Sure-Seal announces Wesgarde as new North American distributor September 11, 2026 The partnership brings together Sure-Seal Connections’ proven sealed connector technology with Wesgarde’s market expertise and established customer relationships.
Positron raises $875M to advance next-gen inference silicon September 11, 2026 Positron AI’s next-gen systems realize more than 90% of their available memory bandwidth, are built on commodity LPDDR5X memory that sidesteps constrained HBM and CoWoS supply chains, and deliver leading tokens per dollar and tokens per watt.
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.
SMIC narrows gap with Samsung as global foundry revenue hits record $53.49 billion September 10, 2026 SMIC posted the strongest growth among the top three foundries in Q2 2026, with revenue surging 20% QoQ to more than USD 3 billion and market share edging up to 5.4% – closing in on Samsung Foundry's 5.9%. Combined revenue for the world's top ten foundries rose 11.5% to nearly USD 53.49 billion, a new record, according to TrendForce.
Scanfil expands Myslowice plant to become its largest factory in Europe September 10, 2026 Scanfil is expanding its Myslowice plant in Poland by 6,000 square metres, bringing the total facility area to approximately 36,000 square metres. The expansion, driven by new customer wins, is expected to be operational in Q1 2028 and will make Myslowice Scanfil's largest factory in Europe by floor area.
Swedish electronics manufacturing under the microscope – again September 10, 2026 In May, Evertiq mapped Sweden's 20 largest EMS providers at Evertiq Expo Lund. The ranking was built on a database constructed from scratch — more than 750 companies were reviewed one by one, with 77 qualifying. The presentation landed well, but the conversations that followed were the most valuable part.
Analog Devices to acquire AI processor company Alif Semiconductor for $1.35B September 10, 2026 Analog Devices has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Alif Semiconductor in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 1.35 billion, with potential additional contingent consideration of up to USD 200 million. The deal is expected to close before the end of 2026.
Samsung, ASML to collaborate on next-gen chip manufacturing September 10, 2026 The two companies aim to deepen collaboration on High NA EUV lithography and advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Samsung plans to introduce ASML’s High NA EUV lithography into future DRAM high-volume manufacturing by 2028.
NEURA Robotics and SECO partner to scale humanoid robot production in Europe September 09, 2026 German humanoid robotics company NEURA Robotics and Italian embedded computing specialist SECO have announced a strategic partnership to industrialise and scale Physical AI from Europe. SECO will design, engineer and manufacture electronic compute modules for NEURA's cognitive robots, including the humanoid 4NE1, integrating Qualcomm Dragonwing processors.
HCLTech launches semiconductor lab with $19M investment September 09, 2026 The Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru provides a unified platform for electrical validation, automated testing, qualification and failure analysis, streamlining the journey from design specifications to finished semiconductor parts.
PCB material shortages intensify as AI infrastructure absorbs laminate capacity September 08, 2026 While the semiconductor supply chain has dominated industry attention in recent years, a parallel bottleneck has been building in PCB base materials. AI data centre expansion is absorbing large quantities of high-grade laminates, leaving less capacity available for traditional industrial and automotive applications, according to a joint market analysis by STARTEAM GLOBAL and Würth Elektronik.
Hyundai Mobis starts mass production of PE systems in Slovakia September 08, 2026 The new facility is Hyundai Mobis’ first PE system plant in Europe and its third electrification production base in the region. With production lines for stators, inverters and other components, the plant has an annual production capacity of up to 280,000 PE systems.
Universal Robots owner sues Chinese cobot maker JAKA for patent infringement in Europe September 07, 2026 Teradyne Robotics, the parent company of Universal Robots, has filed a patent infringement case at the Unified Patent Court in Copenhagen against the German subsidiary of Chinese collaborative robot manufacturer JAKA. The case covers both hardware and software patents and could have effect across 17 EU member states.
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.
Manz Asia partners with SUSS to advance chip inkjet technology September 07, 2026 Manz Asia contributes inkjet capabilities, manufacturing engineering expertise and a strong position in the panel-level packaging ecosystem. German manufacturer SUSS brings semiconductor process expertise and global customer reach.
DRAM industry revenue surges 59.5% in Q2 as supply lags demand September 07, 2026 Total DRAM industry revenue rose 59.5% QoQ in Q2 2026, reaching nearly USD 154.73 billion, driven by sharp increases in contract prices and sustained AI server demand. Supply expansion continues to lag demand growth, with supplier inventories at historic lows, according to TrendForce.
