Intel Foundry and ASML report High NA EUV production milestone
Intel Foundry and ASML have reported continued progress in High NA EUV lithography production, including more than one million wafers processed to date across early tool certification and testing, research and development, and volume production on select layers of Intel's Panther Lake processors — part of the Core Ultra Series 3 family.
Volkswagen's Osnabrück plant to be converted into defence manufacturing hub
Volkswagen has reached an agreement with the State of Lower Saxony and investment firm Aurelius Capital on the potential sale of its Osnabrück plant. The site, where vehicle production is being phased out in summer 2027, is planned to be gradually developed into a competence centre for security and defence solutions.
PCB material shortages intensify as AI infrastructure absorbs laminate capacity
While the semiconductor supply chain has dominated industry attention in recent years, a parallel bottleneck has been building in PCB base materials. AI data centre expansion is absorbing large quantities of high-grade laminates, leaving less capacity available for traditional industrial and automotive applications, according to a joint market analysis by STARTEAM GLOBAL and Würth Elektronik.
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Koh Young to Showcase AI-Powered Inspection Solutions and Reveal New Platforms at IPC APEX EXPO 2026
Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection solutions, will serve as the Premier Sponsor of IPC APEX EXPO 2026, March 16 to 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center. At Booth 1824, Koh Young will demonstrate how AI-powered inspection and software solutions help electronics manufacturers improve stability and productivity amid tighter tolerances, higher mix production, and rising quality expectations.
Indian space tech startup InspeCity raises $11 million
Over the next 12-18 months, the company plans to execute four in-orbit missions across the RIG-X, VEDA-X and SAMA-X mission roadmap, progressively validating its propulsion, sensing, autonomous operations, robotics, docking and refuelling capabilities in space.
Hyundai Mobis starts mass production of PE systems in Slovakia
The new facility is Hyundai Mobis’ first PE system plant in Europe and its third electrification production base in the region. With production lines for stators, inverters and other components, the plant has an annual production capacity of up to 280,000 PE systems.
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Semiconductors, circularity and EMS strategy in focus in Gothenburg
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg takes place on September 17 and brings together the Swedish and Nordic electronics industry for a full day focused on the semiconductor market, component management, PCB manufacturing and how the global EMS industry is changing.
PCB Technologies wins $65 million tender from existing customer
The tender is for the supply of electronic packaging products in 2027-2028 to a global company in the medical industry.
HII to award up to $900M to Path Robotics, GrayMatter Robotics
The signed agreements are designed to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced physical AI automation across US Navy shipbuilding programs, including aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, amphibious ships, future frigates and unmanned surface vessels.
Manz Asia partners with SUSS to advance chip inkjet technology
Manz Asia contributes inkjet capabilities, manufacturing engineering expertise and a strong position in the panel-level packaging ecosystem. German manufacturer SUSS brings semiconductor process expertise and global customer reach.
Indian EV charging startup Leanwatts raises $2 million
Leanwatts initially focused on EV charging and offers portable and onboard chargers with power ratings from 500W to 6.6kW. The company plans to expand into areas like public charging solutions, rectifiers, power modules, hybrid inverters and power-conversion systems.
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