Amber Semiconductor raises $30 Million in Series C March 13, 2026 The funding will be used to scale product development, expand customer engagements, and accelerate commercialization of Amber’s vertical power delivery solutions designed to power the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market.
Qnity opens new US facility to expand CMP materials production March 12, 2026 US semiconductor materials supplier Qnity Electronics has opened a new manufacturing facility in Newark, Delaware, aimed at expanding production capacity for chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) materials used in chip fabrication.
AI demand lifts top foundries' Q4 revenue, Samsung gains share March 12, 2026 Strong demand tied to AI infrastructure and new smartphone launches helped push revenue for the world’s ten largest semiconductor foundries up in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new research from TrendForce.
Axelera AI secures over $250 million to expand AI accelerator business March 12, 2026 Dutch AI semiconductor company Axelera AI has raised more than USD 250 million in a new funding round aimed at supporting global commercial expansion and scaling production of its AI acceleration hardware.
Manz Asia and Epson partner to advance inkjet technology for chip manufacturing March 12, 2026 Semiconductor advanced packaging equipment manufacturer Manz Asia has entered into a strategic partnership with Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) to accelerate the adoption of advanced inkjet technology in semiconductor manufacturing.
Global semiconductor sales rise 3.7% in January March 11, 2026 Global semiconductor sales reached USD 82.5 billion in January 2026, marking a 3.7% increase compared with December 2025 and a 46.1% rise from the same month a year earlier, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Applied Materials and SK hynix to collaborate on AI memory March 11, 2026 Applied Materials and SK hynix have signed a long-term research and development agreement aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation memory technologies for artificial intelligence systems.
Mitsui partners with Kaynes, AOI to advance OSAT in India March 11, 2026 Under this agreement, Mitsui will support Kaynes to start up its OSAT business by leveraging AOI Electronics’ expertise in semiconductor back-end process and support sales of products manufactured by Kaynes.
Applied Materials and Micron to advance AI memory development March 10, 2026 Applied Materials and Micron Technology are teaming up to develop next-generation memory technologies for AI systems. The work will take place at Applied Materials’ EPIC Center in Silicon Valley and Micron’s research facility in Boise, Idaho.
Nexperia dispute deepens as China unit launches independent chip production March 10, 2026 A long-running dispute between Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia and its China-based subsidiary has intensified, with the Chinese entity announcing it has begun producing its own chips while tensions over operations and governance continue to escalate.
Aspocomp returns to profit in 2025 March 09, 2026 Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp Group reported strong revenue growth in 2025, with net sales rising 38% YoY as demand from the semiconductor and defence sectors remained robust.
Qualcomm, Tata Electronics to manufacture automotive modules March 09, 2026 Qualcomm Technologies will manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Module products in India at Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Jagiroad, Assam.
Qnity invests $61.5M in Taiwan semiconductor facility March 09, 2026 The new facility will feature production areas, state-of-the-art clean rooms, warehousing infrastructure, research labs and dedicated office space designed to enable high-performance manufacturing at scale.
Siemens expands semiconductor-based circuit protection portfolio March 09, 2026 Siemens’ SENTRON ECPD offers 10+ configurable functionalities in a single device, reducing space in the distribution board by 80 percent and allowing for flexible, software-based parameterization.
India’s C2i Semiconductors raises $15 million in Series A March 06, 2026 C2i Semiconductors is redesigning how electricity flows inside a server from the incoming power source to the processor chip using a grid-to-core approach.
South Korea flags risk to semiconductor materials amid Iran conflict March 05, 2026 The ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, raising concerns within the global chip industry. The warning was issued by a South Korean ruling party lawmaker after discussions with semiconductor companies and industry groups, according to a report by Reuters.
Semtech expands data centre portfolio with acquisition of HieFo Corporation March 05, 2026 Semtech Corporation, a provider of high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems and cloud connectivity service solutions, has acquired HieFo Corporation (HieFo), a California-based private manufacturer of high-efficiency Indium Phosphide (InP) optoelectronic devices for optical transceivers used across data centre interconnects (DCI) and intra-data centre interconnects.
