Niche demand, MLC migration to drive SLC NAND prices up to 170% July 16, 2026 Meanwhile, demand for SLC NAND continues to grow in AI edge computing, data centers, and automotive electronics, causing the supply-demand gap to widen quickly, TrendForce notes.
ELIgnite awarded €5M to boost deep-tech innovation in Europe July 16, 2026 ELIgnite, a new Horizon Europe project coordinated by the Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC (ELI), will streamline access to advanced laser facilities, making it easier for researchers to discover, apply for, and use ELI’s capabilities.
Kyndryl, Aptiv partner to power mission-critical systems globally July 16, 2026 Aptiv selected Kyndryl to provide advisory, implementation and managed service support to modernize their customer experience and product engineering. Kyndryl will deploy Aptiv’s Wind River software as part of its solutions portfolio.
Intel uses next-gen ASML tool to produce its laptop chips July 15, 2026 Intel Foundry has entered high-volume manufacturing for a subset of Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, code-named Panther Lake, using ASML’s EXE High NA EUV technology.
10 years on – Brexit and the “new normal” July 15, 2026 A decade after the UK voted to leave the European Union, the EMS and CEM sector is still adapting to the consequences. Brexit realised many fears around supply-chain disruption, labour shortages and regulation, but it also accelerated structural change and pushed companies to modernise operations.
Havells enters BESS segment through collaboration with Pixii July 15, 2026 By combining Havells’ manufacturing base, sales and distribution network, and understanding of the Indian market with Norwegian company Pixii’s energy storage technology, the collaboration aims to enable reliable, efficient and scalable solutions.
esmo marks 25 years, expands in Germany, China and Taiwan July 15, 2026 Today, the esmo Group employs approximately 285 people and generates annual revenue of around EUR 60 million through its two business divisions: semiconductor test solutions and special-purpose machinery.
Kontron launches production of 5G modules in Düsseldorf July 14, 2026 The new production line for 5G Automotive Network Access Devices (NADs) and 5G Industrial M.2 communication modules will consolidate Kontron’s position in a key future market.
Bosch announces $225 million funding deal with US government July 14, 2026 Bosch is investing up to $2 billion to transform the Roseville, California site into a facility that produces and tests SiC semiconductors with state-of-the-art processes and equipment.
Intel invests €5 billion to expand manufacturing in Europe July 14, 2026 Investment is expected to create permanent high-tech jobs and engage specialised tradespeople, while expanding leading-edge manufacturing capacity in Ireland.
Samsung begins mass production of PM1763 SSD July 14, 2026 Featuring high-speed data transfer and an optimized controller architecture, PM1763, the company’s PCIe 6.0-based enterprise SSD, is expected to serve as a key storage solution for high-performance AI platforms.
Richardson to manufacture power supply for C-Motive’s ZeroMag motor July 13, 2026 Richardson Electronics will provide DFM, engineering support, Alpha and Beta pilot production, production test development, quality planning, regulatory support and volume manufacturing services for C-Motive’s motor drive controller to prepare for commercial production.
Envision partners with Pulse on 310 MWh BESS project in UK July 13, 2026 Leveraging its expertise in AI-powered Future Energy Systems, Chinese green tech company Envision Energy will deliver a system-level storage solution integrating its Gen 7 BESS platform, advanced battery technologies and grid-forming capabilities.
Agility Robotics to go public through merger with Churchill Capital July 13, 2026 Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company is expected to operate as Agility and be listed on a North American exchange. Agility Robotics is now preparing for the commercial launch of Digit v5, its next-generation humanoid robot.
QD raises €91 million to scale next-generation chip inspection July 13, 2026 Founded in 2022 as a spin-out of the Technical University of Munich, QuantumDiamonds (QD) will use the funding to deliver lab systems to leading chipmakers and advance wafer-level capabilities for high-throughput fab inspection.
Wolfspeed files patent infringement lawsuit against Navitas July 10, 2026 Products accused of infringement encompass major product lines of Navitas, including its GaN-based FETs — such as the GaNFast, GaNSlim, and GaNSafe product families — as well as Navitas's GeneSiC MOSFETs and SiCPAK modules. Navitas has refuted the allegations.
