China requests Japan to lift export restrictions on chips
May 29, 2023
Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has requested Japan to stop its restrictions on semiconductor exports, calling it a "wrongdoing" that "seriously violated" global trade and economic norms.
Trackwise looking to sell Stevenage Circuits
May 29, 2023
Back in March 2020, Printed circuit technology specialist, Trackwise Designs, announced that it had acquired short flex and rigid PCB manufacturer Stevenage Circuits Ltd (SCL) for GBP 2.5 million. Now, just three years later, the company has launched a sale process for the Stevenage Circuits business.
Foxconn, Innodisk, Pegatron, Quanta and Wistron to digitalise factories with Nvidia
May 29, 2023
Some of the world's largest electronics manufacturers are advancing their industrial digitalisation efforts using a new reference workflow that combines Nvidia technologies for generative AI, 3D collaboration, simulation and autonomous machines.
Smoltek inaugurates inhouse hydrogen laboratory
May 29, 2023
Smoltek Nanotech Holding AB, announces that the group company Smoltek Hydrogen has inaugurated the new inhouse hydrogen laboratory. At the new lab, the R&D team can carry out performance measurement and long-term tests of electrolyser cells and will also be able to manufacture test cells.
Innoscience responds to EPC's lawsuits
May 26, 2023
Innoscience Technology says that it "vigorously responds" to Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) lawsuit against the Chinese company. Innoscience says that the investigation and lawsuit initiated by EPC are inconsistent with the facts.
EPC sues competitor Innoscience for patent infringement
May 26, 2023
Gallium nitride (GaN) technology specialist, Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC), has filed complaints in federal court and in the US International Trade Commission (ITC) asserting four patents of its foundational patent portfolio against Innoscience (Zhuhai) Technology Co Ltd. and its affiliates.
Wireless Telecom Group to sell the company to Maury Microwave
May 26, 2023
Test & measurement solutions provider, Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. (WTT), has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Maury Microwave in an all-cash transaction.
Mitsubishi Electric and Coherent to scale SiC manufacturing
May 26, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric and materials specialist Coherent Corp.have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a program looking to scale manufacturing of SiC power electronics on a 200 mm technology platform.
Inovaxe opens new demo and training centre
May 26, 2023
Inovaxe, a provider of innovative material handling and inventory control systems, has officially opened its new Demo and Training Center on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Boca Raton, Florida.
ABB hit by ransomware attack
May 25, 2023
Global technology company ABB says that it recently became aware of an IT security incident that impacted certain of its systems. An unauthorised third-party managed to gain access to certain ABB systems and deployed a type of ransomware.
Ayar Labs adds $25 million in expansion of its $130 million series C
May 25, 2023
Ayar Labs, a leader in silicon photonics for chip-to-chip connectivity, today announced it has raised an additional USD 25 million in Series C1 funding, bringing its total Series C raise to USD 155 million.
Foldable smartphone shipments to soar by over 50% YoY
May 24, 2023
TrendForce estimates that shipments of foldable smartphones will reach 19.8 million units in 2023, marking an impressive YoY growth rate of 55% compared to 12.8 million units last year.
Apple inks multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom for US made components
May 24, 2023
Apple has entered into a new multiyear, multibillion-dollar agreement with Broadcom under which the semiconductor company will develop 5G radio frequency components — including FBAR filters — and wireless connectivity components.
Henkel opens technology centre in Bridgewater
May 24, 2023
Henkel has officially opened its Technology Centre in Bridgewater, New Jersey, US. Occupying 70,000 square feet, the facility showcases Henkel’s entire technology portfolio of adhesives, sealants, functional coatings and specialty materials.
Marvell to set up semiconductor design centre in Vietnam
May 23, 2023
Marvell Technology says that it plans to establish a "world-class" design centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Once completed, the site is said to become the home to advanced semiconductor engineering.
Würth Elektronik expands its capacities in Sweden
May 23, 2023
The Swedish subsidiary of the German technology group has moved, something that has resulted in the company getting their hands on significantly more available space.
Samsung's 12nm-Class DDR5 DRAM has started mass production
May 22, 2023
Samsung Electronics' 16-gigabit (Gb) DDR5 DRAM, which utilises 12nm-class process technology, has started mass production.
Applied Materials to invest billions in new Silicon Valley R&D center
May 22, 2023
Applied Materials says that it intends to build the world’s largest and most advanced facility for collaborative semiconductor process technology and manufacturing equipment R&D.
China shuts the door on Micron
May 22, 2023
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) says that Micron Technology's products are a national security risk and that operators of critical information infrastructure in China should stop purchasing Micron products.
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