Navigating the EU Digital Product Passport: challenges and opportunities
March 11, 2025
As the EU advances with its Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative, industries must prepare for a major shift in how material compliance and sustainability data are managed. As a key part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the DPP has been rolling out since 2024 and will impact industries ranging from consumer electronics to automotive and industrial equipment.
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Leiton takes over Siarvin PCB Solutions
March 10, 2025
Berlin-based PCB supplier Leiton has acquired Indian PCB trading and engineering company Siarvin PCB Solutions, located in Bangalore. The move expands Leiton global supplier network.
KIST develops high-performance sensor based on 2D chip
March 10, 2025
Using integral imaging technology, the team at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) achieved the acquisition and reproduction of RGB full-color 3D images.
EDA launches project to monitor aircraft battery health
March 07, 2025
Led by Italy and involving Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands and Germany, this three-year project aims to innovate aircraft power systems, with a focus on hybrid-electric aircraft and UAVs for defence.
Lohum announces India’s first battery grade lithium refinery
March 06, 2025
Lohum claims to refine over 90% of all lithium in India and have achieved cost competitiveness compared to Chinese refiners.
Toray opens semiconductor R&D centre in Taiwan
March 05, 2025
The new facility will reinforce R&D in advanced semiconductor technologies and materials and provide technical services in the Taiwan market.
Obsolescence: a question of when, not if
March 04, 2025
“It’s inevitable; you just have to accept it. The first step is to be aware that it will happen, whether you want it to or not.” That’s what Ronny Nietzsche, regional sales manager Nordic-Baltic region at Rochester Electronics, says about component obsolescence.
Toyota teams up with Japanese oil giant to build all-solid-state EV batteries
March 03, 2025
Japanese automaker Toyota has teamed up with the oil giant Idemitsu Kosan to construct a large-scale lithium sulfide plant to supply raw materials for Toyota’s all-solid-state EV battery production line.
New Chinese injections give lithium EV batteries 12,000 extra cycles
February 28, 2025
Scientists in China have made an incredible breakthrough with a series of injections that could expand the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries for EVs by up to 12,000 cycles.
VCI, Kinesis to build semiconductor wire plant in Chennai
February 28, 2025
The 25,000-square-foot facility will focus on producing semiconductor bonding wires, a crucial component in chip manufacturing.
Penn State to set up advanced semiconductor lab
February 28, 2025
The USD 4.3 million funding will help the University establish an advanced lab for semiconductor thin films and device research in the Materials Research Institute’s (MRI) facilities.
Taiwan semiconductor market to reach $66 billion by 2031
February 28, 2025
It is anticipated that the industry will maintain strong growth to meet rising demand for semiconductor materials in emerging technologies like AI, autonomous driving, the Internet of Things, and 5G.
Spirox opens semiconductor verification lab in Taiwan
February 26, 2025
Semiconductor equipment provider, Spirox Corporation, plans to build the first power semiconductor dynamic reliability verification laboratory in the Asia-Pacific region.
Finland's path to strengthen its semiconductor industry
February 25, 2025
Finland has a solid plan to increase the country’s importance on the European semiconductor stage – and globally. But there are still hurdles ahead. According to Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, the country must address its talent shortage to secure a leading role in the industry.
Aerospace semiconductor market to touch $15B by 2034
February 24, 2025
In 2024, North America held over 38% of the aerospace semiconductor market, with revenues around USD 2.6 billion. The US market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2%.
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Silicon anode battery market to touch $1.4 billion by 2032
February 21, 2025
North America leads with a 47% CAGR, while EV adoption sees a 54% CAGR due to fast charging and extended range benefits.
CATL, Volkswagen to partner on EV batteries
February 21, 2025
Volkswagen said the collaboration with CATL will help provide better battery solutions for its customers, support its supply chain and help in meeting the increasing requirements of the EV market.
EU funding strengthens semiconductor innovation in Finland
February 19, 2025
The European semiconductor industry is receiving a boost through the APECS pilot line project, which has been awarded funding under the EU Chips Act. This initiative focuses on developing and providing new packaging and integration solutions for the industry.
SolderKing doubles facility to meet growing demand
February 19, 2025
UK-based soldering materials manufacturer SolderKing has doubled its facility in response to increased demand, particularly from export markets. The expansion follows strong growth in 2024 and aims to enhance the company’s production capacity and efficiency.
UK PCB manufacturer expands production
February 18, 2025
UK-based PCB manufacturer CC Electronics has announced a significant investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Winsford, Cheshire. This development is described as a key milestone in the company's plan to scale up and future-proof its operations.
Chips from the North – Finland's semiconductor roadmap
February 14, 2025
Finland’s semiconductor industry is poised for significant expansion, driven by its deep-rooted expertise, strong research and development (R&D) ecosystem, and innovative infrastructure – But why is that?
Panasonic is closing its PCB materials plant in Europe
February 11, 2025
Panasonic has announced plans to close its PCB materials plant in Enns, Austria, by December 2025, impacting approximately 140 employees.
QuaLiProM Project wields AI to address sustainable battery upcycling
February 10, 2025
New research has been approved to tackle the issue of upcycling lithium-ion batteries for EVs using quantum technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
Chinese-African Joint EV Battery Venture Pushes Through Western Tariffs
February 07, 2025
China continues its cooperation with Africa to negate Western tariffs on its EV battery industry with its latest partnership with Morocco.
BMW building $10M battery recycling facility in Bavaria
February 07, 2025
The procedure called “direct recycling” enables residual materials from battery cell production, as well as whole battery cells, to be mechanically dismantled into their valuable components.
Blue Wave announces ‘breakthrough’ in CVD diamond research
February 07, 2025
According to the company, the DEAR MPCVD system represents the future of CVD diamond research, offering a versatile and efficient platform for exploratory and applied research in diamond-based tech.
Lithium-ion battery market to reach $483 billion by 2032
February 07, 2025
China is set to lead the market with its insatiable thirst for electricity, which will account for 40% of all demand by 2030. China also has a strong supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.
Fujifilm to invest $26M in Belgium for CMP slurries
February 07, 2025
Fujifilm is making an investment of approximately 4 billion yen (around 25 million EUR or 26 million USD) to expand the production capacity of its Belgium site, based in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp.
Power semiconductor market to reach $75 billion by 2032
February 06, 2025
Countries like China, Japan, the US, Germany, India and France are leading this growth by adopting advanced technologies and backed by supportive government policies.
India’s RRP Semiconductor enters fabless market
February 05, 2025
Already equipped with OSAT packaging facilities and Fab prototyping, RRP Semiconductor is now positioning itself as an end-to-end semiconductor solutions provider.
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