Can memory manufacturing return to Germany? Neumonda lays out its case January 29, 2026 When German memory company Neumonda talks about bringing semiconductor memory manufacturing back to Germany, it sparks curiosity — not about the technology itself, but about the scale, the investment needed, and whether it’s actually possible.
RSPL raises $3 million to boost silicon ingot manufacturing January 29, 2026 Indian company Raana Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. (RSPL) plans to initially focus on producing 10–12 inch solar-grade silicon ingots, with a longer-term roadmap towards semiconductor-grade wafer manufacturing.
Micron breaks ground on $24B wafer fab expansion in Singapore January 27, 2026 Micron Technology has broken ground on a new advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, marking a planned investment of approximately USD 24 billion over the next ten years.
IonQ to acquire SkyWater in a $1.8B deal January 27, 2026 US quantum computing company IonQ has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology in a cash-and-stock transaction valuing SkyWater at approximately USD 1.8 billion.
Elmos opens new R&D site in the Czech Republic January 22, 2026 German semiconductor company Elmos Semiconductor has opened a new research and development site in Brno, Czech Republic.
Micron to buy PSMC’s chip fabrication site for $1.8 billion January 19, 2026 The acquisition includes an existing 300mm fab cleanroom of 300,000 square feet and will further position Micron to address growing global demand for memory solutions.
Memory market 2026: scarcity, strategy, and security of supply January 16, 2026 The memory super cycle is no longer a forecast - it is a reality. Across all major financial institutions and industry media, we see the same message. 2026 will be defined by structural undersupply, especially in DRAM and NAND. Here’s what we are seeing.
TSTC bags $3.5 million Texas chip innovation fund January 12, 2026 The program at the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) will include a wafer processing learning facility with a mock cleanroom replicating industry workflows.
SEALSQ, Kaynes SemiCon finalize deal to develop JV in India January 12, 2026 The JV is being formed with the objective of developing, personalizing and deploying a Sovereign Indian Post-Quantum semiconductor platform, aligned with India’s national digital sovereignty and security priorities.
DRAM and NAND Flash prices to surge in Q1 2026 January 05, 2026 Global memory prices are set to rise sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as suppliers continue to prioritise server and AI-related applications, according to TrendForce.
Global semiconductor supply chain remains concentrated, exposing bottlenecks December 26, 2025 A new analysis of the global semiconductor supply chain highlights how critical stages of chip production remain concentrated among a handful of economies, underscoring the industry’s vulnerability to geopolitical and supply disruptions.
Kaynes partners with Mitsui, AOI to boost chip manufacturing December 23, 2025 The collaboration with AOI Electronics positions Kaynes Semicon to deliver turnkey backend semiconductor solutions to global customers. Through the partnership with Mitsui, Kaynes expects to gain access to critical raw materials.
ASMPT secures orders for 19 TCB tools for AI chip production December 18, 2025 ASMPT said it has secured new orders for 19 chip-to-substrate (C2S) thermo-compression bonding (TCB) tools from an unnamed outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) provider supplying a leading foundry focused on AI chips.
TI starts production at new 300mm semiconductor fab in Texas December 18, 2025 Texas Instruments has officially started production at its newest 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas.
Semiconductor equipment sales to reach a $156 billion in 2027 December 17, 2025 Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to reach a record high of USD 133 billion in 2025, growing 13.7% year-on-year, reports SEMI.
EU approves €623 million German aid for two chip fabs December 16, 2025 The European Commission has approved EUR 623 million in German State aid to support the construction of two semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Dresden and Erfurt,
Imec achieves wafer-scale solid-state nanopores using EUV lithography December 10, 2025 Imec has presented the first wafer-scale fabrication of solid-state nanopores using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography.
First 28Si FD-SOI wafers begin cycling in ST’s Crolles facility December 09, 2025 Quobly says that it has reached a key milestone in its roadmap toward industrial-scale quantum processors, with the first custom 28Si FD-SOI wafers from Soitec now cycling in STMicroelectronics’ 300 mm manufacturing facility in Crolles.
Black Semiconductor chooses Critical Manufacturing for 300mm Fab December 02, 2025 Black Semiconductor GmbH has selected Critical Manufacturing to provide the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and automation infrastructure for its new 300mm wafer facility, FabONE, in Aachen.
Europe dreams of sovereignty – but its PCB industry is disappearing in plain sight December 02, 2025 When the EU launched the Chips Act, it wrapped the announcement in a familiar promise: technological sovereignty. More fabs, more capacity, and more control over the strategic products and semiconductors that will power Europe’s future.
Tokyo Electron completes Tohoku Production and Logistics Centre November 25, 2025 Tokyo Electron Ltd. (TEL) has completed construction of the Tohoku Production and Logistics Centre at its subsidiary, Tokyo Electron Technology Solutions, the company announced.
Jakson Group breaks ground on first phase of $900M solar plant November 25, 2025 In phase I, the Indian renewable energy firm will establish a 3 GW solar cell and 4 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, followed by backward integration into ingot and wafer production in subsequent phases.
Nexperia navigates China challenges, supply chain tested November 20, 2025 Nexperia has provided an update on its ongoing operational and governance challenges following the Dutch government’s decision to temporarily suspend a control order under the Goods Availability Act.
Alter launches US semiconductor testing facility in Minnesota November 20, 2025 Alter, a provider of assembly, testing, qualification, and radiation services for high-reliability semiconductors and microelectronics, has officially opened a new semiconductor testing facility in Plymouth, Minnesota.
The missing link in semiconductor supply chain resilience November 18, 2025 Indium Corporation strengthens critical materials supply chain amid rising geopolitical pressures.
Why memory may drive tomorrow’s processor choices November 17, 2025 Device manufacturers were able to enjoy two years of low memory prices. However, this year, the tide has completely turned. Memory manufacturers have pulled the ripcord on both NAND flash memory and DRAM, announcing that they will focus on new memory generations in the future.
Zooming in on the machine that prints microchips November 14, 2025 To build today’s most advanced processors and memories, manufacturers rely on Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems — machines so complex that each one costs more than USD 150 million and contains thousands of precision-engineered components. And at the heart of this market is ASML, the sole producer of EUV lithography tools.
Memory industry to maintain cautious capex in 2026 November 13, 2025 TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that despite higher ASPs boosting profitability across the memory industry, capital spending on DRAM and NAND Flash is only anticipated to increase modestly in 2026.
Critical Nexperia chip supply from China to be reinstated November 07, 2025 The Dutch government has announced that China will enable the resumption of shipments from Nexperia’s facilities in China, restoring the supply of critical semiconductors.
SkyWater partners with QuamCore to advance quantum computing November 07, 2025 Under the agreement, SkyWater will fabricate and jointly optimize the superconducting process modules required to produce QuamCore’s SFQ digital controller, the ultra-low-power chip that interfaces directly with the qubits inside the cryostat.
Entegris opens new Colorado Springs manufacturing site November 06, 2025 Materials science company Entegris has officially opened its new Colorado Springs Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
Nexperia Warns of China chip risks; German auto industry responds November 06, 2025 Nexperia has cautioned customers that it cannot guarantee the authenticity or quality of chips manufactured in China since October 13, Reuters reports. The Dutch semiconductor company said operations in its factories outside China remain unaffected.