Sponsored content by Koh Young Koh Young Unveils Breakthrough Innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025 Seoul, Korea – Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions, will showcase a wave of innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025, taking place November 18–21 at Messe München, Germany. Visitors can explore Koh Young’s latest advances in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging at Booth A2.377 for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and software innovations, and at Booth B1.213 for advanced packaging and semiconductor metrology.
Sponsored content by Koh Young Koh Young Unveils Breakthrough Innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025 Seoul, Korea – Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions, will showcase a wave of innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025, taking place November 18–21 at Messe München, Germany. Visitors can explore Koh Young’s latest advances in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging at Booth A2.377 for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and software innovations, and at Booth B1.213 for advanced packaging and semiconductor metrology.
Sponsored content by Koh Young Koh Young Unveils Breakthrough Innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025 Seoul, Korea – Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions, will showcase a wave of innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025, taking place November 18–21 at Messe München, Germany. Visitors can explore Koh Young’s latest advances in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging at Booth A2.377 for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and software innovations, and at Booth B1.213 for advanced packaging and semiconductor metrology.
Epsilon teams up with Phillips 66 to bolster US battery supply chain October 03, 2025 This collaboration secures reliable access to the feedstock required for producing graphite active anode material, a core component in lithium-ion batteries for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
Wolfspeed completes financial restructuring September 30, 2025 SiC specialist Wolfspeed has successfully completed its financial restructuring process and emerged from Chapter 11 protection. The plan going forward is to leverage its installed 200mm capacity to drive sustainable growth.
UST partners with Kaynes to set up $380M OSAT facility in India September 30, 2025 The partnership will take advantage of UST’s digital engineering, AI-driven process improvements, and real-time data analysis, which are all essential for scale, reliability, and avoiding hidden costs.
Nextgen plans to raise up to $170 million in 12 months September 17, 2025 The total phased investment for the fully integrated SiC power semiconductor project in Dholera, Gujarat, is estimated to be over USD 1 billion. Work on the project is expected to start by April 2026.
Indian ESDM startup IndiGrid Technology raises $4 million September 11, 2025 IndiGrid said the fresh funding will be used to enhance production capacity and offerings, boost automation, accelerate hiring, and bolster its presence in India and abroad.
Tata Power, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility launch MegaCharger hub September 10, 2025 The TATA.ev MegaCharger hub is designed to serve Mumbai’s diverse mix of EV users — from private car owners to taxis, ride-hailing fleets and logistics operators.
Report: LG Energy wins $11B battery contract with Mercedes-Benz September 03, 2025 The Korean battery giant will supply 32 gigawatt-hour batteries to Mercedes-Benz by the end of 2035. LG Energy also signed another contract with a Mercedes-Benz affiliate to sell 75 gigawatt hours of batteries in total by the end of 2037.
ChargePoint, Eaton launch ultrafast DC V2G chargers September 01, 2025 The integration of ChargePoint’s Express chargers with Eaton’s end-to-end electrical solutions delivers a powerful solution to overcome grid constraints, addressing the challenge of how to cost-effectively scale charging for the growing number of EVs entering service.
iGo partners with Sun Electro Devices to scale up EV production August 18, 2025 Indian startup iGo, which operates under iGowise Mobility, focuses on electric platforms for urban and rural markets. The company’s strategy emphasizes collaboration with existing manufacturing infrastructure instead of building new facilities from the ground up.
Report: Kaynes planning to set up $570M facility in Tamil Nadu August 04, 2025 The upcoming plant at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu will manufacture advanced components such as 74-layer PCBs, high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs, flexible PCBs, high-performance laminates, camera module assemblies, and wire harness assemblies, the report said.
Isuzu’s first battery-electric pickup D-MAX EV adopts eAxle August 04, 2025 The newly installed product combines the newly developed eAxle front and rear with a full-time 4WD system, contributing to both the tough basic performance required for pickup trucks and the linear acceleration and low noise and vibration characteristic of BEVs.
GM partners with Redwood Materials to boost energy storage in US July 22, 2025 In June, Redwood Materials launched Redwood Energy, a new business that deploys both used EV packs and new modules into fast, low-cost energy-storage systems built to meet surging power demand from AI data centers and other applications.
