CATL, Volkswagen to partner on EV batteries
Volkswagen said the collaboration with CATL will help provide better battery solutions for its customers, support its supply chain and help in meeting the increasing requirements of the EV market.
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Toyota backs LG’s Michigan battery plant with $1.5B order
LG Energy Solution was looking for new customers after General Motors reached a non-binding agreement with LG to sell its stake in the Lansing, Michigan, plant.
Silicon Labs secures $23M Texas CHIPS Act grant to boost R&D
Silicon Labs has received a USD 23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) under the Texas CHIPS Act to enhance research and development in Austin.
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Arrow Electronics will showcase its latest embedded technology solutions at embedded world 2025, the world's leading conference and trade fair for embedded-system technologies. The event will occur from March 11 to 13, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany. Arrow will exhibit at booth 4A-342, a 410-square-meter space showcasing cutting-edge technologies for embedded designs. Arrow’s presence at embedded world will demonstrate its approach to enabling innovative embedded system designs. Through collaboration with many leading suppliers and customers, Arrow supports demand creation, rapid design cycles, and the successful realization of differentiated embedded solutions. Visitors will explore how these efforts drive digital transformation and pioneering new business models.
Everspin, Lattice partner to bring MRAM solutions to FPGA platforms
Enabled through the Lattice Radiant software suite, this validation highlights MRAM’s role as a robust and reliable configuration memory device for a wide range of applications.
Murata inks deal to lease factory in India
Murata Electronics (India), a subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing, has signed an agreement to lease a factory in Tamil Nadu, India.
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Infineon secures EU Chips Act funding for smart power fab in Dresden
Infineon Technologies has secured European Commission approval for funding under the EU Chips Act. This investment will advance its Smart Power Fab in Dresden, strengthening Europe's semiconductor industry.
SUMCO to end wafer production at Miyazaki plant amid market shifts
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer SUMCO says it will stop 200mm wafer production at the Miyazaki plant by 2026
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Cambridge GaN Devices secures $32M to drive growth
Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has successfully raised $32 million in a Series C funding round, led by a strategic investor with contributions from British Patient Capital and existing backers. This funding will allow the company to expand its operations in Cambridge, North America, Taiwan and Europe.
GA-ASI, CAE sign agreement to develop next-gen Mission Trainer
The agreement will enhance the training capabilities for operators of MQ-9B and builds on the long-standing business relationship between GA-ASI and CAE, according to a media release.
EU funding strengthens semiconductor innovation in Finland
The European semiconductor industry is receiving a boost through the APECS pilot line project, which has been awarded funding under the EU Chips Act. This initiative focuses on developing and providing new packaging and integration solutions for the industry.
ASE expands its chip packaging and testing capacity
ASE has officially launched its fifth plant in Penang, adding to the company’s packaging and testing capabilities in the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone.
Blueshift Memory start £2.77M project with AP Memory & Syntronix
Blueshift Memory, designer of a novel high-speed memory architecture, has secured a UK-Taiwan Bilateral R&D grant from Innovate UK for a project worth GBP 1.2 million in the UK.
General Atomics, EDGE partner to produce electromechanical systems
A key milestone in the project will be the certification of EPI's facility as a Part 145 repair centre. EPI is an entity of the EDGE Group.
Western Digital to complete separation from SanDisk
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is set to finalise the long-planned separation of its flash business from its hard disk drive (HDD) operations, forming two independent, publicly traded companies.
Ardian completes acquisition of chip firm Synergie
Synergie Cad specializes in development of advanced test interface solutions enabling leading semiconductor companies to optimize testing and validation of their complex chip designs.
Mitsubishi Electric, HD Renewable Energy sign JV
As part of their collaboration, the companies will establish an aggregation business joint venture and Mitsubishi Electric will acquire a stake in HD Renewable Energy, according to a media release.
SkyLab partners with Esnet, expands XR Cloud into South Korea
This move will accelerate AI-driven innovation by providing enterprises, research institutions and startups instant access to high-performance GPU computing.
Infineon reaches next milestone on 200 mm SiC roadmap
Germany's Infineon Technologies says that it has made significant progress on its 200 mm silicon carbide (SiC) roadmap. The company plans to launch its first products based on the advanced 200 mm SiC technology in the first quarter of 2025.
Macom Europe receives multi-year contract
MACOM says that its France-based European Semiconductor Center (MESC) has been awarded a multi-year contract from Banque Publique d'Investissement (BPI) to lead the development and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor products in collaboration with public and private sector partners.
ams Osram: "Our turnaround is in full swing"
Austrian semiconductor manufacturer ams Osram delivers cost savings ahead of plan, Q4 revenues and profitability above mid-point of guided range.
Black Semiconductor launches new HQ – FabONE
Black Semiconductor GmbH has officially opened its new headquarters and production facility, FabONE, in Aachen, Germany, marking a major step toward developing graphene-based optical chip technology.
Leadership changes at GF – Thomas Caulfield steps down as CEO
Thomas Caulfield is stepping down from his role as CEO of semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries to take on the role as Executive Chairman. Tim Breen has been named the company's new CEO.
Trymax joins Accuron Technologies
Singaporean precision engineering and technology group Accuron Technologies has secured a controlling interest in Dutch specialist in plasma-based and UV-based process equipment Trymax Semiconductor Equipment.
NXP agrees to acquire edge AI pioneer Kinara
NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kinara, Inc., a provider of high performance, energy-efficient and programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs).
ERS electronic opens production and R&D facility in Germany
ERS electronic, a specialist in thermal management solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, has officially opened ERS Barbing, its new production and R&D facility, coupled with a cutting-edge Competence Center for Advanced Packaging and Advanced Backend technologies.
Siemens Mobility bags first Vectron battery locomotive order
The financial aspect of the transaction was facilitated through a structured financing solution in collaboration with Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Delivery of locomotives is scheduled for 2027.
Satya to manufacture and distribute Duracell products
The licensing agreement is expected to enhance Satya Intl’s market position by leveraging Duracell’s reputation for quality and reliability in battery technology.
ALTER | HTV puts new chip and wafer test tech into operation
ALTER | HTV is enhancing its testing capabilities with new technology investments.
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.
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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