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Arrow Electronics presents an accelerated path to market for technology megatrends at embedded world
During embedded world 2024, Arrow Electronics will highlight how its connections with leading suppliers and engineering providers combine with insightful customer services to accelerate imaginative new products to market. Diverse demonstrations and displays will highlight Arrow’s role in today’s dominant megatrends: electrification of everything, smart everything, energy management, autonomous machines and AI.
Q2 NAND flash contract prices expected to rise by 13–18%
TrendForce projects a strong 13–18% increase in Q2 NAND Flash contract prices, with enterprise SSDs expected to rise highest. Despite Kioxia and WDC boosting their production capacity utilization rates from Q1 this year, other suppliers have kept their production strategies conservative.
North American EMS industry Up 4.1% in February
Total North American EMS shipments in February 2024 were up 4.1% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, February shipments decreased 0.8%.
North American PCB industry sales down 11.6% in February
Total North American PCB shipments in February 2024 were down 11.6% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, February shipments were up 7.1%, reports the IPC
Ericsson to cut 1,200 jobs in Sweden
The Swedish telecom company has announced that it will lay off about 1,200 employees in Sweden as the company looks to cut costs.
South Korea reveals new subsidy for Gyeonggi mega cluster
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea has earmarked $372.86bn for the city of Yongin as the government starts the transformation of southern Gyeonggi into a hub for chip production.
Sequans bags EUR 10.9m France 2030 grant
The French government has pledged a EUR 10.9m subsidy to cellular IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications to bolster's France's position in the 5G telecoms space.
Costa Rica presents plan to be a US semiconductor partner
Costa Rica has received a delegation from Washington to sell itself as a viable destination for the US semiconductor supply chain.
e-peas raises EUR 17.5m to advance its ambient energy tech
Belgian chip maker e-peas has closed a fresh round of funding led by Otium Capital and seven more investment firms.
Mycronic expands with German acquisition
Mycronic’s Global Technologies division has signed an agreement to acquire Germany's Vanguard Automation, a developer of technology and automated equipment for 3D microfabrication of optical interconnects.
US semiconductor manufacturing jobs soar past 200,000
The US government has proclaimed the rise in chip manufacturing employment after the slump of the 2010s – and says manufacturers are now adding about 6,000 jobs a year.
Astera Labs' IPO success adds $1.5bn to its market value
Freshly IPOd Astera Labs saw its shares rise by 72% just two days after its stellar market debut, valuing the company way beyond the initial estimate of $4.51bn.
Imperial Star Solar preps silicon wafer plant in Laos
Cambodia-based solar manufacturer Imperial Star is building a silicon wafer manufacturing facility in Laos, which should be operational in May.
indie invests in Expedera to target AI-assisted ADAS
US based indie semiconductor has bought into Expedera, a specialist in developing neural processing units (NPUs) for AI-enabled advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS).
IBM bags 10-year $576m US defence contract
The US Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) has handed IBM an up-to-10 year USD 576 million contract to consult on the purchase of chips for the military.
VDL ETG to build new chip making facility in Vietnam
The Netherlands' VDL ETG, the high-tech arm of VDL Groep, will begin construction of a new factory in the northeast of Vietnam with operations due to start in Q1 2025.
StoreDot's technology campus in California is now operational
StoreDot has officially moved into its new 5,800 square foot Advanced Technology Campus in Irvine, California.
OSI Systems receives $15 million order from medtech company
OSI Systems' Optoelectronics and Manufacturing division has received an order for approximately USD 15 million to provide critical electronic sub-assemblies for an unnamed healthcare OEM, known for "innovative and specialized medical solutions".
Silicon Mountain invests in Universal Instruments Fuzion system
EMS provider Silicon Mountain has recently invested in a new Universal Instruments Fuzion system. The move significantly enhances the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
A new phase for electric vehicles – survival of the fittest
In 2024, automakers will continue to wrestle with shifts caused by software and electrification’s increasing roles creating a new phase for electric vehicles (EVs), says to Gartner.
Absolute EMS installs new reflow oven
Absolute EMS has installed its second Nitrogen configured reflow oven, the TRNeF103, from Hanwha Techwin. The reflow oven is designed to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and the overall quality of the soldering process.
AIM Solder inks new distributor for Ireland
Manufacturer of solder assembly materials, AIM Solder, says it has signed Solder Connection as a distribution partner in Ireland
Incap Slovakia invests in new production machinery
EMS provider Incap has upgraded its second SMT production line in Slovakia, replacing it with advanced SMT machinery.
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