GlobalFoundries Acquires Advanced Micro Foundry

GlobalFoundries Completes Acquisition of Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP Solutions Business

June 2, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

GlobalFoundries (GF) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP Solutions business. The transaction combines GF’s Physical AI portfolio with MIPS and ARC processor IP (RISC-V and software-to-silicon capabilities) to offer customers an end-to-end technology platform spanning software tools, custom design and manufacturing.

AIM Investment Group Acquires Micro Forms, Inc.

January 14, 2026

Manufacturing

AIM Investment Group has acquired Micro Forms, Inc., a Garland, Texas-based precision metal stamping and engineering manufacturer founded in 1967. Micro Forms will continue to operate under its existing name and structure while gaining AIM IG's long-term investment support as AIM expands its portfolio of industrial businesses.

AmpliTech Group Acquires Spectrum Semiconductor Materials

December 16, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG) has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc., a San Jose–based authorized distributor of semiconductor components. The deal (approximately $8.0M cash plus $1.5M escrow and restricted shares) nearly triples AmpliTech's revenue base, adds a global distribution platform and a record combined order backlog of $11.4M, and is intended to accelerate commercialization of AmpliTech's MMIC chip solutions.

onsemi Acquires GT Advanced Technologies

November 1, 2021

Manufacturing

onsemi has completed its acquisition of GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT), a U.S.-based producer of silicon carbide (SiC). The acquisition strengthens onsemi's SiC crystal growth and wafer capabilities to secure supply for EV, EV charging and energy infrastructure markets and onsemi plans to invest in GTAT's manufacturing and R&D to scale 150mm and 200mm SiC production.

CGI Automated Manufacturing Acquires Advanced Laser Machining

October 21, 2021

Manufacturing

CGI Automated Manufacturing, a CORE Industrial Partners portfolio company, has acquired Advanced Laser Machining, a metals-focused contract manufacturer headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The add-on expands CGI's scale, capacity and complementary metal fabrication capabilities across end markets such as aerospace & defense, medical and industrials, and aligns with CORE's Industry 4.0 strategy for the platform.

SCHOTT MINIFAB Acquires Applied Microarrays Inc.

September 28, 2021

Biotechnology

SCHOTT MINIFAB, a subsidiary of SCHOTT, has agreed to acquire Applied Microarrays Inc. (AMI), a Tempe, Arizona–based developer and manufacturer of DNA and protein microarrays and biosensors. The deal expands SCHOTT's bioscience and microarray printing capabilities and increases its manufacturing footprint in the United States to better support diagnostics and point-of-care customers.