Micron’s Strategic Leap: Acquiring Powerchip’s P5 Fab and Reshaping DRAM Manufacturing
While Micron will not flip an instant production switch — phased ramping and retooling are expected — the company anticipates the expanded capacity will start contributing to meaningful DRAM wafer output by the second half of 2027 once the transaction closes and upgrades are completed.
Investment of €125m in Qualcomm site.
A global leader in wireless technologies and semiconductors, Qualcomm is best known for its Snapdragon processors, which power a wide range of mobile devices, laptops and extended reality (XR) platforms.
Irish Government approves Large Energy Action Plan (LEAP)
Known as the Large Energy Action Plan (LEAP), the initiative is intended to remove barriers to investment by large energy users and provide a clearer framework for future growth over the next five years.
ASML New Dutch Facility
By the late 2010s and early 2020s, that growth began to stretch ASML’s Eindhoven-area operations to their limits.
SK hynix Commits $13 Billion to Advanced Chip Packaging and Testing Hub
As AI workloads grow more complex, the performance gains increasingly come not only from the silicon itself but from how chips are stacked, interconnected, and integrated. SK hynix’s investment reflects this shift, positioning packaging as a strategic differentiator rather than a back-end afterthought.
Irish Government Approves Major Expansion of Tyndall National Institute
or anyone tracking the evolution of Ireland’s technology ecosystem, this project is less about bricks and mortar and more about long-term ambition — building the infrastructure needed to compete in areas like microelectronics, photonics, AI and next-generation communications.
Eindhoven Builds Europe’s Photonic Future
The project was first unveiled in mid-2025, when TNO (the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research) announced plans for a €153 million pilot manufacturing line under the European PIXEurope initiative, part of the EU Chips Act.
TSMC’s Proposed Arizona Expansion Linked to U.S.–Taiwan Tariff-Relief Deal
TSMC is expected to build at least five additional fabrication facilities in Arizona, boosting its overall U.S. footprint to around a dozen plants focused on advanced logic chips and supporting technologies. The expansion would go beyond existing commitments and align with the company’s ongoing pledge to invest a total of about $165 billion in the U.S. semiconductor sector.
Trump to set tariffs on microchips & semiconductors
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump said tariffs on both steel and “chips and semiconductors” would be announced either next week or the week after. While he did not outline specific rates, he indicated that the initial tariffs would be set at a lower level to encourage companies to establish manufacturing operations in the United States, before rising significantly over time.
Tata Power plans 10GW ingot & wafer facility
The project, valued at Rs66.75bn (approximately $742m), will be located in Nellore and has received approval from the state’s Investment Promotion Board, chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
Tata & Intel Announce Strategic Alliance
The partnership will explore collaboration across consumer and enterprise hardware enablement, as well as semiconductor and systems manufacturing, in a move designed to support the development of a more resilient, India-based supply chain.
Micron Announces New York Megafab
Following a comprehensive environmental review and the securing of all required permits, Micron is now ready to begin site preparation and construction.
Simon Harris urges against tariff hikes on microchips
Harris wrote to US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick after the launch of two investigations examining whether America’s reliance on overseas supplies of pharmaceuticals and microchips poses a national security risk. The probes could ultimately lead to substantial tariffs on products exported to the US from countries such as Ireland.
Ireland’s China visit - how do we handle Beijing
Minister Martin’s visit comes against the backdrop of a record €305.8bn EU trade deficit with China in 2024 and growing concern in Brussels over economic dependencies that could become strategic liabilities.
Dublin based Celtonn joins the space race….
The founding team previously worked together at Limerick-based space firm Arralis. When Arralis’s investors exited the European market, the group launched Celtonn, building on patents already held by Dr Kelly and a shared ambition to push mmWave technology beyond existing limits.
Semiconductors Ireland 2026
Ireland's semiconductor industry is a thriving sector, generating an estimated revenue of €15.5 billion in 2023 and employing around 20,000 people. This well-established industry is positioned to benefit from the European semiconductor boom and could support up to 34,500 new jobs by 2040.
Looking back at 2025 projects….
Giants of the industry have fallen and risen up again, Fab's have swapped hands, new countries have emerged as semiconductor hubs and the advancement in AI and Data centers has driven the need for semiconductors through the roof, and it looks to continue into 2026.
Semiconductor Spending Is Set to Hit $1 Trillion in 2026
At the heart of this expansion is the rapidly intensifying AI boom. Arya believes the AI data centre market alone could reach $1.2 trillion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of 38%. Within that, demand for AI accelerators — including graphics processing units (GPUs) and custom-designed processors — could drive as much as $900 billion in chip sales over time.
Ireland’s 14 semiconductor Companies in 2025
For Irish exporters, the impact is already clear. A 15% US import tariff — a steep rise from the effective 1% rate that applied before April 2025 — is expected to continue squeezing margins, particularly in pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and drinks such as whiskey. With demand softening, exports to the US face mounting pressure.
