Mitsui Kinzoku to build ¥190 billion copper foil plant in Malaysia November 13, 2026 Mitsui Kinzoku will build a new copper foil plant in Malaysia, with production starting in phases from April 2031. The Japanese materials maker says the expansion is needed to keep up with continued rapid growth in AI and semiconductors.
HTV Alter Technology's Klaudia Cyzio on component shortages and grey market November 13, 2026 Growing demand driven by advances in artificial intelligence is exacerbating problems with the availability of electronic components. Manufacturers are increasingly having to source components outside official distribution channels, raising the risk of buying counterfeit products or parts that are unsuitable for assembly. Klaudia Cyzio from HTV Alter Technology discussed these industry challenges in an interview conducted during Evertiq Expo 2026 in Warsaw.
Onodrim raises $300M to strengthen Europe’s defence foundations November 13, 2026 Onodrim will use the capital to acquire established businesses across aerospace and defence, and industrial manufacturing. The Dutch scale-up platform focuses on dual-use businesses in critical industries across supply chains, services and products.
SCREEN to secure additional production capacity in Kyoto November 13, 2026 The total investment in the expansion is about USD 155 million. The building will be renovated, introducing cleanrooms and other arrangements to make it suitable for semiconductor production equipment (SPE) production.
Analog Devices completes acquisition of Alif Semiconductor November 13, 2026 In September, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) and Alif Semiconductor had announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement under which ADI would acquire Alif in an all-cash transaction for USD 1.35 billion.
Incap and Rantelon team up on electronic warfare for drone makers November 12, 2026 EMS provider Incap’s German subsidiary and Estonian defence electronics company Rantelon are starting a sales and business development partnership. The aim is to bring Rantelon’s radio frequency and electronic warfare technologies to makers of unmanned systems in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Luminovo opens its supply chain platform to AI assistants November 12, 2026 German software company Luminovo is opening its platform for electronics quoting and procurement to AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude and Microsoft Copilot. EMS providers and electronics manufacturers will be able to query their own supply chain data in plain language, and build their own tools on top of it.
Arrow launches Capstone as dedicated IP&E business November 12, 2026 Arrow Electronics has launched Capstone, a new global business dedicated to interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IP&E) components. The launch is part of a wider realignment of Arrow’s components business, which is moving from a geographic to a technology-based operating model.
Sivers signs global distribution agreement with WT Microelectronics November 12, 2026 With a 15% global market share, WT Microelectronics will serve as a strong global distribution partner for Sivers’ InP (Indium Phosphide) lasers and wireless beamformer products and solutions, connecting its product portfolio and availability at scale with customers globally.
Sanken, Kaynes to explore partnership in manufacturing LEDs, power devices November 12, 2026 The collaboration seeks to boost the companies’ competitive position in India’s market. By leveraging their resources and capabilities, Sanken Electric and Kaynes aim to mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in demand while maximizing investment efficiency.
High DRAM prices push smartphone makers towards reballed memory November 11, 2026 Rising contract prices for mobile DRAM are leading more smartphone brands to use reballed memory in their cheapest models. According to TrendForce, reballed memory will account for about 3–4% of the smartphone market in 2026, and could reach 7–9% in 2027.
Infineon expects more than 20% growth as data centre power nears €4 billion November 11, 2026 Infineon expects revenue of about EUR 20 billion in fiscal 2027, which runs from October 2026 to September 2027. That would be an increase of more than 20%, driven by data centres, power infrastructure and software-defined vehicles. Revenue from power supplies for data centres alone is projected to reach close to EUR 4 billion.
Cicor wins two multi-year defence programmes and completes Malaysia deal November 11, 2026 Swiss EMS provider Cicor has won two multi-year defence programmes, one of them from a new customer. The two awards are expected to generate revenue of close to CHF 20 million as early as 2027.
AI is splitting the PCB industry in two, says Yole November 11, 2026 The PCB industry ended 2025 with revenue of about USD 88 billion and is forecast to reach USD 140 billion by 2031, an average annual growth rate of 8%. But according to Yole Group, that average hides two industries moving in opposite directions: an AI segment growing by 45 to 70% a year, and a commodity segment that is barely growing at all.
Foxconn, Mitsubishi Electric finalise alliance for automotive equipment business November 11, 2026 Under the agreement, Mitsubishi Electric will transfer to Lin Yin 50% of its stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, which handles Mitsubishi Electric’s automotive equipment business, after which the two co-owners will jointly operate Mitsubishi Electric Mobility.
European component distribution up 43% in Q3 as memory prices soar November 10, 2026 European distribution of electronic components grew by 42.7% YoY to EUR 5.4 billion in the third quarter, according to DMASS. For the first nine months, sales rose by 30.2% to EUR 15.0 billion.
