FTG expands with new aerospace facility in India
Firan Technology Group has established a new aerospace operation in Hyderabad, India, set to start production by the end of 2025.
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Macom Europe receives multi-year contract
MACOM says that its France-based European Semiconductor Center (MESC) has been awarded a multi-year contract from Banque Publique d'Investissement (BPI) to lead the development and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor products in collaboration with public and private sector partners.
FPT expands with new office in South Korea
FPT’s Korean subsidiary has officially opened its fourth office in South Korea, more specifically in Pangyo.
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580 jobs lost as ContiTech closes plants
Continental’s ContiTech group sector is preparing further structural changes at German locations in 2025. Production is to be discontinued at several locations in Germany.
Sharp withdraws from solar business in Europe
Due to challenging conditions in the European solar market, Sharp has reached the decision to close its European solar business (Sharp Energy Solutions Europe - SESE) after 30 years of operation.
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ams Osram: "Our turnaround is in full swing"
Austrian semiconductor manufacturer ams Osram delivers cost savings ahead of plan, Q4 revenues and profitability above mid-point of guided range.
EU to mobilise €200 billion for AI development
The European Commission has launched the InvestAI initiative, aiming to channel EUR 200 billion into artificial intelligence research, infrastructure, and deployment across the EU.
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Black Semiconductor launches new HQ – FabONE
Black Semiconductor GmbH has officially opened its new headquarters and production facility, FabONE, in Aachen, Germany, marking a major step toward developing graphene-based optical chip technology.
TTI ink global distribution deal with Samtec
TTI, a specialty distributor of electronic components, is now an authorised distributor of Samtec products.
Panasonic is closing its PCB materials plant in Europe
Panasonic has announced plans to close its PCB materials plant in Enns, Austria, by December 2025, impacting approximately 140 employees.
Japanese PCB manufacturer gets new oweners
A consortium formed by funds managed by MBK Partners and FormFactor is acquiring the outstanding shares of Japanese PCB and substrate manufacturer FICT Limited from funds directly or indirectly serviced by Advantage Partners Inc
Teradyne & ADI partner to boost AI-driven robotics in manufacturing
Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, and semiconductor company Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development and usage of advanced robotics.
Husqvarna partners with Flex, divests South Carolina factory
Husqvarna Group has entered into a strategic partnership EMS provider Flex, which includes the divestment of its manufacturing operations in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA, effective immediately.
Key Tronic to expand operations in Arkansas and Vietnam
Key Tronic Corporation, a provider of manufacturing and design engineering services, says that it plans to significantly increase production capacity in Arkansas and Vietnam.
Leadership changes at GF – Thomas Caulfield steps down as CEO
Thomas Caulfield is stepping down from his role as CEO of semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries to take on the role as Executive Chairman. Tim Breen has been named the company's new CEO.
Global semiconductor sales increase 19.1% in 2024
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 627.6 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.1% compared to the 2023 total of USD 526.8 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Trymax joins Accuron Technologies
Singaporean precision engineering and technology group Accuron Technologies has secured a controlling interest in Dutch specialist in plasma-based and UV-based process equipment Trymax Semiconductor Equipment.
NXP agrees to acquire edge AI pioneer Kinara
NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kinara, Inc., a provider of high performance, energy-efficient and programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs).
ERS electronic opens production and R&D facility in Germany
ERS electronic, a specialist in thermal management solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, has officially opened ERS Barbing, its new production and R&D facility, coupled with a cutting-edge Competence Center for Advanced Packaging and Advanced Backend technologies.
Sphere Energy aims to jumpstart the European EV industry with AI-powered battery brain
Sphere Energy is planning to transform the European EV industry by creating AI-powered brains to simulate battery behavior.
Stargate on the Seine: Macron unveils $113B AI investment
The French president said the initiative was similar to Trump’s Stargate announcement. For France, financial commitments have come from the UAE, investment funds, and companies like Iliad and Thales.
Evertiq Expo returns to Sophia Antipolis and sets new record
On February 5, Evertiq Expo Sophia Antipolis reached new heights, setting a visitor record as Evertiq brought its Expo concept to the French Riviera for the second time.
Stardust Power breaks ground on $1.2B lithium refinery in Oklahoma
The project will be developed in two phases, with the first phase focused on constructing a production line capable of producing up to 25,000 metric tons per annum.
Trump administration halts $5 billion EV charging program
The Federal Highway Administration said the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will be updated to “align with current U.S. Department of Transportation policy and priorities.”
QuaLiProM Project wields AI to address sustainable battery upcycling
New research has been approved to tackle the issue of upcycling lithium-ion batteries for EVs using quantum technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
Breakthrough TU Graz AI system ramps up EV powertrain development speeds to new heights
The Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has announced that it’s achieved a breakthrough in the development of powertrain technology, which will fuel the development of the next generation of EVs.
MBK to acquire majority stake in FICT for $656 million
Private equity firm MBK will hold an 80% stake in the Japanese PCB maker while California-based FormFactor will own 20% stake along with a seat on FICT’s board of directors.
Toyota Establishes New EV and Battery Production Company in China
Toyota has announced that it will establish a wholly owned production company in Shanghai to increase its production of EVs and batteries for its Lexus brand.
Freyr drops plans for $2.6B battery project in Georgia
The Norwegian company has informed the Coweta County Develop Authority of its decision to drop the project, which was supposed to produce energy storage systems using lithium-ion batteries.
Chinese-African Joint EV Battery Venture Pushes Through Western Tariffs
China continues its cooperation with Africa to negate Western tariffs on its EV battery industry with its latest partnership with Morocco.
BMW building $10M battery recycling facility in Bavaria
The procedure called “direct recycling” enables residual materials from battery cell production, as well as whole battery cells, to be mechanically dismantled into their valuable components.
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