Mastering Heat, Securing Performance Würth Elektronik eisos Mastering Heat, Securing Performance Various cooling concepts are available to efficiently dissipate heat from electronic components. However, if power losses are not removed reliably, performance degradation, premature aging, or even component failure may result. Selecting the appropriate heat sink and thermal interface material is therefore essential.
Sponsored content by Elemaster Group Open Innovation Meets the Factory: Industrialization Support’s Missing Link in Electronics Component shortages, AI-driven demand and a shifting industrial base are testing Europe’s electronics supply chain.
Poland to become Europe’s Patriot missile maintenance hub October 28, 2026 The United States has decided to establish a European maintenance centre in Poland for PAC-3 MSE missiles used by Patriot air defence systems. The investment is expected to shorten missile maintenance times and reduce costs. Poland, however, aims to go further and eventually launch missile production on its territory, as these interceptors are in short supply among both European allies and Ukraine.
Malaysia seizes AI servers in suspected chip smuggling network October 28, 2026 Malaysian customs has seized AI servers worth around MYR 49.5 million (USD 12.1 million) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The authorities believe the shipment is linked to a syndicate that has been smuggling high-performance chips through the country.
Tata Power, Imperial College to advance next-gen energy systems October 28, 2026 India’s Tata Power brings extensive experience across power generation, transmission, distribution and renewable energy, while Imperial College London contributes research capabilities spanning energy systems, engineering, digital technologies, economics and decarbonization.
Evertiq Expo Warsaw: Top 10 chip companies took two-thirds of a record market October 22, 2026 The ten largest semiconductor suppliers grew their revenue by more than 30% in 2025, almost three times as fast as the rest of the industry. According to Omdia data presented at Evertiq Expo Warsaw on October 22, they now account for nearly 68% of a market worth USD 831 billion.
Europe’s Chips Act 2.0 must start with demand October 19, 2026 Technology Industries of Finland publishes its recommendations on the Chips Act 2.0. The Commission has built the right framework. Whether it works depends on where the money goes and who decides.
MintNeuro raises $5 million to scale chip platform for neural devices October 19, 2026 The London-based startup will use the investment to grow its engineering and commercial teams, bring its products to market, support customers as they adopt its chips, and strengthen its presence in the US alongside its UK and European base.
GlobalFoundries to operate two Japan-funded fabs in New York October 14, 2026 GlobalFoundries has been selected to operate two new fabs at its site in Malta, New York, financed by Japan through up to USD 21 billion under the US-Japan trade agreement. In a separate agreement, the US government will also take an equity stake of around 4% in the company.
COGD: Obsolescence risks have never been greater October 12, 2026 Obsolescence risks in electronics supply chains have never been as numerous as they are today, according to Axel Wagner, Chairman of the German industry association COGD. He points to shifting semiconductor strategies, geopolitics and trade restrictions, and calls on companies to manage obsolescence across the whole company rather than within purchasing alone.
Raytheon wins $6.3 billion contract for SM-3 IB interceptors October 09, 2026 SM‑3 IB is a ship‑ and land‑based missile defense interceptor designed to defeat short‑ to intermediate‑range ballistic missiles during the midcourse phase of flight.
Department of War announces $350M in quantum computing initiatives October 09, 2026 This new effort will build on existing Department of War programs and complement related national initiatives led by the Department of Energy (DOE), particularly its recently announced Quantum Genesis Priority Applications and the Quantum Genesis Q Competition.
US Department of War offers Wolfspeed $1.5 billion loan October 09, 2026 Silicon carbide maker Wolfspeed could receive up to USD 1.5 billion in 30-year financing from the US Department of War. In return, the department would get warrants for up to 7.5% of the company.
Global chip sales top $1 trillion in first eight months of 2026 October 07, 2026 Global semiconductor sales have passed USD 1 trillion for the year to date, the first time the industry has reached that level, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). August sales amounted to USD 159.7 billion, up 144.3% from a year earlier.
Raytheon awarded $24 billion contract for SM-6 interceptors October 02, 2026 Building on agreements between Raytheon and the Department of War, this long-term order ensures a consistent, reliable supply of SM-6s for the U.S. Navy.
Stellantis to suspend production in France and Italy due to EV battery shortages October 01, 2026 Stellantis will temporarily halt production at three French and two Italian plants. At two of the factories, the direct cause is a shortage of batteries for electric vehicles, Reuters reported. The stoppages will affect plants producing, among others, the Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 5008 and Citroën C5 Aircross.
