Micron breaks ground on new cleanroom at Hiroshima facility
Micron Technology has broken ground on a new cleanroom at its manufacturing facility in Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan. The first phase covers approximately 300,000 square feet and is intended to strengthen Micron's advanced memory manufacturing capacity to meet growing AI demand. Equipment move-in is scheduled for the second half of 2028.
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Silex acquires Onsemi fab in Pennsylvania for $40 million
Swedish MEMS foundry Silex Microsystems has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 200mm semiconductor fab in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, in the United States, from Onsemi. The purchase price is USD 40 million.
Vikram Solar rolls out first module from Tamil Nadu facility
The first products manufactured at the Gangaikondan plant are Vikram Solar’s Hypersol N-Type TOPCon G12R modules. They deliver 615-640 Wp of rated power with module efficiencies of up to 23%.
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Connector Technology at the Core of Ground Vehicle Modernization
Ground combat vehicles are rapidly evolving from fixed-function platforms into modular, software-defined systems. This shift demands interconnect solutions that support continuous upgrades without requiring redesigns of wiring infrastructure. Scalable, high-reliability connectors, particularly those based on MIL-DTL-38999, are central to enabling this transformation.
The consolidation war chest: Who has the firepower to buy the growth?
The companies announced as many as 13 acquisitions last year, of which 12 have been realised. Many companies are still indicating to have further acquisitions on the agenda. It will be interesting to look at the remaining M&A firepower in their balance sheets to estimate what to expect.
Solstice to acquire Element Solutions in $14.5 billion deal
The transaction represents a significant acceleration of Solstice’s strategy to build an industry-leading advanced materials platform with increased exposure to high-growth electronics, AI infrastructure and other attractive end markets.
Micron partners with Ford to strengthen long-term memory supply
Micron is increasing output of key automotive memory solutions with capacity expansions designed to support long product lifecycles and ensure sustained supply for critical production programs.
Alva secures €16 million to scale electric motor technology
The financing supports the Norwegian deep-tech company’s expanding manufacturing capacity, development of its product portfolio and international growth as demand accelerates for compact, high-performance electric motors.
Garuda, Micron Instruments to co-develop defence drones
The two Indian companies will leverage their combined expertise in advanced manufacturing, defence engineering and innovation to build next-gen indigenous defence solutions, including loitering munitions, payload-enabled UAVs and advanced unmanned systems.
Avangrid to build 41 MW battery storage facility in Oregon
Shutler Energy Storage will be located near two existing Avangrid facilities, and a third under construction one. The project will function as a large power bank, capable of discharging 41 MW for two hours.
Boeing wins $2 billion contract for communications satellites
The US Space Force contract award for Mobile User Objective System Service Life Extension (MUOS SLE) includes two narrowband communications satellites that prioritize reliable voice and essential data.
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