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.
ARDUINO OPTA – SECURE AND EASY-TO-USE MICRO PLC Designed for security and durability, the robust Arduino Opta micro PLC makes industrial and building automation accessible to everyone.
Sivers joins DIFI to advance satellite network interoperability May 19, 2025 Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium is a global collective of industry leaders collaborating to develop and promote open, standards-based interoperability for digital IF/RF systems.
Top 15: Swedish electronics manufacturing – the industry behind the industry May 15, 2025 Sweden’s largest providers of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) dominate the domestic market. A review of their 2023 financials reveals an industry that is geographically concentrated, technically advanced, and deeply integrated into the country’s industrial landscape.
Tough Times for Hackers – Part 2: Applying the EN 18031 standard May 14, 2025 Cybersecurity is shifting into the focus of European regulation. According to the EU Radio Equipment Directive, by August 2025, products with radio technology and internet access must protect networks and personal data and prevent fraud. The EN18031 standard is designed to assist manufacturers in implementation. Part 2 looks into its application.
Zoho suspends $700 million India chipmaking plan May 02, 2025 In June 2024, the Indian company had applied for government incentives under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) to build a compound semiconductor chip fabrication unit in Karnataka.
Report: Huawei develops new AI chip to compete with Nvidia April 28, 2025 China’s Huawei Technologies hopes that its new chip, Ascend 910D, will prove to be more powerful than Nvidia’s AI chip H100, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
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.
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.