Scania looks to save Northvolt's R&D facility
June 11, 2025
Following the bankruptcy of Northvolt, intense efforts have been underway to rescue parts of the business. On 22 May, bankruptcy administrator Mikael Kubu confirmed that there were interested parties and that negotiations were ongoing concerning various operations within the group — each at different stages of progress.
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Orange completes successful trial of Fujitsu 1FINITY T900 transponder
June 09, 2025
Orange found that power consumption of the 1FINITY T900 transponder remained low and constant across all transmission rates, achieving a transport distance of at least 1600 km at 800Gbps with power consumption below 150 Watts.
AT&S to open Europe's first advanced IC substrate facility in June
May 28, 2025
AT&S is preparing to open a new high-tech production facility for advanced IC substrates and packaging technologies in Leoben, Austria. Set to officially launch in June 2025, the site will be the first of its kind in Europe and is expected to play a key role in strengthening Europe's microelectronics supply chain.
Renesas advances India partnership, enhances R&D teams
May 14, 2025
These MOUs focus on supporting local startups by enabling them to drive technological advancement and promote local manufacturing in alignment with the Make in India initiative; and enhancing industry-academia collaboration by fostering an innovative, product-focused mindset among students.
Omron opens new automation centre in Stuttgart
April 24, 2025
Omron has officially opened its new Automation Centre in Stuttgart. Strategically located near key customers and partners, the new facility will serve as a hub for advanced automation solutions.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan restructures leadership team, names new AI chief
April 21, 2025
Sachin Katti, the new chief technology officer and AI head, will succeed CTO Greg Lavender, who is retiring from Intel, the Reuters report said.
Axiro Semiconductor launches chip design centre in Bengaluru
April 16, 2025
The new chip design centre aims to serve the global 5G and 6G markets, defence and satellite communication, IOT among others.
‘Time to act is now’: EU’s €20 billion AI push to catch up with US and China
April 11, 2025
As part of the Action Plan, the European Commission has pledged to create five AI gigafactories, which will be large-scale facilities equipped with approximately 100,000 state-of-the-art AI chips.
Thermo Fisher launches centrifuges with next-gen cooling system
April 04, 2025
The Cryofuge, BIOS and LYNX centrifuges feature new Thermo Scientific GreenCool Technology, a natural refrigerant cooling system 1,397 times less impactful to the environment compared to previous technologies.
DeCharge secures $2.5 million to expand EV charging network
April 02, 2025
Indian startup DeCharge is expanding EV charging infrastructure with a network of DC fast chargers and DeCharge Beast chargers, designed to provide high-speed, accessible and intelligent charging solutions.
China to invest $138 billion in robotics, high-tech industry
March 26, 2025
In ten years, the country’s global share of industrial robot installations has risen from around one-fifth to more than half of the world’s total demand.
FAMES Pilot Line launches open-access call for EU chip industry
March 25, 2025
Participants whose requests are selected will have access to FAMES technologies as they become available. Open-Access Calls will take place each spring through 2028.
Philips, Ibex expand partnership to boost AI-enabled pathology
March 25, 2025
Philips is also introducing Philips IntelliSite Pathology 6.0, including several new features and AI capabilities into the system.
Copeland opens new Indian engineering and technology centre
March 19, 2025
Climate solutions provider Copeland has inaugurated a new Engineering and Technology Center in Pune, Maharashtra, as part of its broader INR 500 crore (EUR 53 million) India investment plan.
Intel appoints former board member Lip-Bu Tan as CEO
March 13, 2025
Tan, a chip industry veteran, replaces interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and MJ Holthaus, who took temporary charge in December when Patrick Gelsinger was ousted as Intel CEO.
After Northvolt's collapse: national action needed to protect production
March 12, 2025
The news of battery manufacturer Northvolt’s bankruptcy hit Sweden hard, but maybe hardest of all it hit the northern city of Skellefteå – the city where its Gigafactory is located.
5,000 jobs at risk as Swedish battery giant files for bankruptcy
March 12, 2025
The Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has officially filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. The company says that it reached the decision following an "exhaustive effort to explore all available means to secure a viable financial and operational future for the company."
GF and MIT to advance research on essential chips for AI
March 04, 2025
GlobalFoundries (GF) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have entered into a new master research agreement aimed at advancing semiconductor technologies.
Silicon Labs secures $23M Texas CHIPS Act grant to boost R&D
February 20, 2025
Silicon Labs has received a USD 23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) under the Texas CHIPS Act to enhance research and development in Austin.
Haier Europe to streamline its production operations
January 30, 2025
Haier Europe has disclosed plans to streamline its manufacturing operations in Europe, consolidating production capacity in a few large-scale sites and reviewing costs and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Cadence to acquire embedded security IP specialist
January 22, 2025
Cadence has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire French embedded security IP platform provider Secure-IC.
ULVAC, SAL partner to develop tech for making TFLN
December 09, 2024
SAL, an Austrian research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems, is implementing ULVAC’s plasma etching system Model “NLD-5700” to advance R&D of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN).
Apple establishes display research labs in 4 Chinese cities
November 07, 2024
This move is being seen as a major investment in China’s display ecosystem, with contributions from leading Chinese display panel firms and equipment and material-related firms, BusinessKorea reports.
Construction starts on Lam Research's Indian expansion
October 01, 2024
Lam Research has broken ground on a brand-new systems lab at its India Center for Engineering in Bengaluru.
Mobix Labs makes an offer to acquire Emcore
October 01, 2024
Wireless and connectivity specialist Mobix Labs, Inc., has submitted a non-binding proposal to Emcore Corporation to acquire all of the company's outstanding shares for USD 3.80 per share in cash.
Nokia Bell Labs enters R&D collaboration with e&
September 26, 2024
Nokia’s research arm, Nokia Bell Labs, and global technology group e&, have signed a year-long, non-binding memorandum of understanding regarding R&D collaboration to create AI-based use cases for strategic industrial sectors.
Northvolt to cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden
September 23, 2024
The Swedish battery manufacturer has been struggling for some time now. Earlier in September Northvolt announced that it would streamline its operations, focusing on large-scale cell manufacturing whilst reducing costs – something that would entail redundancies. Now, the numbers are in.
Infineon, Oxford Ionics to build mobile quantum computer
September 19, 2024
Cyberagentur, a state-owned enterprise that seeks to harness technologies and innovations to enhance Germany's security, aims to obtain three functioning mobile quantum computers within 3 years.
Northvolt streamlines its operations – reducing its workforce
September 10, 2024
In streamlining operations, battery company Northvolt says it will initially focus on large-scale cell manufacturing whilst reducing costs and exploring future partnerships to secure its position in the global battery landscape.
Nokia to open its largest fixed networks lab in India
August 30, 2024
The USD 54 million Chennai centre will focus on fixed wireless access and multi-dwelling unit solutions along with access networks and home controllers.
Northvolt shifts R&D from US to Sweden
August 20, 2024
Northvolt says it will shift the development of its next-generation lithium-metal battery technology from California to its R&D campus, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, Sweden.
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