IMI completes sale of Czech Republic manufacturing facility August 21, 2025 Philippines-based EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) has completed the sale of its 100% equity interest in Integrated Micro-Electronics Czech Republic s.r.o. to Keboda Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Chinese automotive electronics company Keboda Technology.
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).
Asahi Kasei to supply lithium-ion battery separator to Toyota Tsusho August 06, 2025 This partnership allows Asahi Kasei to mitigate the risk of market fluctuations and effectively utilize resources by maintaining high rates of operation. Toyota Tsusho will benefit from a stable supply of LIB separator as it promotes the establishment of an automotive battery supply chain in North America.
Safran finalises acquisition of Collins flight controls business July 30, 2025 The acquired business employs approximately 4,000 people across eight main facilities in Europe (UK, Italy and France) and Asia, and has activities in Poland, USA and India.
Bonsai Robotics acquires farm-ng to enhance autonomous farming July 29, 2025 The integration of Bonsai’s high-performance autonomous AI technology with farm-ng’s customizable robotic platform allows for an offering of AI-first machines that can transform crop management.
SHENMAO enhances semiconductor capabilities with acquisition of PMTC July 11, 2025 PMTC is recognized for its high-reliability solder alloys that offer excellent ductility, thermal fatigue resistance and drop performance. The company brings in-house alloy development, application expertise and a strong R&D foundation, positioning SHENMAO to accelerate innovation in semiconductor solder materials.
Cummins launches BESS to support India’s clean energy transition July 09, 2025 This state-of-the-art energy storage solution is designed to support India’s clean energy transition and strengthen the reliability of the country’s power infrastructure.
Nordic Semiconductor acquires Memfault June 25, 2025 Nordic Semiconductor acquires its long-term partner, Memfault Inc., a cloud platform provider for large-scale deployments of connected products. Through the acquisition Nordic Semi takes the step from a hardware supplier to a complete solution partner.
Scanfil strengthens US presence with majority stake in ADCO Circuits June 11, 2025 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil is expanding its footprint in the US and entering the aerospace and defence market through the acquisition of a majority stake in ADCO Circuits Inc., an EMS provider based in the Greater Detroit area.
IMI to divest Czech manufacturing operations to Keboda June 10, 2025 Philippines-based EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) has signed a definitive agreement to divest its Czech Republic manufacturing subsidiary, IMI Czech Republic (IMI CZ), to Keboda Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, a unit of the Chinese automotive electronics company Keboda Technology.
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.
Trumpf opens new US smart factory May 22, 2025 Global technology company Trumpf has officially opened its new Smart Factory, expanding local production of machine tools in Farmington, Connecticut, the headquarters of its North American subsidiary, Trumpf Inc.
Chemical mechanical planarization market to reach $10.5B by 2035 May 13, 2025 This upward trajectory is driven by the increased complexity in semiconductor architectures, growing demand for miniaturized electronic components, and the expanding integration of advanced node technology across the microelectronics industry.
ABS partners with SCAG to power next-gen commercial mowers May 12, 2025 The partnership is set up to run through 2027 with deliveries of Alliance Intelligent Battery Series systems already underway from ABS’ Springboro, Ohio manufacturing facility.
GreenLine Mobility to invest $275M to decarbonize heavy truck fleet April 14, 2025 The Mumbai-based company will also establish a nationwide network of 100 LNG refueling stations, EV charging stations and battery-swapping facilities in India.
Kulicke & Soffa to shut down electronics assembly equipment business April 02, 2025 Kulicke & Soffa’s board of directors has approved a strategic plan to cease operations of its electronics assembly equipment business. The decision aims to refocus the company on core semiconductor assembly business opportunities and improve long-term financial performance, according to a regulatory filing.
Global OSAT market to touch $94 billion by 2031 March 28, 2025 Increasing circuit complexity spurs OSAT market growth, as integrating various functionalities into a single device demands specialized assembly and test capabilities.
Sivers teams up with WIN to enhance DFB laser production March 26, 2025 Taiwan’s WIN Semiconductors will serve as an outsourced manufacturing partner for Sivers Semiconductors, enabling the company to scale production and meet the demand for its photonic solutions.
ULVAC to develop dilution refrigerator for quantum computing March 24, 2025 ULVAC, with input from IBM, has been developing the next generation of dilution refrigeration systems that meet IBM’s specifications for their superconducting qubit-based quantum computers.
TRENDE’s renewable energy initiatives get $7.2M boost March 21, 2025 This capital infusion will accelerate TRENDE's growth initiatives, including the expansion of its solar and battery leasing service “Teraris,” and its peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading platform.
Ainos, ASE team up to boost AI scent digitization March 14, 2025 By unlocking insights from invisible chemical patterns in the air, AI Nose has the potential to improve manufacturing precision, reduce waste and drive sustainable operations.
Qualcomm to boost AI and IoT capabilities with Edge Impulse acquisition March 13, 2025 At Embedded World, Qualcomm Technologies unveiled that the company had entered into an agreement to acquire EdgeImpulse Inc., which will enhance its offering for developers and expand its AI capabilities to power AI-enabled products and services across IoT.
Nearfield Instruments expands to the US March 11, 2025 Dutch developer of advanced metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, Nearfield Instruments, has established a US subsidiary – strengthening the company's presence in North America.
Tata Electronics to set up display chip unit in Gujarat March 06, 2025 Tata Electronics signed an MoU with Taiwan’s Himax Technologies and PSMC to boost India’s display and ultralow power AI sensing product and technology ecosystem.
Toray opens semiconductor R&D centre in Taiwan March 05, 2025 The new facility will reinforce R&D in advanced semiconductor technologies and materials and provide technical services in the Taiwan market.
Emtar secures $12.8 million to advance wireless SoC March 03, 2025 The Canadian company continues to make strong progress in developing high-performance, energy-efficient and low-latency signal acquisition solutions, it said in a media release.
Lumotive raises $45 million to expand sales of LCM tech February 20, 2025 The oversubscribed round included new investors Swisscom Ventures, East Bridge, EDOM, Grazia, Hokuyo Inc. and TSVC, as well as support from existing investors such as Gates Frontier.
ASE expands its chip packaging and testing capacity February 19, 2025 ASE has officially launched its fifth plant in Penang, adding to the company’s packaging and testing capabilities in the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone.
Japanese PCB manufacturer gets new owners February 11, 2025 A consortium formed by funds managed by MBK Partners and FormFactor is acquiring the outstanding shares of Japanese PCB and substrate manufacturer FICT Limited from funds directly or indirectly serviced by Advantage Partners Inc
Teradyne & ADI partner to boost AI-driven robotics in manufacturing February 11, 2025 Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, and semiconductor company Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development and usage of advanced robotics.
NXP agrees to acquire edge AI pioneer Kinara February 11, 2025 NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kinara, Inc., a provider of high performance, energy-efficient and programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs).
Satya to manufacture and distribute Duracell products February 05, 2025 The licensing agreement is expected to enhance Satya Intl’s market position by leveraging Duracell’s reputation for quality and reliability in battery technology.