SK hynix and TSMC to collaborate on HBM4 innovation
April 19, 2024
SK hynix has signed an MoU with TSMC for work together on next-generation HBM, with plans to mass produce HBM4 chips from 2026.
Ark Electronics expands global manufacturing network
April 17, 2024
Electronic manufacturing company Ark Electronics recently announced the expansion of its global factory network with the addition of EMS capabilities in Mexico and Europe.
Exyte acquires Kinetics Group
April 16, 2024
Exyte says it plans to acquire Kinetics Group, a global provider of installation services, equipment, as well as technical facility management.
Smartphone market up 7.8% – Samsung moves to pole position
April 16, 2024
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% year over year to 289.4 million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24).
Asia still dominates among EMS providers
April 16, 2024
According to Manufacturing Market Insider's (MMI) annual overview of the world's largest EMS providers, the top 50 companies generated USD 423 billion in revenue.
Averna acquires automated test solutions provider ELCOM
April 10, 2024
Averna, a test & quality solutions provider, announces the acquisition of ELCOM, a. s. and its subsidiaries. ELCOM is a player in test & measurement, power engineering and industrial automation.
Lemo opens new subsidiary in India
April 04, 2024
Interconnection solutions provider Lemo is expanding with the opening of its new Indian subsidiary, Lemo India Private Ltd
Neways expands with new manufacturing facility in Malaysia
April 04, 2024
EMS provider Neways continues its expansion with the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Klang (Selangor), Malaysia.
Hensoldt completes its acquisition of ESG
April 04, 2024
Sensor solutions provider Hensoldt has completed the acquisition of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH – which was agreed upon last year – with effect from 2 April 2024.
Helena Maripuu joins Incap as group communication and IR lead
April 04, 2024
As of April 1, 2024, Helena Maripuu has joined the headquarters and team of EMS provider Incap to take the lead in managing processes for Group communication and Investor Relations.
Cicor completes the acquisition of TT Electronics IoT Solutions
April 04, 2024
EMS provider, the Cicor Group has completed the acquisition of TT Electronics IoT Solutions Ltd. with three production sites in the UK and China.
RECOM opens new manufacturing facility in Thailand
April 03, 2024
Power supply solutions provider RECOM has recently established a new manufacturing and after-sales support setup in Bangkok, Thailand.
ACDi takes delivery of the 23,000th Koh Young machine
March 29, 2024
Back in 2018 ACDi (American Computer Development, Inc.) upgraded from 2D AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection) to 3D AOI and 3D SPI (Solder Paste Inspection). Today, almost five years later, the company remain at the forefront of manufacturing technology and recently ordered the 23,000th inspection machine manufactured by Koh Young.
North American EMS industry Up 4.1% in February
March 27, 2024
Total North American EMS shipments in February 2024 were up 4.1% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, February shipments decreased 0.8%.
Siemens to acquire business unit from ebm-papst
March 26, 2024
Siemens AG has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology (IDT) business of ebm-papst.
indie invests in Expedera to target AI-assisted ADAS
March 22, 2024
US based indie semiconductor has bought into Expedera, a specialist in developing neural processing units (NPUs) for AI-enabled advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS).
IBM bags 10-year $576m US defence contract
March 22, 2024
The US Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) has handed IBM an up-to-10 year USD 576 million contract to consult on the purchase of chips for the military.
Silicon Mountain invests in Universal Instruments Fuzion system
March 21, 2024
EMS provider Silicon Mountain has recently invested in a new Universal Instruments Fuzion system. The move significantly enhances the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
Synopsys expands IP portfolio with acquisition of Intrinsic ID
March 21, 2024
Synopsys has completed the acquisition of Intrinsic ID, a provider of Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) IP used in the design of system-on-chips.
Absolute EMS installs new reflow oven
March 21, 2024
Absolute EMS has installed its second Nitrogen configured reflow oven, the TRNeF103, from Hanwha Techwin. The reflow oven is designed to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and the overall quality of the soldering process.
ASU and Deca team up to open research center
March 20, 2024
Arizona State University (ASU) and Deca Technologies (Deca), a provider of advanced wafer- and panel-level packaging technology, are teaming up to create North America’s first fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP) research and development center.
SK hynix starts volume production of industry’s first HBM3E
March 20, 2024
The South Korean memory giant has started volume production of HBM3E1, the latest AI memory product with ultra-high performance, for supply to a customer from late March.
Incap Slovakia invests in new production machinery
March 20, 2024
EMS provider Incap has upgraded its second SMT production line in Slovakia, replacing it with advanced SMT machinery.
Essemtec delivers 40th machine to Zollner
March 19, 2024
Earlier this year, Essemtec AG reached a milestone with the delivery its 40th machine to EMS provider Zollner Elektronik AG.
TES opens new facility in Virginia
March 19, 2024
TES, a subsidiary of SK Ecoplant, has opened its new IT asset repurposing and processing facility in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The site is dedicated to extending the lifecycle of technology assets and data centre equipment.
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.
Teltonika boost capacity with new robotic assembly line
March 14, 2024
Lithuanian electronics manufacturer Teltonika has recently added another robotic assembly line to its manufacturing facility – boosting its capacity. However, the company has additional plans for equipment upgrades this year.
Fideltronik to close manufacturing operation in Gdańsk
March 13, 2024
Tomasz Jasiński, Operations Manager of Fideltronik's Gdańsk unit, revealed on LinkedIn that Fideltronik Poland sp. z o. o. in Gdańsk will close its doors for the final time at the end of March – after nearly 15 years of operation.
Scanfil updates it strategy and financial targets
March 13, 2024
EMS provider Scanfil is launching its new strategy “Geared for growth” under which the company aims to expand its market position and opportunities.
onsemi form new business group – target $19.3 billion market
March 13, 2024
onsemi has formed the Analog and Mixed-Signal Group (AMG), which will be led by newly appointed group president Sudhir Gopalswamy, as the company looks to expand its portfolio of power management and sensor interface devices to unlock an additional USD 19.3 billion total addressable market.
Hanza launches efficiency program
March 13, 2024
Swedish contract manufacturer Hanza launches an efficiency program following the acquisition of EMS provider Orbit One. The efficiency program is described as an important step in the integration and to meet a slightly weaker market.
Immersion signs license deal with Nintendo
March 12, 2024
Immersion Corporation, a developer and provider of patents for haptics, has renewed a license with Nintendo to continue to make Immersion's patents available to Nintendo and its affiliates.
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