Europe’s patent landscape: stable, but no breakthrough
April 25, 2025
In 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) received a record number of patent applications from companies, research institutions, and individual inventors alike — a total of 199,275. So, did 2024 break that record? Not quite. Still, the data shows that innovation activity in Europe remains at a consistently high level.
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Hanwha, WB Group sign agreement for guided missile JV in Poland
April 25, 2025
The collaboration will consist of Hanwha Aerospace holding a 51% majority stake in the new entity and Poland’s WB Electronics — a WB Group subsidiary — holding the remaining 49%.
Taiwan passes law to boost tax credits for AI investments
April 23, 2025
The boost in tax credits for businesses investing in artificial intelligence (AI) aims to solidify the island’s position as an AI innovator in Asia.
Standardising standards to support EU industry competitiveness
April 22, 2025
In his previous guest article, Dirk Stans, Managing Partner at Eurocircuits, outlined three key actions needed to strengthen Europe’s electronics industry. Now, in this follow-up, he delves deeper into the third measure: Standardising standards to support EU industry competitiveness.
Frontgrade opens the doors to its Microelectronics Facility
April 15, 2025
Frontgrade Technologies is allowing third-party access to its Colorado Springs manufacturing facility for microelectronics production. The move enables aerospace and defense programs to utilise Frontgrade’s experience in manufacturing, packaging, testing, and qualification.
Battery X forms subsidiary to boost North American operations
April 14, 2025
The formation of Battery X Discoveries represents a key milestone in the execution of the company’s long-term strategy to secure North American sources of essential battery materials.
Wingtech sells key assets to Luxshare, shifts focus to semiconductors
April 03, 2025
Wingtech Technology Co., Ltd. has announced plans to divest major assets in a strategic move to exit the product integration business (its ODM business) and focus on semiconductors. The company disclosed the proposed transaction in a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Breaking down the Nordic EMS market – a top 10 list
March 27, 2025
The Nordic EMS industry is thriving, with over 74 companies in Sweden, 39 in Finland, 28 in Denmark, and 17 in Norway competing for market share. As the industry experiences continued growth, fuelled by continuous innovation and a changing technology landscape, the top players are cementing their dominance.
Call2Recycle, RLG partner to enhance battery collection safety
March 27, 2025
The LiSa boxes, a tech provided by RLG, will be introduced in Call2Recycle’s extensive collection network and support industries using and collecting large volumes of lithium-ion batteries in Canada.
SEALSQ to establish Semiconductor Personalization Center in Singapore
March 27, 2025
Further expanding its footprint in Singapore would enable the company to strengthen its Asian semiconductor supply chain, and accelerate the development of post-quantum secure chips.
Teledyne FLIR Defense secures $7.8M surveillance systems contract
March 25, 2025
Teledyne FLIR Defense has won a contract valued at USD 7.8 million with Middle East Task Company (METCO) to provide its next-generation Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance System (LVSS) to a military entity in Saudi Arabia.
Ennostar merges EPISTAR and Lextar to drive automotive innovation
March 20, 2025
Ennostar has announced a strategic merger aimed at strengthening its position in the automotive optoelectronics sector. The company will consolidate its subsidiaries, EPISTAR and Lextar, into a single entity, enhancing technological integration and resource efficiency.
Continental chooses Frankfurt for new automotive HQ
March 20, 2025
Continental’s Automotive group sector has decided to establish the headquarters of the planned independent company in Frankfurt am Main.
GA-ASI, CAE sign agreement to develop next-gen Mission Trainer
February 19, 2025
The agreement will enhance the training capabilities for operators of MQ-9B and builds on the long-standing business relationship between GA-ASI and CAE, according to a media release.
General Atomics, EDGE partner to produce electromechanical systems
February 18, 2025
A key milestone in the project will be the certification of EPI's facility as a Part 145 repair centre. EPI is an entity of the EDGE Group.
Western Digital to complete separation from SanDisk
February 18, 2025
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is set to finalise the long-planned separation of its flash business from its hard disk drive (HDD) operations, forming two independent, publicly traded companies.
CATL’s blockbuster listing aims to raise $5 billion
February 14, 2025
The Chinese EV battery giant said the funds raised would be used to fund the company’s European expansion, especially in Hungary.
Top 10 largest semiconductors suppliers in 2024
February 06, 2025
It has become a tradition that on the occasion of each Evertiq Expo we publish a Top List dedicated to a different branch of the electronics industry. On February 6, the second edition of our expo was held in Sophia Antipolis, which is recognized as the capital of France's Silicon Valley. So this time we publish the Top 10 global semiconductor suppliers - we based the list on the latest data published by Gartner analysts.
Japan chip curbs: China warns of adverse impact on supply chain
February 03, 2025
The new export controls, which are scheduled to come into effect at the end of May, include curbs on cutting-edge chips, lithography equipment and cryocoolers needed to make quantum computers.
Chipmetrics set up Dresden-based subsidiary
January 23, 2025
Chipmetrics has officially launched its new Dresden-based German subsidiary, Chipmetrics GmbH. Originally hailing from Joensuu in Finland, 2025 is set to be an important year for the company as it aims to aggressively scale both sales and marketing of its 3D semiconductor metrology products.
What has happened since China cut the export tax rebate?
January 17, 2025
In December last year, China implemented a significant change to its export rebate system, a significant shift in global trade dynamics.
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.
Gatema PCB with new printing equipment
December 20, 2024
Czech company Gatema PCB is using a new press center in the production of printed circuit boards. Three Lauffer press machines, a Monolam MLP 25M and an Optical Pinless Bonding 211/8 machine. After several weeks of testing, the machines, which cost nearly a million euros, are now operating at full capacity.
ASML assess the impact from updated export restrictions
December 03, 2024
The US authorities published an updated version of the advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing equipment rule, imposing additional restrictions on suppliers for the export of chip manufacturing technology. ASML is assessing the potential implications of the new regulations.
Nexperia will comply with US restrictions regarding Chinese shareholder Wingtech
December 03, 2024
Semiconductor company Nexperia says that it is aware that the U.S. Department of Commerce has placed Nexperia’s shareholder Wingtech Technology on the Entity List.
AI chipmakers Rebellions, Sapeon Korea complete merger
December 02, 2024
The merged entity, expected to have an estimated corporate value of USD 928 million, has been named Rebellions. The original Rebellions CEO is set to lead the new company.
China warns of ‘necessary actions’ if US adds new chip controls
November 29, 2024
The newly proposed sanctions continue to target Chinese chip fabrication plants while putting greater emphasis on targeting domestic firms supplying manufacturing equipment to chipmakers.
Nokia acquires Rapid technology and R&D unit
November 14, 2024
Finland's Nokia has acquired Rapid’s technology assets, including the world’s largest API hub used by thousands of active developers globally, and its research and development unit.
TSMC to tighten scrutiny on Chinese AI chip clients
November 12, 2024
Reports suggest that TSMC has notified its Chinese clients of a temporary suspension on shipments of advanced AI chips produced using 7nm and below process nodes.
US orders TSMC to halt shipments of advanced AI chips to China
November 11, 2024
The US Department of Commerce sent a letter to TSMC imposing export restrictions on sophisticated chips, of 7 nanometer or more advanced designs, destined for China, sources told Reuters.
Mahanagar Gas forms JV with IBC for battery manufacturing
November 11, 2024
Last month, MGL had announced the signing of an indicative and non-binding term sheet with International Battery Company for a proposed investment in IBC of an amount not exceeding INR 3.85 billion.
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