Texas Instruments Starts Production
The facility will ramp output in line with customer demand and is expected to ultimately produce tens of millions of chips each day. These components will power a wide range of products, from smartphones and automotive systems to medical devices, industrial equipment, smart home technologies and data centres.
ABM’s Strategic Acquisition of WGNSTAR Strengthens Semiconductor Services Portfolio
This strategic move marks a significant expansion of ABM’s semiconductor and technical solutions platform, positioning the company among the largest integrated service providers in North America within this fast-growing market.
Chipmaker’s fate hangs in the balance
This fab is meant to help Intel catch back up to TSMC after years of missteps, with executives saying it’s “turned the corner.”
Nvidia Deepens Its Israel Commitment With $1.5 Billion Investment
The new Nvidia facility is expected to be built in the Mevo Carmel industrial zone near Yokneam, adjacent to an existing Nvidia server farm.
“FDI up almost 40pc” says IDA Ireland.
While Dublin continues to attract strong interest, 57 per cent (183) of investments were secured for locations outside the capital, highlighting the agency’s regional development impact.
Irish Government invest €60m in advancing 'Silicon Island'
The investment will contribute to the fit-out of a new 17,000-square-metre research facility at Tyndall in Cork. The overall project is valued at approximately €153 million, with previous financial backing secured from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 framework.
Turning semiconductor strategy into competitive strength
After years of planning, initiatives such as pilot production lines, design platforms, competence centres and quantum projects are now operational, signalling that Europe is moving decisively from intent to implementation.
Hemlock Semiconductor’s suffered a $40 million funding loss
A spokesperson for Hemlock Semiconductor confirmed that the company is currently reviewing the decision regarding the state funding withdrawal.
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.
