Japan to spend $300m on public sector chip R&D centre
February 09, 2024
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has approved a huge grant to support the country's Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC).
TSMC to open its second Japanese plant in 2027
February 06, 2024
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will start construction of a new $13bn fab in Kumamoto, Japan, as it continues to off-shore its manufacturing base.
12 auto and chip companies form SoC research consortium
December 28, 2023
Honda, Nissan, Renesas and Socionext are among the firms to have launched the "Advanced SoC Research for Automotive" (ASRA) association.
Coherent ready to accelerate SiC business expansion
December 07, 2023
Coherent has closed the USD 1 billion aggregate investment by Denso and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in the company's silicon carbide semiconductor business.
Denso and Mitsubishi Electric invests in Coherent's SiC business
November 01, 2023
Denso and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have agreed to invest an aggregate of USD 1 billion in Coherent's silicon carbide business.
Denso to invest $3.3B to expand its chip buisness
October 26, 2023
Japanese automotive supplier Denso is reportedly planning to invest some JPY 500 billion (USD 3.3 billion) to triple the size of its chip business by 2035.
Powerchip targets Japanese JV to boost chip production
July 24, 2023
Taiwan chipmaker Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing says it wants to set up a new JV in Japan, which it will list in 'five to seven years'.
DENSO and USJC collaborate on 300mm IGBT production
April 26, 2022
DENSO and United Semiconductor Japan (USJC), a subsidiary of global semiconductor foundry UMC, have agreed to collaborate on the production of power semiconductors at USJC’s 300mm fab.
DENSO to take minority stake in TSMC and Sony fab
February 15, 2022
TSMC, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) and DENSO Corporation announces that DENSO will take a minority stake in Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
Denso team up with Aeva to develop sensing and perception systems
January 20, 2021
Mobility supplier Denso says that it is partnering with U.S. LiDAR and perception systems company, Aeva, to develop next-generation sensing and perception systems.
Blaize names NSITEXE as authorised sales representative in Japan
November 09, 2020
Blaize has launched its AI Edge Computing products in the Japanese market and announced that NSITEXE, a DENSO subsidiary, as a designated authorised sales representative for Blaize products in Japan.
TriEye and DENSO to evaluate the first CMOS-based SWIR camera
June 11, 2020
Israeli startup TriEye, whose Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing technology enhances visibility in adverse weather and night time conditions, has officially revealed Sparrow – the first CMOS-based SWIR camera, which is currently being evaluated by DENSO.
Denso & TMC launches JV to develop in-vehicle semiconductors
December 12, 2019
DENSO Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have named the joint venture to be established in April 2020 MIRISE Technologies. Through the JV the companies aims to to contribute through the development of advanced semiconductor electronics technologies.
Veoneer joins Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium
November 19, 2019
Veoneer has joined the Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium (AVCC) to speed autonomous driving vehicle development.
DENSO to expand DENSO Hokkaido plant
September 27, 2019
DENSO Corporation says it will expand the plant of DENSO Hokkaido Corporation, one of its group companies, as part of its efforts to increase production of semiconductor sensors, enhance its domestic production system and boost the group's competitiveness.
DENSO unveils R&D hub in Texas
September 18, 2019
Denso announced it will invest USD 1.3 million to open the Texas Innovation and Connected Service Center in Plano, Texas.
DENSO & Toyota to develop next-gen in-vehicle semiconductors
July 11, 2019
DENSO Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation are establishing a joint venture for research and advanced development of next-generation, in-vehicle semiconductors. The two companies will study the details and aim to establish the new company in April 2020.
DENSO & Honeywell partner create electric propulsion systems
June 11, 2019
DENSO has partnered with Honeywell to develop hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems for urban air mobility.
KAMIC Group acquires Robotteknik Automation Vetlanda
April 16, 2019
Swedish KAMIC Group AB, announces that it has acquired all the shares in Robotteknik Automation Vetlanda AB. The seller is the company’s founder and Managing Director Jussi Lehikoinen.
DENSO invests $1.6B to boost production of parts for EV's
April 09, 2019
DENSO says it will invest about JPY 180 billion (USD 1.6 billion) over the next three years – from FY2018 to late FY2020 – to support its development and production of electrified automotive products, systems and technologies.
DENSO completes integration with ASMO in the US
April 02, 2019
DENSO has fully integrated its consolidated subsidiary ASMO companies in the U.S. into its North American operations. As the automotive industry speeds toward electrification and automated driving, the improved performance and reliability of motors becomes even more essential.
DENSO, Airbiquity partnership paves way for connected vehicle technology
March 19, 2019
Mobility supplier DENSO has taken a USD 5 million stake in Seattle-based Airbiquity Inc., a supplier of connected vehicle services and developer of automotive telematics technology.
DENSO opens Montréal innovation lab in Canada
January 11, 2019
DENSO says it has opened a satellite research and development (R&D) lab in Montréal, Canada. As part of its "second founding," DENSO is opening satellite R&D labs around the world to accelerate advanced R&D within the automotive industry.
DENSO sets up US production as automakers shift to EVs
December 17, 2018
As part of DENSO's USD 1 billion investment to make its Maryville, Tennessee, location a manufacturing hub in North America for electrification, connectivity and advanced safety products, the company will produce a next-generation inverter for US OEMs.
DENSO invests $100M in startups to advance mobility
December 10, 2018
DENSO has invested nearly USD 100 million over a four-year period in startup companies around the world as part of its long-term vision to provide software-based solutions focused on electrification, automated driving, connectivity and shared economy.
DENSO's buying equity stake in Infineon
November 26, 2018
Infineon Technologies is strengthening its long-term partnership with automotive technology supplier DENSO Corporation, to bolster its automotive business.
AISIN and Denso team up to develop electrification driving modules
August 28, 2018
Aisin Seiki and Denso Corporation says that they have reached a basic agreement to establish a new joint venture company to develop and sell electrification driving modules. The companies will own 50% each.
DENSO invests millions in OLED display developer
August 24, 2018
DENSO Corporation says it has invested JPY 30 billion (USD 270 million) in JOLED Inc., a developer of printed organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays.
Denso brings automotive technology R&D to Israel
March 29, 2018
Denso Corporation has unveiled its newest innovative satellite R&D team in Israel, aiming to accelerate advanced technologies like automated driving, cybersecurity, and AI.
Denso invests millions - adds 320 jobbs in Tennessee
March 13, 2018
Automotive technology, systems and components supplier, Denso, is expanding its operations in North America through a USD 190 million investment in its Athens, Tennessee facility.
Toyota to form €2.3 billion venture with Aisin and Denso
March 02, 2018
Toyota says it will establish a new company in Tokyo later this month. The new company – Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development (TRI-AD) – aims to to accelerate its effort in advanced development for automated driving.
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