Infosys to acquire German automotive engineering firm
April 22, 2024
India's Infosys has reached an agreement to purchase in-tech, a provider of engineering R&D services to the automotive, rail and smart industry sectors.
AT&S secures EUR 45m loan for connecting materials R&D
February 08, 2024
Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik has agreed a loan from KfW IPEX-Bank to support the research and development of connecting materials for microchip production at its new plant in Leoben.
AT&S officially confirms $1bn Malaysia IC facility
January 25, 2024
Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik (AT&S) has unveiled a new integrated circuit substrates manufacturing plant in Kedah, Malaysia.
Varta expands its research capacities with new facility
January 23, 2024
Varta AG is expanding its R&D capacities of next-generation batteries. With the expansion of Varta Innovation, one of the most modern research facilities for battery technology in Europe is being created at the Graz site in Austria.
SiC and its impact on Europe
December 11, 2023
There is no denying that SiC will play a pivotal role in the semiconductor landscape in the future and the power device market specifically.
European component distribution decelerates
November 15, 2023
“After nearly 3 years of unprecedented growth, the market starting to consolidate is not a surprise. However, despite all current geo-political challenges, the long-term outlook for our industry overall remains positive,” says Hermann Reiter, Chairman DMASS Europe.
Silicon Austria Labs installs new EVG systems
November 14, 2023
Austrian research centre Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) has received and installed multiple EV Group (EVG) lithography and resist processing systems at its MicroFab R&D cleanroom facility in Villach, Austria.
AT&S to start production for AMD at new Malaysia plant
November 08, 2023
Austrian IC substrate and PCB manufacturer AT&S says that the company is currently preparing a significant expansion of capacity for AMD.
Austrian mainboards in Japanese cult watch
October 26, 2023
The G-Shock, the cult wristwatch from Japanese manufacturer Casio is coming in a new smart version. AT&S, the Austrian microelectronics company, is providing robust mainboards for the wristwatch.
NXP's investment plans cover four European countries
September 26, 2023
Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, and Romania are all included in NXP Semiconductors’ European expansion plans.
USound secures $10m to boost its MEMS speaker production
August 04, 2023
Austrian-based USound has closed a USD 10 million investment round to help expand production of its MEMS speakers, audio modules and amplifiers.
RS Group completes acquisition of Distrelec
July 04, 2023
RS Group has completed its EUR 365 million acquisition of distributor Distrelec B.V.
Investments will keep Optiprint running though tough times
June 29, 2023
With the volatility of the past years behind us, Swiss PCB manufacturer Optiprint looked back at what the company had gone through and the current situation to devise a strategy to ensure its future and increase resilience.
Intel to sell minority stake in IMS Nanofabrication business
June 22, 2023
Intel Corporation says it will sell an approximately 20% stake in its IMS Nanofabrication GmbH business to Bain Capital Special Situations, in a transaction that values IMS at approximately USD 4.3 billion.
EU Commission approves up to €8.1 billion support for the second IPCEI on microelectronics
June 08, 2023
Today, European Commissioner Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager approved an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment of microelectronics and communication technologies across the value chain.
Renesas completes acquisition of Panthronics
June 02, 2023
Renesas Electronics has successfully completion of acquiring Panthronics, a fabless semiconductor company specialising in high-performance wireless products.
Apple investments with European suppliers top €20 billion in 2022
May 29, 2023
Apple's spending with European suppliers has increased more than 50% since 2018, totalling EUR 85 billion over the past five years and more than EUR 20 billion in 2022 alone.
Infineon builds a new logistics building at its Villach site
May 24, 2023
In March earlier this year, Infineon Austria started the construction of a new logistics building at its site in Villach.
Infineon signs supplier agreement with Chinese SiC supplier TanKeBlue
May 05, 2023
The German semiconductor manufacturer is looking to diversify its supply base even further. Infineon has signed a long-term agreement with Chinese SiC supplier TanKeBlue to secure additional competitive SiC sources.
Infineon inks supplier agreement with SICC on wafers and boules
May 04, 2023
Infineon Technologies has signed an agreement with Chinese SiC supplier SICC to diversify Infineon's SiC material supplier base and to secure additional SiC sources.
RS Group acquires Distrelec for €365 million
April 28, 2023
Distributor RS Group announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Distrelec B.V. for EUR 365 million.
INEOS turns to Magna to manufacture all-new electric vehicle
April 18, 2023
Magna announces that it is adding a new customer in engineering and complete vehicle manufacturing as the company has been awarded a contract to manufacture the all-new INEOS Automotive electric off-road vehicle.
Renesas extend connectivity portfolio via Panthronics acquisition
March 22, 2023
Renesas Electronics has, via a subsidiary, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Panthronics AG, a fabless semiconductor company specialising in high-performance wireless products.
RFMW expands in Europe, acquires both MRCG and MRCC
March 08, 2023
RFMW, a specialised distributor of RF and microwave products, is expanding its European presence via the acquisition of MRC Gigacomp (MRCG) and MRC Components (MRCC) in Germany.
Infineon to acquire GaN Systems for $830 million
March 03, 2023
The German semiconductor manufacturer has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Canada-based GaN Systems for USD 830 million.
European components distribution reports record 2022
February 09, 2023
DMASS reports Q4 growth of 38% in semiconductors and 8% in interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. Second consecutive record year in sales. Normalisation is inevitable, but the outlook is difficult.
PCB’s made from biomaterial – a new future
January 05, 2023
What do you get from mixing one kilogram of dry beech wood shavings, about 50g of organic full-grain spelt flour, 25g of fine plaster (CaSO4) dust as well as 500g of beech wood–based inoculum?
ABB bets on Shanghai for robotics mega factory
December 02, 2022
ABB officially opened its fully automated robotics factory in Kangqiao, Shanghai, China. The 67,000m2 production and research facility represents a USD150 million investment by ABB
Machines will move in at AT&S Leoben in early 2023
November 29, 2022
AT&S is currently building a EUR 500 million, microelectronics R&D centre at the company headquarters in Leoben, Austria. Construction is on schedule and the first machines will arrive in early 2023.
Managing obsolescence: FED and COGD agree on cooperation
November 28, 2022
The German Electronics Design and Manufacturing Association (FED) and the Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) signed a cooperation agreement at Electronica in Munich.
Lam Research acquires SEMSYSCO
November 16, 2022
Lam Research Corp. announced that it has completed the acquisition of SEMSYSCO GmbH, a global provider of wet processing semiconductor equipment from Gruenwald Equity and other investors.
AT&S reports on EUR 1 billion in revenue for 1H/2022-23
November 03, 2022
AT&S continued its growth course in the first half of the financial year 2022/23, achieving record revenue and earnings levels. Revenue increased by 53% to EUR 1,070 million in the first half of 2022/23, compared with EUR 698 million during the previous year.
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