AI demand lifts top foundries' Q4 revenue, Samsung gains share
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
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
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.
PCB lead times extend as material shortages and AI demand strain supply chains
Lead times for PCBs are increasing as shortages of key base materials and rising demand from AI infrastructure place growing pressure on the global supply chain. This is according to German PCB manufacturer ILFA GmbH.
Mercedes-Benz, IIT Delhi collaborate on future of mobility
The partnership will focus on research areas that support the future of mobility and engineering systems. These include quantum technologies, future materials, neuromorphic engineering and electric mobility.
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Global semiconductor sales rise 3.7% in January
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
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.
ABB to invest $75 million in India to expand manufacturing and R&D
ABB plans to invest approximately USD 75 million in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing capacity and research and development activities across several locations in the country.
Nuvve partners with Omnia to address 1GW pipeline
The first project is a 50MW/75MWh European CE-approved BESS located in Sweden. It is expected to commence operations during the second quarter of 2026.
Doosan to supply manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin
Under the agreement, Doosan Robotics will sequentially supply more than 100 manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group’s domestic and overseas plants through 2027.
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