Fuji America partners with AI tech partner Cybord
New cooperation aimed at providing SMT customers with AI tech solutions
More pain to come for NAND Flash manufacturers?
Industry continues belt-tightening in bid to balance market in 2025
Schneider partners with intelligence provider
Schneider Electric partners with Liminal Insights intelligence provider to help overcome scaling challenges
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New Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy (LE) module from Panasonic with LE audio
Panasonic's PAN1783 is a Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy (LE) module. At its core is the Nordic nRF5340 single-chip controller. The module is available with either an on-board chip antenna or an RF bottom pad. The module uses the functions of Bluetooth 5.3, including isochronous channels and LE audio, and supports a high throughput of 2 Mbps, advertising extensions and long-range communication. It integrates the extensive functions of the nRF52 series and improves performance and memory while maintaining low power consumption.
JSW Group in $34bn Maharashtra investment
Industrial conglomerate planning major boost for western Indian state
Samsung teams up with SoulBrain
New semiconductor alliance promising improved supply chain ecosystem
PTL’s proposed plant in Sweden shelved
Blow for the Chinese battery maker and the local economy, as PTL is been forced to scrap plans to open a raw materials plant in Sweden.
Trump’s rollback unlikely to slow global lithium demand
Mining industry staying calm in the face of returning President’s early rollback on EVs
SVI opens its first production facility in the US
Thailand-based EMS provider SVI Electronics is opening its first manufacturing location in the United States in Vancouver, Washington.
Samsung, LG may shift home appliance production to US
South Korean electronics giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are reportedly evaluating plans to relocate some of their home appliance production from Mexico to the United States.
Atlantec invests in new Dynachem system
French PCB manufacturer, part of the ACB Group, has once again chosen Dynachem for their latest investment.
Aptiv plans to separate its EDS business
Aptiv says that it plans to separate its Electrical Distribution Systems business (EDS), creating two independent companies, each positioned to serve their customers and create value for shareholders.
MP Materials restores US rare earth magnet production
MP Materials has reached a milestone in restoring the US rare earth magnet supply chain. The company’s flagship Independence facility in Fort Worth, Texas, has started commercial production of neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) metal and trial production of automotive-grade, sintered neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets.
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Join the PEDC – Pan-European Electronics Design Conference on 29–30 January 2025 in Vienna!
The Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) will take place on 29–30 January 2025 in Vienna. This event is jointly organised by IPC and the German Electronics Design and Manufacturing Association (FED). It promises to be an outstanding forum for the exchange of knowledge and innovation in electronics design. The aim of the PEDC is to foster dialogue between industry, academia, and research at the European level while showcasing the latest developments, technologies, and best practices in the electronics sector. In short: Design Meets AI: Innovating Electronics.
Schunk opens new CoLabs in Poland and Spain
Schunk is enhancing the automation capabilities of its subsidiaries in Spain and Poland with the launch of new robotic application centers, known as CoLabs. These additions bring Schunk’s global CoLab network to 15 locations.
Five companies control 50% of the automotive semiconductor market
The automotive industry’s impact on the global economy cannot be ignored. And currently, the automotive industry is going through a dramatic transformation – driven by electrification, autonomous driving and new mobility models.
Tata receives green light for Pegatron deal
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Pegatron Technology India Pvt. Ltd. (Pegatron India) by Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (TEPL). The transaction also involves the transfer of the business undertaking of TEL Components Pvt. Ltd. (TEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of TEPL, to Pegatron India.
Cicor confirms talks with Éolane France on potential acquisition
Swiss EMS provider Cicor has confirmed ongoing discussions with Éolane France regarding a possible acquisition of parts of the French company’s business. This statement follows recent reports in French media highlighting the negotiations.
Kitron receives major order from Kongsberg
EMS provider Kitron has received an order with a value of NOK 300 million (EUR 25.4 million) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
Leoni expands with new manufacturing location
German automotive supplier Leoni has officially opened a new plant for the production of wiring systems for the truck, powertrain and off-road segment in Agadir, Morocco.
Jabil to close manufacturing facility in Italy
US-based EMS provider Jabil reportedly plans to shut down its operations in Marcianise, Italy, by March this year. This decision will impact 413 employees, with redundancy procedures set to take effect within 75 days.
Automotive sensor market set to hit $14.3B by 2029
The global automotive sensor market is on track to grow from USD 9.3 billion in 2023 to USD 14.3 billion by 2029, driven by trends such as electrification and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), according to a report by Yole Group.
Novo Energy restructures – reduces workforce by 30%
Novo Energy, the joint venture between Volvo Cars and Northvolt, has announced plans to cut costs and will reduce its workforce by 30%.
Kitron secures EUR 30 million contract
Kitron has entered into a long-term contract for the production and services of advanced optical assemblies tailored for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and drone market.
Fire halts production at Californian battery storage facility
California blaze causes supply blockage from mega lithium battery storage facility.
Study hints at possibility of longer lasting EV batteries
A new study from the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center has revealed that EV batteries might last up to a third longer than previously believed.
Biden ups loan for ioneer's Nevada lithium mine in parting gesture
The U.S. Department of Energy has finalised a USD 996 million loan for Australia-based ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium project
SIA backs CHIPS and Science Act agreements to bolster U.S semiconductor sector
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has praised the U.S. Department of Commerce for a series ofagreements aimed at enhancing the U.S. semiconductor supply chain
Rio Tinto tipped to form new lithium unit following Arcadium acquisition
Rio Tinto is planning to create its own standalone lithium division once the acquisition of Arcadium Lithium (ALTM) has been completed, according to a Reuters report
Could sulfur hold the key to next-gen EV batteries?
The joint venture between Stellantis and Zeta Energy could result in significantly lower priced EV batteries with a next-gen solution
VinFast to shake up Indian market with premium electric SUV
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Vinfast has announced it will enter the Indian market with two premium electric SUVs
EU concerned about US restrictions on AI chips
In a joint statement, EU Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič expressed concern over recently adopted US measures that restrict access to exports of advanced AI chips for certain EU member states and their companies.
Indian startups enter strategic Indo-US space and defense collaboration
In a landmark development for India’s burgeoning private space sector, seven Indian companies have been selected for an unprecedented collaboration under the Indo-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (Indus-X) initiative. According to a Reuters exclusive, this program offers Indian firms access to the lucrative U.S. defense and space markets, mentorship, and partnerships with industry giants.
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