EU funding strengthens semiconductor innovation in Finland
February 19, 2025
The European semiconductor industry is receiving a boost through the APECS pilot line project, which has been awarded funding under the EU Chips Act. This initiative focuses on developing and providing new packaging and integration solutions for the industry.
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QuaLiProM Project wields AI to address sustainable battery upcycling
February 10, 2025
New research has been approved to tackle the issue of upcycling lithium-ion batteries for EVs using quantum technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
Rapidus unveils plans for new R&D facility and clean room
October 03, 2024
Rapidus Corporation will set up a clean room within Seiko Epson Corporation's facility in Chitose, Hokkaido, and open an R&D center for semiconductor post-processing called Rapidus Chiplet Solutions (RCS).
Merck joins Semiconductor-X supply chain research project
July 24, 2024
Germany's industrial conglomerate has signed on to the Semiconductor-X consortium, led by Intel Germany and the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation.
French research institute kicks off EUR 830m chips project
July 01, 2024
France's CEA-Leti lab has officially launched its FAMES Pilot Line to support higher-performance, more energy-efficient and more sustainable chip designs across Europe.
EV Group and Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID expand partnership
June 18, 2024
Wafer bonding and lithography equipment supplier EV Group (EVG) has entered into a strategic partnership with Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID (All Silicon System Integration Dresden), to develop and optimise alternative bonding and debonding technologies for advanced CMOS and heterogeneous integration applications, including quantum computing.
EU Chips Act to attract EUR 100bn of private investment?
May 23, 2024
European Commission officials believe the EU Chips Act can attract huge inwards investment and propel the continent's semiconductor space to global prominence by 2030.
Fraunhofer to expand its collaboration with South Korea
April 30, 2024
Working together to expedite technological innovations in the fields of battery cell and semiconductor technology. That is the aim of an international collaboration program funded by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
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.
CustomCells opens future lab in Itzehoe
January 24, 2024
Battery technology company CustomCells has opened the doors to its new headquarters in Itzehoe, Germany.
Germany is looking to combat the shortage of workers
October 10, 2023
Germany is launching an initiative to combat the shortage of skilled workers by creating a training centre for battery specialists in Itzehoe.
Fraunhofer ISE support setup of PV Production site in France
September 26, 2023
HoloSolis SAS, a company founded in 2022 by EIT InnoEnergy, IDEC GROUP and TSE, plans to build a production line for both PV solar cells and modules. The new company will be located close to the French-German border in the district of Sarreguemines.
Applied Materials to create 'Europe´s largest tech hub'
July 24, 2023
Applied Materials will team up with 300mm semiconductor research centre Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems to open a new technology hub for semiconductor metrology and process analysis.
IBM and Tokyo University have just booted up their quantum computer
June 16, 2023
The IBM Quantum System One is now operational for researchers across Japan.
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Customcells raises €60 million in financing round
December 09, 2022
The German company plans to use the money to advance electric flying. CEO Dirk Abendroth announces ambitious growth course.
Fraunhofer IAF expands semiconductor research infrastructure
July 05, 2022
Two new research buildings provide researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF with facilities to continue developing technologies based on compound semiconductors.
GlobalFoundries launches GF Labs
May 25, 2022
At its annual GF Technology Summit (GTS), GlobalFoundries announced the launch of GF Labs, a new program that extends the development horizon of differentiated semiconductor technology.
Bosch expands sensor business via acquisition
April 29, 2022
Bosch is expanding its expertise in MEMS micro speakers and strengthening its market position via an acquisition. Arioso Systems, based in Dresden, Germany, is to become part of the Bosch Sensortec GmbH.
Picosun delivers powder MEMS technology platform to Fraunhofer ISIT
February 21, 2022
Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology (ISIT) has taken PICOSUN P-300B ALD system into use as their powder MEMS technology platform.
Infineon, Bosch, and more on quest for "Trustworthy Electronics"
August 20, 2021
Coordinated by Infineon Technologies AG, the research project " Design methods and hardware/software co-verification for the unique identifiability of electronic components" ( VE-VIDES) has begun operations.
Meyer Burger opens new plant in Thalheim, Germany
May 19, 2021
The 'Solar Valley' is once again becoming a symbol for a successful European solar industry. In addition to a good infrastructure, Meyer Burger relies on trained and experienced personnel in the region.
Meyer Burger receives funding to build green solar cell production
January 05, 2021
The company is looking to receive up to EUR 22.5 million in public funding to build environmentally friendly solar cell production in the city of Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany.
Bosch launches 5G tests at Reutlingen wafer fab
August 07, 2020
The German company believes 5G will be a key building block of digitalization and connectivity in manufacturing and logistics. And for that reason, Bosch is now starting compatibility tests and channel measurements for setting up a 5G network in its wafer fab in Reutlingen.
Elmos increases semiconductor sales by 7.7% in 2019
February 27, 2020
According to preliminary, unaudited figures, Elmos Semiconductor increased sales of the semiconductor business by 7.7% to EUR 273.4 million in 2019.
Czech company acquires German PCB manufacturer
January 28, 2020
Gatema a.s. has completed the biggest acquisition in its history to date. The Czech Republic-based company has purchased Germany's Kubatronik – Leiterplatten GmbH Company, a company focused on the development and manufacturing of prototype and test boards.
Cooperation between Elmos and Fraunhofer Institute IMS comes to an end
January 28, 2020
The cooperation between Elmos Semiconductor AG and Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS) in Duisburg will end on June 30, 2020 in accordance with the agreed contract period, despite Elmos wishes to continue.
Fraunhofer to set up a new research facility for battery cell production
October 31, 2019
For all sectors of industries involved in energy and mobility transition, energy storage systems are of a growing crucial importance. Fraunhofer is now creating a development center for battery cell production with the aim to reduce technological hurdles.
X-FAB strengthens its cooperation with EUROPRACTICE
October 03, 2019
Analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, says that is broadening the scope of its cooperation with the EUROPRACTICE Consortium which counts institutions such as Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits and imec as members.
Blackstone believes the future lies in solid-state battery technology
July 08, 2019
Blackstone Resources AG says it has teamed up with several strategic partners from Germany, Belgium, Poland and Austria, the United Kingdom and Switzerland with which the company aims to achieve a number of objectives related to battery production and development.
RoodMicrotec expanding SCM services into ASSP market
March 01, 2019
RoodMicrotec GmbH signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fraunhofer Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen IIS and EBV Elektronik GmbH, announcing cooperation in production and marketing of Fraunhofer ready to use chip IP.
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