Pixelworks completes sale of Shanghai semiconductor subsidiary January 07, 2026 Pixelworks has completed the previously announced sale of its Shanghai-based semiconductor subsidiary, Pixelworks Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai), to a special purpose entity led by VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai).
Green light for Kitron’s acquisition of DeltaNordic January 07, 2026 At the end of last year, EMS Kitron announced that it had received the necessary regulatory approvals to complete its acquisition of the Swedish electronics manufacturer DeltaNordic.
Looking back at 2025 – a turbulent electronics year December 29, 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve been looking back at the stories that shaped the year in electronics — stories that reveal an industry caught between ambition and anxiety, progress and hesitation, but also consolidation. It has been a year defined less by dramatic shocks and more by accumulating pressures: delayed investments, geopolitical strain, fragile supply chains.
Global semiconductor supply chain remains concentrated, exposing bottlenecks December 26, 2025 A new analysis of the global semiconductor supply chain highlights how critical stages of chip production remain concentrated among a handful of economies, underscoring the industry’s vulnerability to geopolitical and supply disruptions.
The world reorders its minerals: rare earths at the close of 2025 December 19, 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, the rare earths and critical minerals sector no longer feels like a niche concern reserved for mining specialists and policy papers. It has become one of the quiet fault lines of the global technology economy. Not because the world suddenly ran out, but because access to them – predictable, affordable and politically neutral access – can no longer be taken for granted.
Semiconductor equipment sales to reach a $156 billion in 2027 December 17, 2025 Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to reach a record high of USD 133 billion in 2025, growing 13.7% year-on-year, reports SEMI.
The deconstruction of a Semiconductor Cycle December 16, 2025 What can be learned from the Q3-25 results of the Semiconductor Industry?
Inlyte completes factory acceptance test of iron-sodium BESS December 12, 2025 The test demonstrated the performance and integration readiness of US firm Inlyte’s battery storage system — combining advanced sodium metal chloride cells, inverter and control electronics.
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.
GE Vernova boosts yttrium reserves as rare-earth pressure intensifies December 10, 2025 GE Vernova is working with the U.S. government to secure additional yttrium supplies amid tightening global availability. According to information reported by Reuters, the company has now stockpiled enough material to support turbine manufacturing into 2025 and potentially into 2026. While no detailed timeline was provided, GE Vernova confirmed that alternative materials are being evaluated in case market conditions deteriorate further.
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.
Semiconductor equipment billings increased 11% YoY in 3Q25 December 09, 2025 Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 11% year-on-year to 33.66 billion US dollars in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report from SEMI. Compared with the previous quarter, billings increased by 2%.
Global semiconductor sales up 4.7% in October December 09, 2025 Global semiconductor sales reached USD 72.7 billion in October 2025, up 4.7% from September and 27.2% higher than in October 2024, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), based on data from the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS).
Inside Oppo’s factory: How a smartphone is made December 05, 2025 You've seen him build his own iPhone using components from the electronics market in Shenzhen, China. Now, tech YouTuber Scotty from Strange Parts, brings us inside Oppo’s main smartphone manufacturing facility in Dongguan, near Shenzhen.
onsemi, Innoscience to accelerate rollout of GaN power devices December 05, 2025 The collaboration brings together onsemi’s expertise in integrated systems and packaging with Innoscience’s GaN technology and high-volume manufacturing to enable delivery of GaN products for industrial, automotive, telecom infrastructure, consumer and AI data center markets.
ABB completes acquisition of Gamesa’s power electronics business December 03, 2025 The acquired portfolio includes power conversion products such as wind converters for doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG), industrial BESS, and utility-scale solar inverters.
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.
Nexperia urges dialogue with Chinese units November 28, 2025 Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia has issued an open letter calling on the leadership of its Chinese entities to engage in direct dialogue to restore normal supply chains.
Hong Kong firm Cornerstone Robotics raises $200 million November 28, 2025 The proceeds from this round will primarily be used to accelerate commercialisation and drive continued technological innovation by Cornerstone Robotics
CATL & Stellantis starts construction on major battery plant in Spain November 27, 2025 China’s battery giant CATL has started construction of a large battery manufacturing facility in Figueruelas, Spain, developed together with Stellantis. According to Reuters, the project represents an investment of around EUR 4.1 billion and includes more than EUR 300 million in EU funding.
Global NEV sales up 31% in 3Q25 November 25, 2025 TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that global NEV sales hit 5.39 million units in the third quarter of 2025, showing a 31% YoY growth. BEVs made up 3.71 million units, with a notable 48% YoY growth, while PHEVs reached 1.67 million units, marking a 4% increase year over year.
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.
TQ: Future-proof electronics manufacturing Made in Germany November 25, 2025 With more than three decades of experience, the TQ Group has become important player in Germany’s electronics manufacturing landscape. Since its founding in 1994, this family-owned company has evolved into a broad-based technology provider, combining embedded modules, drive systems, robotics solutions and advanced electronics manufacturing. Despite growth and diversification, one principle has remained unchanged: treating development, manufacturing and technology integration as a unified whole.
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.
Kitron to acquire DeltaNordic, expanding Its defence electronics business November 20, 2025 Norway’s Kitron has agreed to acquire the Swedish electronics manufacturer DeltaNordic AB, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the defence sector and its footprint in the Swedish market.
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.
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.
NCAB acquires Multi-Teknik in Sweden November 14, 2025 NCAB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Multi-Teknik Mönsterkort AB with offices in Gothenburg, Lithuania and China.
GPV strengthens Q3 profitability amid soft market November 12, 2025 Danish EMS provider GPV reported stable profitability in the third quarter despite soft demand and continued market normalisation, narrowing its full-year 2025 guidance after a performance broadly in line with expectations.
Jabil and Inno invest in new battery facility in Thailand November 11, 2025 Jabil has expanded its collaboration with Inno, a metal parts manufacturer and a subsidiary of Shanghai Xinpeng Industry (XP), to manufacture battery energy storage system (BESS) enclosures.
Schmid Group wins major equipment orders November 11, 2025 German manufacturer of equipment for PCB and IC-substrate production, Schmid Group, has secured two major orders for its Panel Level Packaging (PLP) and modified Semi-Additive Process (mSAP) production equipment.
Global channel SSD shipments fell 14% in 2024 November 10, 2025 TrendForce’s latest research indicates that the global client SSD market experienced a price low in 2023, followed by gradual stabilisation of supply and demand and a price rebound in 2024.