DigiKey seals distribution deal with Kingston
US-based electronics distributor DigiKey has signed an agreement with Kingston Technology to distribute its memory and storage solutions, including eMMC, eMCP, ePoP, UFS and DRAM components.
IDEX Corporation to acquire Mott Corporation for $1 billion
US-based IDEX has reached agreement to buy Mott Corporation in a move that will further boost its market share in the applied materials space.
EFC to build $210m manufacturing facility in McGregor, Texas
EFC Gases & Advanced Materials has won approval to construct a new plant at McGregor Industrial Park, which will help to 'on-shore essential materials for semiconductor fabs.'
Onsemi reveals next-gen silicon carbide platform
US chip maker Onsemi has unveiled a new SiC platform that it claims can reduce conduction losses by 30% and switch-off losses by up to 50%.
Texas University secures $840m for semiconductor research
The US government has selected the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) at The University of Texas to develop next-gen chips for the Department of Defense.
Aehr Test Systems acquires semiconductor test solutions firm
Aehr Test Systems, which manufactures semiconductor test and burn-in equipment, has entered into a stock purchase agreement to buy California-based Incal Technology for $21 million.
SEMI launches MoU to foster collaboration on sustainability
The semiconductor trade body SEMI has formed a partnership with the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES) to promote sustainable manufacturing.
Infineon and Amkor agree decarbonisation pact
Two chip giants, Infineon Technologies and Amkor Technology, have signed a momorandum of understanding (MoA) to boost decarbonisation and sustainability strategies across the supply chain.
Luminovo launches sustainability pact with Sluicebox
Luminovo and Sluicebox have teamed up to create a service that can simplify the way electronics and PCB manufacturers calculate their carbon footprints.
US reveals plan to boost chip support for LatAm
The US has launched the Western Hemisphere Semiconductor Initiative – a programme to expand semiconductor manufacturing across Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama.
Vietnam partners with US firms on semiconductor training
Vietnam's National Innovation Center will work with two American firms, Qorvo and Cadence Design, to train 50,000 Vietnamese semiconductor engineers by 2030.
Chiplet startup DreamBig closes $75m equity round
The Samsung Catalyst Fund was among those to invest in US-based DreamBig, the creator of an open chiplet platform for developing advanced 3D semiconductors.
US government approves $400m grant to GlobalWafers
The Biden administration will assign USD 400 million to help Globalwafers develop its manufacturing projects in Texas and Missouri.
Honeywell set to acquire Air Products and Chemicals
Tech and industrial conglomerate Honeywell has confirmed it will buy APD's liquefied natural gas (LNG) process technology and equipment business for $1.81 billion in cash.
Smartphone sales up 6.5% in Q2 2024
The recovery is well under way: After many quarters of decline, the market for smartphones is booming again according to new data from IDC.
Halo secures $80m to accelerate laser manufacturing tech
California's Halo Industries has raised up to USD 80 million in a series B. It says the funding will help to commercialise its laser manufacturing platform for the semiconductor industry.
Mouser wins global distribution deal with Sanan
Mouser Electronics has signed an agreement with with Sanan Semiconductor to sell and distribute the latter's silicon carbide (SiC) products, including industrial and automotive SiC Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) and SiC MOSFETs.
US pledges $17bn to convert legacy auto plants for EV
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled a subsidy package to help 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly plants convert to EV manufacturing.
Industry edges closer to finalising HBM4 standard
JEDEC, the trade body for standards for the microelectronics industry, says it is 'nearing completion' of the next version of its High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) DRAM standard: HBM4.
ISE Labs opens second Silicon Valley lab
Semiconductor engineering services firm ISE Labs is doubling its available R&D capacity with a new location in San Jose, California.
Accenture buys its second chip services firm in a week
Accenture has acquired Cientra, a silicon design and engineering services company, just days after purchasing Excelmax, an Indian firm with a similar profile.
Intel invests in AI construction software company
Intel Capital has led a USD 15 million investment into Buildots, a tech startup that applies AI tools to construction projects.
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