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Pixelworks to sell Shanghai subsidiary to VeriSilicon October 17, 2025 Pixelworks has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its shares in Pixelworks Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. to a special purpose entity led by VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
TASE completes acquisition of US firm Joined Alloys for $12M October 16, 2025 TASE Global has a factory in Tamil Nadu and is also working on a brownfield expansion with an investment of USD 17 million. The company specializes in precision manufacturing of components and providing solutions for aerospace, medical and industrial applications.
Hanza acquires German EMS company BMK October 15, 2025 Swedish EMS provider Hanza has signed an agreement to acquire the German EMS provider BMK Group – becoming Europe’s largest listed contract manufacturer
Nexperia CEO suspended after Dutch intervention, China exports blocked October 15, 2025 Nexperia has issued a statement addressing recent legal and governmental actions taken against the company, including a ruling by the Dutch Enterprise Chamber and the Dutch government’s invocation of the Goods Availability Act.
Wonder Electricals launches PCB manufacturing unit October 14, 2025 Wonder Electricals Ltd. has set up a new entity, Integrated Motion & Control LLP, focused on PCB manufacturing. The company holds a 51% stake in the LLP.
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.
ESD industry posts $5.1 billion in revenue in Q2 2025 October 07, 2025 The Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 8.6% to USD 5,089.4 million in the second quarter of 2025 from the USD 4,685.5 million registered in the second quarter of 2024, according to the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community. The four-quarter moving average rose 10.4%, based on a comparison of the most recent four quarters to the prior four.
Swiss chip cooling startup Corintis raises $24 million October 03, 2025 Corintis’s technology focuses on optimized micro-scale liquid cooling for computer chips in data centres. Microsoft in collaboration with Corintis has developed an in-chip microfluidic cooling system that can effectively cool a server running core services.
SEALSQ and Kaynes SemiCon form JV to establish India's first OSTP facility October 01, 2025 SEALSQ Corp and Kaynes SemiCon have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture, SEALKAYNESQ Ltd, which will establish India’s first Outsourced Semiconductor Test and Personalisation (OSTP) facility.
Elemaster and Syrma SGS launch joint venture in India September 24, 2025 Italian EMS provider Elemaster Group has entered a joint venture with Syrma SGS Technology Limited to establish a new company in India focused on high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
Terma establishes subsidiary in Ukraine September 16, 2025 Danish defence company Terma has established a fully owned subsidiary in Kyiv, underscoring its long-term commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defence and recovery.
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US quantum computing firm Strangeworks acquires Quantagonia September 08, 2025 The combined entity will integrate German firm Quantagonia’s expertise in mathematical optimization, HybridSolver orchestration technology and AI-powered decision-making solutions with Strangeworks’ AI and quantum infrastructure.
The component lifecycle is collapsing under its own progress September 01, 2025 The real crisis isn’t that obsolescence happens – it's that the industry still acts like it won’t.
QCi awarded TFLN photonic chip contract by US’s NIST August 18, 2025 Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) has been awarded a contract by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the US Department of Commerce, for the design and fabrication of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
Eutelsat, Tata’s Nelco to offer LEO connectivity across India August 14, 2025 Under the agreement, OneWeb India Communications, Eutelsat’s local operating entity, will partner with Nelco to deliver secure, low-latency Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity for customers on land, at sea, and in the air.
Zapi expands electric drive charging with acquisition of Stercom August 08, 2025 This expansion in capabilities reinforces Italy-based Zapi Group’s expertise in electric drive and industrial automation solutions that will accelerate innovation and deliver more comprehensive solutions to the market.
Boreo completes acquisition of Elfa Distrelec sales operations in Finland and the Baltics August 07, 2025 Boreo Plc has completed its acquisition of Elfa Distrelec's sales operations in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The transaction was originally announced back in April earlier this year.
Denmark buys four MQ-9B SkyGuardians from GA-ASI July 30, 2025 The platform provides pole-to-pole satellite control and de-icing capabilities to enable missions in the harsh conditions of the Arctic in support of Denmark and its NATO Allies.
EUV Accelerator opens at Albany NanoTech Complex in New York July 15, 2025 The EUV Accelerator enables researchers from Natcast, NSTC Member organizations, and NY CREATES to work collaboratively to conduct research and development activities essential to driving faster commercialization of advanced semiconductor technology.
Malaysia imposes trade permits for AI chips of US origin July 14, 2025 Individuals or companies have to notify authorities at least 30 days in advance for exporting, transhipping or bringing in transit items not listed on Malaysia’s strategic items list.
Semiconductor foundry landscape to transform by 2030 June 25, 2025 Market intelligence and analyst firm Yole Group explores the status of the semiconductor foundry in its latest report – digging deep into the geopolitical, economic, and capacity realignments setting the stage for the foundry industry.
Continental launches semiconductor unit, partners with GlobalFoundries June 24, 2025 Continental's Automotive Group Sector has established a new internal unit — Advanced Electronics & Semiconductor Solutions (AESS) — to design and verify application-specific semiconductor circuits, as the company prepares for its planned spin-off into the standalone entity Aumovio.
Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control list June 16, 2025 The two Chinese companies, who are already on a US trade blacklist, have been put on Taiwan’s “Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List” together with many of their international subsidiaries.
Connect expands global footprint with new US manufacturing plant June 04, 2025 Connect Group USA will specialize in assembly and module building and after-sales services, supported by core functions in sales, test development, production center operations, and a customer focus center.
Meyer Burger files for insolvency for German subsidiaries June 02, 2025 The German subsidiaries of Meyer Burger Technology AG, Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH and Meyer Burger (Germany) GmbH, have each filed for insolvency proceedings.
Europe’s top 20 defence companies: Who leads the arms race? May 28, 2025 The global defence industry never sleeps. Geopolitical tensions – from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East to the arms build-up in East Asia – are fuelling record-breaking investments in military technology and production.
AT&S to open Europe's first advanced IC substrate facility in June May 28, 2025 AT&S is preparing to open a new high-tech production facility for advanced IC substrates and packaging technologies in Leoben, Austria. Set to officially launch in June 2025, the site will be the first of its kind in Europe and is expected to play a key role in strengthening Europe's microelectronics supply chain.
Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs globally in major restructuring May 26, 2025 Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars will reduce its global workforce by approximately 3,000 positions, including consultants, as part of a sweeping cost-cutting programme aimed at securing long-term profitability amid growing pressure in the automotive industry.
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