‘World’s strongest battery can pave way for electric planes’
The carbon fibre used to make the battery is sturdy enough to be a load-bearing structure, so it can be integrated into the design of a vehicle to significantly reduce weight and increase range.
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Polymatech and ECM Group form French semiconductor JV
Polymatech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ECM Group to establish a joint venture company in Grenoble, France. The new venture will focus on producing sapphire ingots and wafers, key materials for advanced semiconductor devices.
Infineon first with 300 mm power GaN technology
Infineon Technologies says it has succeeded in developing the world’s first 300 mm power gallium nitride (GaN) wafer technology.
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Mycronic receives an order for an SLX mask writer
Swedish developer and manufacturer of production equipment, Mycronic, says it has received an order for an SLX mask writer from an existing customer in Asia, for delivery to Europe.
NXP to invest over $1 billion in India
Kurt Sievers, CEO of Dutch semiconductor company NXP, said on Wednesday that the company is planning to double its R&D efforts in India – investing over USD 1 billion in the country.
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ABB signs MoU with Chinese battery manufacturer
ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE), a Chinese lithium battery cell manufacturer, to support the development of new lithium battery factories in locations globally.
Skeleton appoints industry veteran to lead curved graphene scale-up
Skeleton Technologies has appointed Timo Koljonen as Vice President of Curved Graphene Scale-Up.
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Hanza moves Mitel's manufacturing from China to Europe
Swedish EMS provider Hanza has signed a strategic agreement with Mitel Networks Corp, a Canadian telecommunications company, under which the Swedish company will relocate manufacturing from China to Europe.
Soitec kicks off European Indium Phosphide project
A European research and industry consortium led by Soitec has begun work to develop a future generation of high-frequency semiconductors based on Indium Phosphide (InP).
Mobileye ends internal lidar development
Intel company Mobileye has chosen to end the internal development of next-generation frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) lidars for use in autonomous and highly automated driving systems.
Teledyne e2v HiRel enters partnership with Flip Electronics
High-reliability semiconductor solutions provider, Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics, has entered into a new partnership with Flip Electronics, a distributor based in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Battery cell prices still decline in August
The market for metals essential to battery production, namely metals such as nickel, cobalt and lithium, was not only weak in August, but the prices of these raw materials continued to fall, according to TrendForce research. These analysts point out that the price of lithium spodumene concentrate dropped sharply in August—seeing a 16% quarterly decline—while some lithium concentrate prices fell below US$800/ton.
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Valeo expands with new facility inauguration in India
Mobility technology company Valeo has expanded its industrial footprint in India with a new production facility in Pune for power electronics products.
2Q24 global semiconductor equipment billings increased 4% YoY
Global semiconductor equipment billings increased 4% YoY to USD 26.8 billion in the second quarter of 2024, while quarter-over-quarter billings edged up 1% during the same period, SEMI reports.
Würth Elektronik eiSos appoints Thomas Garz EVP
Thomas Garz has been appointed Executive Vice President for the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group.
NAND Flash shipments growth slows in 2Q24
TrendForce reports that NAND Flash prices continued to rise in 2Q24 as server inventory adjustments neared completion and AI spurred demand for high-capacity storage products. However, high inventory levels among PC and smartphone buyers led to a 1% QoQ decline in NAND Flash bit shipments.
Tower and Adani plan $10 billion semiconductor facility in India
Tower Semiconductor and India's Adani Group are planning to invest USD 10 billion in a semiconductor manufacturing facility in the Indian state of Maharashtra, according to a statement made by the state’s Deputy Chief Minister.
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Northvolt streamlines its operations – reducing its workforce
In streamlining operations, battery company Northvolt says it will initially focus on large-scale cell manufacturing whilst reducing costs and exploring future partnerships to secure its position in the global battery landscape.
Auto sector could face billions in fines amid EV slowdown, Renault CEO warns
Europe's automakers face more stringent EU CO2 targets heading into next year as the cap on average emissions from new vehicles sales drops from 116 grams/km in 2024 to 94 grams/km in 2025.
China ‘dissatisfied’ with Dutch controls on ASML chipmaking tools
The Netherlands announced it would require export licenses for ASML’s Twinscan NXT:1970i and 1980i systems. These tools are designed for processing wafers with 7nm-class technologies.
Poland’s Wilk Elektronik and Taiwan’s Phison to establish joint venture
The newly established company will focus on the development and design of secure software for NAND Flash memory.
VIS and NXP to build a new 300mm JV fab
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors have secured the necessary approvals and injected capital to establish their joint venture VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC). The new company will now proceed with the planned construction its first 300mm wafer manufacturing facility.
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The worlds first zinc-ion battery megafactory opens in Sweden
Enerpoly, a Stockholm-based zinc-ion battery cell technology company, has opened the world’s first zinc-ion battery megafactory.
Scanfil to help Skytree scale up production
Dutch climate tech company Skytree, a developer of carbon utilisation and removal solutions, has turned to EMS provider Scanfil for manufacturing muscles.
BAE Systems has acquired Kirintec
Founded in 1999, the British defence and aerospace concern acquired an innovative UK cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA) company, which specialises in counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and electronic warfare products and solutions.
Volvo Cars adjusts its electrification ambitions
Volvo Cars has decided to adjust its electrification ambitions due to changing market conditions and customer demands. While the Swedish carmaker is still looking to become a fully electrified automotive company, the timeline has somewhat shifted.
Global semiconductor sales hit $51.3 billion in July
Regionally, year-to-year sales were up in the Americas (40.1%), China (19.5%), and Asia Pacific/All Other (16.7%), but down in Japan (-0.8%) and Europe (-12.0%).
German cabinet approves EV tax relief amid Volkswagen’s SOS
The tax breaks will be worth about EUR 465 million (USD 514 million) annually between 2024 and 2028.
Mycronic receives order for an SLX mask writer
Swedish manufacturer of production equipment Mycronic has received an order for an SLX mask writer from an existing customer in Asia.
Humanoid robot to be mass-produced in Norway
1X Technologies, a Norwegian developer of humanoid robotics has unveiled a prototype of its bipedal humanoid robot, designed for home use – the NEO Beta.
STMicroelectronics joins Quintauris as sixth shareholder
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics has joined Quintauris GmbH as its sixth shareholder, to collaborate on exploring the potential of RISC-V architecture.
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