Robert Feurle takes the helm at Wolfspeed
Wolfspeed, US silicon carbide (SiC) specialist, has appointed Robert Feurle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025. The appointment follows a comprehensive internal and external search, the company revealed.
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COGD calls for stronger risk analysis and proactive obsolescence management
The newly re-elected board of the Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) is urging German industrial companies to enhance risk analysis and adopt proactive obsolescence management strategies amid growing supply chain challenges.
Trump's policy pushes EU companies to drop ‘diversity’
European companies with business in the US are making adjustments to their corporate language following a directive from US President Donald Trump. The directive, which prohibits companies from implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies if they wish to conduct business with the United States, appears to be influencing corporate communication strategies.
GPV’s latest Slovakia factory is up and running
EMS provider GPV has strengthened its operational capabilities with its new electronics factory in Piestany, Slovakia, now up and running. The 11,000-square-meter facility was prepared for production throughout 2024 and is now fully operational.
Zollner expands with new cleanroom in Hungary
On March 13, 2025, German EMS provider Zollner inaugurated a new ISO Class VII cleanroom at its facility in Vác, Hungary, further strengthening its partnership with ASML.
DeCharge secures $2.5 million to expand EV charging network
Indian startup DeCharge is expanding EV charging infrastructure with a network of DC fast chargers and DeCharge Beast chargers, designed to provide high-speed, accessible and intelligent charging solutions.
Metavisio, BKB team up to build data center in South Korea
The project, a partnership between French firm Metavisio Thomson and South Korea’s BKB Energy, will leverage a 260MW power supply validated by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO).
Lockheed Martin secures $5 billion US Army missile contract
PrSM, a long-range precision strike missile capable of neutralizing targets beyond 400km, is compatible with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platforms.
Aixtron delivers G10-AsP system to Nokia
Aixtron will supply its G10-AsP system to Nokia, facilitating the production of 6-inch Indium Phosphide (InP) wafers for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
Retain public funds within the EU economy
In his previous guest article, Dirk Stans, Managing Partner at Eurocircuits, outlined three key actions needed to strengthen Europe’s electronics industry. Now, in this follow-up, he delves deeper into the first priority: ensuring that public funds remain within the EU economy
Hitachi opens new semiconductor equipment plant
Hitachi High-Tech Corporation has completed its new production facility for semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the facility started back in December 2023, and the facility commenced operations on March 17, 2025.
Saab starts serial production of high-tech sensor in Finland
Swedish defence and security company Saab has started serial production of its passive electronic warfare sensor, Sirius Compact, at its new manufacturing facility in Tampere, Finland.
UMC opens new fab expansion in Singapore
Semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has officially opened its new fab facility in Singapore. The first phase of the new facility will start volume production in 2026, bringing UMC’s total production capacity in Singapore to more than 1 million wafers annually.
AKTANTIS strengthens deep-tech innovation and international collaboration
At the Evertiq Expo 2025 in Sophia Antipolis, representatives from AKTANTIS, a deep-tech technology cluster, highlighted the organisation's role in fostering innovation, supporting startups, and facilitating international collaboration.
OpenAI raises record $40 billion in SoftBank-led round
SoftBank said it would fund OpenAI with USD 10 billion in mid-April and another USD 30 billion in December, subject to the AI firm transitioning to for-profit by the end of the year.
Håkan Samuelsson takes the wheel as Volvo Cars CEO
The Board of Directors of Volvo Cars has appointed Håkan Samuelsson as CEO and President, marking his return to the company’s top position. He takes over from Jim Rowan, who has served as CEO since 2022
Exicom partners with IONAGE to make EV charging accessible in India
The companies seek to build a solid open charger discoverability and management platform for different charging networks to converge on, enabling end EV users to effortlessly charge across networks.
SK hynix completes its acquisition of Intel's NAND business
South Korean memory giant SK hynix has officially completed its acquisition of Intel’s NAND flash memory business, a deal initially announced in October 2020.
India approves $2.7B plan to boost electronics manufacturing
The scheme seeks to incentivize local manufacturing of electronics components in India, setting goals for domestic and foreign entities to establish local facilities at subsidies of up to 50% of the project costs.
Evertiq Expo Tampere sets new visitor record for 2025
The Evertiq Expo in Tampere on March 27, 2025, proved to be a resounding success, setting a new visitor record as industry professionals from across the electronics sector gathered for a day devoted to the Finnish electronics industry.
Related Companies’ data center unit has $45B development pipeline
Related Digital is investing a minimum of USD 500 million in initial sponsor commitments toward the buildout of its development pipeline. It is also launching a multi-phase capital-raising effort to unlock up to USD 8 billion in private capital.
J. Lindsley Ruth named CEO of Infinite Electronics
He succeeds Penny Cotner, who has decided to step down as CEO after 12 years with the company. Ruth is an accomplished and seasoned CEO, with deep experience in both electronics and distribution.
Compound semiconductor materials market to cross $91B by 2035
EVs are emerging as a critical application area in the compound semiconductor industry, as many EV makers are resorting to MOSFETs or SiC Schottky barrier diodes (SBD) in DC-DC converters.
RS on procurement challenges and digital transformation
During Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2024, Evertiq spoke with Zofia Cholewińska from RS about the company’s approach to industry challenges and its role in shaping procurement processes.
Siemens Cre8Ventures partners with Minima to enhance IoT security
Minima enhances digital twin security and verification processes by authenticating digital twin models, securing V2X & IoT communication and enabling trust in supply chain data.
Waaree launches ‘India’s largest solar cell facility’ in Gujarat
Waaree Energies’ 5.4 GW factory in Chikhli, Gujarat, is spread across 150 acres with a built-up area of 101 acres. The Indian company has already invested USD 350 million in the campus at the Chikhli unit.
Vesco Clean Energy to focus on battery management, EV charging
The newly launched US-based Vesco Clean Energy, a sister company of Vesco Oil Company, will offer battery recycling, battery management, and electric vehicle charging solutions.
XING, PEWC team up to deliver hybrid energy storage system
At the core of the hybrid system is the integration of PEWC’s vanadium redox flow battery with XING Mobility’s proprietary immersion-cooled lithium-ion battery platform.
Mazda, ROHM use next-gen chips for automotive components
The two Japanese firms have started developing automotive components using gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors, which reduce power conversion losses and contribute to the miniaturization of components.
Vishay to make $320M investment in UK’s largest chip factory
This investment by US firm Vishay Intertechnology at its Wales foundry is expected to generate over 500 high-value jobs and enhance production of semiconductors that play a key role in EV technology.
Global OSAT market to touch $94 billion by 2031
Increasing circuit complexity spurs OSAT market growth, as integrating various functionalities into a single device demands specialized assembly and test capabilities.
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