Bittium partners with Safran on advanced tactical communications September 25, 2026 Bittium is a supplier of resilient tactical communications systems, secure mobile communications and software-defined radio technology. The companies will explore how their capabilities can be combined to meet the communications needs of the French armed forces.
Finnish startup Verda raises €163M to scale full-stack AI cloud September 25, 2026 The funding allows the Helsinki-based company to accelerate product development across all layers of its AI cloud, from compute capacity to platform services for frontier AI teams in the agentic era.
Tata Electronics, Enomoto sign MoU to boost chip packaging in India September 24, 2026 As part of the collaboration, Japanese precision semiconductor component manufacturer Enomoto will leverage its R&D capabilities, technical know-how and next-gen solutions to accelerate semiconductor packaging readiness for the Jagiroad facility.
Geely unveils new charging system that replenishes battery in 4.5 minutes September 24, 2026 Chinese passenger car manufacturer Geely has unveiled an ultra-fast charging system for electric vehicles that can increase a battery's state of charge from 10% to 70% in 4.5 minutes, according to Reuters. The company also introduced a new generation of traction batteries and an updated Galaxy E5 SUV, responding to intensifying competition from BYD in China's electric vehicle market.
SEALSQ, WISeKey, Jura to establish post-quantum semiconductor center September 22, 2026 The Jura Center represents an investment of CHF 40-60 million (USD 49-73 million) over a period of 6 years. At the heart of the project will be SEALSQ’s QS7001 Quantum Shield, a secure semiconductor designed to implement post-quantum cryptographic algorithms.
Navitas takes $5 million stake in Magnachip to deepen SiC partnership September 22, 2026 Navitas Semiconductor is making a USD 5 million strategic equity investment in Magnachip Semiconductor, deepening a partnership the two companies announced in July 2026.
Indian space tech startup Pixxel raises $100 million in Series C September 22, 2026 The funding will advance its sensing capabilities through the next-gen Honeybee hyperspectral constellation, extending observations into shortwave infrared (SWIR), while adding new technologies including SAR and UHR optical imaging.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2026 – AI, shortages and the EMS market in focus September 18, 2026 Evertiq Expo brought 908 people from 456 companies to Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg on 17 September. 496 visitors from 307 companies were welcomed by 149 exhibiting companies. The day featured a broad conference programme covering the semiconductor market, component management, circularity and the evolving EMS industry.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg: Europe's 100 largest EMS companies revealed September 18, 2026 When Mareike Haass took to the stage at Evertiq Expo in Gothenburg on September 17, she presented what in4ma describes as the first complete ranking of Europe's 100 largest EMS companies, built on data sourced directly from national company registers and the companies themselves. The full list is now available.
Hyosung secures $287 million US orders for UHV transformers September 18, 2026 The ultra-high-voltage (UHV) transformers will be deployed at newly built AI data centers in the northern and southern regions of the US. They consist of 765kV UHV transformers worth USD 163 million and 345kV UHV transformers worth USD 124 million.
NEC partners with MHI to strengthen Japan’s defense capabilities September 17, 2026 The two Japanese companies will contribute to the strengthening and transformation of defense capabilities by providing high-value-added and highly reliable products and services for the development of new command and control systems.
InoBat partners with PETL to strengthen European BESS solutions September 16, 2026 While InoBat will build on its established European presence and planned expansion into North America, Palmer Energy Technology Ltd (PETL) will leverage its strong position in the UK and Ireland. Both companies will address new markets together.
Thales, India’s KSSL sign agreement for 70-mm rocket systems September 15, 2026 Thales will leverage its partnership with India and contribute its expertise in 70-mm rockets and launchers developed in Belgium, while KSSL will utilise its local manufacturing and testing facilities to support production and integration of components from Thales’ supply chain.
HAL, Safran sign contract with SAFHAL to develop Aravalli engine September 14, 2026 India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a contract with SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. (SAFHAL) for the design, development, manufacture, supply and lifecycle support of a new-generation high-power helicopter engine.
Infineon extends collaboration with SolarEdge Technologies September 14, 2026 The collaboration builds directly on SolarEdge's SST platform with Infineon SiC components, first announced in November 2025. The SST is designed to enable direct medium-voltage (13.8-34.5 kV) to 800-1500 VDC conversion at over 99 percent efficiency.
Ceva partners with LG Electronics to accelerate UWB adoption September 11, 2026 The collaboration pairs Ceva-Waves UWB baseband IP and software with UWB radio frequency (RF) technology developed by LG's SoC Center, giving customers a silicon-ready platform for integrating UWB into their SoCs. LG's UWB RF supports TSMC's 22nm process.