Vervesemi Microelectronics raises $10 million in Series A March 04, 2026 The Indian company will accelerate commercialisation of its machine learning-enhanced analog signal chain chip portfolio, including advanced data converters and intelligent power and sensing solutions for industrial, smart energy, motor control and avionics applications.
Nvidia to invest $2 billion in Coherent March 03, 2026 Nvidia has entered a multiyear strategic agreement with Coherent to develop advanced optics technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure. The agreement includes a USD 2 billion investment by Nvidia in Coherent, alongside a multibillion-dollar purchase commitment for optical networking and laser products.
AT&S invests EUR 30 million in Fehring plant March 03, 2026 Austrian IC substrates and PCB manufacturer AT&S will invest more than EUR 30 million in its Fehring plant by March 2027. The programme covers new production technologies, sustainability measures and the creation of around 50 jobs.
Rohm partners with Suchi to boost chip manufacturing in India March 03, 2026 Rohm is considering the outsourcing of back-end processes for power devices and IC products to Suchi Semicon and has begun technical evaluations toward potential mass production shipments starting in 2026.
Micron opens semiconductor assembly and test facility in India March 01, 2026 US memory manufacturer Micron Technology has officially opened its semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat, India.
Strengthen PCB procurement in Europe – risks of Asian dependency February 27, 2026 Unilateral dependence on Asia for PCBs is a strategic risk. For six years, global geopolitics has been showing us more and more clearly that supply chains are fragile. The pandemic caused massive disruptions, semiconductor shortages led to allocations, the war in Ukraine exacerbated raw material uncertainties, and protectionist measures by the US and the deliberate isolation of Asian markets have made free global trade an illusion.
Qualcomm appoints Intel Foundry Services head as EVP February 27, 2026 Qualcomm Incorporated has appointed Kevin O’Buckley as executive vice president of Global Operations and Supply Chain, effective 2 March 2026.
Hitachi Energy integrates Pakal’s IGTO into ≥3.3 kV power modules February 27, 2026 Hitachi Energy and Pakal Technologies have announced a collaboration to develop next-generation high-voltage silicon power semiconductor modules rated at ≥3.3 kV.
SK hynix to Invest $15 billion in Yongin Semiconductor Cluster February 25, 2026 SK hynix has announced an additional investment of KRW 21.6 trillion (USD 15 billion) to expand facilities for its first semiconductor fab and construct five cleanrooms for Phases 2 to 6 of the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster.
TSMC board approves $45 billion for capacity expansion February 25, 2026 The world’s largest semiconductor foundry, TSMC, has approved a capital injection of USD 44.96 billion to expand production capacity. The decision was made during a board meeting on 10 February 2026 in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
SEALSQ and WISeKey to relocate Geneva HQ, launch quantum hub February 24, 2026 SEALSQ Corp and its parent WISeKey International Holding, are planning to move their Geneva headquarters to the Pont-Rouge district in August 2026. The relocation coincides with the launch of the Geneva Quantum Centre of Excellence, intended to consolidate the group’s research and industrial deployment of quantum computing, post-quantum cybersecurity, and secure semiconductor technologies.
SoftBank’s SAIMEMORY and Intel collaborate on next-gen Z‑Angle memory February 23, 2026 SoftBank's subsidiary SAIMEMORY has signed a collaboration agreement with Intel Corporation to advance the development and commercialisation of Z‑Angle Memory (ZAM), a next-generation memory technology designed for high capacity, high bandwidth and low power consumption.
Qualcomm to invest up to $150 million in AI startups in India February 20, 2026 US semiconductor company Qualcomm says it plans to invest up to USD 150 million in India’s technology and AI startup ecosystem through a new strategic venture fund.
Infineon to extend CEO and CFO contracts to 2032 February 20, 2026 German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies plans to extend the contracts of Chief Executive Officer Jochen Hanebeck and Chief Financial Officer Sven Schneider ahead of schedule.
AT&S funds new microelectronics research group at TU Graz February 19, 2026 Austria-based AT&S is funding the establishment of a new microelectronics research group at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), with a focus on IC substrates and advanced packaging technologies.