Malaysian VC to invest in local semiconductor startups
April 29, 2024
Malaysia's Blue Chip Venture Capital has raised a fund worth $209m and says it will allocate a portion of the cash to outstanding local firms.
Microchip acquires Neuronix AI Labs
April 16, 2024
Microchip Technology has acquired Neuronix AI Labs to expand its capabilities for power-efficient, AI-enabled edge solutions deployed on field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
Kyocera AVX breaks ground on new facility
April 16, 2024
Kyocera AVX new 49,000-square-foot manufacturing and design center will allow the company to produce millions of precision timing and frequency control products.
Astera Labs' IPO success adds $1.5bn to its market value
March 22, 2024
Freshly IPOd Astera Labs saw its shares rise by 72% just two days after its stellar market debut, valuing the company way beyond the initial estimate of $4.51bn.
Infleqtion accelerates with silicon photonics acquisitions
January 31, 2024
Quantum information company Infleqtion has acquired two integrated silicon photonics companies: SiNoptiq Inc. and Morton Photonics Inc.
Vietnam to establish semiconductor R&D labs in three cities
January 29, 2024
The Vietnamese government is planning to consolidate its growing status in the global chip space by opening three new research facilities in Danang, Hanoi and HCMC.
Nokia to sell businesses to Lumine Group
January 04, 2024
Nokia has reached an agreement under which Lumine Group Inc. will buy the Finnish company's Device Management (DM) and Service Management Platform (SMP) businesses.
Valens Semiconductor names new CFO
December 13, 2023
Valens Semiconductor, a provider of connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, has appointed Guy Nathanzon as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer effective March 10, 2024.
Nokia plans to build new US R&D facility for Nokia Bell Labs
December 12, 2023
Nokia has unveiled plans for new state-of-the-art research and development facility for its research arm, Nokia Bell Labs, in New Brunswick, New Jersey technology hub.
Silicon Labs starts the search for new CFO
December 12, 2023
As John Hollister will depart from Silicon Labs to join partner GlobalFoundries as CFO; CAO Mark Mauldin to be named interim CFO.
Silicon Labs Announces CFO Transition
From Silicon Labs to GF – John Hollister joins as CFO
December 11, 2023
GlobalFoundries announces that John Hollister will join the company as CFO, effective February 5, 2024. Hollister, who is a semiconductor industry veteran, will be responsible for GF’s financial strategy and will lead the company’s global finance organisation.
Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck becomes new ESIA President
December 11, 2023
Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon Technologies, was named the new ESIA President for a two-year mandate at the General Assembly of the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA). Hanebeck is succeeding NXP Semiconductors’ President and CEO Kurt Sievers.
US assigns $3bn to domestic advanced packaging sector
November 24, 2023
The US government's CHIPS for America program has confirmed it will set aside $3bn for the country's advanced packaging industry in 2024.
T-Hub unveils backing for 10 semiconductor startups
November 24, 2023
Indian incubator T-Hub has confirmed the list of companies to make its 'semiconductor cohort 2'.
onsemi opens new EV systems application lab in Europe
November 20, 2023
onsemi has opened an application test lab in Piestany, Slovakia, focused on the advancement of system solutions for battery/plug-in hybrid/electric vehicles (xEVs) and energy infrastructure (EI) power conversion systems.
Samsung invests $1M to boost technical education in Taylor
November 15, 2023
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is investing USD 1 million to bolster career and technical education for the semiconductor industry at Taylor Independent School District (ISD).
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.
Avnet opens technology campus in southern Germany
November 13, 2023
Distributor Avnet has opened its new technology campus located 12 miles south of Freiburg in Eschbach, Germany.
Nokia Bell Labs and Aramco launch R&D collab
November 08, 2023
Nokia’s research arm, Nokia Bell Labs and energy company Aramco, have signed a non-binding R&D collaboration agreement to support Industry 4.0/4IR digital use-case creation and proof of concept development for priority industrial sectors.
Volvo Cars opens new software testing centre
October 19, 2023
The Swedish car manufacturer has for quite some time, and loudly, about its plans to be a fully electric car company by 2030. A plan that requires continuous investments. Now Volvo Cars is opening a new software testing centre in Sweden
Lam Research expands its R&D operations in Oregon
October 17, 2023
Lam Research is expanding its R&D operations in Tualatin, Oregon, a lab that plays a key role in the creation of new technologies needed in a time of rising semiconductor manufacturing complexity
Terran Orbital opens new PCBA facility
October 17, 2023
Terran Orbital, a manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, has opened two new advanced PCBA lines in Irvine, California.
Teledyne to acquire Danish company
October 06, 2023
Teledyne Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire Xena Networks ApS, a Danish provider of high-speed Terabit Ethernet validation, quality assurance, and production test solutions.
Addressing the semiconductor skill shortage
September 25, 2023
The future of the semiconductor industry depends on future engineers, thus it depends on the education of students. Now, companies are looking to address the shortage themselves.
Sfera Labs inks distribution deal with DigiKey
September 25, 2023
Sfera Labs, a designer and manufacturer of advanced solutions for embedded systems and edge computing has signed a distribution agreement with DigiKey.
NEOTech expands lab in Mexico
August 31, 2023
EMS provider NEOTech is expanding its failure analysis lab at its Agave manufacturing site in Juarez, Mexico to provide customers with enhanced product quality assurance.
Northvolt raises $1.2 billion to fuel future expansion
August 22, 2023
As Northvolt assembles its first battery systems at Northvolt Dwa in Poland, the company announces that it has raised of USD 1.2 billion to finance plans for its further European and North American expansion.
Whirlpool invests $60 million in new technology center
August 22, 2023
Whirlpool Corporation has unveiled a new 153,000-square-foot technology center in St. Joseph, Michigan. The USD 60+ million project expands and replaces much of the current technology center in St. Joseph.
A2 Global Electronics adds new testing services
August 08, 2023
Electronic component distributor A2 Global Electronics has launched a new suite of component testing services.
Pioneer India to set up in-car electronics R&D labs
July 20, 2023
Japanese electronics brand Pioneer will establish two Indian R&D centres to develop tech for car audio/visual and navigation. The labs, the first outside of Japan, will be in Gurugram and Bengaluru.
Spirit Electronics buys Insight Analytical Labs to strengthen its turnkey supply chain service
July 12, 2023
Phoenix-headquartered Spirit Electronics has acquired Insight Analytical Labs to add device analysis services to its existing offering.
Microchip to expand its presence in India, invests $300M
July 05, 2023
Microchip Technology is looking to step up its investments in India. The company is launching a USD 300 million multi-year investment initiative which includes funding for facilities, engineering labs and talent acquisition.
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