Vector, Microchip expand collaboration on embedded solutions March 16, 2026 Vector and Microchip closely align their products to ensure early hardware and software compatibility and to facilitate joint further development.
ams OSRAM completes EUR 114m lamps business sale March 03, 2026 Sensor and photonics company ams OSRAM has completed the sale of its Entertainment and Industry Lamps business to Japan-based Ushio Inc. for EUR 114 million. The transaction was closed on 2 March 2026.
BMW to deploy humanoid robots in production in Germany March 03, 2026 In collaboration with Hexagon, a long‑standing, established partner of the BMW Group in the field of sensor technology and software, the first pilot project in Europe is now underway.
SICK expands manufacturing capacity in Hungary February 23, 2026 German sensor manufacturer SICK has inaugurated a capacity expansion at its site in Kunsziget, Hungary, following a EUR 30 million investment that has created more than 300 new jobs.
R&D in Switzerland: structure, scale and the role of electronics February 19, 2026 Switzerland is regularly described as one of the world’s most innovative economies. In the Global Innovation Index, the country has repeatedly ranked first, ahead of much larger industrial nations. This position reflects a combination of high R&D intensity, strong patent activity and a dense network of research-performing companies. Yet these aggregate indicators say relatively little about how innovation is structured in practice, and even less about the position of electronics within the Swiss economy.
GigaDevice signs distribution agreement with SEMITRON for DACH region February 15, 2026 GigaDevice, a fabless semiconductor supplier, has signed a distribution agreement with German electronics distributor SEMITRON, expanding its sales and support footprint in the DACH region.
Okmetic Vantaa fab expansion enters volume production February 11, 2026 Okmetic has entered volume production at its expanded Vantaa facility in Finland, targeting 150–200 mm silicon and bonded silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers.
How do you follow the electronics industry without drowning in it? February 05, 2026 The electronics industry no longer moves in straight lines. One day the focus is on semiconductors and AI infrastructure, the next it shifts to export controls, defence electronics, or a materials issue that suddenly turns into a supply chain concern.
Infineon to acquire non-optical sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM February 04, 2026 Infineon Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire the non-optical analog and mixed-signal sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM Group for EUR 570 million.
Finland’s R&D model and its role in the electronics industry February 03, 2026 In a recent analysis, Evertiq explored which countries dominate global R&D spending. Viewed through the lens of absolute investment volumes, the picture is largely shaped by the United States and China, followed by established industrial powerhouses such as Germany, Japan and France. Shifting that lens away from global heavyweights and toward a smaller, highly R&D-intensive economy reveals a different dynamic — one where the relationship between research investment and industrial capability becomes more clearly defined. Finland provides a useful case for understanding how research investment translates into industrial capability.
STMicroelectronics completes acquisition of NXP’s MEMS sensors business February 03, 2026 STMicroelectronics has completed its acquisition of NXP Semiconductors’ MEMS sensors business, strengthening its position in automotive safety and expanding its sensor portfolio for industrial applications.
BAE-linked teams win contracts for Link 16 radios and Typhoon AESA radar January 29, 2026 BAE Systems-linked teams have been awarded two defence electronics contracts covering tactical radio systems and fighter radar production, according to information published on the companies’ official channels. The awards include a U.S. Navy contract for Link 16-enabled MIDS JTRS radio terminals and a UK Ministry of Defence order for ECRS Mk2 AESA radars for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
Neura partners with Bosch to advance humanoid robotics January 23, 2026 The two companies will jointly collect real-world work, movement and environmental data in Bosch facilities using advanced sensor suits. Bosch and Neura will co-develop AI-based core and functional software, as well as intuitive user interfaces.
Lego unveils platform with embedded electronics January 22, 2026 Denmark's Lego Group has unveiled LEGO SMART Play, a new interactive play platform based on electronically enabled bricks that respond to physical interaction. The platform was presented at CES 2026 in Las Vegas earlier this month.
Syntiant opens manufacturing and R&D site in Malaysia January 20, 2026 US-based AI semiconductor company Syntiant has opened a new manufacturing and research facility in Penang, Malaysia.
BOS selects Ceva’s AI DSP for next-gen ADAS platforms January 12, 2026 Eagle-A is designed for advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving systems, combining a high-end NPU, CPU and GPU with dedicated sensing interfaces for camera, LiDAR and radar fusion.