CesiumAstro acquires mission software specialist 1Aardvark September 07, 2026 By combining 1Aardvark’s mission software expertise with CesiumAstro’s satellites, communications systems and advanced computing capabilities, the company can now support more capable missions in which spacecraft can respond to changing conditions.
Zollner, Avalon establish JV for electronics manufacturing in India September 04, 2026 The joint venture will manufacture printed circuit board assemblies and system integration products in India. Initially, the focus will be on supplying the Indian operations of existing customers
Medtronic invests $700 million in Cornerstone Robotics September 04, 2026 The investment includes rights to distribute Hong Kong-based Cornerstone Robotics’ Sentire surgical system in select markets outside the US. Medtronic will distribute Sentire alongside its own Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system.
NanoBridge adopts Siemens’ Precision FPGA Synthesis September 04, 2026 NanoBridge Semiconductor will provide its customers with a version of Precision FPGA Synthesis tuned for its NBS6503H and NBS1201 FPGA device families, helping designers achieve high-quality synthesis results while supporting efficient implementation workflows.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics signs $790M AI server MLCC contract September 03, 2026 Including this customer, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has signed long-term MLCC supply agreements (LTAs) with over 10 global companies. The company said it is also in discussions for long-term supply contracts with several global companies.
Semiconductor obsolescence is becoming a structural problem September 02, 2026 The gap between how long electronics manufacturers need their products to last and how long component makers are willing to keep producing them is widening. For industries like aerospace, medical and defence – where a product can be in service for twenty or thirty years – the shift toward consumer-driven semiconductor lifecycles is creating a slow-moving crisis that is only now getting the attention it deserves.
Inission secures order from Nofence for Swedish market September 02, 2026 Inission has secured a new order from Norwegian Nofence, a developer of virtual fencing solutions for agriculture, with deliveries scheduled over the coming year. The order covers the production of Nofence’s electronic solutions for the Swedish market.
SVI Slovakia obtains IATF 16949 certification September 01, 2026 SVI Slovakia has obtained IATF 16949 certification, confirming that its facility complies with the quality requirements of the automotive industry. The company says the certification strengthens its manufacturing capabilities in Europe and creates new opportunities for automotive and e-mobility projects.
GigaDevice boosts market reach in EMEA and Southeast Asia with Rutronik September 01, 2026 Chinese semiconductor manufacturer GigaDevice has signed a strategic franchise partnership with German distributor Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente, covering EMEA and Southeast Asia, including India. The agreement gives customers broader access to GigaDevice's microcontroller, sensor and power management portfolio.
Diodes Incorporated acquires ElevATE Semiconductor for $250 million September 01, 2026 Diodes Incorporated has completed the acquisition of ElevATE Semiconductor, a San Diego-based fabless semiconductor company specialising in integrated circuits for the automated test equipment market. The all-cash transaction is valued at USD 250 million.
Nvidia and MediaTek deepen partnership across AI infrastructure, PCs and automotive September 01, 2026 Nvidia and MediaTek have announced an expanded collaboration spanning cloud AI infrastructure, local AI computing and automotive. As part of the deal, Nvidia has invested USD 3.5 billion in convertible bonds issued by MediaTek.
No AI without security September 01, 2026 Why cybersecurity is the key to AI applications in medical technology?
Sweden must turn semiconductor expertise into industry September 01, 2026 Semiconductors form the backbone of our digitalised society and are business-critical for everything from AI and defence to next-generation energy systems. Yet despite Sweden being among the global leaders in academic fundamental research, we face a critical challenge: we must strengthen our own manufacturing capacity.
SK On signs 9 GWh LFP cell supply deal with US firm NeoVolta September 01, 2026 South Korean firm SK On will serve as the primary cell supplier for NeoVolta Power’s LFP pouch-cell-based BESS products. The companies did not disclose the value of the deal, but market estimates put it at about USD 1.09 billion.
Siemens partners with EPG to enhance grid resilience August 31, 2026 Integrating EPG’s synchrophasor technology and Wide Area Monitoring Systems directly into Siemens’ power automation portfolio empowers utilities and grid operators to master growing grid complexity, streamline operations and improve grid stability and resilience.
Neura acquires Adlatus, bringing Physical AI to professional cleaning August 31, 2026 The goal is to equip Adlatus systems with additional sensor and AI capabilities going forward and to gradually connect them to the Neuraverse.