Silex Microsystems returns to Swedish ownership June 16, 2025 Pure-play MEMS foundry Silex Microsystems, is once again Swedish-owned. A consortium of Swedish investors, led by Bure Equity and Creades, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the company from the current main owner, Chinese Sai Microelectronics.
David Heinzmann retires as CEO of Littelfuse January 14, 2025 After a 40-year career, David Heinzmann will retire and step down as president and CEO of Littelfuse, Inc.
Elmos partners with Samsung Foundry January 07, 2025 Dortmund-based Elmos Semiconductor, which completed its fabless transformation following the sale of its wafer fab over the New Year holiday, has expanded its collaboration with its foundry partner Samsung Foundry.
Elmos sold its fab for €93 million to US company January 06, 2025 The sale of the Dortmund wafer fab to the US technology company Littelfuse, completed the fabless transformation of Elmos Semiconductor. The transaction closed with the arrival of the New Year. With this, US-based Littelfuse became the new owner of Dortmund Semiconductor GmbH, the separate entity of the Elmos wafer factory.
Elmos to sell its Dortmund wafer fab to Littelfuse June 28, 2023 Elmos Semiconductor and Littelfuse have entered into a definitive agreement on the sale of the Elmos wafer fab at the Dortmund site to Littelfuse.
Intellias and Elmos team up for automotive solutions June 06, 2023 Intellias is partnering with Elmos Semiconductor to create automotive-grade quality software for Tier 1 and OEMs.
10 events that defined the industry in 2022 December 28, 2022 2022 has been, just like the years before it, a special year. Supply chain issues, geopolitical tension and the resurgence of the pandemic has kept the industry on its toes.
The sale of Elmos 200mm fab has officially been blocked November 09, 2022 Dortmund-based Elmos’ 200mm wafer fab may not be sold to a Chinese investor. Germany’s federal cabinet prohibits the sale.
Sale of Elmos wafer fab in jeopardy November 08, 2022 The sale of Dortmund-based Elmos' wafer fab to Silex Microsystems will most likely be blocked.
Elmos and partner Samsung Foundry reach series production October 11, 2022 Elmos Semiconductor began successfully procuring its first 130nm products from new foundry partner Samsung Foundry and moved into series production at the midway point of the year.
Elmos sells its wafer fab in Dortmund to Silex Microsystems December 14, 2021 Elmos Semiconductor and Silex Microsystems AB, a MEMS foundry, have signed a sale and purchase agreement to transfer the Elmos 200mm wafer fabrication activities at the Dortmund location to Silex.
Elmos acquires Online Engineering GmbH January 18, 2021 Elmos is strengthening its in-house competencies in software engineering via the acquisition of Dortmund based engineering service provider Online Engineering.
Short-time work starts at Elmos April 06, 2020 Elmos will start with the previously announced short-time work in mid-April. Associated with this, the Management board and executives will voluntarily waive a part of their remuneration.
Elmos is planning short-time work March 24, 2020 Because of the global corona pandemic, Elmos Semiconductor AG is planning to introduce short-time work of up to 50%.
Elmos and Samsung launch foundry cooperation March 04, 2020 Elmos Semiconductor has signed a cooperation agreement with Samsung Electronics. The agreement covers the manufacturing of ICs on wafer level for automotive applications in Samsung’s facilities.
Elmos increases semiconductor sales by 7.7% in 2019 February 27, 2020 According to preliminary, unaudited figures, Elmos Semiconductor increased sales of the semiconductor business by 7.7% to EUR 273.4 million in 2019.
Cooperation between Elmos and Fraunhofer Institute IMS comes to an end January 28, 2020 The cooperation between Elmos Semiconductor AG and Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS) in Duisburg will end on June 30, 2020 in accordance with the agreed contract period, despite Elmos wishes to continue.
Elmos and Audi strengthen partnership for LED rear light control December 17, 2019 Elmos Semiconductor and Audi extend their long standing partnership for LED rear light control and announced sample availability of the new Elmos IC E522.95.
Dr. Arne Schneider takes over as CEO of Elmos in 2021 November 21, 2019 The Supervisory Board of Elmos Semiconductor has decided to extend the appointment of CEO Dr. Anton Mindl until the end of 2020. After this he will have had 15 successful years as CEO and will remain closely associated with the company as consultant.
Elmos closes the sale of Silicon Microstructures October 02, 2019 Dortmund-based Elmos Semiconductor announces that it has closed the sale of Silicon Microstructures Inc. (SMI) to Measurement Specialties Inc., a subsidiary of TE Connectivity Ltd.
Elmos to sell unit to TE Connectivity September 23, 2019 Germany's, Elmos Semiconductor, says it has signed an agreement to sell its Milpitas, California-based subsidiary, Silicon Microstructures Inc. (SMI), to Measurement Specialties Inc. a subsidiary of TE Connectivity.
Elmos increases sales and EBIT in Q2 2019 August 05, 2019 Elmos Semiconductor increased its sales by 8.6% year on year to 75.0 million Euro in the second quarter of 2019.
Elmos inaugurates new test area January 10, 2019 German semiconductor manufacturer, Elmos Semiconductor AG, has officially opened the extension of the test area at its location in Dortmund.
Elmos: EBIT margin well above consensus in Q2 July 20, 2018 According to preliminary figures, Elmos Semiconductor AG (FSE: ELG) anticipates sales growth of 16.2% year on year to 69.1 million Euro in the second quarter of 2018.
European research project iDev40 focuses on networking June 15, 2018 The European research project iDev40 (Integrated Development 4.0) is launched today under the leadership of Infineon Austria.
Elmos ups sales with 9.3% to EUR 61.6 million November 08, 2017 Elmos Semiconductor succeeded in increasing both sales and earnings year on year in the third quarter of 2017.
Elmos: Positive sales development at the start of the year May 04, 2017 Elmos Semiconductor increased sales by 13.1 percent year on year to EUR 60.8 million in the first quarter of 2017.
Elmos: 2016 guidance achieved, accelerated growth in 2017 February 15, 2017 In the fourth quarter of 2016 sales increased by 14.8% over the prior-year quarter of comparison to 63.5 million Euro (Q4 2015: 55.3 million Euro).
Elmos: Big in Asia August 05, 2016 Elmos Semiconductor generated sales in the amount of EUR 55.0 million in 2Q/2016 (Q2 2015: EUR 54.3 million). At 16.2 percent, the sales increase achieved in Asia was disproportionately high.
SemI40 strengthens Europe’s economy with 'learning factory' June 01, 2016 The research project SemI40 (“Power Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing 4.0”) led by Infineon Austria was launched yesterday.
Full year sales up 4.8% for Elmos in 2015 March 21, 2016 German Semiconductor manufacturer Elmos increased sales by 4.8% to EUR 219.6 million for the full year 2015 (2014: EUR 209.5 million).
Elmos: Further growth expected for 2015 March 18, 2015 Over the past year Elmos managed to win numerous new customers e.g. for sensor solutions, motor drivers, and LED control systems. The new customers come from European countries as well as from outside Europe.