Meyer Burger closes Arizona solar plant, cuts 282 jobs
May 30, 2025
Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger said it was in talks with a group of bondholders about restructuring, but the future of the Goodyear, Arizona site was uncertain.
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Aurora releases fully automated heavy goods vehicles in Texas
May 13, 2025
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.
TSMC breaks ground on third Arizona fab
May 05, 2025
TSMC has broken ground on its third fabrication facility in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a major expansion of the company's US-based manufacturing.
IBM to invest $150 billion in the US over 5 years
April 29, 2025
This includes an investment of over USD 30 billion in R&D and manufacturing of mainframe and quantum computers. IBM said it will continue to design, build and assemble quantum computers in the US.
Meyer Burger reacts to material shortages – cuts hours at Thalheim plant
April 24, 2025
Meyer Burger Technology AG says that it will introduce short-time work at its solar cell production facility in Thalheim, Germany, citing temporary material shortages.
Sandvik secures $74 million order for BEV mining equipment
April 24, 2025
The order includes battery-electric trucks, loaders, bolters, development drills and longhole drills, as well as conventional trucks, cable bolters, loaders and longhole drills.
Nvidia Blackwell chip production starts in Arizona — Nvidia opens first US factories
April 15, 2025
Nvidia has started US-based production of its next-generation Blackwell AI chips, marking a significant shift in the company’s global manufacturing strategy. Together with its manufacturing partners, Nvidia will produce its AI supercomputers on American soil for the first time.
Ecobat boosts battery recycling with 3 fully operational plants
April 04, 2025
Together, the three plants, in Germany, the US, and England, are capable of processing up to 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, with plans to scale capacity to 25,000 tons.
Microchip Technology taps Macquarie to sell Tempe wafer fab
March 24, 2025
Microchip Technology has engaged Macquarie Group to oversee the marketing and sale of its wafer fabrication facility (Fab 2) located in Tempe, Arizona.
Fabs on hold, jobs on the line – welcome to 2025
March 18, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by turbulence in the electronics and semiconductor industry, with waves of layoffs, stalled investments, and shifting trade policies reshaping the landscape. The year began with cautious optimism, but that optimism has quickly faded.
US to hold over 20% of advanced chip capacity by 2030
March 06, 2025
The US is projected to hold 22% of global advanced semiconductor manufacturing capacity by 2030, driven by TSMC’s expanded investment in US production, according to TrendForce. TSMC has increased its total investment in its US operations to USD 165 billion, with three newly planned fabs set to begin mass production after 2030.
TSMC details its $100 billion Arizona investment
March 04, 2025
Building on its ongoing USD 65 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing in Phoenix, Arizona, TSMC plans to invest an additional USD 100 billion, bringing its total US investment to USD 165 billion.
TSMC to invest $100B in Arizona semiconductor operations
March 03, 2025
TSMC is planning to invest at least USD 100 billion in its Arizona semiconductor manufacturing operations, marking the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history, US President Donald Trump announced alongside TSMC CEO C.C. Wei.
Microchip to cut 2,000 jobs in manufacturing footprint restructure
March 03, 2025
Microchip Technology has unveiled a significant restructuring plan aimed at streamlining costs and optimizing its manufacturing operations. This initiative expands on the company’s earlier decision to shut down its Fab 2 wafer fabrication facility in Tempe, Arizona, ahead of schedule.
Apple to invest over $500B in US manufacturing, AI, and silicon engineering
February 25, 2025
Apple is making its biggest US investment ever – committing over USD 500 billion over the next four years to expand domestic manufacturing, AI, and silicon engineering. The tech giant will build a new manufacturing facility in Texas, double its US Advanced Manufacturing Fund to USD 10 billion, and ramp up R&D across multiple states.
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.
Electric truck maker Nikola nears bankruptcy filing
February 07, 2025
The Phoenix, Arizona-based truck maker has been struggling to raise funds amid a depleting cash balance. Its shares have lost over 99% of their value since going public in 2020.
RENEX partners Technica USA
February 04, 2025
Polish provider of advanced electronics manufacturing solutions RENEX has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with US-based distributor Technica USA.
SEALSQ unveils new U.S manufacturing facility plans
January 31, 2025
Semiconductor maker’s plan aligns with U.S. aims to onshore production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains
TSMC's Arizona facility has started 4nm production
January 13, 2025
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is now officially manufacturing 4-nanometer chips for its US customers in Arizona, says the US government.
Brevan Electronics acquires Falcon Electronics
December 10, 2024
Distributor of electronic components, Brevan Electronics, has completed its acquisition of Falcon Electronics, a distributor of high-reliability semiconductors and electronic components focused on the Aerospace & Defence (A&D) industries.
Microchip says it will shut Arizona facility
December 09, 2024
The Arizona company, which makes chips for products like cars and consumer devices, also said that orders have been slower than anticipated and it was revising the December quarter’s outlook.
TSMC, Nvidia in talks for AI chip production in Arizona
December 06, 2024
However, Nvidia’s Blackwell chips will have to be shipped back to Taiwan for packaging since the Arizona facility does not have the necessary CoWoS capacity, the Reuters report says.
Fujifilm boosts production of semiconductor material in Japan
December 05, 2024
Fujifilm says that it will enhance its production capacity of CMP slurries, advanced semiconductor materials, at its production site located in Kikuyo Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
Microchip to shut down its Arizona wafer fab
December 05, 2024
Microchip Technology lowers its revenue guidance and unveils manufacturing restructuring plans.
US finalises $7.86 billion CHIPS Act funding for Intel
November 27, 2024
The US Department of Commerce says it will provide Intel with up to USD 7.86 billion in funding for its semiconductor manufacturing projects under the CHIPS and Science Act – down from USD 8.5 billion announced in March
JX USA opens manufacturing facility in Arizona
November 25, 2024
The 273,000-square-foot facility’s completion signals a significant step in JX Advanced Metals Corporation’s plans to make Mesa a central hub for its US-based advanced materials operations.
Arizona grid gets 200 MW Tesla battery storage boost
November 22, 2024
Utility Salt River Project and EDP Renewables North America subsidiary Flatland Storage are launching the Flatland Energy Storage Project to help meet the state’s energy demands.
US to boosts chip packaging with $300M in funding
November 21, 2024
US government announces up to USD 300 million in funding to boost advanced semiconductor packaging.
US finalizes $6.6 billion in chips grants for TSMC
November 18, 2024
TSMC will produce the world’s most advanced 2-nanometer technology at its second Arizona fab, which is expected to begin production in 2028.
EDF signs 20-year PPA for 250MW BESS project in Arizona
November 11, 2024
The North American arm of French state-owned power company EDF hopes to begin construction on the project, Beehive Battery Energy Storage System, next year, and expects it to enter commercial operations by 2026.
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