MacDermid Alpha to acquire Micromax October 30, 2025 Element Solutions Inc, the parent company of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Micromax, a supplier of advanced electronics inks and pastes, from Celanese Corporation.
Infineon opens new UWB lab in Austria October 30, 2025 Infineon Technologies has established a dedicated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria. Developed in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), the lab focuses on advancing UWB technology, exploring use cases, and delivering real-world applications for automotive, industrial, IoT, and consumer markets.
Cicor to acquire TT Electronics in £287 million deal October 30, 2025 Swiss EMS provider Cicor Technologies has announced its intention to acquire UK-based TT Electronics plc, in a deal supported by TT’s board of directors.
Nvidia to invest $1 billion in Nokia October 29, 2025 Nokia and Nvidia have announced a USD 1 billion strategic partnership aimed at developing AI-native mobile networks and advancing the transition from 5G to 6G.
GlobalFoundries to invest €1.1 billion in German expansion October 29, 2025 GlobalFoundries plans to invest EUR 1.1 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany.
2025 Top 25 European EMS/ODM: leaders and climbers October 29, 2025 The European EMS and ODM sector continues to show dynamic movement, according to the latest top 25 rankings presented at the Evertiq Expo in Warsaw.
Copper, gold, silver, platinum–palladium: What’s next for the electronics industry? October 28, 2025 Metal markets are drawing growing attention from both industry and technology sectors. For electronics and component manufacturers, metals such as copper, gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are essential elements of the value chain. Their prices, availability, and supply stability now have a direct impact on production costs, material innovation, and long-term strategic planning.
AT&S expands its team in Leoben with 150 new jobs October 28, 2025 Austrian PCB and IC substrates manufacturer, AT&S, is expanding its production team in Leoben and plans to hire 150 new employees.
LTSCT teams up with HYS to develop 650V to 3300V wafers October 27, 2025 India’s L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT) will utilize HYS’s facilities in Taiwan to engineer and produce wafers to meet specifications tailored for automotive and industrial applications.
Fujitsu partners with AIST to advance quantum computing October 27, 2025 Fujitsu and AIST’s Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT) will leverage their combined resources, including quantum computer-related technologies, manufacturing and evaluation facilities.
Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 – Europe’s electronics community meets again October 24, 2025 During Evertiq Expo Warsaw on 23 October, the conference halls at PGE Narodowy Stadium were filled with conversations in English, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, Czech—and, of course, Polish. This confirms Poland’s growing role in the European electronics industry and highlights the significance of Evertiq Expo Warsaw.
HyImpulse raises €45M to advance ‘Made in Europe’ rocket tech October 24, 2025 The German aerospace company will use the new capital to drive forward the development and commercialization of the SL1 orbital rocket and expand its production capacities.
IIT Madras, Applied Materials accelerate chip innovation in India October 24, 2025 As part of this collaboration, IIT Madras will deploy the foundational software framework of Applied Materials’ AppliedTwin platform — a sophisticated digital twin solution designed to model and optimise semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes.
Sharp partners with ARAV for remote control solutions using satellite October 24, 2025 Leveraging the design and communication technologies nurtured through smartphone development, Sharp is advancing the development of satellite communication user terminals that can establish high-quality, high-speed, and large-capacity networks.
5 promising technologies: directions shaping the future of industry October 23, 2025 The European technology sector is currently undergoing a profound transformation. Changes in global supply chains, public investments, and the growing role of industrial innovation are making advanced technologies one of the cornerstones of regional economic development strategies.
Astera Labs to acquire aiXscale Photonics October 23, 2025 Astera Labs has signed a definitive agreement to acquire German photonics company aiXscale Photonics GmbH.
PRETTL Mechatronics invests $3.5 million in Edge Energy October 23, 2025 Edge Energy, a developer of energy conversion technology for electric vehicle fast charging, has secured a USD 3.5 million strategic investment from PRETTL Mechatronics & Actuators GmbH (PMA).
