LG and Magna team up to tackle the electric powertrain market
LG Electronics and Magna International are forming a joint venture to manufacture e-motors, inverters and on board chargers and, for certain automakers, related e-drive systems to support the growing global shift toward vehicle electrification.
Intervala expands in relocation
US-based full-service manufacturer Intervala, LLC, has signed a long-term lease finalising the relocation of its corporate headquarters and Pennsylvania manufacturing operation to the Westmoreland Innovation Center in neighboring Westmoreland County.
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Padget Electronics to manufacture smartphones for Motorola
Indian EMS provider Dixon Technologies, announces that its subsidiary, Padget Electronics, has signed agreement with Motorola for manufacturing of smart phones.
Latvian EMS provider expands with new manufacturing plant
Latvian EMS provider HansaMatrix says it will soon will start operations at its second plant in Ventspils in western Latvia situated right by the Baltic Sea.
Geely and Foxconn form joint venture
Geely Holding and Foxconn are looking to establish a joint venture company to provide OEM and customised consulting services – providing whole vehicles, parts, intelligent drive systems and automotive ecosystem platforms to global automotive companies.
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European Circuits Limited invests in MIRTEC 3D AOI system
European Circuits Limited has invested in a MIRTEC MV-3 OMNI desktop 3D AOI machine. The purchase was facilitated through Bentec Ltd.
Manz receives order from US EV manufacturer
Manz has received an order in the Energy Storage segment from a US manufacturer of electric vehicles for an assembly line for battery modules in the lower double-digit million-euro range.
ViTrox with a new sales channel partner in Thailand
Machine vision inspection solutions provider, ViTrox Technologies, has entered into a partnership with MTSC (Thailand) Co., Ltd for Thailand region.
Volvo Cars to triple electric production capacity in Ghent
Volvo Cars says its tripling electric car manufacturing capacity at its plant in Ghent, Belgium as it prepares to meet fast growing demand for its Recharge line-up of chargeable cars.
Increased workforce at Hisense Europe Electronic TV set factory
In the Gorenje area in Velenje, the gradual start of TV sets production will begin this week, and regular operation is set to start next week. The factory already boast more than 350 employees, but by the end of January the number of employees is set to have increased to 520.
Appear partners with Foxconn on new smartphone
Appear Inc. is launching the worlds first graphene battery-powered 5G Smartphone, and to meet expected demand the company has partnered with with Foxconn India.
Naprotek purchased by Edgewater Capital Partners
The San Jose-based EMS provider announces that it has a new owner following the acquisition by private equity firm Edgewater Capital Partners.
Widex owners increases their holding in WS Audiology
The Tøpholm and Westermann families, the owners of T&W Medical has increased their ownership in WS Audiology, which for those that don’t remember is the result of the merger between Sivantos (owned by EQT funds) and Widex A/S (owned by T&W Medical).
IMS installs Assure X-ray component counter from DAGE
Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions, LLC (IMS), a provider of PCBA rapid prototype and electronics manufacturing services, recently installed the Assure X-ray Component Counter from Nordson DAGE, at their Manchester, New Hampshire location.
Morrow has found the location for its Gigafactory
In the beginning of October 2020, Morrow Batteries said that it reviewed 19 submitted proposals for the location of its gigafactory and had landed on four alternatives; Eyde Energipark (Arendal), Lista (Farsund), Støleheia Sør (Kristiansand) and Otra (Vennesla). Now, the final decision has been made.
Fralock acquires Mapson Engineering
Fralock, an engineering and manufacturing provider of specialty material solutions for high reliability and mission-critical applications, has completed the acquisition of Mapson Engineering, Inc.
Kratos receives $11M development contract for next-gen satellite program
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions says that its Microwave Electronic Products Division (KMED) has recently received a development contract award related to a new planned next generation satellite program.
Custom Interconnect keeps investing
UK-based electronics design and manufacturing company, Custom Interconnect Ltd, continues to invest in its operations, this time its Keyence VHX-7000 4K ultra-high accuracy digital microscope.
Salcomp expands with another factory in India
The Finnish company continues its expansion in India. The manufacturer of the charger has managed to acquire a defunct factory owned by the American EMS provider Jabil.
QuantuMDx invests millions on scale-up to mass manufacture
Newcastle-based QuantuMDx announces that it has invested over GBP 11 million to scale up production of its flagship diagnostic device, Q-POC and disposable test cassette, to mass manufacture.
VDL Groep takes over tbp electronics
VDL Groep is strengthening its position as an industrial partner in electronics via the takeover of tbp electronics.
KATEK acquires Leesys Group in Leipzig
German EMS provider KATEK SE will acquire the Leipzig-based Leesys Group. The Munich-based electronics service provider is thus continuing on its growth path.
Absolute EMS installs second full Hanwha Techwin SMT Line
Absolute EMS has invested in three HM520 Modular Mounters and a Nitrogen oven from Hanwha Techwin Automation Americas SMT.
Syntronic expands with two new offices in Canada
Syntronic, a Swedish design house and manufacturer, is continuing its expansion on the Canadian market. Recently the company announced that it intended to employ an additional nearly 200 people in the months to come, now the company says its on the verge of opening two new offices in Canada.
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