Seven defence technologies driving electronics demand in 2025 December 17, 2025 During this year’s Evertiq Expo in Kraków, the topic of defense electronics filled the conference room to capacity. The top list of defense companies I presented turned out to be only a starting point for conversations that continued long after the session had ended. Behind each of these manufacturers stand dozens of electronics suppliers: semiconductor producers, PCB and RF module manufacturers, and specialized EMS companies. So I asked myself a simple question: which defense technologies drove electronics demand most strongly in 2025? Let’s look at them from the industry’s point of view rather than from a catalogue of weapon systems.
Kongsberg teams up with Helsing to boost European space capability December 12, 2025 The companies aim to deploy a sovereign, space-based intelligence, surveillance, and targeting (IST) constellation with an interconnected comms layer for Europe by 2029.
MediSensonic: Microwave technologies in medicine and defence December 11, 2025 For years, the Polish company MediSensonic has been known primarily for its medical microwave technologies – including its work on non-invasive glucose monitoring. Today, the company is expanding its presence into dual-use and defence markets, developing microwave anti-drone systems, passive detection platforms and a noise-based radar shield.
Cyient qualifies for key bid in $500M India chip lab revamp December 08, 2025 This modernization initiative supports the Government of India’s objectives under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which aims to expand domestic semiconductor capability, reduce reliance on imports, and create accessible fabrication capacity for startups, academia and strategic sectors.
Redwire wins $44M DARPA contract to advance VLEO mission December 05, 2025 The phase 2 contract provides funding to complete manufacturing and deliver the spacecraft to launch for the mission, which leverages the design of Redwire’s SabreSat platform.
UMC, Polar Semiconductor ink to expand US onshore chip manufacturing December 04, 2025 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Polar Semiconductor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a partnership aimed at expanding US-based production of 8-inch semiconductor wafers, the companies announced today.
Daimler, Torc select Innoviz as LiDAR partner for autonomous trucks December 03, 2025 Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics plan to integrate Innoviz’s LiDAR technology into the autonomous Freightliner Cascadia in combination with Torc’s virtual driver as one of several key components enabling Level 4 autonomous trucking.
GigaDevice partners with Melchioni Electronics to expand European business November 11, 2025 Semiconductor company GigaDevice has entered into a distribution agreement with Milan-based Melchioni Electronics to expand its reach into several major European markets.
Sensirion breaks ground on new production building November 05, 2025 Swiss sensor specialist Sensirion has officially broken ground on its new production building in Stäfa
GlobalWafers opens new 300mm wafer plant in Italy October 16, 2025 Taiwanese semiconductor company, GlobalWafers, has officially inaugurated FAB300, a new 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility at MEMC Electronic Materials in Novara, Italy. The company describes the site as one of Europe’s most advanced and fully integrated silicon wafer fabs.
RealSense spins out from Intel, secures $50 million October 10, 2025 AI-powered computer vision company RealSense has hit two major milestones: its spinout from Intel, fueled with a USD 50 million Series A funding round, and a strategic collaboration with Nvidia to accelerate the adoption of physical AI across humanoids and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
Sonair raises $6M to accelerate rollout of ADAR sensor September 22, 2025 The sensor uses sound waves in air to give robots a precise, real-time 3D view of their surroundings, helping them operate safely in shared spaces.
Hanwha partners with BAE on anti-jamming GPS for guided missiles September 15, 2025 The collaboration between South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and BAE Systems will leverage BAE’s expertise in military GPS and anti-jamming solutions to counter sophisticated electronic warfare threats.
Valens partners with Samsung to enhance MIPI A-PHY ecosystem September 12, 2025 Samsung Foundry will fabricate Valens Semiconductor’s MIPI A-PHY chipsets using its advanced automotive process node. This process is supported by Samsung’s expertise in automotive foundry processes, IP and service package development.
Nokia teams up with Kongsberg to advance defence communications September 11, 2025 Nokia and Norwegian defence technology provider, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing tactical communications solutions for the defence sector.
Spaceflux raises €6.2 million to boost space awareness tech August 25, 2025 The new capital will enable the London-based startup to scale its global sensor network, upgrade its flagship Cortex analytics platform and expand commercial delivery of its tracking services to satellite operators, insurers and government agencies worldwide.