Saki strengthens its presence in India
Japanese inspection equipment specialist Saki Corporation has entered into a sales partnership agreement with Blue Star Engineering & Electronics Ltd. (Blue Star E&E) for the Indian market.
Cicor consolidates its thin-film technology business
The Cicor Group has decided to discontinue thin-film production at the Ulm site in Germany by the end of June 2025 and to concentrate production at the existing site in Wangs, Switzerland.
Global silicon wafer shipments to remain soft in 2024
Global shipments of silicon wafers are projected to decline 2% in 2024 to 12,174 million square inches (MSI) with a strong rebound of 10% delayed until 2025 to reach 13,328 MSI as wafer demand continues to recover from the downcycle, SEMI reports.
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Evertiq Expo uncovers - Top 30 EMS in Central and Eastern Europe
October 24, the highly anticipated Evertiq Expo in Warsaw, will unveil a specially curated list highlighting the Top 30 EMS companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Initially billed as a Top 25, this exclusive presentation has expanded, offering attendees a comprehensive view of the region’s 30 largest EMS providers.
Battery analytics provider Liminal raises $10 million
The investment round was catalyzed by LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital arm of the LG Group, and included new support from Chailease Holdings as well as participation by current investors.
Ontario announces $170 million Tilbury Battery Storage Project
The project will use 89 Tesla Megapacks, lithium-ion battery storage units. Once complete, the facility will provide 80 megawatts of storage with the capacity to power approximately 80,000 homes.
Gallium Nitride chip startup AGNIT raises $3.5 million
The Indian company designs and manufactures Gallium Nitride wafers and electronic components primarily for radio-frequency applications.
A misunderstood crisis: the semiconductor "shortage"
At Evertiq Expo Gothenburg, industry experts Dieter Weiss and Dr. Mareike Haass from in4ma discussed the misunderstood semiconductor "shortage" and its severe impact on the EMS sector. They explained how panic buying inflated demand, leading to an inventory surplus and revenue struggles in 2024. They also stressed the need for immediate action to stabilise the market for 2025.
Chip packaging tech in US gets $1.6 billion boost
Semiconductor packaging allows components to be combined as a single electronic device, and the latest funding under the CHIPS and Science Act seeks to drive innovation in this process.
Mitsubishi Chemical to increase ion exchange resin production
This expansion will take place at the company’s Kyushu-Fukuoka Plant in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The upgraded facilities are scheduled to be operational in April 2026.
Samsung delays ASML chip gear deliveries for Texas plant
The delayed shipments to the Taylor plant involve ASML’s advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography tools, according to Reuters.
Cicor to stop thin-film production at German site
Cicor is consolidating production at its site in Wangs, Switzerland. Employees at Ulm, Germany, will be offered the opportunity to relocate to the Wangs site or work in a sales role in the Ulm region.
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India’s semiconductor market set to cross $100 billion by 2030
Mobile handset, IT and telecom segments are leading the semiconductor industry, contributing over 75% of its revenues, according to a new report.
Did Apple ‘work secretly’ with China’s BYD on EV battery project?
Apple and Chinese carmaker BYD teamed up around 2017 with the aim of building a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells, according to a Bloomberg report.
Samsung develops industry’s first 24Gb GDDR7 DRAM
With its high capacity and powerful performance, the DRAM chip will be utilized in fields that require high-performance memory solutions, such as data centers and AI workstations, the company said.
TSMC’s third-quarter profit beats forecasts riding on AI boom
The Taiwanese chipmaker posted a net profit of T$325.3 billion (USD 10.11 billion) for the quarter ended September 30, compared with the T$300.2 billion predicted by an LSEG SmartEstimate.
TANAKA develops ‘TK-SK’ palladium alloy for chip testing tools
The alloy offers maximum hardness of 640 HV, making it ideal for use in test socket applications, particularly in the final continuity testing stage (back-end process), the company said.
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Arrow Electronics to showcase innovative technologies at electronica 2024
This November, Arrow Electronics will be exhibiting at electronica, presenting its latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies under the banner of ‘Guiding Innovation Forward’.
LG Energy Solution, Ford sign 109 GWh EV battery deal
The total value of these two contracts is estimated to be at least USD 9.5 billion. LGES plans to manufacture these batteries at its plant in Poland, starting in 2026.
Amber Enterprises, Korea Circuit partner to make PCBs in India
Through this collaboration, the companies plan to bring cutting-edge technology and manufacturing processes to the Indian market.
GM to invest $625 million in mega US lithium project
GM signs JV with Canadian company Lithium Americas focused on a lithium carbonate mining operation in Nevada that holds enough of the battery metal to build 1 million electric vehicles annually.
Mass layoffs at Intel to impact over 2,000 US jobs
The tech giant’s cost-cutting measures will impact 1,300 employees in Oregon. Intel is Oregon’s second-largest private employer. The chipmaker employs more than 20,000 people in the state.
Hyundai Mobis to establish EV parts facility in Slovakia
The new plant in Novaky, Slovakia, will focus on producing PE systems, making it the South Korean company’s first European production base for this key electrification component.
Lightmatter raises $400 million, quadruples valuation to $4.4 billion
The fresh capital, which brings total funding to USD 850 million, will be used to make and deploy its photonic chips in partner data centers and expand its 200-person team across North America.
304 Industrial Park and Yuzhou Fine Chemical to boost Thailand's PCB Industry
In a significant development for Thailand's electronics and chemical industries, Yuzhou Fine Chemical (Thailand) has inked a land transaction agreement with 304 Industrial Park. The deal marks an important step forward for 304 Industrial Park in attracting investment from the PCB industry.
Bransys acquires two Rehm reflow ovens
Bransys Group, a provider of PCB design and assembly services, has invested in two Rehm VisionXP+ Nitro 3850 Type 834 reflow ovens for its manufacturing facility.
Axiom set for double digit growth in 2024
UK-based electronics manufacturer, Axiom Manufacturing Services, has revealed it is set for double digit growth in 2024, as a year of strategic investment and client acquisitions delivers a record order book.
SMEC wants Hyundai Wia's machine tool division
SMEC, a machine tool and robot automation solution company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the acquisition of Hyundai Wia's Machine Tool Division. The estimated acquisition cost is about KRW 340 billion (USD 249.5 million).
Cicor thrives in a challenging environment
The Cicor Group continued its growth path in the third quarter of 2024. Quarterly sales increased by 26.3% to CHF 120.4 million (EUR 128.2 million). The order intake of CHF 121.1 million (EUR 128.9 million) corresponds to a book-to-bill rate of 1.01.
Lyten to build the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory
Stellantis-backed Lyten has unveiled plans to invest more than USD 1 billion to build the world’s first Lithium-Sulfur battery gigafactory.
ASMPT approached for potential privatisation
ASM International says that that ASM Pacific Technology (ASMPT), in which ASM holds a 25% stake, has received a preliminary, non-binding approach from an independent third party regarding a possible privatisation.
NTS expands with the opening of a new facility in Singapore
Dutch supplier of complex mechanics & mechatronics assemblies, NTS, has opened a major new assembly and manufacturing plant in Singapore.
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