Intelligent Memory secures ESD certification for manufacturing facility
March 14, 2024
The manufacturer of industrial-grade memory product solutions has successfully gained a third-party certification for the protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) in its manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Hong Kong.
Tesla's German plant without power after pylon fire
March 05, 2024
Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany is without power following an electricity pylon catching fire near the plant.
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FPT and Siemens ink MOU, accelerating cooperation globally
February 29, 2024
Vietnamese ICT company, FPT, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens looking to collaborate on business opportunities in advancing the manufacturing sector and semiconductor chip production.
Infineon sells two manufacturing sites to ASE
February 22, 2024
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon will sell two backend manufacturing sites, one in Cavite, Philippines and one in Cheonan, South Korea, to two subsidiaries of ASE.
Plan Optik expands production in Hungary
February 20, 2024
The Plan Optik Group continues to expand its production capacities and has now rented a new production hall in Hungary.
Microsoft commits $3.5bn to German AI projects
February 19, 2024
Microsoft will invest 3.3 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in new and existing German facilities to expand the AI capabilities of its data centres.
ICAPE: "We remain fully committed to our growth trajectory"
February 13, 2024
PCB specialist ICAPE reported revenues of EUR 179.5 million in 2023 – impacted by the international industrial and economic context observed during the fiscal year.
Intel loses German patent infringement case
February 09, 2024
A German court has judged against Intel in a patent dispute surrounding a number of its older processors.
Taiwanese firms target Czech Republic for chip production
February 02, 2024
Business groups from Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore semiconductor manufacturing in the region.
New sales structure at Würth Elektronik eiSos
January 31, 2024
The component manufacturer is combining sales for the product groups ‘passive and electromechanical components’ into a single management structure, led by Heiko Arnold as the Head of Sales.
NexWafe opens US division to prep for solar wafer production
January 29, 2024
German silicon wafer manufacturing company NexWafe has established a US subsidiary, and is now getting ready to build a gigawatt-scale facility to manufacture thin silicon wafers locally.
H+E Group is building an ultrapure water plant in Germany
January 25, 2024
The German company is developing the facility for an unnamed semiconductor manufacturer with subsidies from the European Chips Act.
BMW to employ humanoid robots in its factories
January 24, 2024
German car giant BMW has signed a commercial agreement to use Figure's human-form robots to perform dangerous tasks at its manufacturing plants.
TSMC profits down again, but 2024 outlook is good
January 19, 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co will post a 19% drop in net profit for Q4 2023, but it is projecting more than 20% growth for the year ahead.
Kontron acquires majority stake in Katek SE
January 18, 2024
Kontron AG will acquire around 60% of the shares in German electronics manufacturer KATEK SE.
Nokia to invest €360M in German hardware and chip design
January 17, 2024
Finnish telecom company Nokia says it plans to invest EUR 360 million in software, hardware and chip design at its Ulm and Nuremberg sites in Germany.
EU Commission approves German State aid for Northvolt
January 09, 2024
The European Commission has approved a EUR 902 million German measure to support Northvolt in the construction its battery production plant in the city of Heide, Germany.
Christian Koitzsch to head TSMC's European operation
January 05, 2024
Christian Koitzsch has left Bosch to become the president of TSMC's under-construction subsidiary in Dresden, Germany.
1,500 German jobs at risk at Bosch
December 12, 2023
The German automotive supplier is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce by up 1,500 employees by 2025 at two of its German sites.
Northrop Grumman ink MoU with Rohde & Schwarz
December 07, 2023
Northrop Grumman and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on turn-key solutions for 5th-to-4th-generation interoperability.
Infineon opens the doors to Malaysia expansion
December 05, 2023
Back in 1973, Infineon opened the doors to the company’s backend fab in Melaka, Malaysia. 50 years later the company is still operating in Melaka, and still growing – opening the doors to its new Building 11.
Icape acquires Bordan Electronic Consult
November 28, 2023
Yesterday, Icape announced the acquisition of 100 percent of the assets of Bordan Electronic Consult, a German company specializing in the design of "custom-made" technical parts.
BMZ and AGCO team up to tackle the farming industry
November 27, 2023
German battery expert BMZ Group har entered into a strategic cooperation with AGCO Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of agricultural machinery, aimed at advancing sustainable agriculture solutions
German court ruling 'could cost Intel billions'
November 24, 2023
A decision to cancel German government funding of climate-related projects is threatening Intel's plans to build manufacturing plants in Saxony-Anhalt.
Hexatronic revises its outlook and looks to cut costs
November 22, 2023
Swedish Hexatronic Group is downgrading its short-term outlook and expects that the EBITA margin, excluding restructuring costs, will amount to 12-14% for the second half of 2023. Furthermore, the Company is initiating a cost-saving program expected to result in annual savings of approximately SEK 90 million (EUR 7.8 million).
Mycronic breaks ground on german expansion
November 21, 2023
The headquarters for Mycronic's PCB Test business line in Wertheim, Germany will relocate from Reicholzheim to Reinhardshof by the end of 2024.
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.
Kyocera invests millions to double production in Germany
November 16, 2023
Kyocera Fineceramics Europe, a subsidiary of Kyocera Europe GmbH, is aiming to become the market leader in Europe and is focusing on a green transformation at its two manufacturing sites in Mannheim and Selb, in Germany.
German component distribution expects consolidation
November 13, 2023
The third quarter of 2023 brought a slight decline in sales and a weaker order situation for German component distribution, according to FBDi.
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Group14 Technologies launches its European push
November 09, 2023
Group14 Technologies, a manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, has launched Phase I of its European manufacturing roadmap by beginning preparations to restart operations at its newly acquired silane factory in Spreetal, Germany.
Germany clears Bosch, Infineon and NXP stakes in TSMC fab
November 07, 2023
The German cartel office (the Bundeskartellamt) has cleared plans by Bosch, Infineon and NXP to each acquire 10% of the shares in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a company established by TSMC.
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