SCHMID Group wins major equipment orders for AI server PCB production October 23, 2025 SCHMID Group has secured two major orders for production equipment used in PCB for AI server applications, the company announced.
Henkel opens expansion of manufacturing facility in South Dakota October 22, 2025 Henkel has officially opened the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota. With an investment of approximately USD 30 million and additional support from South Dakota’s government and economic development organisations, the site has doubled in size - from 35,000 to 70,000 square feet.
Inside the industry: the future of Polish technologies October 22, 2025 In the global story of technology, some nations have long been cast in supporting roles — providing manufacturing muscle, engineering talent, or cost-efficient development. But Poland’s story is beginning to shift. Increasingly, it is no longer about following innovation, but about forging it.
LTSCT partners with CP PLUS for next-gen IP cameras October 22, 2025 Under this agreement CP PLUS will manufacture nine million CCTV IP cameras over the next three years, powered by Indian fabless firm L&T Semiconductor’s indigenously designed Vision System-on-Chip (SoC) technology.
Rigaku opens technology centre in Taiwan October 21, 2025 Rigaku Holdings Corporation has opened a new facility in Taiwan as part of its strategy to strengthen research, development, and customer support in East Asia. The Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan (RTC-TW), operated by the newly established Rigaku Technology Taiwan (RTTW), began full-scale operations in October 2025.
Tata Technologies collaborates with Synopsys on software‑defined mobility October 20, 2025 The collaboration aims to empower automotive manufacturers to tackle the complexities of next-generation mobility by combining Tata Technologies’ domain expertise in vehicle engineering with Synopsys’ virtualization solutions, enabling the deployment of electronics digital twins (eDTs).
From Polish photonics to European EMS insights October 17, 2025 Evertiq Expo Warsaw returns on 23 October 2025, bringing together Poland’s vibrant electronics community for a day dedicated to advanced technologies, manufacturing, and innovation.
Molex to acquire Smiths Interconnect October 17, 2025 Molex has signed an agreement to acquire Smiths Interconnect. Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Smiths Group plc, is a provider of high-reliability connectivity products and solutions serving the aerospace and defence, medical, semiconductor test and industrial markets.
Keysight completes acquisition of Spirent Communications October 17, 2025 The aggregate transaction consideration totaled approximately USD 1.46 billion on a fully diluted basis. UK firm Spirent’s shares will be delisted from the London Stock Exchange effective October 17.
Chara raises $6M to boost rare-earth-free motor manufacturing October 17, 2025 The Indian company is planning to establish a new factory in Bengaluru along with a dedicated testing and validation facility. The expansion is expected to increase Chara’s annual production capacity from 20,000 to 100,000 units.
Caracol raises $40M to accelerate scale-up of manufacturing tech October 17, 2025 This new funding will further accelerate Caracol’s global scaling and international expansion. The Italian firm also aims to deepen the capabilities of its multi-process, multi-material platforms, with a focus on software, automation and AI.
GlobalWafers opens new 300mm wafer plant in Italy October 16, 2025 Taiwanese semiconductor company, GlobalWafers, has officially inaugurated FAB300, a new 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility at MEMC Electronic Materials in Novara, Italy. The company describes the site as one of Europe’s most advanced and fully integrated silicon wafer fabs.
TASE completes acquisition of US firm Joined Alloys for $12M October 16, 2025 TASE Global has a factory in Tamil Nadu and is also working on a brownfield expansion with an investment of USD 17 million. The company specializes in precision manufacturing of components and providing solutions for aerospace, medical and industrial applications.
Infineon consolidates Indian operations with new Bengaluru campus October 15, 2025 Germany's Infineon Technologies plans to consolidate its two existing sites in Bengaluru to form a new campus in India. The company has signed a lease agreement for a 630,000-square-foot facility in Bagmane Solarium Tech Park, where construction is now underway.
Excelitas signs agreement to acquire Luxium Solutions October 15, 2025 Pittsburgh-based Excelitas has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Luxium Solutions, a company focused on high-performance materials, substrates, components, and assemblies, headquartered in Hiram, Ohio.