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.
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Aurora releases fully automated heavy goods vehicles in Texas
May 13, 2025
Autonomous heavy goods trucks will operate along the highway from Dallas to Houston for the first time as Aurora Innovation aims to deliver a real-world Level 4 driving solution.
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.
Semiconductor startup ChipFlow relocates to Spain
March 20, 2025
ChipFlow, a UK startup developing an open-source semiconductor chip design platform (PaaS), plans to relocate to Spain. With the move, the company aims to unlock new opportunities for growth, talent development, funding and collaboration.
Continental chooses Frankfurt for new automotive HQ
March 20, 2025
Continental’s Automotive group sector has decided to establish the headquarters of the planned independent company in Frankfurt am Main.
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.
Continental to cut 3,000 R&D jobs to boost competitiveness
February 20, 2025
Continental has announced plans to reduce its global research and development (R&D) workforce by approximately 3,000 positions by the end of 2026. The decision is part of a broader strategy to enhance competitiveness in a challenging automotive market and optimise the company’s global R&D network.
580 jobs lost as ContiTech closes plants
February 12, 2025
Continental’s ContiTech group sector is preparing further structural changes at German locations in 2025. Production is to be discontinued at several locations in Germany.
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Hyundai, Kia’s Europe sales down 7.5% in October
November 22, 2024
While Hyundai’s sales fell 3.9% to 41,594 units, Kia’s dropped 11% to 41,246 units.
Continental and Novosense partner to advance vehicle safety systems
November 14, 2024
Semiconductor company Novosense Microelectronics and Continental Automotive Technologies are teaming up to collaborate on the development of automotive-grade sensors to advance safety in-vehicle systems.
Turning a Chinese brand into a European company
March 18, 2024
Earlier in January this year, Luxshare ICT (Europe) celebrated its tenth anniversary. Although the Luxshare name has a much longer history, its success in Europe necessitated reshaping its identity to conquer new frontiers.
More layoffs awaits at Continental
February 15, 2024
Continental is implementing the global measures it announced back in December to increase R&D efficiency in the Automotive group sector, affecting around 1,750 jobs worldwide
RS Group completes acquisition of Distrelec
July 04, 2023
RS Group has completed its EUR 365 million acquisition of distributor Distrelec B.V.
CONFIDEE expands its presence in Germany
June 05, 2023
Europe's youngest PCB player is expanding its presence in continental Europe with the appointment of Patrick Sandberg as Sales Manager Germany.
Holosolis to build Europe’s largest solar PV gigafactory
May 16, 2023
Holosolis, a company founded by EIT InnoEnergy, plans to build Europe’s largest PV module gigafactory in Moselle, France.
RS Group acquires Distrelec for €365 million
April 28, 2023
Distributor RS Group announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Distrelec B.V. for EUR 365 million.
Infineon and Continental team up on vehicle architectures
March 14, 2023
Continental will be collaborating with Infineon Technologies AG in the development of server-based vehicle architectures.
Continental opens mega factory in Romania
November 16, 2022
Continental is expanding its Romanian site in Timisoara into a new dimension: The expansion of the plant is the third since its opening in 2006.
Continental to invest EUR 210 million in Mexico
November 10, 2022
The Guanajuato state of Mexico will receive an investment of about EUR 210 million from the German automotive manufacturer Continental AG, who aims to establish a new factory and increase production at an existing one.
Evertiq Expo Berlin – a day for the electronics industry
June 07, 2022
The topics of obsolescence, flexible electronics and the current shortage – all discussed in a days work at Evertiq Expo Berlin.
New CEO takes the helm at the ZKW Group
May 24, 2022
As of May 16, 2022, Dr. Wilhelm Steger has taken over the position as CEO of the ZKW Group.
Continental wins €1B order for V-shaped displays
April 05, 2022
Continental is expanding its production-ready display portfolio by winning a series order for V-shaped displays worth more than EUR 1 billion.
ams OSRAM to sell its AMLS business to Plastic Omnium
March 25, 2022
ams OSRAM has entered into an agreement to sell its AMLS (Automotive Lighting Systems GmbH) business to Plastic Omnium for EUR 65 million.
Northvolt to set up third gigafactory in Germany
March 15, 2022
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the north German state of Schleswig-Holstein and the region of Heide for the development of a 60GWh battery manufacturing plant.
Continental receives first major order for OLED displays
November 10, 2021
The technology company has earned its first major order for OLED displays in a production vehicle from a global vehicle manufacturer, with a total order value of around EUR 1 billion.
RS Components officially opens extended distribution centre
November 10, 2021
Distributor RS Components (RS), has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of the company’s distribution centre (DC) at Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
Continental and Horizon Robotics form JV on Automotive AI Technology
September 30, 2021
Continental and Horizon Robotics signed a Joint Venture (JV) contract, focusing on providing hardware and software integrated solutions for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and automated driving. The JV will be located in Shanghai, China.
Continental and Varta cooperate for battery development
August 23, 2021
Continental’s development and production service provider, Continental Engineering Services (CES) is cooperating with the battery specialist Varta.
Continental acquires stake in Kopernikus Automotive
August 16, 2021
Technology company Continental is investing in Leipzig-based startup Kopernikus Automotive with a minority stake. The two companies have agreed not to disclose the size of the investment.
AEye partners with Sanmina to scale LiDAR production
July 16, 2021
AEye, Inc. a provider of adaptive, high-performance LiDAR solutions, has tapped Sanmina for its manufacturing muscles. The EMS provide will start production of AEye’s 4Sight M LiDAR sensor for industrial and mobility markets in September.
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