Gabor Sirom on Empa Electronics' strategy: R&D, expansion and acquisitions November 10, 2026 Empa Electronics reported a 26% increase in revenue in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The Turkish company plans to sustain its growth through R&D investment, geographical expansion and acquisitions of technology companies. Speaking to Evertiq at Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026, Gabor Sirom of Empa Electronics discussed the company's strategy, the state of Turkey's electronics industry and the outlook for the wider market.
Nvidia, Rebellions, SK Telecom to advance sovereign AI infrastructure November 09, 2026 Supported by Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), the collaboration aims to support AI services tailored to Korea’s language, industries and priorities, connecting Korean semiconductor development with the systems and operational capabilities needed to deliver AI at scale
onsemi scraps $2 billion SiC expansion in the Czech Republic November 09, 2026 onsemi will not go ahead with the planned expansion of its site in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, which would have added end-to-end silicon carbide (SiC) production in the Czech Republic. The company and the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade have agreed to conclude the project, which was announced in June 2024 as an investment of up to USD 2 billion.
Two dead after Panasonic CCL plant fire that may hit AI server supply November 06, 2026 Two employees who had been missing since Wednesday’s fire at a Panasonic factory in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, have been confirmed dead, and five others were injured. The plant makes MEGTRON laminates for high-speed PCBs, and the fire could affect around 4% of global supply of high-end copper-clad laminate (CCL).
MediaTek, Ericsson complete multi-vendor pre-6G trial with T-Mobile November 06, 2026 This achievement marks the first time a leading service provider, leading network infrastructure provider and a leading chipset vendor have come together to demonstrate pre-6G technology with 400MHz channel bandwidth under realistic conditions in the field.
Return secures €835 million to meet demand for energy flexibility November 06, 2026 Return aims to install at least 1 GW of battery storage capacity annually in Germany from 2027 onwards. The financing will strengthen Return’s ability to provide multiple customers with scalable access to the flexibility they need to manage their electricity portfolios.
Global growth, European stagnation: Dieter G. Weiss on the state of the EMS industry November 05, 2026 The global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market continues to grow at a strong pace, but Europe is still lagging behind other regions of the world. During Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026, Dieter G. Weiss from market research firm in4ma spoke to our editorial team about the state of the industry, supply chain challenges and the outlook for European electronics manufacturers.
Note Finland joins Finnish defence industry association November 05, 2026 Note’s Finnish subsidiary will join PIA, the Finnish defence and aerospace industry association, from 1 January 2027. The membership follows the move into a new, larger factory in Hyvinkää, which is Note’s largest investment in Finland since the operation became part of the group in 2005.
ASMPT keeps SMT business following strategic review November 05, 2026 ASMPT has decided to keep its SMT Solutions segment, ending the review of strategic options it began in January. The company now expects the business, which includes the Siplace placement platform and DEK printers, to double its revenue by 2027 on the back of demand from AI infrastructure.
TTM Technologies completes acquisition of ILFA November 04, 2026 US PCB maker TTM Technologies has completed its acquisition of ILFA, a Hanover-based manufacturer of PCBs for the aerospace and defence industries. With the deal, TTM gains a manufacturing base for high-reliability PCBs in Europe.
European EMS market through the eyes of Riku Hynninen November 04, 2026 Strong M&A activity, the expansion of the defence and aerospace sectors, and component availability issues are the three key trends that Riku Hynninen believes will shape the European EMS market. During Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026, the Finnish expert gave an interview in which he discussed the main findings of his analysis of the financial performance of the European EMS sector. He also outlined the challenges electronics manufacturers should prepare for in the coming years.
SECO buys majority of China’s Qiyang and takes full control of Fannal November 04, 2026 Italian edge computing company SECO is strengthening its presence in Asia-Pacific with two deals in Hangzhou. It is acquiring 60% of edge computing hardware maker Qiyang Technology and buying out the minority owners of its subsidiary Fannal Electronics, which makes touch displays and human-machine interfaces.
Australia’s LatConnect 60 expands India presence for SWIRSAT November 04, 2026 NSIL, the commercial arm of India’s space program, has signed an agreement with Australian Earth observation satellite company LatConnect 60 to provide telemetry, tracking and command services for the company’s SWIRSAT-1 and SWIRSAT-2 spacecraft.
Unimicron Germany enters voluntary liquidation November 03, 2026 Unimicron Germany in Geldern was dissolved on 1 November and is being wound down through voluntary liquidation. The company cites ongoing losses and a persistently difficult market, and says it is not an insolvency.
Bosch to set up dedicated semiconductor division, targets €5 billion in sales November 03, 2026 Bosch will move its semiconductor business into a dedicated division from January 2028. The company aims to reach semiconductor sales of around EUR 5 billion by 2030, and plans to open up more of its manufacturing capacity to external customers.
Europe wants European PCBs – the question is who commits first November 03, 2026 Europe says it wants its PCB industry back. But when Vytautas Ilgūnas, CCO of TLT PCB, asks whether customers actually mean it, industry veteran Gene H. Weiner’s answer is blunt: “They say yes, but behave no.” Ilgūnas himself sees a European market that has started to move – though not everywhere at the same speed.