The invisible workhorse of technology: Inside the CPU December 12, 2025 CPUs are at the heart of the devices we use every day – from desktop computers and laptops to smartphones and gaming consoles. But have you ever wondered how CPUs actually work?
MediSensonic: Microwave technologies in medicine and defence December 11, 2025 For years, the Polish company MediSensonic has been known primarily for its medical microwave technologies – including its work on non-invasive glucose monitoring. Today, the company is expanding its presence into dual-use and defence markets, developing microwave anti-drone systems, passive detection platforms and a noise-based radar shield.
Nvidia pilots chip-tracking software amid rising smuggling concerns December 10, 2025 Nvidia is piloting a new software feature that can verify the physical location of its AI chips, aiming to make illicit GPU diversion and smuggling significantly harder. The initiative, described in detail by Reuters, uses telemetry already present in data-centre deployments to estimate where a device is operating — without modifying the chip itself or embedding direct GPS-style hardware tracking.
HCLTech partners with Dolphin to develop energy-efficient chips December 10, 2025 Leveraging its engineering expertise in system-on-chip (SoC) architecture, design and development, India’s HCLTech will embed French company Dolphin Semiconductor’s specialized low-power IP into its silicon design workflows.
Trump approves limited Nvidia H200 AI chip exports to China December 09, 2025 In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will allow exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China under a 25% government fee.
Merck inaugurates €500M semiconductor materials plant in Taiwan December 05, 2025 Covering 150,000 square meters, the Kaohsiung site is the company’s largest semiconductor materials campus worldwide. It focuses on thin films, formulation materials and specialty gases for high-precision layering, etching and patterning processes in advanced semiconductor production.
A blast from the past – the Commodore is back December 05, 2025 The legendary computing brand Commodore has returned – with an official new hardware launch marking its first fully new computer in over 30 years. The revived company recently unveiled the Commodore 64 Ultimate, a retro-inspired yet modernised remake of the iconic 1982 home computer Commodore 64.
Danish firm Sparrow Quantum raises €27.5 million in Series A December 05, 2025 The company’s core product, Sparrow Core, is already in use by several technology companies in Europe. The technology is a key element in photonic quantum systems, which operate at normal room temperature and are less sensitive to noise than other quantum platforms.
UMC, Polar Semiconductor ink to expand US onshore chip manufacturing December 04, 2025 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Polar Semiconductor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a partnership aimed at expanding US-based production of 8-inch semiconductor wafers, the companies announced today.
Europe dreams of sovereignty – but its PCB industry is disappearing in plain sight December 02, 2025 When the EU launched the Chips Act, it wrapped the announcement in a familiar promise: technological sovereignty. More fabs, more capacity, and more control over the strategic products and semiconductors that will power Europe’s future.
AMD boosts space-grade portfolio, in-orbit processing capability December 01, 2025 This new packaging for the Versal AI Core XQRVC1902 adaptive SoC will support missions for up to 15 years, offering a robust foundation for geosynchronous satellites, lunar exploration, and deep-space probes.
GlobalFoundries and BAE Systems partner on chips for space November 27, 2025 GlobalFoundries (GF) and BAE Systems have announced a collaboration that will pair GF’s FinFET semiconductor technology with BAE Systems’ radiation-hardening capabilities to produce chips designed for space environments.
IQM invests over €40 million to expand production in Finland November 27, 2025 IQM Quantum Computers says it will invest more than EUR 40 million to expand its production facility in Finland, aiming to accelerate the development and assembly of advanced quantum computers.
The European duo driving a greener electronics industry November 25, 2025 Stephan Theil, CEO of the German company Factronix, presented technologies and processes at Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 that can drastically reduce electronics manufacturing costs, carbon footprint and dependence on unstable supply chains.
EU Commission approves €450M Czech aid for Onsemi plant November 25, 2025 The European Commission has approved a EUR 450 million Czech state aid package to support US chipmaker Onsemi in building an integrated semiconductor manufacturing facility in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.
