Exyte acquires Kinetics Group
April 16, 2024
Exyte says it plans to acquire Kinetics Group, a global provider of installation services, equipment, as well as technical facility management.
TSMC increases its investment in US production to $65bn
April 08, 2024
Taiwan's contract chipmaker TSMC will build a new fab in Arizona in what is claimed to be the largest direct project investment by a foreign company ever.
SolarEdge acquires EV charging startup Wevo Energy
April 05, 2024
Publicly listed US firm SolarEdge has bought the entire share capital of Wevo Energy to boost its presence in the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment.
System-on-chip startup SiMa.ai raises $70m
April 05, 2024
Silicon Valley-based startup SiMa.ai has secured a $70m round of extension funding and will use the cash to bring its second-generation chipset to market.
Earthquake update: Taiwan's tech sector weathers the storm
April 04, 2024
Taiwan's wafer foundries and DRAM production remains unaffected following the earthquake that struck the island on April 3, 2024.
Hensoldt completes its acquisition of ESG
April 04, 2024
Sensor solutions provider Hensoldt has completed the acquisition of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH – which was agreed upon last year – with effect from 2 April 2024.
Intel foundry unit sees increased losses, turning the ship around
April 03, 2024
Intel Corporation has outlined a new financial reporting structure, aligned with the company’s previously announced foundry operating model for 2024 and beyond.
ACDi takes delivery of the 23,000th Koh Young machine
March 29, 2024
Back in 2018 ACDi (American Computer Development, Inc.) upgraded from 2D AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection) to 3D AOI and 3D SPI (Solder Paste Inspection). Today, almost five years later, the company remain at the forefront of manufacturing technology and recently ordered the 23,000th inspection machine manufactured by Koh Young.
Altus hits record sales milestone with Koh Young Europe
March 28, 2024
Altus Group, a supplier of capital equipment for the electronics industry, has reached a significant milestone in partnership with Koh Young Europe (KYE). In 2023, Altus achieved its highest-ever annual sales figures for Koh Young inspection and measurement solutions.
e-peas raises EUR 17.5m to advance its ambient energy tech
March 25, 2024
Belgian chip maker e-peas has closed a fresh round of funding led by Otium Capital and seven more investment firms.
Innatera raises €15 million for mass production of processor
March 20, 2024
Dutch Innatera, a developer of ultra-low power neuromorphic processors, has secured EUR 15 million in Series-A funding which will allow the company to accelerate mass production, broaden application offerings, and expand customer engagements.
Renesas forms new JV to build OSAT facility in India
March 19, 2024
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited, Renesas and Stars Microelectronics recently signed an agreement to establish a joint venture to build and operate an OSAT facility in India.
ASML invests in EUR 110m fund to support deeptech startups
March 18, 2024
Dutch lithography firm ASML is supporting its home country by supporting the Eindhoven-based DeepTechXL fund. It invests in firms doing work in quantum, photonics and other complex engineering fields.
Fideltronik to close manufacturing operation in Gdańsk
March 13, 2024
Tomasz Jasiński, Operations Manager of Fideltronik's Gdańsk unit, revealed on LinkedIn that Fideltronik Poland sp. z o. o. in Gdańsk will close its doors for the final time at the end of March – after nearly 15 years of operation.
Moov launches EU expansion
March 13, 2024
Moov, a company operating a marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has hired Eric Tribolet as Director of European Sales, to help the company expand its presence in European markets.
Novo energy start building Sweden’s second, and Gothenburg’s first gigafactory
March 07, 2024
Novo Energy, the joint venture between Northvolt and Volvo Cars, has officially started the construction of its battery factory in Torslanda, Gothenburg near Volvo Cars' manufacturing plant.
WDC names leadership for Flash & HDD units after split
March 06, 2024
Western Digital Corp. has previously disclosed its plan to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies. Now the company says that significant progress towards the separation is underway.
Tesla's German plant without power after pylon fire
March 05, 2024
Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany is without power following an electricity pylon catching fire near the plant.
UK government approves Vishay's Newport Wafer Fab purchase
March 04, 2024
Vishay Intertechnology's acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab has been cleared by the UK government, ending years of uncertainty over the UK's largest fab.
Are we facing a memory divide?
February 28, 2024
Without a doubt, AI is the hype topic in technology at the moment. It’s significantly shaping and driving memory development as it needs high-speed, high-bandwidth and low-power memory technologies. Among these, it’s particularly HBM that is getting a lot of attention.
Standex closes acquisition of Sanyu Switch
February 22, 2024
Standex International Corporation has closed its previously announced acquisition of Japan-based Sanyu Switch Co., Ltd.
Sennheiser invests in Norwegian MEMS microphone
February 22, 2024
Norwegian deep-tech company sensiBel has just completed a EUR 7 million funding round with Sennheiser and existing shareholders. The funds will be used to expand production and invest in scalability.
Global semiconductor manufacturing industry poised for 2024 recovery
February 21, 2024
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry recovery is taking hold with electronics and IC sales increasing in the final quarter of 2023 and more growth projected for 2024, SEMI and TechInsights report.
Quilter raises $10m to pursue AI-based circuit board design
February 16, 2024
Startup Quilter has completed a USD 10 million Series A. It will use the funds to develop its idea of automating the PCB manufacturing process.
New funds will accelerate ACC battery network buildout
February 14, 2024
ACC says it has closed a EUR 4.4 billion debt raising, increasing the funding for the construction of three gigafactories for lithium-ion battery cell production in France, Germany, and Italy, as well as R&D.
Fabless startup Rebellions closes $124m Series B
February 06, 2024
South Korea's Rebellions has raised a significant new capital fund and will now start work on its third AI chip, Rebel.
Sourceability names new CEO and other executives
January 30, 2024
Electronic components distributor and supply chain service provider, Sourceability, has appointed Ryan Jacob, a veteran of the semiconductor industry, as Chief Executive Officer.
Intel and UMC's partnership – a win-win for both
January 30, 2024
Intel and UMC officially announced their landmark collaboration on January 25, 2024, geared toward developing the 12-nanometer process. TrendForce believes that this partnership, which leverages UMC’s diversified technological services and Intel’s existing factory facilities for joint operation, not only aids Intel in transitioning from an IDM to a foundry business model but also brings a wealth of operational experience and enhances manufacturing flexibility.
Intel opens US's first advanced packaging fab
January 25, 2024
Intel has formally opened its Fab 9 factory in New Mexico. It describes the plant as its first high-volume chip operation and the only US factory producing advanced packaging solutions at scale.
CustomCells opens future lab in Itzehoe
January 24, 2024
Battery technology company CustomCells has opened the doors to its new headquarters in Itzehoe, Germany.
Foxconn team up with India's HCL Group for a chip testing plant
January 18, 2024
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn is partnering with Indian technology company HCL Group to build a semiconductor assembly and testing plant in India.
Evertiq Expo 2024: adding another location to the mix
January 16, 2024
In a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and industry excellence, Evertiq Expo, a cornerstone of the Evertiq AB news network, is gearing up for a series of one-day expos across Europe in 2024.
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