Intel to repurchase Fab 34 JV stake for $14.2 billion April 02, 2026 US semiconductor manufacturer Intel has reached a definitive agreement with Apollo Global Management to repurchase the 49% equity interest it does not own in the joint venture tied to its Fab 34 semiconductor facility in Ireland. The transaction is valued at USD 14.2 billion.
India’s Bellatrix Aerospace raises $20M in pre-Series B April 02, 2026 The Bengaluru-based company said the funds would be used to expand manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand from satellite constellations in India and abroad.
Lumentum expands with new US manufacturing facility April 01, 2026 Optical and photonic solutions provider Lumentum plans to establish a new US manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 April 01, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 returned to Tampere Hall on 26 March, where this year’s edition set a new visitor record. Over the course of the day, 297 visitors joined 79 exhibiting companies for a day of networking, insights, and innovation.
India approves electronic manufacturing projects worth $750M April 01, 2026 India’s electronics manufacturing sector produced goods worth USD 125 billion in the year to March 2025. The government hopes to increase this to USD 500 billion by fiscal 2031.
Wonderful PCB launches PCB reverse engineering services April 01, 2026 The China-based company delivers high-precision reverse engineering solutions that transform physical PCBs or PCB assemblies (PCBA) into complete, production-ready digital files.
Linkers signs MOU for potential stake increase in Thai wire harness manufacturer March 31, 2026 Malaysia-based Linkers Industries Limited has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to acquire additional equity in Thailand-based LPW Electronics Co. Ltd., as part of efforts to expand its manufacturing footprint.
Volvo Cars to consolidate Polestar 3 production in the US March 31, 2026 Volvo Cars and Polestar plan to consolidate global production of the Polestar 3 at Volvo Cars' manufacturing plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, shifting output away from its current dual-production setup that also includes Chengdu, China.
Videoton strengthens US manufacturing footprint through Limtronik integration March 31, 2026 Hungarian EMS provider Videoton Group is stepping up international integration efforts following the acquisition of German electronics manufacturer Limtronik GmbH in 2025, with a particular focus on expanding capabilities in the United States.
Flex to acquire Electrical Power Products in $1.1 billion deal March 30, 2026 Electronics manufacturing services provider Flex has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based Electrical Power Products (EP2), a supplier of engineered-to-order electrical power control and protection systems. The transaction is valued at approximately USD 1.1 billion, including anticipated tax benefits of around USD 0.1 billion.
Indian EV maker Euler Motors raises $47 million March 30, 2026 The fresh funding will be used to expand the product line and manufacturing capacity, scale the company’s network across India, and boost the foundation for market share growth in the commercial EV segment.
Inside one of Taiwan's semiconductor factories March 27, 2026 Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is often discussed in terms of scale, complexity, and technological leadership. Less often, we get a closer look at how these facilities actually operate from the inside.
Kaynes announces OSAT opening ceremony, product launch March 27, 2026 Kaynes Semicon aims to create state-of-the-art semiconductor backend manufacturing capabilities and enable the next phase of innovation from India.
Sintavia accelerates design of next-gen heat exchangers March 27, 2026 Sintavia, an all-digital aerospace component manufacturer, adopted a simulation-driven approach, integrating CFD in Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+ software and implicit modeling in nTop, leveraging Nvidia Blackwell architecture.
Aixtron to expand global footprint with new plant in Malaysia March 27, 2026 The German company plans to manufacture some of its 100/150/200 mm products in the new plant in the Penang region, mostly to address customers in Asia. The facility will include assembly and test, engineering support and local purchasing capabilities.
Nordic EMS firms step up M&A pace with defence-driven expansion March 26, 2026 M&A activity among Nordic EMS providers accelerated in 2025, with six companies completing nine acquisitions, reflecting a clear push toward international expansion and increased exposure to high-growth sectors.
BEL teams up with RRP to boost Indian defence tech March 26, 2026 The MoU brings together BEL’s experience in developing advanced electronics and mission-critical systems for defence applications, RRP Electronics’s semiconductor manufacturing expertise, and RRP Defense’s capabilities in EO systems & UAV platforms.
Air Liquide inaugurates advanced materials plant in Taiwan March 26, 2026 The French company’s new advanced materials manufacturing facility in Taichung City, Taiwan, will produce highly-engineered molecules designed for nano-scale processes, such as Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD).
Chimney Rock acquires United Electronics Company March 26, 2026 Headquartered South Carolina, United Electronics Company (UEC) manufactures a suite of RF, circuit card assembly, and power and connectivity solutions that generate, amplify, transmit and receive power and signals for a diverse set of systems.
Tower announces plans to expand 300mm capacity in Japan March 26, 2026 Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor and Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan will enter into mutual long-term supply agreements, ensuring continued support for existing customers of both companies.
Vianode partners with Ateios to develop next-gen electrodes March 26, 2026 Under the strategic pilot and LOI, Vianode will prepare a phased supply of synthetic anode graphite to support Ateios Systems’ electrode production to pair with their PFA-free cathodes of LCO, NMC and LFP.
Samsung unleashes $73 billion blitz in AI chips race March 25, 2026 The South Korean tech giant is ramping up investment 22% in 2026 to retake the lead in AI semiconductors from SK Hynix, which has become the main provider of high-bandwidth memory to Nvidia.
Ashok Leyland breaks ground on battery facility in Tamil Nadu March 25, 2026 The project would incur an investment of INR 4–5 billion (about USD 42 million–USD 53 million) and is part of investments from the Hinduja Group as per an earlier MOU signed in September 2025.
Polish player acquires US infrared specialist March 25, 2026 VIGO Photonics has completed the acquisition of assets from US-based InfraRed Associates. The USD 8.4 million transaction is expected to strengthen the Polish company’s position in the infrared detector market and accelerate its international expansion, particularly in the United States.
Binghamton-led battery tech project gets $45M boost March 25, 2026 Since its launch in 2024, the Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York has received USD 15 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The initiative may receive up to USD 160 million over 10 years.
STMicro starts STM32 MCUs deliveries in China March 25, 2026 Through a collaboration with domestic producer Huahong, STMicroelectronics has a dual supply chain, with fully processed and manufactured 40nm MCU products in China that are exact same design and technology as those made outside China.
Fanuc America invests $90M to boost robot manufacturing March 25, 2026 This expands Fanuc America’s engineering capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the growing demand for automation solutions across North America, including physical AI, virtual commissioning and digital-twin technologies.
Soitec, NSIG agree to extend licensing framework March 25, 2026 The agreement with NSIG subsidiaries Simgui and Simwings extends the existing licensing framework underpinning their longstanding partnership, with no new technology transfer and a joint commitment to strengthen Soitec’s SOI intellectual property rights in China.
Reliability, automation and EMS strategy take centre stage in Tampere March 24, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere returns on 26 March 2026, bringing together Finland’s electronics community for a day focused on semiconductor reliability, advanced manufacturing, automation strategies, and the evolving business landscape of the European EMS industry.
Safran expands MRO capabilities with upgraded Sarasota facility March 24, 2026 Safran Electrical & Power has inaugurated an expanded facility in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft electrical systems.
Flex breaks ground on €90 million facility in Hungary March 24, 2026 Flex has laid the foundation stone for a new warehouse in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, marking a further milestone in its EUR 90 million investment project in the country.
Wevo to establish production site in Singapore March 24, 2026 WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH is expanding its footprint in Asia-Pacific with a new production facility in Singapore.