Jabil and AVL partner on next-gen vehicle technologies
Electronics manufacturer Jabil has entered into a partnership with AVL Software and Functions to jointly develop next-generation vehicle technologies. The collaboration, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), aims to streamline the design and production of key automotive systems.
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IBM and Deca to launch advanced chip packaging in Quebec
Deca Technologies has signed an agreement with IBM to implement Deca’s M-Series and Adaptive Patterning technologies in IBM’s advanced packaging facility in Bromont, Quebec. Under the agreement, IBM will implement a high-volume manufacturing line with a focus on Deca’s M-Series Fan-out Interposer Technology (MFIT).
Trumpf opens new US smart factory
Global technology company Trumpf has officially opened its new Smart Factory, expanding local production of machine tools in Farmington, Connecticut, the headquarters of its North American subsidiary, Trumpf Inc.
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Kemptron Oy has taken a major step toward full factory automation with a complete solution delivered by SMT Renting and SMT House — covering everything from the turnkey Panasonic SMT line to the fully integrated automated warehouse system from Neotel Technology. Panasonic’s software platform seamlessly connects the production line with the warehouse solution from Neotel, enabling real-time material flow and boosting efficiency and autonomy. The entire setup was financed through SMT Renting’s flexible model, offering Kemptron a low-risk path to state-of-the-art manufacturing.
Wolfspeed reportedly preparing for bankruptcy
Wolfspeed is said to be preparing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing within weeks, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The move comes after failed restructuring talks and growing financial pressure from falling demand and aggressive Chinese competition.
Infineon to supply power modules for Rivian's EVs
Germany's Infineon Technologies will supply Rivian’s R2 platform with power modules for traction inverters. The R2 platform will use SiC and Si modules from Infineon’s HybridPACK Drive G2 family.
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GlobalWafers opens Texas wafer plant, announces major expansion
Taiwanese semiconductor company GlobalWafers has officially inaugurated its new, USD 3.5 billion, silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas, marking a significant step in efforts to boost US semiconductor manufacturing capacity. The company also announced plans to further expand the site, increasing its total investment in the region to USD 7.5 billion.
Semiconductor outlook: typical Q1, but atypical shifts ahead
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry entered 2025 with typical seasonal patterns. However, looming tariff threats and evolving supply chain strategies are expected to create atypical seasonality for several industry segments as the year progresses, reports SEMI.
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Essemtec expands US presence with larger demo lab in Massachusetts
Essemtec, the Swiss technology company specialising in high-tech solutions for electronics assembly, has opened a new demonstration and training centre in Burlington, Massachusetts.
NY Creates and Fraunhofer team up on 300mm memory R&D
NY Creates and the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (Fraunhofer IPMS) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) aimed at advancing research and development of next-generation memory devices at the 300mm wafer scale.
Lacroix exits North America in strategic shift
French electronics and technology group Lacroix plans to withdraw entirely from its North American electronics operations by the end of 2025, as part of a strategic shift aimed at consolidating its core businesses and eliminating persistent losses.
Sanmina to acquire ZT Systems’ manufacturing arm from AMD in $3 billion deal
Less than two months after acquiring ZT Systems, AMD is divesting the company's data centre infrastructure manufacturing operations to Sanmina Corporation in a transaction valued at up to USD 3 billion.
Report: Apple partners with Anthropic to build AI coding platform
The system is a new version of Apple’s programming software Xcode, which will integrate Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet model, according to a report by Bloomberg.
US nuclear battery maker Zeno Power raises $50 million
Zeno has secured over USD 60 million in contracts from the US Department of Defense and NASA to develop nuclear batteries for demanding maritime and space applications, such as seabed infrastructure, highly maneuverable satellites, and lunar landers.
Prometheus, XL Batteries partner to boost data centers’ energy storage
XL Batteries’ non-lithium long-duration energy storage technology, deployed at Prometheus data halls, will safely store and discharge energy on-site to smooth compute load.
