Chemical mechanical planarization market to reach $10.5B by 2035 May 13, 2025 This upward trajectory is driven by the increased complexity in semiconductor architectures, growing demand for miniaturized electronic components, and the expanding integration of advanced node technology across the microelectronics industry.
DuPont names CEO for planned independent electronics company March 19, 2025 Jon Kemp, President, DuPont Electronics & Industrial will take on the role as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors for the future independent public Electronics company that will be created following its intended spin-off from DuPont.
DuPont accelerates spin-off of its Electronics business January 16, 2025 DuPont says that it is accelerating the separation of its Electronics business and is now targeting November 1, 2025 to complete the transaction.
Valeo and Rohm co-develop next-gen power electronics November 27, 2024 Rohm Semiconductor GmbH, a group company of Rohm, will provide its 2-in-1 silicon carbide (SiC) molded module, the TRCDRIVE pack, to Valeo S.A., a Paris-based leading automotive technology company, for future powertrain solutions.
DuPont and Zhen Ding team up on high-end PCB development October 30, 2024 DuPont and Zhen Ding Technology Group have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement in advanced PCB technology.
DuPont expands its photoresist manufacturing capacity October 08, 2024 DuPont has completed a significant expansion for photoresist manufacturing capacity at its Sasakami site in Agano-shi, Niigata, Japan.
European PCB industry calls for help July 23, 2024 In May, analytics company Weiss Engineering, better known by its brand name in4ma, took over the research activities of Michael Gasch, who died at the age of 78 on May 24, 2024. He has therefore been working on monthly B2B statistics for the European PCB industry for the past three months and is in the process of further developing Data4PCB. The latest data remains alarming.
Werner H. J. Wagner joins Indium Corporation as GM June 12, 2024 Industrial material solutions provider Indium Corporation has appointed Werner H. J. Wagner as its new General Manager.
SK Siltron bags $544m US government loan to make SiCs February 23, 2024 The US Department of Energy is working with South Korea's SK Siltron to boost production of high-quality silicon carbide (SiC) wafers for electric vehicle power electronics.
DuPont opens new production site in Delaware November 07, 2023 DuPont has officially opened its new DuPont Kalrez manufacturing site in Newark, Delaware as it looks to meet growing global customer demand from the semiconductor and industrials sectors.
DuPont opens adhesives manufacturing facility in China September 27, 2023 DuPont has officially open its new adhesives production facility in Zhangjiagang (ZJG), East China. The facility will produce adhesives to serve customers in the transportation industry, primarily in lightweighting and electrification applications.
The battle for SiC – the market landscape continues to change June 29, 2023 With increased demand from booming markets such as EVs and renewable energy, the compound semiconductor business has been thriving in recent years. As businesses fight to cement their place in the sector, M&A activity has increased.
DuPont launches new sales channel to bring JetCool's cooling solutions to Taiwan and Singapore June 23, 2023 The partnership aims to capitalise on the growing demand for thermal management solutions that reduce power consumption in data centres and other high-energy environments.
OLED materials projected to reach a valuation of $3B in 2025 April 12, 2023 TrendForce’s latest report, “AMOLED Technology and Market Status”, reveals that OLED, the next generation of digital displays, has not only taken hold of the smartphone market but is also beginning to make its move into other applications.
DuPont backs out of Rogers acquisition November 02, 2022 DuPont says that it is terminating its previously announced agreement to acquire the outstanding shares of Rogers Corporation.
DuPont to expand semiconductor materials production in US August 25, 2022 DuPont Semiconductor Technologies, a business unit of DuPont Electronics & Industrial, has chosen Glasgow, Delaware, for a USD 50 million expansion in response to growing industry demand.
DuPont opens new production line in Circleville, Ohio May 17, 2022 DuPont Interconnect Solutions, a business within the Electronics & Industrial segment, has completed a USD 250 million capital project to expand production of Kapton polyimide film and Pyralux flexible circuit materials at the Circleville manufacturing site.
Rogers’ shareholders vote "yes" to acquisition by DuPont February 01, 2022 During a special shareholder meeting, Rogers Corporation's shareholders voted to approve the previously reported acquisition of Rogers by DuPont.
DuPont completes new production line in Ohio January 24, 2022 DuPont Interconnect Solutions, a business within the group's Electronics & Industrial segment, says it has completed its USD 250 million expansion project at its Circleville, Ohio manufacturing site.
DuPont to acquire Rogers Corporation November 02, 2021 Rogers Corporation has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by DuPont in an all-cash transaction that values Rogers at approximately USD 5.2 billion.
$30 billion in investments headed to the USA May 27, 2021 On May 21, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo hosted a roundtable with Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-In, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy Sung Wook Moon and U.S. and South Korean CEOs. As a result, USD 30 billion in US investments were announced.
DuPont invests in R&D and manufacturing resources in Europe May 20, 2021 DuPont Mobility & Materials says it is investing USD 5 million in capital and operating resources at its manufacturing facilities in Germany and Switzerland to increase capacity for its high-performance automotive adhesives.
DuPont to acquire Laird Performance Materials March 09, 2021 DuPont has entered into a definitive agreement with private equity firm Advent International, to acquire Laird Performance Materials for USD 2.3 billion.
Eltek provides revenue update for 2020 and shortage of Pyralux AP February 22, 2021 PCB supplier Eltek has provided an update regarding the company’s revenues for 2020 and the impact of the worldwide shortage of Pyralux AP, a key material produced by DuPont that is used in the production of flexible and flex–rigid printed circuit boards.
DuPont invests $220 million in Ohio expansion project February 15, 2021 DuPont Interconnect Solutions, a unit of DuPont Electronics & Industrial, is investing USD220 million in an expansion project at the Circleville, Ohio site; which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2021.
Hemlock Semiconductor acquires DuPont TCS business September 17, 2020 The Michigan-based provider of ultra-pure polycrystalline silicon announces its acquisition of a DuPont business that makes trichlorosilane (TCS), the primary raw material used in producing the ultra-pure polysilicon HSC supplies to the semiconductor and solar industries.
The evolving GaN and SiC power semiconductor market landscape July 23, 2020 The emerging market for silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is rapidly evolving from a startup-dominated business to one led by large-established power semiconductor manufacturers.
Cirexx Int’l posts COVID-19 update March 31, 2020 Santa Clara, California-headquartered Cirexx International has released a statement penned by President and CEO Philipp Menges concerning status of operations during the coronavirus pandemic.
SK Siltron completes acquisition of DuPont's SiC wafer division March 02, 2020 Semiconductor wafer maker, SK Siltron, has completed the acquisition of DuPont's Silicon Carbide Wafer (SiC Wafer) unit. The acquisition was decided through a board meeting in September and closed on February 29.
DuPont and SCHMID partners for new PCB plating applications February 06, 2020 DuPont Electronics & Imaging and SCHMID Group announces that the companies have entered into a nonexclusive joint development agreement to explore new PCB plating applications.
Dupont explores divestiture of electronics unit January 17, 2020 Following its recent USD 26.2 billion deal to sell off its nutrition business, DuPont de Nemours Inc. is weighing a divestiture of its electronics unit, according to people familiar with the matter.
DuPont aids S. Korea in photoresist shortage January 15, 2020 The office of Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, Sung Yun-mo, met with DuPont President Jon Kemp last week to confirm DuPont’s investment in the country’s need for diversification of its EUV photoresist supply.