Panasonic begins mass production at new EV battery factory in Kansas July 16, 2025 Panasonic Energy has begun mass production of ‘2170’ cells — a type of cylindrical lithium-ion battery — at the Kansas factory. The facility is expected to create up to 4,000 direct jobs and 8,000 jobs in total.
BMW recalls over 70,000 EVs in US for power loss risk July 07, 2025 According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), the “electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power."
Navitas partners with Powerchip for 200mm GaN production in Taiwan July 02, 2025 Navitas Semiconductor has announced plans to start 200mm GaN-on-silicon production in collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), marking a new phase in the company's supply chain and technology strategy.
Toshiba introduces 2-channel automotive high-speed digital isolators July 02, 2025 The devices ensure the safety and reliability of the on-board charger (OBC) and battery management system (BMS) used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).
Trymax installs 500th process chamber in Asia June 17, 2025 Trymax Semiconductor Equipment has reached a key milestone with the installation of its 500th process chamber in Asia. The Dutch company, known for its plasma- and UV-based solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, reported continued demand from regional markets including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Deep-tech startup Vecmocon raises $18M in Series A funding June 16, 2025 Indian deep-tech startup Vecmocon Technologies plans to utilize the funds to expand its market presence and focus on advancing capabilities in embedded design, power electronics, IoT and data science.
International consortium rolls out EV battery swapping initiative in Tokyo June 10, 2025 Japanese shipping and logistics group Yamato will be the initiative’s first major customer and focus on last mile applications. US company Ample will provide battery swapping tech for the participating EV platforms.
Cygni commissions 4.8 GWh BESS gigafactory in Hyderabad June 03, 2025 Set up with an investment of over USD 11.5 million, the Phase-I facility is located on a five-acre campus in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company plans to double the capacity by 2027.
Lyten announces drone propulsion initiative powered by Li-S batteries June 03, 2025 The initiative, to meet the needs of US defense applications, is built on a next-gen drone energy storage system powered by Lyten’s ultra-lightweight lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries.
Sponsored content by PEI-GENESIS High-Voltage Connections: The Driving Force Behind Electric Vehicles The IEA’s latest Global EV Outlook report reveals a surge in electric car sales, projected to reach a staggering 17 million units by the end of 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the automotive industry, as EVs are expected to constitute more than one in five cars sold worldwide. As the EV market accelerates, the critical role of advanced connector technology in sustaining this growth becomes increasingly evident. Here, Dawn Rogers, senior product manager at connector specialist PEI-Genesis, explores how connectors are powering the EV development.
ChargePoint, Eaton establish EV charging partnership May 26, 2025 The companies will integrate EV charging and infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities — enabling EVs to act as a power source for homes, buildings and more.
Syensqo signs multi-year Solef PVDF contracts for battery materials May 23, 2025 The contracts total over €150 million in cumulative net sales. Solef PVDF, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer, plays a crucial role in lithium-ion batteries by providing superior separator-electrode adhesion and binder performance, delivering high performance and safe batteries for EVs.
Infineon to supply power modules for Rivian's EVs May 21, 2025 Germany's Infineon Technologies will supply Rivian’s R2 platform with power modules for traction inverters. The R2 platform will use SiC and Si modules from Infineon’s HybridPACK Drive G2 family.
UL Solutions opens advanced battery test lab in Germany May 19, 2025 Driven by the increasing demand for reliable battery testing services, the facility was purpose-built from the ground up to evaluate EV and industrial battery products during the research and development phases of battery manufacturing.
Sponsored content by SMT Renting & Panasonic Automation in Focus: Panasonic Software and SMT Renting Drive Kemptron’s Smart Factory Integration Kemptron Oy has taken a major step toward full factory automation with a complete solution delivered by SMT Renting and SMT House — covering everything from the turnkey Panasonic SMT line to the fully integrated automated warehouse system from Neotel Technology. Panasonic’s software platform seamlessly connects the production line with the warehouse solution from Neotel, enabling real-time material flow and boosting efficiency and autonomy. The entire setup was financed through SMT Renting’s flexible model, offering Kemptron a low-risk path to state-of-the-art manufacturing.
Canadian battery recycler Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy protection May 16, 2025 Li-Cycle has entered into a USD 10.5 million debtor-in-possession financing and a stalking horse credit bid for at least USD 40 million with Glencore, its largest secured creditor.
GM, LG Energy Solution to make lower cost LMR cells for EVs May 14, 2025 The two companies will commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for future GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs, in a new battery technology breakthrough.