Data center builder CoreWeave signs $4B deal with OpenAI
Nvidia-backed CoreWeave also said it is looking to spend over USD 20 billion this year on AI infrastructure and data center capacity, amid booming demand from clients.
Cognichip secures $33 million to deliver Artificial Chip Intelligence
Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI) fundamentally rethinks 40 years of traditional, serial chip development with a modern, AI-first, conversational design approach, leveraging large-scale, secure, accelerated compute infrastructures.
Canadian battery recycler Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy protection
Li-Cycle has entered into a USD 10.5 million debtor-in-possession financing and a stalking horse credit bid for at least USD 40 million with Glencore, its largest secured creditor.
Eureka Robotics, Maruka USA announce distribution agreement
Under the terms of the agreement, Maruka USA will represent and distribute the Eureka AI Vision System within Maruka USA’s large customer network and related industry across North America.
Report: US to allow UAE to import millions of Nvidia’s AI chips
According to the draft agreement, 20% of the chips, or 100,000 per year, may go to UAE’s tech firm G42. The remaining are likely to be divided among American firms with major AI operations, Reuters reports.
Arteris joins Intel Foundry Accelerator Ecosystem Alliance
This collaboration will help mutual customers design electronics using Intel Foundry’s advanced process technologies. It will also support increased interoperability and the advancements beyond traditional node scaling by growing the chiplet ecosystem.
GM, LG Energy Solution to make lower cost LMR cells for EVs
The two companies will commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for future GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs, in a new battery technology breakthrough.
Roboteon, Stellium team up to empower SAP EWM customers
Through this partnership, Roboteon significantly expands its capabilities, integrating Stellium’s expertise in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) to deliver an advanced, AI/ML-based multi-agent orchestration solution.
Tough Times for Hackers – Part 2: Applying the EN 18031 standard
Cybersecurity is shifting into the focus of European regulation. According to the EU Radio Equipment Directive, by August 2025, products with radio technology and internet access must protect networks and personal data and prevent fraud. The EN18031 standard is designed to assist manufacturers in implementation. Part 2 looks into its application.
Microsoft lays off 6,000 people or 3% of its workforce
Microsoft employed 228,000 full-time workers as of June 2024. Of these, about 55% were in the US. The new job cuts will be its biggest since early 2023, when the company cut 10,000 jobs, or 5% of its workforce.
Gravity to bring 5-minute EV charging to Greater LA
Each new site will be equipped with roughly twelve 500kW Distributed Energy Access Points (DEAPs) — nearly twice the speed of Tesla Superchargers. All sites will be designed to anticipate the needs of autonomous vehicles.
Aurora releases fully automated heavy goods vehicles in Texas
Autonomous heavy goods trucks will operate along the highway from Dallas to Houston for the first time as Aurora Innovation aims to deliver a real-world Level 4 driving solution.
Chemical mechanical planarization market to reach $10.5B by 2035
This upward trajectory is driven by the increased complexity in semiconductor architectures, growing demand for miniaturized electronic components, and the expanding integration of advanced node technology across the microelectronics industry.
Japan’s EdgeCortix wins US defense innovation unit contract
The agreement empowers the US Defense Innovation Unit to rapidly evaluate and eventually deploy EdgeCortix’s hardware and software solutions across diverse US Department of Defense edge applications.
Report: Japan’s Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs globally
The struggling automaker is planning additional job cuts due to a higher-than-expected drop in unit sales, according to a report by NHK. One of the reasons for Nissan’s woes is its collapsing market share in China.
Report: Apple is developing specialized chips for smart glasses
The effort is being spearheaded by Apple’s silicon design team. Other chips are also being developed to enable future Macs and AI servers to power the Apple Intelligence platform, Bloomberg reports.
Lucid, KAUST team up to advance EV tech, autonomous driving
Lucid will have access to KAUST’s supercomputing capabilities. Joint efforts will also focus on the design and prototyping of next-generation components and systems, integrating disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, thermal and chemical engineering.
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