talent and transition to real-world deployment.
Foxconn and Intel announce strategic collaboration on AI infrastructure June 05, 2026 Foxconn and Intel are teaming up to jointly develop and deploy next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms, combining Intel's processor and silicon capabilities with Foxconn's manufacturing scale and system integration expertise.
Seoul Semiconductor’s HV opto-semiconductor powers up automakers June 05, 2026 The technology combines micro-scaled opto-semiconductor chips capable of 12V single-chip operation with a high-voltage (HV) driver technology, enabling a reduction of more than 10% in the number of driver-related components used in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Tata AutoComp partners with Jahwa to manufacture EV components June 04, 2026 The partnership brings together Jahwa Electronics’ Korean engineering expertise and Tata AutoComp’s manufacturing ecosystem in India. The companies will manufacture low and high voltage PTC heaters critical for thermal management in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Middle East conflict drives PCB prices up 40%, disrupting electronics supply chains June 03, 2026 The war in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of raw materials used in PCBs and pushed prices sharply higher, compounding cost pressures that were already building across the electronics industry, according to industry sources and executives cited by Reuters.
Five dead after explosion at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea June 03, 2026 An explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea, killed five people and injured two others on Monday, Reuters reports. The blast occurred on a production line for rocket propellant.
Bellatrix teams up TelePIX for VLEO satellite mission June 03, 2026 Indian startup Bellatrix Aerospace and South Korea’s space AI solutions company TelePIX are targeting a 2028 launch and mission commencement and will also cooperate on launch operations, early orbit operations, and overall satellite mission management.
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.
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.