BYD establishes European HQ and R&D hub in Hungary
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to establish its European headquarters and R&D base in Hungary, marking a major expansion of its footprint on the continent.
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Infineon to supply power modules for Rivian's EVs
Germany's Infineon Technologies will supply Rivian’s R2 platform with power modules for traction inverters. The R2 platform will use SiC and Si modules from Infineon’s HybridPACK Drive G2 family.
Quantinuum, Al Rabban launch JV to advance quantum computing in Qatar
The JV aims to enable access to Quantinuum’s world-leading quantum technologies in the region, co-develop quantum computing applications tailored to regional needs, and train next generation of quantum computing developers in Qatar and the region.
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Kemptron Oy has taken a major step toward full factory automation with a complete solution delivered by SMT Renting and SMT House — covering everything from the turnkey Panasonic SMT line to the fully integrated automated warehouse system from Neotel Technology. Panasonic’s software platform seamlessly connects the production line with the warehouse solution from Neotel, enabling real-time material flow and boosting efficiency and autonomy. The entire setup was financed through SMT Renting’s flexible model, offering Kemptron a low-risk path to state-of-the-art manufacturing.
GlobalWafers opens Texas wafer plant, announces major expansion
Taiwanese semiconductor company GlobalWafers has officially inaugurated its new, USD 3.5 billion, silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas, marking a significant step in efforts to boost US semiconductor manufacturing capacity. The company also announced plans to further expand the site, increasing its total investment in the region to USD 7.5 billion.
Semiconductor outlook: typical Q1, but atypical shifts ahead
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry entered 2025 with typical seasonal patterns. However, looming tariff threats and evolving supply chain strategies are expected to create atypical seasonality for several industry segments as the year progresses, reports SEMI.
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Nearfield, A*STAR IME to partner on chip metrology tech research
By leveraging Nearfield’s expertise in high-precision metrology and A*STAR’s cutting-edge semiconductor research, the partnership will accelerate the development of advanced metrology solutions that enable efficient AI chip production.
NIRL signs power purchase agreement for 810 MW solar project
The project in the Indian state of Rajasthan is expected to generate approximately 2 Billion Units (BU) of green electricity annually and offset approximately 1.5 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions per year.
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Essemtec expands US presence with larger demo lab in Massachusetts
Essemtec, the Swiss technology company specialising in high-tech solutions for electronics assembly, has opened a new demonstration and training centre in Burlington, Massachusetts.
NY Creates and Fraunhofer team up on 300mm memory R&D
NY Creates and the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (Fraunhofer IPMS) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) aimed at advancing research and development of next-generation memory devices at the 300mm wafer scale.
Foxconn and Thales eye semiconductor, satellite projects in france
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn and French defence and aerospace group Thales have entered a strategic partnership aimed at advancing semiconductor and space manufacturing in Europe.
Lacroix exits North America in strategic shift
French electronics and technology group Lacroix plans to withdraw entirely from its North American electronics operations by the end of 2025, as part of a strategic shift aimed at consolidating its core businesses and eliminating persistent losses.
Lab Circuits advances expansion with completion of first new facility
In May last year, Spanish PCB manufacturer Lab Circuits began a major facility expansion in Barcelona. Now, one year after breaking ground, the company has completed the first phase of the project.
Joonas Mikkilä predicts strong growth for Finland’s tech sector
At this year’s Evertiq Expo Tampere 2025, Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, shared insights on the country's semiconductor sector and the national strategy known as “Chips from the North,” which aims to accelerate growth in the years ahead.
Zeon partners with SiAT to advance next-gen battery manufacturing
Zeon will lead SiAT's USD 20 million USD Series C fundraising round to support the expansion of its production capacity for single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) conductive paste, a critical nanomaterial for next-generation battery technologies.
C-DOT teams up with Synergy to develop drone-based QKD tech
The MoU aims to formalize cooperation between C-DOT, a telecom R&D institution under the Indian government’s Department of Telecommunications, and Synergy Quantum in the development of drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems.
Sanmina to acquire ZT Systems’ manufacturing arm from AMD in $3 billion deal
Less than two months after acquiring ZT Systems, AMD is divesting the company's data centre infrastructure manufacturing operations to Sanmina Corporation in a transaction valued at up to USD 3 billion.
Israeli quantum computing firm Classiq raises $110 million
This investment brings Classiq’s total funding to USD 173 million, positioning the company to meet growing demand by significantly scaling its go-to-market, customer success and R&D teams.
Report: Apple partners with Anthropic to build AI coding platform
The system is a new version of Apple’s programming software Xcode, which will integrate Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet model, according to a report by Bloomberg.
UL Solutions opens advanced battery test lab in Germany
Driven by the increasing demand for reliable battery testing services, the facility was purpose-built from the ground up to evaluate EV and industrial battery products during the research and development phases of battery manufacturing.
Evertiq Expo Malmö – technology, tactics and the ecosystems of tomorrow
Once again, the electronics industry gathered at Malmö Arena as Evertiq Expo took place on 15 May. With a total of 556 participants, a strong semiconductor focus on stage, and plenty of discussions around direction and opportunity, this year’s edition proved to be an important one.
Reliance Power to build 500 MW solar project in Bhutan
The solar project, to be jointly developed by India’s Reliance Power and DHI, the investment arm of the Bhutanese government, will have a capital outlay of up to USD 235 million.
HANMI Semiconductor launches TC BONDER 4 for HBM4
TC BONDER 4 is dedicated equipment capable of HBM4 production, featuring significantly improved productivity and precision compared to competitors, tailored to the characteristics of HBM4 which requires even higher precision.
Flex's critical power business doubles its European footprint
Flex’s Critical Power Business, Anord Mardix, is launching a major expansion of its European operations with the acquisition of a new manufacturing facility in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
US nuclear battery maker Zeno Power raises $50 million
Zeno has secured over USD 60 million in contracts from the US Department of Defense and NASA to develop nuclear batteries for demanding maritime and space applications, such as seabed infrastructure, highly maneuverable satellites, and lunar landers.
Sivers joins DIFI to advance satellite network interoperability
Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium is a global collective of industry leaders collaborating to develop and promote open, standards-based interoperability for digital IF/RF systems.
Prometheus, XL Batteries partner to boost data centers’ energy storage
XL Batteries’ non-lithium long-duration energy storage technology, deployed at Prometheus data halls, will safely store and discharge energy on-site to smooth compute load.
POSCO, Hyundai sign agreement with eye on future mobility market
The two South Korean companies agreed to create sustainable synergy in low-carbon steel and secondary battery markets amid global economic blocks and rapidly changing trade environments.
Data center builder CoreWeave signs $4B deal with OpenAI
Nvidia-backed CoreWeave also said it is looking to spend over USD 20 billion this year on AI infrastructure and data center capacity, amid booming demand from clients.
XPENG partners with Plugsurfing to enhance charging network
By leveraging Plugsurfing’s aggregated network in Europe, XPENG enables its users to enjoy a seamless end-to-end charging experience via the in-car system and XPENG app, including one-click navigation and payment.
Altilium announces breakthrough in battery circularity in UK
Electrochemical testing of the cells has demonstrated comparable performance with cells made from conventional primary materials, underscoring the potential of recycled cathodes as a viable alternative to mined metals.
Cognichip secures $33 million to deliver Artificial Chip Intelligence
Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI) fundamentally rethinks 40 years of traditional, serial chip development with a modern, AI-first, conversational design approach, leveraging large-scale, secure, accelerated compute infrastructures.
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