China’s GigaDevice opens global headquarters in Singapore
June 05, 2025
This strategic move marks a major milestone in GigaDevice’s international growth journey, underscoring its commitment to closer customer engagement, building a resilient and agile supply chain, and strengthening its ecosystem and brand presence across key global markets.
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NCAB closes acquisition of B&B Leiterplattenservice in Germany
June 04, 2025
In April earlier this year, NCAB announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire 100% of B&B Leiterplattenservice GmbH (B&B) headquartered in Mittweida, Germany – the acquisition is now closed, and the company now is part of the NCAB Group.
Why PCB raw materials matter: performance, reliability, and cost
June 04, 2025
ICAPE offers an overview of the key factors in PCB raw material selection and the considerations that guide their use.
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.
Air Liquide’s gas supply deal with VSMC to boost Singapore’s chip industry
June 03, 2025
Strategically located within the Tampines Wafer Fab Park, one of Singapore’s four key wafer fabrication hubs, the new facility will bolster Singapore’s position as a global semiconductor powerhouse.
Microsoft to invest $400 million in Switzerland on AI, cloud computing
June 03, 2025
Microsoft’s commitment includes expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure, empowering Switzerland’s startup and SME ecosystem, developing AI skills and digital competencies, and strengthening Switzerland’s role as a global hub for responsible AI governance.
Meyer Burger closes Arizona solar plant, cuts 282 jobs
May 30, 2025
Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger said it was in talks with a group of bondholders about restructuring, but the future of the Goodyear, Arizona site was uncertain.
Jupiter partners with Pickkup to bolster EV adoption in India
May 30, 2025
The partnership aims to deploy 300 units of JEM TEZ, JEM’s electric light commercial vehicle, in Pickkup’s growing EV fleet by the end of this year.
Dirk Stans on strengthening Europe’s electronics industry
May 30, 2025
Over the past few months, Dirk Stans, Managing Partner at Eurocircuits, has been a vocal advocate for strengthening Europe’s electronics industry. In a series of articles, published by Evertiq, he has addressed critical structural challenges – and proposed pragmatic, actionable reforms. At Evertiq Expo Berlin on June 5, he will bring these ideas together in a comprehensive presentation.
Hungary again top European destination for Chinese FDI
May 30, 2025
Hungary received 31% of all Chinese FDI targeting EU and UK in 2024. Investment in EV manufacturing played a central role, with Hungary alone receiving 62% of all Chinese EV-related FDI, up from 57% the previous year.
Horiba to set up new production base in Malaysia
May 29, 2025
The Horiba Group is set to significantly expand its operations in Malaysia with plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in the state of Kedah.
India launches quantum research hub to strengthen defence capabilities
May 29, 2025
The Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC), launched by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental set-ups designed to propel R&D in critical quantum domains.
VECV partners with Statiq to boost EV adoption in India
May 29, 2025
Statiq will extend access to its expanding network of over 8,000 charging points from leading CPOs on its aggregated platform across India, making charging simpler, faster and more efficient for Eicher customers.
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.
Northvolt to cease production by end of June
May 28, 2025
The bankruptcy estate of Northvolt has announced that battery cell production at the company’s Skellefteå facility will be gradually phased out, with the aim of ceasing operations entirely by June 30. The decision comes as efforts to find a buyer for Northvolt Ett AB's production remain unresolved.
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.
Born in Finland, Made in USA: Premix opens North Carolina plant
May 28, 2025
Premix Group, a Finnish manufacturer of conductive polymer compounds, has launched its first US production facility in Dallas, North Carolina. Backed by USD 79 million in federal funding, the plant aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical diagnostics and high-performance applications.
Swedish giants to build AI factory with Nvidia
May 28, 2025
A group of leading Swedish companies – AstraZeneca, Ericsson, Saab and SEB – together with Wallenberg Investments and Nvidia, plans to build Sweden’s largest AI supercomputer. The new system will be based on Nvidia’s latest generation of accelerated computing and operated by a jointly owned company to provide sovereign, secure access to AI compute capacity.
SK On discovers method to enhance lifespan of solid-state batteries
May 28, 2025
The study, published in ACS Energy Letters, introduces a method for forming a protective layer on the lithium metal anode surface to enhance battery safety and extend its lifespan.
ST expands "Lab-in-Fab" initiative in Singapore
May 27, 2025
STMicroelectronics says that it is partnering with the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME) and ULVAC, to expand its “Lab-in-Fab” (LiF) in Singapore. The focus of the collaboration is to advance piezoelectric MEMS for applications in personal electronics, medical devices, and other applications.
Report: Nvidia to launch cheaper Blackwell AI chip for China
May 26, 2025
The GPU, which will feature Nvidia’s new generation Blackwell-architecture AI processors, may be priced between USD 6,500 and USD 8,000, significantly below the USD 10,000-USD 12,000 the H20 sold for, Reuters reports.
Neways opens new manufacturing facility in Malaysia
May 22, 2025
Dutch EMS provider Neways Electronics has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Selangor, Malaysia, marking the company’s first production site in Southeast Asia.
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.
Foxconn and Thales eye semiconductor, satellite projects in France
May 20, 2025
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn and French defence and aerospace group Thales have entered a strategic partnership aimed at advancing semiconductor and space manufacturing in Europe.
Lacroix exits North America in strategic shift
May 20, 2025
French electronics and technology group Lacroix plans to withdraw entirely from its North American electronics operations by the end of 2025, as part of a strategic shift aimed at consolidating its core businesses and eliminating persistent losses.
Reliance Power to build 500 MW solar project in Bhutan
May 19, 2025
The solar project, to be jointly developed by India’s Reliance Power and DHI, the investment arm of the Bhutanese government, will have a capital outlay of up to USD 235 million.
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.
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POSCO, Hyundai sign agreement with eye on future mobility market
May 16, 2025
The two South Korean companies agreed to create sustainable synergy in low-carbon steel and secondary battery markets amid global economic blocks and rapidly changing trade environments.
Altilium announces breakthrough in battery circularity in UK
May 16, 2025
Electrochemical testing of the cells has demonstrated comparable performance with cells made from conventional primary materials, underscoring the potential of recycled cathodes as a viable alternative to mined metals.
Honda, Quemix develop quantum state readout technology
May 16, 2025
Honda R&D and Quemix have successfully developed a new quantum state readout technology that only “scans” information such as the intensity and shape, which characterizes the classical data from the X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectral data stored in the quantum computer as quantum state.
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