KKR sells Circor Aerospace to Parker Hannifin for $2.6 billion May 25, 2026 This combination of Parker Hannifin and Circor Aerospace brings together complementary capabilities, product portfolios, and platform exposures to create a stronger, more diversified aerospace and defense supplier with enhanced scale.
Cowboy Space raises $275M to advance orbital data centers May 22, 2026 The California-based company is developing a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that harness solar energy, a purpose-built launch vehicle to deliver them and compute payloads designed specifically for the space environment.
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.
Kioxia introduces KIOXIA BG8 Series SSDs for PC OEMs May 18, 2026 Compared to the previous generation, the KIOXIA BG8 Series achieves up to 47 % higher sequential read, 67 % higher sequential write, 44 % higher random read, and 30 % higher random write performance.
Sony, TSMC sign MOU to develop and manufacture image sensors May 15, 2026 Through the JV, both companies expect to leverage Sony's expertise in sensor design alongside TSMC’s strengths in process technology and manufacturing excellence as part of a broader collaboration aimed at enhancing image sensor performance.
PowerBank announces commercial operation of 4.99 MW BESS in Ontario May 11, 2026 Now that the project is operational, it will have 4.74 MW of daily contract capacity available (at a capacity payment to ProjectCo of USD 1,221/MW per business day) for 251 business days in a year.
HyperLight, UMC, Wavetek to bolster TFLN production May 04, 2026 Building on HyperLight’s collaboration with Wavetek, which brought TFLN photonics from laboratory innovation to a HVM line within a 6-inch CMOS foundry, Taiwan’s UMC is bringing to the partnership its 8-inch production capability and expertise.
Advantest partners with Applied Materials, joins EPIC platform May 04, 2026 As the first automated test equipment (ATE) company to join the platform, Advantest will partner with Applied Materials to strengthen the links between front-end manufacturing technologies and back-end testing of chips and packages.
Global silicon wafer shipments grew 13% YoY in 1Q26 April 30, 2026 Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 13.1% year-on-year to 3,275 million square inches (MSI) from the 2,896 MSI recorded during the same quarter of 2025, reports SEMI.
Foxconn and Mitsubishi Electric explore JV in automotive equipment April 30, 2026 Hon Hai Precision Industry, otherwise known as Foxconn, and Mitsubishi Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance centred on Mitsubishi Electric's automotive equipment business.
Indian solar firm Enrich signs 290 MWh BESS deal with NTPC April 30, 2026 The scope of the project includes end-to-end BESS installation and integration with existing thermal power station infrastructure; advanced systems, remote monitoring and control infrastructure; and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services.
NEC to supply defense equipment for three Australian frigates April 30, 2026 Under this contract, Japan’s NEC Corporation will provide equipment including underwater-related equipment such as surface ship sonars as well as communications and navigation-related equipment.
MELSS, Valtech form JV to boost semiconductor supply chain April 29, 2026 By combining Indian company MELSS’s manufacturing expertise with Valtech’s global strengths, the joint venture is positioned to deliver high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of next-generation electronics.
Renewable Metals raises $12 million in Series A April 27, 2026 The Australian startup is developing a locally deployable solution to recover critical minerals within domestic or regional supply chains, reducing reliance on exporting battery waste and offshore refining.
Skild AI acquires Zebra’s robotics automation business April 23, 2026 With this acquisition, US-based startup Skild AI aims to accelerate the deployment of robotics automation solutions alongside its general-purpose Skild Brain.
Onto expands partnership with Rigaku through 27% equity investment April 22, 2026 By combining Rigaku’s X-ray technologies with Onto Innovation’s complementary optical metrology and advanced analytics software, the companies aim to deliver next-generation hybrid metrology solutions for increasingly complex semiconductor devices.
Japan quake triggers alert; semiconductor operations unaffected April 21, 2026 A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on April 20, prompting a brief tsunami alert and a government advisory warning of an elevated risk of a potential megaquake, the Associated Press reports.
Advantest opens innovation centres in Silicon Valley April 21, 2026 Advantest Corporation has opened a new innovation center in San Jose and is preparing a second facility in Sunnyvale, as the company looks to strengthen collaboration across the semiconductor value chain.
Vero completes acquisition of TEC, expanding fiber platform in US April 20, 2026 Through this acquisition, Vero will extend its footprint from the Western United States into the Southeast via TEC’s 4,500-mile fiber network. The combined company will reach approximately 444,000 households.
Renesas expands auto MCU portfolio with 28nm RH850/U2C April 20, 2026 The MCU targets a range of automotive applications, including chassis and safety systems for passenger cars and motorcycles, battery management systems (BMS) and body control functions such as lighting and motor control, and other general-purpose ASIL D applications.
A+B Electronic expands SMD capacity with second Fuji line April 15, 2026 Assmy & Böttger Electronic GmbH has completed a comprehensive modernisation of its SMD production, adding a second placement line from Fuji Europe Corporation GmbH to increase capacity and introduce redundancy.
Panasonic Electric Works transfers power tools business to Makita April 15, 2026 The transaction will be executed through a company split whereby the business will be transferred to the successor company, followed by the transfer of all issued shares of the successor company to the acquirer.
Rapidus opens new Analysis Centre and Rapidus Chiplet Solutions April 14, 2026 Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus has opened a new Analysis Centre and launched its Rapidus Chiplet Solutions (RCS), expanding its development infrastructure ahead of planned advanced semiconductor production in fiscal 2027.
Kioxia, Solidigm and SanDisk invests in Nanya Technology April 14, 2026 Nanya Technology Corporation has received strategic participation in its private placement from Kioxia, SK hynix subsidiary Solidigm and SanDisk, as the company accelerates investment in advanced DRAM capacity for AI-driven demand.
Toshiba begins sampling of 30-34 TB SMR nearline HDDs April 14, 2026 M12 Series HDDs leverage Toshiba’s proprietary design and analysis technologies cultivated through the development of slimmer and more compact components. The new M12 is the first glass substrate nearline HDD for Toshiba.
TDK, Nippon Chemical Industrial establish joint venture April 13, 2026 The joint venture will focus on the development of ceramic materials primarily for MLCCs, other electronic component materials, and their manufacturing processes.
SUMCO shifts strategy from new fab to equipment upgrades April 07, 2026 SUMCO Corporation has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for an amended version of its “Plan for Ensuring Stable Supply” under the Economic Security Promotion Act, the company announced on March 27, 2026.
Ann Fairchild named President and CEO of Siemens USA April 03, 2026 Fairchild has been with Siemens for more than 25 years, most recently serving as general counsel for Siemens USA, overseeing legal, compliance, regulatory and intellectual property functions.
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck seek to bring Toyota into cellcentric April 02, 2026 The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation are planning to jointly operate the fuel cell joint venture cellcentric. The move was outlined in a press release from AB Volvo dated March 31.
Kioxia to invest in Nanya Technology, secure long-term DRAM supply April 02, 2026 Kioxia Corporation will subscribe to a third-party share allotment by Nanya Technology Corporation and enter into a long-term DRAM supply agreement with the company.
PowerBank advances 3.1 MW BESS project on closed landfill April 02, 2026 Following receipt of the final construction approval and financing, the company intends to commence the construction of the project. Once completed, the project in Buffalo, New York, will be operated as a community solar project.
Swissto12 to build GEO satellite for Space Compass March 30, 2026 This agreement represents a milestone for Space Compass’s optical data relay service. For Swissto12, the contract represents further validation of the company’s ability to unlock a wide range of space missions with its small GEO satellite platform.