SMTO partners with Essemtec for the Mexican market
May 16, 2024
Essemtec has entered into a strategic partnership with SMTO for the Mexican market. The collaboration aims to capitalise on Mexico’s booming electronics manufacturing industry, which has seen a remarkable 30% growth between 2020 and 2023.
Siemens team up with Foxconn to optimise manufacturing
May 16, 2024
Siemens and EMS provider Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to drive digital transformation and sustainability in smart manufacturing platforms.
Polestar to use TactoTek's IMSE technology
May 16, 2024
Swedish electric carmaker Polestar, and Finnish smart surface specialist TactoTek, have entered a collaboration to explore the integration of Injection Molded Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology into Polestar’s vehicle programs.
Inission adds EMS operations in Tunisia
May 15, 2024
Swedish EMS provider Inission is converting the group's wholly-owned factory in Tunis, Tunisia, into a full-scale EMS operation with electronics contract manufacturing.
SiPearl partners with Samsung for built-in HBM in Rhea
May 15, 2024
SiPearl, the company building the high-performance low-power European microprocessor for HPC and AI inference, has signed a partnership with Samsung to equip its Rhea series with the South Korean company's memory solution.
E&R breaks ground on Taiwanese expansion
May 15, 2024
Advanced laser and plasma equipment manufacturer E&R Technology has officially broken ground on its new plant at Taiwan Qiaotou Science Park.
The European PCB industry is in jeopardy
May 15, 2024
The printed circuit board (PCB) is the building block for electronics systems providing electrical connection and physical structure to electronic systems with additional optical interconnect and thermal management.
ACDi acquires a new manufacturing plant
May 14, 2024
US EMS provider ACDi is expanding its East Coast presence and manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of a fourth manufacturing plant in Kilmarnock, Virginia.
Sharp to close its Sakai gen 10 line
May 14, 2024
Sharp has officially announced the impending end of production at its Sakai Gen 10 facility in Japan, scheduled for the third quarter of 2024.
DigiKey officially registers as an Importer of Record in Japan
May 14, 2024
DigiKey has been registered as an Importer of Record (IOR) in Japan, effective May 1, 2024, after completing the steps required by the Japanese government.
Vedanta set to own 98.2% of display maker AvanStrate
May 13, 2024
India-based mining and electronics group Vedanta will acquire an additional 46.57% stake in Japan's AvanStrate Inc for $78.3 million. The transaction is expected to be completed by June 2024.
South Korea set to unveil $7.3bn semiconductor aid programme
May 13, 2024
The country's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok has stated that the government will launch a huge support package financed by private and public financial institutions.
Americans dominate European patents
May 09, 2024
The European Patent Office (EPO) wrote in a recent report that innovations in digital technologies and clean energy have boosted demand for patents in Europe in 2023, with companies and inventors filing a record number of patent applications.
Mobix Labs enters into global distribution deal with Arrow
May 09, 2024
Mobix Labs, a fabless semiconductor company developing connectivity solutions, has entered into a global distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics.
BAE Systems and Eaton expand collaboration
May 09, 2024
BAE Systems and Eaton are expanding their collaboration to include electric vehicle (EV) solutions for heavy-duty trucks.
DSL expands its inspection capabilities
May 08, 2024
Datasound Laboratories Ltd. (DSL), a provider of industrial computing solutions and electronic design services, has boosted its inspection capabilities with the acquisition of the Mirtec MV-3 OMNI desktop 3D AOI series from Bentec Ltd.
Neways adds Saab to its customer portfolio
May 07, 2024
Dutch electronics manufacturer Neways has onboarded Swedish defense and security company Saab as new customer.
GPV's biggest electronics plant just got bigger
May 07, 2024
On 6 May 2024, Bjorn Fiskers, MD at GPV Electronics TH in Thailand and his team were handed the keys to the company's refurbished factory building, adding another 7,000 square metres to the current 15,000 square metre electronics factory.
Heilind’s new hub strengthens its European operations
May 07, 2024
In late April, Heilind Electronics Europe opened a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Hanau near Frankfurt, Germany.
Sinbon breaks ground on new factory In Mexico
May 07, 2024
Taiwanese Sinbon Electronics has officially broken ground on its latest expansion as the company looks to strengthen its North American supply chain.
Beacon EmbeddedWorks has acquired Diamond Technologies
May 06, 2024
The two US firms say they will now team up to 'accelerate the development of new embedded products for the market, while opening new opportunities for growth.'
Infineon to supply SiC power modules for Xiaomi's EV
May 06, 2024
Germany-based chip maker Infineon has confirmed it will supply its HybridPACK Drive G2 CoolSiC and bare die products to Xiaomi until 2027.
Powertech to boost CAPEX by 50% to meet demand for memory
May 06, 2024
Chip testing and packaging provider Powertech Technology Inc has revealed it will spend USD 460 million on advanced capacity and equipment.
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Taiwan chip firm KYEC to exit mainland China
May 03, 2024
King Yuan Electronics Co will divest its Suzhou manufacturing hub in a bid to minimise its exposure to geopolitical tensions.
Obsolescence: navigating challenges in an ever-evolving industry
May 03, 2024
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Expected drop in sales for GPV during 1Q24
May 02, 2024
Danish EMS provider GPV recorded an expected drop in sales to DKK 2.3 billion (EUR 335.2 million) during the first quarter of 2024, a 13% drop from DKK 2.7 billion (EUR 362.0 million) during the same period last year.
Topcon to build new manufacturing facility in Germany
April 30, 2024
Topcon Positioning Systems is planning to build a new manufacturing facility in Geisenheim, Germany, near Frankfurt, for the company’s Topcon Electronics operation.
Fraunhofer to expand its collaboration with South Korea
April 30, 2024
Working together to expedite technological innovations in the fields of battery cell and semiconductor technology. That is the aim of an international collaboration program funded by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
Heilind Electronics formally opens German logistics hub
April 29, 2024
US-based components distributor Heilind Electronics has cut the ribbon on its new facility in Frankfurt-Hanau, which will serve its European customers.
Samsung expands partnership with ZEISS to boost memory tech
April 29, 2024
Samsung Electronics and imaging specialist ZEISS Group have agreed to deepen their collaboration in a move to achieve better yields and performance in next-generation memory chips.
Sharp considering $5bn investment in new Indian display fab
April 29, 2024
Japanese electronics giant Sharp is set to create a 1000 acre facility in India to manufacture its latest-generation displays.
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