Ireland manufacturing surge amid tariff uncertainty
The EU–US trade agreement introduced in August applied a 15% tariff on most goods, with potential exemptions under review for pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and aerospace, while steel and aluminium face a 50% levy.
EU Commission approves €623 million German State aid
Germany notified the Commission of its plan to support GlobalFoundries’ “SPRINT” project. GlobalFoundries is a pure-play semiconductor foundry that manufactures chips exclusively for other companies
EIB & ST Microelectronics announce €1 billion collaboration..
“Europe’s leadership in semiconductor innovation is essential for our competitiveness, resilience, and climate ambitions,” said Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice-President of the EIB. “This agreement underlines the EIB’s commitment to supporting strategic industries that enable the green and digital transitions while reinforcing Europe’s technological autonomy.”
$614M New York NanoFab…
Gilbane partnered with DPS Advanced Technology Group, an Amsterdam-based manufacturing construction specialist and a subsidiary of Arcadis, to deliver the project. The joint team was awarded the contract in January.
Semicon India Programme driving full-scale chip ecosystem
These facilities will support key sectors including consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, industrial electronics, aerospace, and power electronics. Several proposals incorporate indigenous technologies for assembly, testing, and packaging, marking a major step toward self-reliance.
Infineon has switched all locations globally to green electricity
“Infineon semiconductors play a crucial role in helping societies decarbonize while supporting the increasing energy needs of modern life,” said Elke Reichart, Management Board Member and Chief Digital and Sustainability Officer.
$5.16bln chip investment projects
The initiatives, presented at the International Semiconductor Executive Summit in Muscat, are aimed at accelerating Oman’s strategy to attract large-scale investment across the global semiconductor value chain.
Openchip expands Irish operations
The company now operates across multiple locations in Spain, Italy, Poland, Belgium, France, Germany and Ireland, reflecting its continued momentum and its strategic commitment to building a robust European footprint for next-generation computing innovation.
EU approves €450m Czech support
Under the agreement, onsemi will help advance next-generation 200 mm SiC technology, contribute to workforce development initiatives, and prioritise supply during shortages as outlined in the European Chips Act. The company has also agreed to share profits exceeding current projections with Czechia.
UMC & Polar Collaborate…..
Under the terms of the MOU, the two companies will work together to identify specific devices that Polar will produce at its newly expanded 8-inch facility in Minnesota.
ASML Continue Investment in R&D
The newly released R&D Top 50, compiled by Technisch Weekblad, VNO-NCW, and TNO, once again underscores ASML’s overwhelming leadership in Dutch research and development.
Global progress in sustainable technologies…
Global progress in sustainable technologies helped limit the increase in carbon dioxide emissions to under 1% in 2022. Still, emissions rose—and to meet global net-zero targets, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must fall by 45% by 2030.
Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia
Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia
xLight, Inc. for Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography
xLight, Inc. for Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography
SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS BREAKS GROUND ON $200m Facility
SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS BREAKS GROUND ON $200m Facility
Wolfspeed Receives $698.6 Million
Wolfspeed, Inc, a global leader in silicon carbide technology and manufacturing, announced that it has received $698.6 million in cash tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC) under Section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code.
Nearfield Instruments Signs Multi-Year Development Project
Nearfield Instruments Signs Multi-Year Development Project
Ireland commits €170 million to European Space Programmes
Ireland commits €170 million to European Space Programmes
