DigiKey and 3PEAK establish global distribution partnership
April 24, 2024
DigiKey has expanded its product portfolio through a strategic global distribution partnership with 3PEAK, a high-performance developer of semiconductor technology.
Malaysian government unveils new semiconductor strategy
April 22, 2024
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) says it will draw up a comprehensive Semiconductor Strategic Plan to make the country an attractive destination for chip makers.
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TSMC increases its investment in US production to $65bn
April 08, 2024
Taiwan's contract chipmaker TSMC will build a new fab in Arizona in what is claimed to be the largest direct project investment by a foreign company ever.
WT Microelectronics buys Future Electronics for $3.8bn
April 05, 2024
Taiwan's WT Microelectronics has completed its acquisition of Canada's Future Electronics to create "a global electronic components distribution powerhouse".
Whirlpool closes EMEA transaction
April 03, 2024
Whirlpool Corporation has completed its transaction with Arçelik A.Ş, making a significant step in the company's portfolio transformation – something that is expected to provide "considerable opportunities to maximize value".
Management change at Mycronic
March 19, 2024
Evertiq has previously reported on Mycronic's possible listing Axxon – the core of the High Volume division. A move which the Swedish company claims would create the best possible conditions for Axxon to realise its full potential.
SK Innovation closes its Chinese battery subsidiary
March 18, 2024
Korea's SK Innovation, which is owned by Korea's SK Group, has liquidated its Blue Dragon Energy division in order to streamline operations in China.
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.
US could add CXMT to its list of sanctioned Chinese firms
March 11, 2024
The Biden administration will consider adding DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) to its so-called Entity List to restrict the company's access to US raw materials.
WDC names leadership for Flash & HDD units after split
March 06, 2024
Western Digital Corp. has previously disclosed its plan to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies. Now the company says that significant progress towards the separation is underway.
Confidee approved by Terma A/S
February 28, 2024
PCB supplier Confidee has made its way into Danish Termas list of approved suppliers.
Could CXMT become China's first HBM producer?
February 02, 2024
China is desperate to manufacture its own high-bandwidth memory modules, and now reports say ChangXin Memory Technologies is close to a breakthrough.
Corning to invest $120.4m in smartphone glass factory
January 24, 2024
US electronics maker Corning will team up with Indian telecoms company Optiemus Infracom to manufacture smartphone displays in Tamil Nadu.
Creation Technologies opens new Markham facility
January 23, 2024
EMS provider Creation Technologies officially opened its newly expanded facility in Markham, Ontario.
Sam Altman 'raising billions' for new chip venture
January 22, 2024
The CEO of the world's leading AI company, OpenAI, is rumoured to be talking to investors about building an ambitious new network of semiconductor fabrication plants.
Evertiq Expo 2024: adding another location to the mix
January 16, 2024
In a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and industry excellence, Evertiq Expo, a cornerstone of the Evertiq AB news network, is gearing up for a series of one-day expos across Europe in 2024.
Brite Semiconductor gets go-ahead for IPO
December 22, 2023
The Shanghai Stock Exchange says it has approved the listing of Brite Semiconductor, after reviewing Brite's relationship with chip foundry SMIC.
China continues to enhance AI chip self-sufficiency,
December 11, 2023
Huawei’s subsidiary HiSilicon has made significant strides in the independent R&D of AI chips, launching the next-gen Ascend 910B. These chips are utilised not only in Huawei's public cloud infrastructure but also sold to other Chinese companies.
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Prototyping of electronic devices using SMT assembly in the Comarch IoT Plant
Prototype building is an important yet problematic business area for electronics manufacturers. Fierce competition and increasing customer demands are forcing us to act faster and work even more efficiently. The time available for the design phase is shrinking significantly, and the preparation of a prototype in short-run production requires a reorganisation of processes not only in the factory but also throughout the company. This is why more and more companies are looking to collaborate in this area. This kind of support is offered by Comarch IoT Plant, providing rapid prototyping and electronic device assembly services (EMS, Electronic Manufacturing Services).
Alpine Research Optics acquired by Lithuanian firm
November 30, 2023
Altechna, a provider of laser optics and optomechanical assemblies from Lithuania has acquired Alpine Research Optics, situated in a hub of photonics research and technology in Boulder, Colorado.
T-Hub unveils backing for 10 semiconductor startups
November 24, 2023
Indian incubator T-Hub has confirmed the list of companies to make its 'semiconductor cohort 2'.
Nvidia sees strong cloud AI demand, but challenges in China
November 23, 2023
Nvidia's most recent FY3Q24 financial reports reveal record-high revenue coming from its data centre segment, driven by escalating demand for AI servers from major North American CSPs. However, TrendForce points out that recent US government sanctions targeting China have impacted Nvidia's business in the region.
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Electronics quality control using X-ray in Comarch IoT Plant
Quality control is a key aspect of electronics manufacturing. However, due to the increasing complexity combined with miniaturization of electronic components, the challenge is to detect defects that can affect the performance of products. This forces the development of more and more accurate inspection methods and accompanying technologies to support the analysis of results. Non-destructive testing (NDT) is helpful, which allows you to conduct an inspection using X-ray radiation (X-ray) and computed tomography (CT) in a precise way. Both methods are successfully used in Comarch IoT Plant.
Adeon receives massive order for Teltonika's new PCB factory
November 13, 2023
Adeon Technologies, a Dutch distributor of equipment for the European PCB industry, has received multiple purchase orders from Teltonika to supply the company with numerous types of equipment for their new PCB manufacturing plant in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The memory rollercoaster ride
November 08, 2023
The semiconductor industry and especially the semiconductor memory business is not for the faint of heart. The volatility that you regularly see in this market is unmatched by any other industry.
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Turn up the volume. The MYPro A40: Agility accelerated
The MYPro MY300 set the benchmark for productivity in high-mix PCB assembly. Now its successor, the MYPro A40, is raising the bar even further with 48% faster placement speeds and an ability to mount six times larger components with the MX7 high-speed mounthead. All so you can master any product mix. And pump up production volumes to levels never seen before.
Quectel sends cease and desist letter to Renesas
November 01, 2023
IoT solutions provider Quectel Wireless Solutions says it has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Japanese semiconductor company Renesas Electronics.
NCAB acquires Spanish PCB supplier
October 31, 2023
Swedish PCB supplier NCAB Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100%t of the shares in Electronic Advanced Circuits S.L. based in Madrid, Spain. At the same time, the company is also establishing a new entity in Portugal.
JV to start manufacturing smartphone glass in India
October 27, 2023
Corning Inc and Optiemus Infracom are teaming up to start making smartphone cover glass for the first time in India. Their new combined entity will be called Bharat Innovation Glass Technologies.
Sanctions to slash China's demand for high-end AI servers
October 19, 2023
October 17th brings a new round of developments in the ongoing chip war between the US and China as the Department of Commerce issued another update to its export control regulations.
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