Nexperia navigates China challenges, supply chain tested November 20, 2025 Nexperia has provided an update on its ongoing operational and governance challenges following the Dutch government’s decision to temporarily suspend a control order under the Goods Availability Act.
Alter launches US semiconductor testing facility in Minnesota November 20, 2025 Alter, a provider of assembly, testing, qualification, and radiation services for high-reliability semiconductors and microelectronics, has officially opened a new semiconductor testing facility in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Netherlands lifts control of Nexperia after talks with China November 19, 2025 The Netherlands has suspended its extraordinary ministerial order under the Goods Availability Act concerning semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, following constructive discussions with Chinese authorities, Economic Affairs Minister Vincent Karremans announced today.
Nissan to trim Kyushu production again as chips run short November 18, 2025 Nissan Motor will scale back production at its Kyushu plant for a second consecutive week as supply disruptions connected to Nexperia continue to ripple through its operations, according to a Reuters report.
Fabric8Labs secures $50M to expand US manufacturing capacity November 18, 2025 Fabric8Labs, a developer of Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) technology, has secured USD 50 million in funding to expand its US-based production facilities, enabling the company to produce up to 22 million components annually.
The missing link in semiconductor supply chain resilience November 18, 2025 Indium Corporation strengthens critical materials supply chain amid rising geopolitical pressures.
Dutch delegation heads to China as Nexperia exports resume November 17, 2025 Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans has welcomed China’s decision to ease licensing requirements on Nexperia’s legacy semiconductor exports, calling it an important step toward restoring predictable supply of essential chips to Europe and global markets.
TI opens assembly and test factory in Malaysia November 14, 2025 With a potential investment of up to USD 1.2 billion over time, Texas Instruments’ new factory in Melaka, Malaysia, will support up to 500 local jobs when fully operational.
Baya Systems accelerates expansion with new UK office November 13, 2025 Baya Systems is opening its first European office in the UK. The move represents a strategic step in the company's global growth, expanding its reach into Europe’s accelerating semiconductor ecosystem and deepening partnerships in the AI, data centre, infrastructure and high-performance computing domains.
How Bluetooth 6.0 channel sounding redefines distance measurement November 13, 2025 During Evertiq Expo in Warsaw on October 23, Evertiq spoke with Dariusz Jaworowski from Arrow Electronics about Bluetooth Channel Sounding — a feature introduced with the Bluetooth 6.0 specification that is already reshaping how short-range wireless devices can determine distance.
Critical Nexperia chip supply from China to be reinstated November 07, 2025 The Dutch government has announced that China will enable the resumption of shipments from Nexperia’s facilities in China, restoring the supply of critical semiconductors.
Germany’s Reflex Aerospace secures €50 million Series A November 07, 2025 The funding will accelerate the development, production and deployment of sovereign satellite constellations providing Optical, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities.
European semiconductors sales up 7.2% QoQ November 06, 2025 European sales of semiconductors grew steadily in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter, reports the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA).
Nexperia Warns of China chip risks; German auto industry responds November 06, 2025 Nexperia has cautioned customers that it cannot guarantee the authenticity or quality of chips manufactured in China since October 13, Reuters reports. The Dutch semiconductor company said operations in its factories outside China remain unaffected.
GF and Silicon Labs expand US chip manufacturing November 05, 2025 GlobalFoundries and Silicon Labs are expanding their strategic partnership to advance the development of next-generation, energy-efficient wireless technologies and scale US-based semiconductor manufacturing.
Nexperia halts wafer supplies to China November 03, 2025 The latest development in ongoing tensions between Nexperia’s Netherlands headquarters and its Chinese subsidiary has led the company to suspend wafer shipments to its assembly plant in Dongguan, Guangdong province, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters – potentially worsening global chip shortages in the automotive sector.
Trump-Xi meeting leaves Nvidia Blackwell chips off the table October 30, 2025 US President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping did not include Nvidia’s next-generation Blackwell AI chips.