Kitron receives order from Thales Norway
EMS provider Kitron says it has received an order with a value of NOK 46 million (EUR 3.9 million) from Thales Norway.
TSMC's Arizona facility has started 4nm production
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is now officially manufacturing 4-nanometer chips for its US customers in Arizona, says the US government.
Indichip Semiconductors to build $1.4 billion SiC facility
India's Indichip Semiconductors has signed an agreement with the government of Andhra Pradesh to construct a new manufacturing facility at the mega industrial hub in Kurnool.
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Rapidus targeting 2nm chip production for Broadcom
Fresh reports say Japanese foundry Rapidus will begin trial production of 2nm chips in April 2025, and has Broadcom lined up as its first major customer.
Graphene – the sense of a new world
Graphene has been described as a “wonder material” ever since its discovery 20 years ago. While at times the hype has been over-egged, its properties are already changing more than just the semiconductor industry.
Imec’s breakthrough in nano-ridge lasers on 300 mm wafers
Belgium-based research institute Imec has achieved a significant milestone in semiconductor technology by fabricating electrically pumped GaAs-based nano-ridge lasers on 300 mm silicon wafers. This breakthrough, announced in a recent press release, represents a crucial step towards integrating photonic and electronic components on a single chip, paving the way for next-generation silicon photonics.
SP Manufacturing expands with new Malaysia plant
Singaporean EMS provider SP Manufacturing (SPM) is upping its global presence with two major moves: opening a new manufacturing facility in Senai, Malaysia, and acquiring the Asian operations of the Ideal Jacobs Corporation.
Xerox to acquire Lexmark for $1.5 billion
Xerox Holdings Corporation has agreed to acquire Lexmark International, from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at USD 1.5 billion, inclusive of assumed liabilities.
Kitron inks contract for marine IoT technology
EMS provider Kitron has entered into a manufacturing contract with an unnamed technology company focusing on IoT solutions.
Cicor completes its acquisition of Profectus GmbH
Cicor Group has successfully closed its acquisition of German EMS provider Profectus GmbH.
Rumors: iPhone with camera sensors from Samsung
Years ago, Apple began using Sony camera sensors in its iPhones. But now India Today reports, citing recent rumors, that in 2026 these collaborations may be replaced by Samsung.
Polish company implements industrial UPD technology in China
Polish company XTPL, which specializes in nano-printing for advanced electronics, has made the first industrial deployment of its proprietary Ultra Precise Dispensing (UPD) technology. The company is fulfilling an order for a Chinese display manufacturer listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The UPD modules will be used to repair defects in ultra-high-resolution displays.
Elmos sold its fab for €93 million to US company
The sale of the Dortmund wafer fab to the US technology company Littelfuse, completed the fabless transformation of Elmos Semiconductor. The transaction closed with the arrival of the New Year. With this, US-based Littelfuse became the new owner of Dortmund Semiconductor GmbH, the separate entity of the Elmos wafer factory.
Europe should increase support for semiconductor manufacturing
According to the German Association of Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers (ZVEI), the EU's goal of 20 percent of global semiconductor production in Europe by 2030 cannot be achieved without significantly more support. The fact is that the share currently stands at 8.1 percent, Andreas Urschitz, a ZVEI board member, told the German Press Agency.
Micron to invest $2.17 billion in Virginia facility
US memory chipmaker Micron Technology will reportedly invest up to USD 2.17 billion to expand its operation in Manassas, Virginia.
TSMC plans two more fabs in Kaohsiung
The construction of the P4 and P5 fabs is scheduled to be completed in 2027, the Taipei Times report said. The five facilities are expected to create 8,000 jobs.
Silectric Semiconductor to invest $400 million in Karnataka
The electronics manufacturing cluster at Kochanahalli (Mysuru), said to be Karnataka’s first such project, is expected to create 460 jobs in the southern Indian state.
GAC Honda begins operation of NEV production plant in Guangzhou
The new NEV production plant features the latest production equipment to achieve a highly efficient, smart and low-carbon production system.
Lico Materials opens battery recycling plant in Bengaluru
The zero-liquid-discharge facility can recycle and repurpose 17,500 metric tonnes of battery.
Volvo raising the bar for electric trucks
Amid a mood of cautious optimism, the launch of Volvo’s new FH Electric truck in 2025 is set to mark a milestone in the Swedish giant’s development with the market in need of a timely boost.
NEO Battery Materials and specialty automotive battery cell manufacturer sign JDA
Canadian NEO Battery Materials Ltd., a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, announced the joint development agreement with a North American battery cell manufacturer.
Kitron to expand factory in Swedish Jönköping
Hailing from the 1960's, the Norwegian Kitron informed about the expansion of the factory in Jönköping, in the south of Sweden. Thanks to the investment, the factory will get approximately 6000 square meters and will be completed during the second half of 2025.
Ericsson will not proceed with investment in Estonia
In June 2023, Ericsson announced that it would invest 155 million euros to build a next-generation smart manufacturing and technology hub in Tallinn, Estonia. But now it turns out that the Swedish company is abandoning its plans.
Gentex to acquire VOXX International
Gentex Corporation, an automotive technologies supplier, has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger to acquire VOXX International, a distributor of automotive and consumer technologies, in an all-cash transaction.
Kitron secures $5M defense contract for U.S. Army
EMS provider Kitron has been awarded a defense contract to produce custom electronics for the U.S. Army. The order has an annual value of over USD 5 million, with a potential extension for an additional two years.
Manz AG to file for insolvency amid financial crisis
German engineering company Manz AG has announced plans to file for insolvency due to severe financial challenges. The company cited illiquidity and over-indebtedness as reasons for the decision.
ABB to acquire power electronics business of Gamesa Electric
ABB has signed an agreement to acquire the power electronics business of Gamesa Electric in Spain from Siemens Gamesa.
Mycronic receives order for an SLX mask writer
Swedish high-tech company Mycronic says it has received an order for an SLX mask writer from an existing customer in Asia.
Dixon and vivo India plans manufacturing joint venture
Indian EMS provider Dixon Technologies is teaming up with an Indian subsidiary of Chinese smartphone maker vivo to form a joint venture that will manufacture electronic devices – including smartphones.
Chinese DBG Technology to acquire France’s ALL Circuits
Chinese EMS provider DGB Technology is poised to acquire ALL Circuits, creating a global footprint with manufacturing operations on four continents.
Suchi Semicon to invest $100 million in Gujarat OSAT plant
The plant, with an initial area of 30,000 square feet, will provide essential assembly, testing and packaging services for semiconductor components.
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