EMA, FlowCAD acquisitions expand Cadence’s PCB design portfolio September 11, 2026 By integrating EMA and FlowCAD technology into the Cadence ecosystem, the company is building on a collaboration that spans over 20 years. Deeper integration with Allegro X and OrCAD X platforms will enable scalable library and data management capabilities.
Novo Nordisk Foundation to establish quantum chip fab in Copenhagen September 08, 2026 Quantum Foundry Copenhagen and the Novo Nordisk Foundation have announced plans to establish a 5,300 square metre quantum chip fabrication facility in Copenhagen, Denmark. The facility is expected to open in 2027 and will develop and scale manufacturing capabilities for next-generation quantum chips.
Intel Foundry and ASML report High NA EUV production milestone September 08, 2026 Intel Foundry and ASML have reported continued progress in High NA EUV lithography production, including more than one million wafers processed to date across early tool certification and testing, research and development, and volume production on select layers of Intel's Panther Lake processors — part of the Core Ultra Series 3 family.
Semiconductors, circularity and EMS strategy in focus in Gothenburg September 07, 2026 Evertiq Expo Gothenburg takes place on September 17 and brings together the Swedish and Nordic electronics industry for a full day focused on the semiconductor market, component management, PCB manufacturing and how the global EMS industry is changing.
LGES secures multi-year supply of US-produced lithium carbonate September 02, 2026 Under the contract, Smackover Lithium, a partnership between Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor, an international energy company, will supply LG Energy Solution with 8,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate annually over a 10-year period.
Nexperia reports 18% revenue growth in Q2 September 01, 2026 Nexperia has reported Q2 2026 revenue of USD 355.6 million, an increase of 18.4% compared to Q1. The company says profitability and cash generation also improved QoQ, with operations outside China achieving positive net income and operating cash flow.
Mahindra wins Airbus contract to manufacture A320 fuselage skins September 01, 2026 Mahindra Aerostructures will manufacture fuselage skins for Sections 18 and 19, covering the rear fuselage and tail sections of the Airbus A320neo and A321XLR aircraft. The components will be manufactured at Mahindra Aerostructures’ facility in Bengaluru.
Indichem inaugurates semiconductor materials plant in Gongju August 31, 2026 The facility makes ultra-high-purity chemicals that go into the semiconductor supply chain. Indichem is a Korean step-down subsidiary of Acutaas Chemicals Limited, an Indian manufacturer of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
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.
Navitas partners with Magnachip to accelerate HV, UHV SiC adoption August 24, 2026 Under the terms of the agreement, Magnachip will license Navitas’ GeneSiC Trench-Assisted PlanarTM (TAP) technology to enter the HV and UHV SiC markets. The license covers 1200 V, 2300 V, 3300 V and higher voltage GeneSiC technologies.
BEL collaborates with Ananth on advanced electronic systems August 21, 2026 The partnership will focus on indigenous design and development, system engineering, electronics manufacturing, integration, testing and production for current and future programmes of strategic importance.
Jubilant Ingrevia to acquire 40% stake in Zettaone August 20, 2026 Zettaone is an Indian electronics design and manufacturing platform with integrated capabilities in the electronics/semicon industry. It delivers engineering solutions for aerospace, defence, semiconductor, automotive, medical and industrial applications.
PCB material shortage spreads to standard FR-4 as structural shift deepens August 19, 2026 The PCB industry's material shortage is no longer confined to advanced laminates. According to a market update from Norwegian PCB supplier Confidee, the shortage has now spread to standard FR-4 and thicker copper-clad laminates – and conditions are not expected to ease through 2026 or into 2027.
TTM Technologies acquires Epiq Solutions for $1.1 billion August 18, 2026 TTM Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Epiq Design Solutions, a provider of software-defined radios, high-performance RF products and space compute solutions for defence and signals intelligence applications. The all-cash purchase price is USD 1.1 billion.
Waaree secures $17 million order for medium voltage skids August 14, 2026 The 8.3 MVA MV skid is a plug-and-play, containerised solution developed by Waaree Transpower specifically for BESS applications. The complete solution is integrated within a 20-foot container, enabling efficient transportation, installation and deployment.
US startup Ravee Optics secures $6 million in seed round August 13, 2026 The company’s initial focus is addressing the limitations of current satellite communication technology by building optical communication systems designed for scale. Its hardware is smaller, lighter, and easier to produce in large volumes.