Analog Devices opens new Thailand facility to boost capacity March 19, 2026 US semiconductor company Analog Devices has opened a new manufacturing facility in Thailand aimed at expanding its production and test capacity and strengthening supply chain resilience.
Henkel launches electronics innovation hub in Bengaluru March 19, 2026 The new facility is built to replicate actual electronics manufacturing conditions, allowing customers to evaluate and optimize materials and processes before committing to production scale.
US government confirms Tesla and LGES’s $4.3B battery deal March 18, 2026 The plant was formerly developed for a joint venture between LG and General Motors before the automaker sold its stake to LG. The facility is expected to be launched in 2027.
Synopsys launches eDT Platform to advance Physical AI March 18, 2026 Initially focused on high-value automotive use cases, the Synopsys Electronics Digital Twin (eDT) Platform enables OEMs to achieve up to 90% of software validation prior to hardware availability.
GE Aerospace to invest another $1B in US manufacturing March 16, 2026 The 2026 investment — the company’s second consecutive USD 1 billion US investment — is expected to benefit sites across more than 30 communities in 17 states. GE Aerospace also plans to hire 5,000 US workers.
ABB to invest $75 million in India to expand manufacturing and R&D March 11, 2026 ABB plans to invest approximately USD 75 million in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing capacity and research and development activities across several locations in the country.
Doosan to supply manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin March 11, 2026 Under the agreement, Doosan Robotics will sequentially supply more than 100 manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group’s domestic and overseas plants through 2027.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple to begin Mac mini production in Houston, expand AI server manufacturing February 25, 2026 Apple will start producing its Mac mini in the US for the first time, with manufacturing slated to start later this year at a new facility in Houston.
Hanwha Aerospace breaks ground on armoured vehicle plant in Romania February 17, 2026 South Korean defence group Hanwha Aerospace has broken ground on a new armoured vehicle production facility in Romania, marking the company’s first manufacturing site in Europe.
GigaDevice signs distribution agreement with SEMITRON for DACH region February 15, 2026 GigaDevice, a fabless semiconductor supplier, has signed a distribution agreement with German electronics distributor SEMITRON, expanding its sales and support footprint in the DACH region.
Chipbond opens advanced semiconductor facility in Penang February 11, 2026 Taiwanese semiconductor packaging and testing company Chipbond Technology has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion.
EU launches NanoIC, Europe’s largest Chips Act pilot line February 09, 2026 The European Union has inaugurated NanoIC, its largest pilot line under the Chips Act, at IMEC Leuven in Belgium. The facility represents a total investment of EUR 2.5 billion, of which EUR 700 million coming from EU funding, EUR 700 million from national and regional governments, and the remainder from industry partners, including ASML.
Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs for $7.5B February 04, 2026 Texas Instruments has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Labs in an all-cash transaction valuing the wireless connectivity specialist at approximately USD 7.5 billion.
Infineon to acquire non-optical sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM February 04, 2026 Infineon Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire the non-optical analog and mixed-signal sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM Group for EUR 570 million.
GA-ASI, Calidus to collaborate on production of MQ-9B, GCA January 29, 2026 The MOU provides a framework for cooperation between GA-ASI, GA-Intelligence, and Calidus where all parties will look to collaborate on programs in the areas of airframe manufacturing, final assembly, test and checkout, as well as flight operational test and acceptance.
Connected Energy to develop EV battery testing facility January 28, 2026 This dedicated hub will test and integrate batteries from multiple EV bus and truck manufacturers, demonstrating the clear business case for repurposing them in grid-scale, second-life BESS.
Infineon teams up with NIELIT to boost India’s chip ecosystem January 26, 2026 Under the partnership, Infineon will collaborate with NIELIT — an autonomous body under India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) — to develop training programs in semiconductor assembly, test and packaging.
Gilmour secures $145 million to boost space capability January 26, 2026 The fresh funds will be used to support continued development and qualification of the Australian company’s Eris orbital launch vehicle, scale rocket and satellite manufacturing, expand test and launch infrastructure, and grow its workforce.
The world’s fastest drone is 3D-printed January 23, 2026 What does a blend of DIY engineering and fabrication, mixed with a clear goal, get you? A fully 3D-printed drone that has just reclaimed the title of the world’s fastest quadcopter.
Venezuela's minerals: huge potential, even bigger risk January 22, 2026 In the first weeks of 2026, Venezuela returned to the headlines not because it suddenly became stable, but because Washington once again began to play the country — politically and economically. On the US side, there were signals of intensified efforts aimed at shifting the balance of power in Caracas. In practice, this points to a “reset” scenario: Venezuela re-entering the investment conversation under a new framework. But setting politics aside for a moment, what could this actually mean for the electronics industry? Is Venezuela truly an Eldorado?
Elmos opens new R&D site in the Czech Republic January 22, 2026 German semiconductor company Elmos Semiconductor has opened a new research and development site in Brno, Czech Republic.
Syntiant opens manufacturing and R&D site in Malaysia January 20, 2026 US-based AI semiconductor company Syntiant has opened a new manufacturing and research facility in Penang, Malaysia.
Siemens acquires Aster to advance PCB design engineering January 16, 2026 This integrates Aster’s advanced “shift-left” design for test (DFT) functionality directly into Siemens’ Xpedition software and Valor software — part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software — establishing a comprehensive portfolio for electronic systems design.
SEALSQ, Kaynes SemiCon finalize deal to develop JV in India January 12, 2026 The JV is being formed with the objective of developing, personalizing and deploying a Sovereign Indian Post-Quantum semiconductor platform, aligned with India’s national digital sovereignty and security priorities.
Global semiconductor supply chain remains concentrated, exposing bottlenecks December 26, 2025 A new analysis of the global semiconductor supply chain highlights how critical stages of chip production remain concentrated among a handful of economies, underscoring the industry’s vulnerability to geopolitical and supply disruptions.
Defence electronics in 2025: Key developments followed by the Evertiq audience December 22, 2025 Defence electronics has become one of the fastest-growing segments of Europe’s technology landscape. Rising military budgets, new procurement cycles, digitalisation of battlefield systems and the need for resilient supply chains are transforming the electronics industry into a strategic pillar of national security. Reading patterns on Evertiq clearly show that the audience is most interested in topics related to industrial collaboration, AI in defence, robotics, component manufacturing, sourcing, and critical materials.
Rohm partners with Tata Electronics to boost chip manufacturing December 22, 2025 As the first step in this collaboration, Tata Electronics will assemble and test Rohm’s India-designed automotive-grade Nch 100V, 300A Si MOSFET in a TOLL package, targeting mass production shipments by next year.