Bosch and Element Six set up JV to commercialise quantum sensing
April 09, 2025
Bosch is intensifying its push into quantum technology by establishing a new joint venture with Element Six, a leading provider of synthetic diamond solutions. The new company, Bosch Quantum Sensing, aims to accelerate the commercialisation of quantum sensors, building on a collaboration between the two firms that began in 2023.
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Intelligent battery sensor market to reach $18.6 billion by 2032
March 27, 2025
The intelligent battery sensor market is witnessing significant growth, driven by the rising adoption of EVs, demand for battery management systems, and integration of smart automotive technologies.
Fabs on hold, jobs on the line – welcome to 2025
March 18, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by turbulence in the electronics and semiconductor industry, with waves of layoffs, stalled investments, and shifting trade policies reshaping the landscape. The year began with cautious optimism, but that optimism has quickly faded.
Five companies control 50% of the automotive semiconductor market
January 22, 2025
The automotive industry’s impact on the global economy cannot be ignored. And currently, the automotive industry is going through a dramatic transformation – driven by electrification, autonomous driving and new mobility models.
New factory for BSH in Poland
January 16, 2025
BSH Home Appliances Group is strengthening its operations in Poland. Industrial real estate developer Panattoni will construct a new, larger factory for the company, which will relocate its small home appliances production from the current location.
Bosch secures $225M to boost US chip production
December 17, 2024
Bosch has signed a preliminary memorandum of agreement (PMT) with the US Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act, paving the way for up to USD 225 million in potential funding to help upgrade its production site in Roseville, California.
Bosch sells security and communications unit to Triton
December 13, 2024
The purchase price of the sale was not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Bosch to cut 5,550 jobs amid challenges in Germany's auto sector
December 04, 2024
Bosch plans to reduce its workforce by up to 5,550 positions. The move highlights the ongoing struggles in Germany's automotive industry, which faces increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers and declining demand.
Bosch, Tenstorrent to partner on standardizing automotive chips
October 11, 2024
The two companies aim to bring new silicon products to the automotive industry faster and at reduced costs by combining different quantities and types of chiplets to form complete processors.
Production has started at Impact's GigafactoryX site
October 02, 2024
Impact Clean Power Technology, a Hannover-based manufacturer of custom battery systems for heavy-duty transport, machinery and large-scale energy storage, has launched what it claims to be Europe’s most modern, highly automated lithium-ion battery production line.
Bosch invests €270 million in Japan
September 17, 2024
Bosch has reaffirmed its commitment to Japan with a total investment of EUR 270 million in a new headquarters in Yokohama.
STMicroelectronics joins Quintauris as sixth shareholder
September 03, 2024
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics has joined Quintauris GmbH as its sixth shareholder, to collaborate on exploring the potential of RISC-V architecture.
Taiwan and Czechia plan to build EU semiconductor cluster
September 02, 2024
Taiwan’s National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu said as TSMC builds an advanced wafer fab in Dresden, Germany, it needs a comprehensive supply chain in Europe.
TSMC gets $1.96 billion subsidy boost from Japan and China
August 26, 2024
These funds are mainly for real estate, equipment and plant purchases, and to offset building and operational costs.
ESMC officially breaks ground on Dresden fab
August 20, 2024
Ground has been broken and the land preparation for ESMC's first semiconductor fab in Dresden, Germany has officially started.
EU approves €5 billion subsidy to support TSMC's German fab
August 20, 2024
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a EUR 5 billion German measure to support European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in the construction and operation of a microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden.
Construction at TSMC's Dresden plant could be weeks away
July 30, 2024
Work at TSMC's German facility has been delayed many times, but new reports suggest it is almost ready to break ground.
Bosch to buy Johnson Controls' HVAC solutions business
July 24, 2024
Industrial group Bosch is making a big move into the global HVAC solutions business with the EUR 7.4 billion purchase of Johnson Controls' residential and light commercial buildings operations.
TSMC to start construction of European plant this year
May 22, 2024
TSMC is reportedly planning to start construction of its first European manufacturing facility during the fourth quarter of 2024.
TSMC on track to mass produce 3nm chips this year
May 17, 2024
The world's biggest chip maker, TSMC, it set to make 3mn chips in the second half of 2024 following successful testing of its N3E process.
Trelleborg finalises semiconductor acquisition
May 16, 2024
Trelleborg has completed the acquisition of South Korean manufacturer MNE Group, thus significantly enhancing its capabilities and capacity in the semiconductor sealing market.
Point2 raises $22.6m to fund ultra-low-power SoC solutions
February 19, 2024
Bosch Ventures leads a fresh Series B round to help the US startup capitalise on the surge in the data centre switch market.
Taiwanese firms target Czech Republic for chip production
February 02, 2024
Business groups from Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore semiconductor manufacturing in the region.
Christian Koitzsch to head TSMC's European operation
January 05, 2024
Christian Koitzsch has left Bosch to become the president of TSMC's under-construction subsidiary in Dresden, Germany.
Five companies incorporate RISC-V firm Quintauris
December 22, 2023
Robert Bosch, Infineon, Nordic, NXP and Qualcomm have formally established Quintauris. The aim is to build RISC-V-based products, provide reference architectures and serve a variety of industries.
1,500 German jobs at risk at Bosch
December 12, 2023
The German automotive supplier is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce by up 1,500 employees by 2025 at two of its German sites.
Germany clears Bosch, Infineon and NXP stakes in TSMC fab
November 07, 2023
The German cartel office (the Bundeskartellamt) has cleared plans by Bosch, Infineon and NXP to each acquire 10% of the shares in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a company established by TSMC.
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TSMC reports better than expected 3Q profits
October 20, 2023
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 25% fall in its 3Q net profits, but says the numbers make it confident of a strong recovery in 2024.
The Polish electronics industry is anything but static
October 17, 2023
There’s been a lot of movement within the Polish electronics industry during the year. Evertiq has listed some of the bigger events that have taken place in the country during 2023.
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.
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