R2 Semiconductor files lawsuit against Intel in France
April 17, 2024
R2 Semiconductor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Le Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris against the French subsidiaries of Intel and its customers, Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and HP Inc.
Soitec CEO: we could build a US facility
April 15, 2024
French semiconductor materials company Soitec is weighing up the benefits of constructing a factory in the US in a bid to be near to its key customers.
Diamond-based semiconductor startup Diamfab raises EUR 8.7m
April 08, 2024
France-based Diamfab has completed a funding round to accelerate its research into diamond as a replacement for silicon.
Sequans bags EUR 10.9m France 2030 grant
March 25, 2024
The French government has pledged a EUR 10.9m subsidy to cellular IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications to bolster's France's position in the 5G telecoms space.
Dutch government to ASML: please don't go
March 08, 2024
The Dutch government has launched 'Operation Beethoven' to stop the hugely influential firm from re-locating to a different country.
Cicor acquires business units from TT Electronics
March 05, 2024
Cicor has signed an agreement to acquire TT Electronics IoT Solutions Ltd, with three production sites in the UK and China, from TT Electronics for GBP 20.8 million.
EU's Edge-AI body now accepting design proposals
March 01, 2024
The European Union has issued a call for proposals to its PREVAIL consortium, which was set up to accelerate the development of next-generation, edge-AI technologies across the continent.
What is the future for SiC in Europe?
February 29, 2024
To understand the – potential – future, we first must look at the present and the ongoing movement. Therefore, Evertiq invited Yole Group as a keynote speaker during its inaugural Expo in Sophia Antipolis, France dig deeper into the market, investments and competitive landscape of SiC.
Stellantis to make electric drive modules in Hungary
February 19, 2024
Car giant Stellantis is set to increase its production capacity of electric drive modules (EDMs) by bringing production to its Szentgotthard, Hungary plant from 2026.
Intel wants to raise $2bn to fund new Irish fab
February 16, 2024
News reports say Intel Foundry Services (IFS) is seeking a $2 billion equity raise to build a new semiconductor fabrication plant in Ireland.
France's electronics evolution and sustainable future
February 14, 2024
There is currently a lot of movement within the European electronics industry, along with all its sectors, which were key talking points during Evertiq’s inaugural Expo in Sophia Antipolis, France on February 8, 2024.
New funds will accelerate ACC battery network buildout
February 14, 2024
ACC says it has closed a EUR 4.4 billion debt raising, increasing the funding for the construction of three gigafactories for lithium-ion battery cell production in France, Germany, and Italy, as well as R&D.
Evertiq Expo Sophia Antipolis is just around the corner
February 07, 2024
Time is drawing close for Evertiq's first-ever Expo on the French Riviera. Evertiq has paid close attention to the ongoing developments in the market and the world at large and organised a program that reflects just that.
Intel pushes back opening of Ohio plant to 2026
February 02, 2024
Intel's $20bn Ohio manufacturing facility is the latest US project to be held back by sluggish demand and red tape.
Europe’s home-grown processor
January 31, 2024
Europe consumes nearly 30% of the world’s supercomputing resources, only 5% of supercomputers are supplied in Europe and exactly 0% of the microprocessors powering them are designed here. That is something that the European Processor Initiative (EPI) is looking to change.
Making the right materials choices for your PCB
January 23, 2024
PCBs are the backbone of electronic devices, providing the foundation for nearly every electronic product you encounter regularly. Consequently, choosing the right materials for PCBs is a critical step in the design process that will directly impact the performance, reliability, and longevity of the end product.
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Five companies control the SiC power market - Evertiq expo Sophia Antipolis 2024
The global power SiC device market is forcasted to grow to about USD 9 billion by 2028, a 31% increase over 2022, according to the 2023 edition of Yole Intelligence's Power SiC Report. While automotive applications dominate the SiC market, other applications such industrial, energy, and rail are adding to its growth momentum.
Accuron acquires semiconductor wafer-handling firm Recif
January 22, 2024
Singapore-based Accuron Technologies hopes to increase its presence in Europe with the addition of France's Recif Technologies.
Volvo Group plans to divest Arquus
January 17, 2024
Volvo Group has signed an option agreement with John Cockerill Defense which gives the Volvo Group the right to sell Arquus after mandatory consultations with staff representative bodies.
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.
France is looking to supercharge its electronics industry
January 11, 2024
In 2024, the French government – as part of the France 2030 investment plan – is looking to create 18,000 jobs in the electronics sector as the country is looking to address the economic consequences of COVID-19.
Fabless semiconductor in SoC design, secures €34M
January 11, 2024
Scalinx, a fabless semiconductor company based in France and specialising in advanced mixed-signal chip design, has successfully concluded its second funding round, securing a global investment of EUR 34 million.
Five companies control the SiC power market
January 09, 2024
The global power SiC device market is forcasted to grow to about USD 9 billion by 2028, a 31% increase over 2022, according to the 2023 edition of Yole Intelligence's Power SiC Report. While automotive applications dominate the SiC market, other applications such industrial, energy, and rail are adding to its growth momentum.
China projected to export 1.2 Million NEVs in 2023
January 02, 2024
TrendForce reports that the global sales volume of NEVs (including BEVs, PHEVs, and FCVs) is estimated to reach approximately 12.8 million units in 2023. Regional market sales shares are expected to be 60% in China, 22% in Western Europe, 11% in the United States, and 6% in other regions, with China’s market demand distinctly in the lead.
Taiwan opens new vacuum heat treatment centre
December 15, 2023
France's ECM Group and Taiwan's Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) have combined to launch the Asia-Pacific Vacuum Heat Treatment Synergy Centre.
Huawei to start building first European factory next year
December 13, 2023
Updated: Chinese telecommunications company Huawei is reportedly planning to start building its mobile phone network equipment factory in France next year.
SiC and its impact on Europe
December 11, 2023
There is no denying that SiC will play a pivotal role in the semiconductor landscape in the future and the power device market specifically.
Intel’s global push – investing billions in new production
November 28, 2023
Since 2021, Intel has announced several massive projects – all in the multi-dollar scale – across the globe. From a USD 20 billion investment to build two new wafer fabs in Ohio, to a new USD 4.6 billion cutting-edge semiconductor assembly and test facility in Poland.
EU, China, and France seek info on Nvidia's graphics cards
November 27, 2023
In late September, France's competition authority raided the office of a company suspected of having implemented anticompetitive practices in the graphics cards sector. The raid was later linked to Nvidia who is now providing an update on the matter.
FORVIA inaugurates electronics mega plant in Fengcheng
November 17, 2023
Franco-German automotive giant FORVIA is expanding its footprint in China with a new 30,000 sqm facility.
European component distribution decelerates
November 15, 2023
“After nearly 3 years of unprecedented growth, the market starting to consolidate is not a surprise. However, despite all current geo-political challenges, the long-term outlook for our industry overall remains positive,” says Hermann Reiter, Chairman DMASS Europe.
Keysight now owns a controlling stake in ESI Group
November 07, 2023
Keysight Technologies, says that it has successfully acquired shares representing 50.6% of ESI Group SA.
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