Li-Cycle partners with OEM firm to recycle batteries
This signifies yet another partnership with a prominent global electric vehicle OEM, further showcasing the company’s recycling technology and high-quality service, Li-Cycle said in a media release.
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3M joins group to accelerate US semiconductor technology
3M says it is joining the US-JOINT Consortium, a strategic partnership of 12 semiconductor suppliers to drive R&D in next-generation semiconductor advanced packaging and back-end processing technologies
ST eyes workforce reduction of up to 3,000 jobs
STMicroelectronics is reportedly considering a significant workforce reduction, potentially affecting up to 6% of its employees, reports Bloomberg citing sources with insight.
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Forge Nano triples ALD tool production space
Forge Nano, an atomic layer deposition solution provider, has completed its new semiconductor cleanroom. The 2,000-square-foot cleanroom enables the company to manufacture multiple commercial TEPHRA ALD cluster tools to meet growing equipment demand from the semiconductor market.
Omnitron Sensors secures $13M+ series A funding
Omnitron Sensors, an inventor of new MEMS fabrication IP, has secured USD 13 million in Series A funding led by Corriente Advisors, LLC, with participation from longtime investor L’ATTITUDE Ventures.
ASML reports sakes of €28.3 billion in 2024
Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML closed 2024 on a high note, reporting total net sales of EUR 28.3 billion for the year and a net income of EUR 7.6 billion.
Mouser and Synaptics enter global distribution deal
Distributor Mouser Electronics has signed a new global distribution agreement with San Jose, California-based human-machine interface (HMI) device specialist Synaptics.
Ortel transfer wafer fabrication to CPFC
Ortel, a Photonics Foundries company, has transferred wafer fabrication for its C-Band, High-Power, Continuous Wave Laser Module platform to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC), a pure-play III-V semiconductor wafer foundry.
Mycronic receives first order for a Prexision 8000 Evo
Swedish high-tech company says it has received the first order for a Prexision 8000 Evo from an existing customer, for delivery to Asia.
KASFAB opens India’s first semiconductor equipment manufacturing facility
KASFAB Tools Private Limited, a subsidiary of KAS Group, has inaugurated India’s first dedicated facility for manufacturing semiconductor equipment, aiming to serve global customers.
Pickering opens new office in Malaysia
Pickering Group has opened a new office in Penang, Malaysia, to better serve its customer base throughout the Southeast Asia region.
L&T Semiconductor Technologies unveils $10 bn fab plan
Huge silicon fabrication plant investment dependent on revenue targets
Minimal impact on wafer fabs following Taiwanese earthquake
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Taiwan near Chiayi in the early hours of January 21, 2025. According to TrendForce, preliminary assessments indicate minimal damage to nearby wafer fabs.
Mouser adds over 60 manufacturers in 2024
Mouser Electronics says that it added more than 60 new manufacturers to its line card during 2024.
Faulhaber expands its presence in the Nordics
German drive systems specialist Faulhaber is fortifying its market presence in the Nordic region. As the company entered the new year, the German company will operate under the name Faulhaber Nordic ApS in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
Chipmetrics set up Dresden-based subsidiary
Chipmetrics has officially launched its new Dresden-based German subsidiary, Chipmetrics GmbH. Originally hailing from Joensuu in Finland, 2025 is set to be an important year for the company as it aims to aggressively scale both sales and marketing of its 3D semiconductor metrology products.
Altium acquires Part Analytics
Electronics design systems specialist Altium has completed the acquisition of Milwaukee-based Part Analytics.
NAND flash manufacturers to cut production in 2025
The NAND Flash industry will continue to struggle with weak demand and oversupply in 2025, according to TrendForce. To address this, manufacturers like Micron, Kioxia/SanDisk, Samsung, and SK hynix/Solidigm plan to cut production, which could lead to further industry consolidation over time.
Micross acquires OSAT provider Integra
Micross Components has closed its acquisition of Wichita, Kansas-based Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) post-processing provider Integra Technologies.
GF to set up New York advanced packaging and photonics centre
Semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries says it plans to create a new centre for advanced packaging and testing of US-made essential chips within its New York manufacturing facility.
New Chief Sales Officer joins Soitec
Soitec has appointed Ruth Hernandez as Chief Sales Officer.
GM signs agreement with Vianode
Automotive giant General Motors has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Norwegian company Vianode for the supply of synthetic graphite anode materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Reuters reported.
PGZ and Raytheon launch Expert Cable Center in Poland
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has announced a major milestone in Poland’s defense industry. Wojskowe Zakłady Uzbrojenia S.A. (WZU), a PGZ subsidiary, has signed an agreement with Raytheon Polska to launch the Expert Cable Center in Grudziądz. This state-of-the-art facility will produce over 80 types of cables for the Patriot air and missile defense system, further enhancing Poland’s national defense capabilities.
Infineon launches SURF unit to drive sensor and RF growth
Infineon Technologies has launched a new business unit, SURF (Sensor Units & Radio Frequency), effective January 1, 2025. The unit combines Infineon’s Sensor and Radio Frequency businesses under the Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) division to enhance innovation and profitability in these markets.
Farnell expands line card with the new Vishay microBRICK regulator
Farnell is now stocking the band new microBRICK regulator module from Vishay Intertechnology, expanding its power portfolio with the smallest DC/DC regulator module on the market.
Panasonic Industry Europe inks distribution deal with Özdisan Elektronik
The manufacturer of industrial components and solutions has signed a distribution deal with Özdisan Elektronik, a Turkish electronic components distributor to intensify its business activities in the region.
NXP secures €1B EIB loan to advance semiconductor innovation
NXP Semiconductors has secured a EUR 1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance the company’s RDI investments across its broad portfolio of semiconductor solutions.
US tightens export controls on advanced AI technologies
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued an interim final rule, effective January 13, 2025, enhancing export controls on advanced computing ICs and certain artificial intelligence (AI) model weights.
onsemi completes acquisition of Qorvo's SiC JFET business
onsemi has completed its acquisition of the Silicon Carbide Junction Field-Effect Transistor (SiC JFET) technology business, including the United Silicon Carbide subsidiary, from Qorvo for USD 115 million in cash.
imec spin-off, Vertical Compute raises €20 million
Vertical Compute, founded by CEO Sylvain Dubois (ex-Google) and CTO Sebastien Couet (ex-imec), has closed a seed investment round of EUR 20 million.
MACOM invests $345 to upgrade fabs
MACOM's Massachusetts and North Carolina fabs are set for modernisation and expansion with federal and state backing.
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