EMS under the hood: Capital efficiency and overall winners October 01, 2026 EMS companies have been publishing mainly positive headlines related to growth and improving profitability. Even the most struggling companies, Lacroix and TT Electronics, are indicating a comeback after serious restructuring in the Americas region. This is very welcome news for the industry after all the recent crises impacting demand and supply chain.
Is Honda planning $2.5B investment in Ohio hybrid vehicle plant? September 25, 2026 Honda plans to invest about USD 1.90 billion to USD 2.53 billion in the new facility, which is slated to start production in 2030, Nikkei reports.
Sponsored content by Elemaster Group In rail safety, the AI bottleneck isn't the algorithm: it's the evidence Railway electronics are becoming more complex and software-defined, and suppliers are exploring where AI can help. But rail certification runs on determinism and verifiability, while AI is statistical by nature. At InnoTrans 2026, international group Elemaster argues the real gap isn't the algorithm, it's the testing infrastructure needed to prove AI actually works. And that is why owning the physical chain of verification is critical.
Fortaegis raises $50M to accelerate deployment of secure compute September 15, 2026 The investment will enable the Dutch company to scale production and commercial deployment of its FPGA products across the United States, Europe, Singapore and Japan and to advance the ASIC roadmap, while growing its engineering and commercial capacity.
Belgian authorities arrest BelGaN employee in chip technology leak investigation September 10, 2026 A 52-year-old man holding both Belgian and Chinese citizenship has been arrested by Belgian authorities on suspicion of stealing trade secrets related to gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology, according to Reuters. Investigators believe the information he obtained may have been passed to a Chinese company operating in the same industry.
Mercury partners with Palantir to enhance factory automation August 28, 2026 Palantir is working with key US defense industrial base suppliers to increase throughput and reduce delivery timelines. Mercury will streamline material planning, reduce manual workloads and improve the ability to deliver at increased capacity.
Zollner expands Costa Rica facility as part of Americas 2030 strategy August 25, 2026 German EMS provider Zollner has officially opened an expansion of its Cartago facility in Costa Rica, adding approximately 10,000 square metres of operational space. The expansion is expected to create around 500 additional jobs by 2030 and forms part of the company's Americas 2030 strategy.
Navitas files patent infringement lawsuit against Renesas August 12, 2026 The lawsuit comes weeks after Japanese semiconductor company Renesas sued US-based Navitas in the California federal court, claiming the company poached its employees to steal trade secrets for developing next-gen GaN chips.
Liebherr-Aerospace Technology breaks ground on Shanghai facility August 11, 2026 Designed as a single-story steel-structured plant, it features a 30-meter span and a building height of 18.30 meters, providing ample space for the precision manufacturing and assembly of large-scale aircraft components.
Former SK hynix employee jailed for leaking information to Chinese firm August 10, 2026 The employee, who formerly worked at SK hynix's office in China, was found to have printed out or took photos of documents containing trade secrets downloaded from the company's internal server, according to Yonhap news agency.
Netlist, Samsung settle patent disputes, sign new memory deal August 06, 2026 Under the agreements, Samsung will receive access to US firm Netlist’s complete patent portfolio, including its server DIMM and High Bandwidth Memory technologies. Samsung will supply Netlist DRAM and NAND products, and the parties agree to settle and mutually release all pending legal actions.
Northrop Grumman secures $3 billion in missile defence deals August 04, 2026 US Department of War signs framework agreements with Northrop Grumman to ramp production of PAC-3, THAAD components.
EU, India strengthen strategic partnership with third TTC July 29, 2026 The meeting reviewed progress under the Trade and Technology Council’s (TTC’s) three work strands: digital connectivity and strategic technologies; clean and green technologies; and trade, investment and resilient value chains.
Gotion Power Morocco secures €100M loan for LFP battery project July 27, 2026 The African Development Bank Group, which approved the loan, also plans to mobilise up to an additional EUR 141 million from financial partners to support the implementation of this strategic project in Morocco.
TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity July 17, 2026 The Taiwanese chip giant’s announcement comes after it posted a 77% hike in second-quarter profit to a record high of USD 22 billion, beating market forecasts.
10 years on – Brexit and the “new normal” July 15, 2026 A decade after the UK voted to leave the European Union, the EMS and CEM sector is still adapting to the consequences. Brexit realised many fears around supply-chain disruption, labour shortages and regulation, but it also accelerated structural change and pushed companies to modernise operations.