GM signs agreement with Vianode
Automotive giant General Motors has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Norwegian company Vianode for the supply of synthetic graphite anode materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Reuters reported.
Indian startups enter strategic Indo-US space and defense collaboration
In a landmark development for India’s burgeoning private space sector, seven Indian companies have been selected for an unprecedented collaboration under the Indo-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (Indus-X) initiative. According to a Reuters exclusive, this program offers Indian firms access to the lucrative U.S. defense and space markets, mentorship, and partnerships with industry giants.
PGZ and Raytheon launch Expert Cable Center in Poland
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has announced a major milestone in Poland’s defense industry. Wojskowe Zakłady Uzbrojenia S.A. (WZU), a PGZ subsidiary, has signed an agreement with Raytheon Polska to launch the Expert Cable Center in Grudziądz. This state-of-the-art facility will produce over 80 types of cables for the Patriot air and missile defense system, further enhancing Poland’s national defense capabilities.
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Arm names Eric Hayes as EVP of operations
Arm Holdings has appointed Eric Hayes as executive vice president of Operations with immediate effect. He will lead the coordination of end-to-end execution of operational activities across multiple products and solutions and report to Arm CEO Rene Haas.
What has happened since China cut the export tax rebate?
In December last year, China implemented a significant change to its export rebate system, a significant shift in global trade dynamics.
Infineon launches SURF unit to drive sensor and RF growth
Infineon Technologies has launched a new business unit, SURF (Sensor Units & Radio Frequency), effective January 1, 2025. The unit combines Infineon’s Sensor and Radio Frequency businesses under the Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) division to enhance innovation and profitability in these markets.
Farnell expands line card with the new Vishay microBRICK regulator
Farnell is now stocking the band new microBRICK regulator module from Vishay Intertechnology, expanding its power portfolio with the smallest DC/DC regulator module on the market.
New factory for BSH in Poland
BSH Home Appliances Group is strengthening its operations in Poland. Industrial real estate developer Panattoni will construct a new, larger factory for the company, which will relocate its small home appliances production from the current location.
Morrow Batteries confirms layoffs amid production delays
Norwegian battery manufacturer has announced a workforce reduction of 50 to 60 employees, leaving approximately 180 staff, primarily in Southern Norway.
Panasonic Industry Europe inks distribution deal with Özdisan Elektronik
The manufacturer of industrial components and solutions has signed a distribution deal with Özdisan Elektronik, a Turkish electronic components distributor to intensify its business activities in the region.
Kokoon-IA: transforming senior care with ethical AI
Nodeus Solutions, a startup rooted in the innovation hub of Sophia Antipolis, is setting a new standard in e-health with Kokoon-IA. The system empowers seniors living independently by providing non-intrusive health monitoring while prioriting dignity and privacy.
Turntide Technologies centralises UK operations and expands to India
Turntide Technologies has taken a significant step in its growth strategy by centralising its UK operations. The company has integrated three of its UK facilities into a single, centralised engineering campus located in Team Valley Gateshead.
DuPont accelerates spin-off of its Electronics business
DuPont says that it is accelerating the separation of its Electronics business and is now targeting November 1, 2025 to complete the transaction.
Saab opens new production facility in Finland
Swedish defence and security company Saab is seeing high demand for its passive EW sensor Sirius Compact system. As a result, the sensor will enter into volume serial production and the company will be opening a new production facility in Tampere, Finland in 2025.
NXP secures €1B EIB loan to advance semiconductor innovation
NXP Semiconductors has secured a EUR 1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance the company’s RDI investments across its broad portfolio of semiconductor solutions.
US tightens export controls on advanced AI technologies
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued an interim final rule, effective January 13, 2025, enhancing export controls on advanced computing ICs and certain artificial intelligence (AI) model weights.
onsemi completes acquisition of Qorvo's SiC JFET business
onsemi has completed its acquisition of the Silicon Carbide Junction Field-Effect Transistor (SiC JFET) technology business, including the United Silicon Carbide subsidiary, from Qorvo for USD 115 million in cash.
Nokia inks video technologies license deal with Samsung
Nokia says it has signed a multi-year patent license agreement with Samsung regarding the use of Nokia’s video technologies in Samsung’s televisions.
ESD industry posts $5.1 billion in 3Q24 revenue
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 8.8% to USD 5,114.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 from the USD 4,702.4 million registered in the third quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance reports.
imec spin-off, Vertical Compute raises €20 million
Vertical Compute, founded by CEO Sylvain Dubois (ex-Google) and CTO Sebastien Couet (ex-imec), has closed a seed investment round of EUR 20 million.
Cicor chosen as manufacturing partner for military aircraft program
EMS provider Cicor Group has been nominated by an unnamed European aerospace & defence integrator as a key supplier to a new program of electronic devices used in jet aircraft.
AI infrastructure to dominate MLCC Demand in 2025
The US economy surpassed expectations in late 2024, but sustained high interest rates in 2025 may hinder spending and investment. Against this backdrop, TrendForce projects a 3% QoQ drop in MLCC shipments for Q1 2025.
Kyocera invests in Finland's TactoTek
Japanese Kyocera has joined Finnish In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) specialist TactoTek’s current funding round with an investment of EUR 5 million.
Eaton wins contract to support NY CREATES’ new facility
Eaton has signed a contract valued at approximately USD 20 million to help support the construction of NY CREATES' new NanoFab Reflection semiconductor R&D facility at its Albany NanoTech Complex.
Global semiconductor sales increase 20.7% YoY in November
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 57.8 billion during the month of November 2024, an increase of 20.7% compared to the November 2023 total of USD 47.9 billion and 1.6% more than the October 2024 total of USD 56.9 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
MACOM invests $345 to upgrade fabs
MACOM's Massachusetts and North Carolina fabs are set for modernisation and expansion with federal and state backing.
Infineon expands footprint with new backend fab in Thailand
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies has broken ground on a new semiconductor backend production site in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, in Thailand.
David Heinzmann retires as CEO of Littelfuse
After a 40-year career, David Heinzmann will retire and step down as president and CEO of Littelfuse, Inc.
SK Telecom, SK hynix, Penguin ink AI data centre deal
Penguin Solutions is teaming up with SK Telecom (SKT) and SK hynix to pursue the development and delivery of comprehensive AI data centre (AIDC) solutions. The agreement follows SKT’s USD 200 million strategic investment in Penguin Solutions in December 2024.
NXP deepens partnership with Honeywell
Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors will expand their partnership to accelerate aviation product development and chart the path for autonomous flight.
Hydro acquires remaining shares in Hydrovolt
Norway's Hydro says it has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining shares in the battery recycler Hydrovolt, Northvolt's and Hydro's battery recycling joint venture, for NOK 78 million
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