Certus Semiconductor joins TSMC IP alliance program
Certus, a US-based provider of custom I/O and ESD solutions, delivers production-proven IP that ensures seamless integration with TSMC process nodes, ranging from 180nm to 12nm.
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Panasonic Energy to supply batteries for Harbinger’s EVs
Panasonic Energy will supply Harbinger with its 2170 batteries. Initially, the batteries will be manufactured in Japan. Later, the two companies aim to expand production to include Panasonic’s manufacturing plant in Kansas.
Hyundai opens battery research centre at IIT Delhi
This initiative is to establish a joint research system to advance future mobility technologies focused on electrification and battery systems.
Lam Research etch system to accelerate nanofabrication R&D at UC Berkeley
Lam Research has donated its multi-chamber semiconductor etching system to the Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley to advance R&D for next-generation chip technologies.
Fujitsu, RIKEN develop 256-qubit superconducting quantum computer
Both organizations will integrate the 256-qubit superconducting quantum computer into its platform for hybrid quantum computing lineup and offer it to companies and research institutions globally.
Sandvik secures $74 million order for BEV mining equipment
The order includes battery-electric trucks, loaders, bolters, development drills and longhole drills, as well as conventional trucks, cable bolters, loaders and longhole drills.
Polar to onshore fabrication of advanced devices on 200mm wafers
Polar Semiconductor, a US-owned merchant foundry specialising in sensor, power, and high-voltage semiconductors, has signed a strategic agreement with Renesas to license their Gallium Nitride on Silicon D-Mode (GaN-on-Si) technology.
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Micron restructures business units to target AI-driven demand
Micron Technology has announced a significant reorganisation of its business units, making a strategic pivot to better align with the growing influence of AI across all sectors.
Valens, ESWIN team up to bring MIPI A-PHY offering to China market
By leveraging Valens’ A-PHY expertise and technology as a key contributor to the MIPI A-PHY standard and ESWIN Computing’s technological capabilities and deep market understanding, the two companies are uniquely positioned to support the growing demand for MIPI A-PHY products in China.
ZF bags key order for electric axle from Indian manufacturer
The deal will see German firm ZF’s electric axle AxTrax 2 integrated into a new fleet of zero-emissions intercity buses, deepening ZF’s presence in India’s commercial vehicle electrification sector.
Atul Greentech and Amara Raja form EV battery alliance
As part of this agreement, the battery packs for Atul Greentech’s three-wheelers will be manufactured at Amara Raja’s Giga Corridor in the Indian state of Telangana.
Fujitsu partners with Supermicro, Nidec to boost data center energy efficiency
The three companies will combine Fujitsu’s liquid-cooling monitoring and control software, Supermicro’s high performance GPU servers, and Nidec’s high-efficiency liquid-cooling system to develop a service that will help data centers increase their power usage effectiveness (PUE).
Webasto partners with Cylib to scale up battery recycling
Under the agreement, German recycling company Cylib will collect and recycle used batteries and production waste from battery production at European sites of Webasto.
Meet ‘Adam,’ Reitar Logtech’s first humanoid logistics robot
Hong Kong-based Reitar Logtech will incorporate NEXX’s advanced AI tech to endow Adam with intelligent decision-making capabilities. Adam will take on tasks like cargo handling, sorting and shelving across multiple scenarios.
Melexis deepens China bet with local chip production
Belgian semiconductor company Melexis is taking the next steps in its China strategy by establishing a locally embedded logistics hub and end-to-end local manufacturing in China.
IIT Delhi partners with Micron to boost semiconductor research
The research will focus on electronic materials and AI-powered neural models to predict and mitigate fatigue and fracture propagation in copper-based electronic components, ultimately enhancing the reliability and performance of semiconductor devices.
AMD braces for potential $800 million hit from US export controls
In an SEC filing, AMD revealed that it has finished a preliminary evaluation of new US export restrictions that may impact its MI308 semiconductor devices.
Allegro responds to onsemi’s withdrawal: “proposal was inadequate”
Allegro MicroSystems has broken its silence following onsemi’s decision to withdraw its unsolicited acquisition proposal, calling the offer "inadequate" and further stating that Allegro is uniquely positioned to address the mega-trends of electrification and autonomy.
Czech semiconductor centre launches in Brno
Another step toward Europe's semiconductor independence has been taken with the launch of the Czech Semiconductor Centre (CSC) in Brno. The centre will focus on supporting innovation, prototyping, and the growth of European fabless companies.
ASML remains confident, but tariffs have increased uncertainty
Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a sequential decline in net sales and income, though gross margin exceeded expectations.
Isuzu, Fujitsu team up to commercialize software defined vehicles
The two Japanese companies will work on developing software update systems, fostering software talent, improving development efficiency, and strengthening the development infrastructure.
Nvidia Blackwell chip production starts in Arizona — Nvidia opens first US factories
Nvidia has started US-based production of its next-generation Blackwell AI chips, marking a significant shift in the company’s global manufacturing strategy. Together with its manufacturing partners, Nvidia will produce its AI supercomputers on American soil for the first time.
onsemi drops bid for Allegro MicroSystems
onsemi says it has withdraws its proposal, and thus terminated its efforts to acquire Allegro MicroSystems for USD 35.10 per share.
Applied Materials acquires 9% stake in BE Semiconductor Industries
Applied Materials has purchased 9% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (Besi), a Netherlands-based manufacturer of semiconductor assembly equipment.
Frontgrade opens the doors to its Microelectronics Facility
Frontgrade Technologies is allowing third-party access to its Colorado Springs manufacturing facility for microelectronics production. The move enables aerospace and defense programs to utilise Frontgrade’s experience in manufacturing, packaging, testing, and qualification.
Intel sells majority stake in Altera to Silver Lake
Intel has signed a definitive agreement to sell 51% of its Altera business to private equity firm Silver Lake, marking a major shift in the FPGA market. The transaction, which values Altera at USD 8.75 billion, establishes Altera’s operational independence and makes it the largest pure-play FPGA semiconductor solutions company.
Apogee partners with Arrow to boost space-grade tech network
The partnership will expand the distribution network for Apogee’s high-reliability ICs and radiation-tolerant solutions, bringing their technologies to a broader market across aerospace and defense.
SEALSQ and IC’ALPS team up to enhance automotive ASIC safety
Through this partnership, SEALSQ’s post-quantum secure technology will be integrated into IC’ALPS’ automotive ASIC designs, providing robust cryptographic resistance against quantum-era threats.
SOTI partners with Urovo to boost battery monitoring
SOTI XSight now supports Urovo’s advanced smart batteries, giving organisations real-time insights into battery health, performance and location, thereby reducing mobile-device-related downtime, in the transportation and logistics (T&L) industry.
NEO to leverage Elementium’s advanced electrolyte tech
Under the terms of the Agreement, NEO will apply Elementium’s advanced electrolytes to its silicon battery platform for use in specialty commercial applications.
Samsung’s AI robot Ballie paired with Google Cloud’s Gemini
Ballie, a home AI companion robot from Samsung, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI tech Gemini’s multimodal capabilities along with proprietary Samsung language models to process and understand a variety of inputs.
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