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.
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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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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.
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 semiconductor 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.
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