Intel, TSMC agree to form chipmaking joint venture
TSMC had recently pitched Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom to take stakes in a JV that would operate Intel’s factories after the US administration requested the Taiwanese chipmaker to help turn around the struggling US company.
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Aerospace battery market to reach $335 million by 2034
North America is expected to remain the largest region in the aerospace battery market. Asia-Pacific, particularly China and India, will likely experience the fastest market recovery.
Ecobat boosts battery recycling with 3 fully operational plants
Together, the three plants, in Germany, the US, and England, are capable of processing up to 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, with plans to scale capacity to 25,000 tons.
Indian defence tech startup Tonbo raises $205 million
The investment will boost the development of next-gen infrared sensors, deployment of high-power microwave tech, and working capital support for Tonbo Imaging’s global expansion ongoing programs.
Siemens acquires R&D software maker Dotmatics for $5.1 billion
Boston-based Dotmatics offers a market leading platform with a profitable portfolio of scientific applications and multi-modal data management for Life Sciences R&D.
Trump imposes reciprocal tariffs to counter ‘trade imbalances’
US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to counter economic threats posed by foreign trade practices, citing concerns over trade deficits and national security. The order imposes responsive tariffs aimed at strengthening the international economic position of the US.
Foxconn names Kathy Yang as rotating CEO, first woman to hold the role
EMS provider Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group) has appointed Kathy Yang Chiu-chin as its rotating Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition.
German memory innovators aim to revive domestic memory chip manufacturing
Neumonda and Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC) are joining forces to advance the development and commercialisation of FMC’s nonvolatile DRAM+ technology. This collaboration aims nothing less than to bring semiconductor DRAM memory design and manufacturing back to Germany.
LG Display’s Guangzhou LCD plant officially transferred to CSOT
LG Display’s Guangzhou Gen 8.5 LCD line has officially transferred to CSOT and been renamed “T11”. CSOT will now own two Gen 6, four Gen 8.5, one Gen 8.6, and two Gen 10.5 LCD production lines with this acquisition.
FlashPCB upgrade its manufacturing capabilities
US quick-turn PCB assembly provider has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of a 1 Click SMT Drymaster 555L. The sale was facilitated by Don Dennison, President of PIT – Equipment Services, LLC.
Waystream relocates production back home to Sweden
Swedish telecom company Waystream has appointed EMS provider Note as its exclusive production partner, shifting all manufacturing operations to Sweden.
Global fab equipment investment expected to reach $110B in 2025
Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2025 is anticipated to increase by 2% YoY to USD 110 billion, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth since 2020, SEMI reports.
Tokyo Electron, IBM renew partnership for advanced chip tech
The two companies will explore technology for smaller nodes and chiplet architectures to achieve the performance and energy efficiency requirements for the future of generative AI.
Kitron lifts its outlook on 2025
With a strong demand from the defence/aerospace market sector, along with a gradual recovery in other segments, EMS provider Kitron is updating its financial outlook.
Chip industry veteran KC Ang to head Tata Electronics’ foundry unit
Ang has worked extensively in countries such as Malaysia, Germany, the US and China. Most recently, he was President–Asia and Chairman–China at Global Foundries, where he served for over 15 years.
Wingtech sells key assets to Luxshare, shifts focus to semiconductors
Wingtech Technology Co., Ltd. has announced plans to divest major assets in a strategic move to exit the product integration business (its ODM business) and focus on semiconductors. The company disclosed the proposed transaction in a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
BelGaN’s facility to be repurposed for photonic chip production
As previously reported by Evertiq, the production site in Oudenaarde, Belgium — formerly operated by the bankrupt BelGaN — attracted interest from several potential buyers. Now, the site has reportedly found its new owner.
Kulicke & Soffa to shut down electronics assembly equipment business
Kulicke & Soffa’s board of directors has approved a strategic plan to cease operations of its electronics assembly equipment business. The decision aims to refocus the company on core semiconductor assembly business opportunities and improve long-term financial performance, according to a regulatory filing.
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.
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.
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