- In May 31, 2024, STMicroelectronics announced plans to invest approximately €5.4 Million in a new chip-manufacturing facility in Catania, Sicily. The plant will focus on producing silicon-carbide semiconductor products, essential for electric vehicles and data centers. The project includes around €2 Million in state support from Italy and is expected to commence production in 2026.
- In March 2022, Soitec expanded its manufacturing capabilities by launching a new plant in Bernin, Grenoble. This facility enhances Soitec's silicon-on-insulator (SOI) capabilities and focuses on producing SmartSiC wafers used in renewable energy applications and electric vehicles.
- In June 2022, STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries signed an agreement to develop the FD-SOI ecosystem with a new 300mm manufacturing facility in France. This facility aims to support technologies used in industrial, communication, IoT, and automotive infrastructure applications.
- In November 2021, Soitec acquired NOVASiC, a provider of polishing and wafers on silicon carbide (SiC) services. This acquisition strengthens Soitec's position in the industrial and automotive markets and expands its SOI portfolio with silicon carbide technologies.
- In July 2024, Leti unveiled a Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator (FD-SOI) pilot line in France, focusing on advancing European semiconductor capabilities. The FAMES line targets 10-nm and 7-nm nodes, facilitating applications involving nonvolatile embedded memories and exploring 3D integration options.