QUDORA partners with QAI to advance ion-trap quantum computing July 10, 2026 By combining German firm QUDORA’s quantum computing platform with Korean company QAI’s AI infrastructure and application expertise, the collaboration aims to demonstrate practical hybrid AI-quantum services in a real operational environment.
Six Robotics raises €12M to scale autonomy for unmanned systems July 10, 2026 Norwegian startup Six Robotics is developing an autonomy platform that enables multiple unmanned systems to operate together, adapting in real time to complex and contested environments.
NOTE secures contract in the AI data center sector July 09, 2026 Swedish electronics manufacturing company NOTE has signed an agreement with a new customer operating in the advanced data center hardware sector. The contract covers the production of equipment used in AI infrastructure. Manufacturing is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027, and by 2028 the project is expected to generate annual revenue of approximately SEK 100 million (around USD 10.5 million).
Apple to spend $30 billion on US-made chips from Broadcom July 09, 2026 The new agreement will lead to the production of more than 15 billion US-made chips and enable Broadcom to expand and modernize its manufacturing facilities in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a USD 1.5 billion capital expenditure investment.
Kraken announces closing of $430M acquisition of Covelya Group July 09, 2026 The acquisition aligns with Canadian company Kraken Robotics’ strategy to deliver value to customers through a portfolio of dual-use technologies and a culture of innovation.
Analog Devices completes acquisition of Empower Semiconductor July 08, 2026 The two companies had earlier announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement under which Analog Devices would acquire Empower in an all-cash transaction for USD 1.5 billion.
EnergyX secures $225M investment from Eni for lithium project July 08, 2026 The project in Chile has a planned capacity to produce up to 52,500 metric tons of lithium carbonate per year across the first two phases, and the potential to expand further through additional development phases.
SUSE, Openchip partner to develop European RISC-V hardware July 08, 2026 The partnership aims to ensure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, SUSE Kubernetes Engine (RKE2), SUSE Rancher Prime, and SUSE AI Factory enable the high performance of Openchip’s upcoming hardware and software.
ITT completes acquisition of Aerospace Contacts for $31 million July 08, 2026 Aerospace Contacts’ product portfolio primarily consists of custom contacts, housings and shells, with specialized capabilities supporting high-mix, custom contact requirements for harsh-environment connector applications.
US import ban on Innoscience's GaN products confirmed after presidential review July 07, 2026 The US International Trade Commission's final determination against Innoscience has been upheld following the conclusion of the presidential review period. The ruling confirms that Innoscience infringes an Infineon patent covering GaN technology, resulting in import and sales bans on the infringing products in the United States.
Micron breaks ground on new cleanroom at Hiroshima facility July 07, 2026 Micron Technology has broken ground on a new cleanroom at its manufacturing facility in Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan. The first phase covers approximately 300,000 square feet and is intended to strengthen Micron's advanced memory manufacturing capacity to meet growing AI demand. Equipment move-in is scheduled for the second half of 2028.
The consolidation war chest: Who has the firepower to buy the growth? July 07, 2026 The companies announced as many as 13 acquisitions last year, of which 12 have been realised. Many companies are still indicating to have further acquisitions on the agenda. It will be interesting to look at the remaining M&A firepower in their balance sheets to estimate what to expect.
Solstice to acquire Element Solutions in $14.5 billion deal July 07, 2026 The transaction represents a significant acceleration of Solstice’s strategy to build an industry-leading advanced materials platform with increased exposure to high-growth electronics, AI infrastructure and other attractive end markets.
FOXTRON, MediaTek to advance intelligent vehicle experiences July 07, 2026 The MediaTek Dimensity AX C-X1 platform, which incorporates NVIDIA’s leading-edge GPU and advanced AI technologies, will be integrated into premium automotive solutions across the partners’ ecosystems.
Micron partners with Ford to strengthen long-term memory supply July 07, 2026 Micron is increasing output of key automotive memory solutions with capacity expansions designed to support long product lifecycles and ensure sustained supply for critical production programs.
Alva secures €16 million to scale electric motor technology July 06, 2026 The financing supports the Norwegian deep-tech company’s expanding manufacturing capacity, development of its product portfolio and international growth as demand accelerates for compact, high-performance electric motors.