Hanza receives SEK 40 million drone order October 14, 2025 Swedish EMS provider Hanza has received an initial order worth approximately SEK 40 million from an unnamed technology company developing drones for both civilian and defence-related applications.
ABB and Nvidia partner on next-gen AI data centre October 14, 2025 ABB has entered into a collaboration with Nvidia to develop power solutions for next-generation, gigawatt-scale data centres.
Mitsubishi Power receives order for BFG-fired M100S gas turbine October 13, 2025 The order for Jiangsu Lihuai Steel, a subsidiary of Chinese steelmaker Jiangsu Shagang Group, was placed through Mitsubishi Power’s local subsidiary. The M100S power plant has an output of 100 MW in a combined cycle setting.
Applied Materials and ASU open $270M semiconductor research centre in Arizona October 13, 2025 Applied Materials and Arizona State University have officially opened the Materials-to-Fab Center, a USD 270 million research and prototyping facility aimed at accelerating innovation in semiconductor manufacturing.
Stoke raises $510M to scale manufacturing of reusable launch vehicle October 10, 2025 The new capital will expand production capacity for the Nova vehicle and complete activation of Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral. The US company will also invest in supply chain, its Boltline product, and infrastructure to prepare for high-cadence launch operations.
Mercedes-Benz spins off chip team to form Athos Silicon October 09, 2025 Mercedes-Benz has announced a collaboration with semiconductor company Athos Silicon to accelerate the development of advanced chiplet architectures for autonomous computing.
From startup to Gazelle – Evertiq on a strong growth path October 09, 2025 Evertiq AB has been named one of Sweden’s Gazelle Companies 2025 by Dagens industri. The award recognises some of the country’s fastest-growing and best-managed companies – businesses that demonstrate strong growth, sound finances, and sustainable business models.
Qualcomm to acquire Arduino October 08, 2025 Qualcomm Technologies has agreed to acquire open-source hardware and software company Arduino, integrating one of the world’s largest developer ecosystems into its edge computing and AI portfolio.
ABB to sell Robotics division to SoftBank for $5.4 billion October 08, 2025 ABB has signed an agreement to sell its Robotics division to Japan’s SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of USD 5.375 billion, ending its earlier plan to spin off the business into a separate listed company.
C-Hawk unveils new Vietnam facility October 07, 2025 C-Hawk Technology, a manufacturer of components, assemblies, systems and surface treatment processes for the semiconductor and health imaging industries, has opened its new manufacturing facility in Vietnam.
“We are not just building factories – it’s Europe’s strength for the future.” October 07, 2025 TLT Manufacturing has been making headlines in recent months with its expansion strategy. In September, the Lithuanian electronics group inaugurated a EUR 320 million expansion in Vilnius, which included four new factories, highlighting its ambition to build a vertically integrated manufacturing park in Europe.
Icape Group grows revenue and profitability in H1 2025 October 03, 2025 French PCB supplier Icape Group has reported revenue of EUR 102 million for the first half of 2025, an increase of 13.1% compared with the same period last year.
Schweizer: Short-time working at the Schramberg site ended October 01, 2025 Schweizer Electronic AG has implemented comprehensive measures to adjust its cost and personnel structure at its Schramberg site due to strong market fluctuations in the automotive and industrial electronics sector.
Hanza completes acquisition of Milectria October 01, 2025 Sweden EMS provider Hanza has completed the acquisition of Milectria, a contract manufacturer of electrical systems for the defence industry. The acquisition is described as an important step in Hanza's LYNX program and strengthens the group's capacity and geographical presence.
DRAM module revenue up 7% in 2024, driven by tight supply and restocking October 01, 2025 TrendForce reports that following the completion of inventory digestion in the downstream consumer market concluded at the end of Q4 2023, DRAM suppliers shifted focus towards HBM and server DDR5 products, leading to tighter supply for other DRAM types.
Note expands in the UK with acquisition of Kasdon Group October 01, 2025 Swedish EMS provider Note has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Kasdon Group, a UK-based electronics contract manufacturer with a strong presence in the defence sector, which accounts for approximately 50% of its revenue.
Stellantis pauses car production across Europe amid weakening demand September 30, 2025 In October, Stellantis will temporarily halt production at six of its manufacturing sites across Europe, according to industry portal automotivesuppliers.pl. The production pauses will affect facilities in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland, as the group adjusts output to current market demand.
TQ Group to take over staff and operations of Enders GmbH September 29, 2025 Electronics specialist TQ Group will take over employees and business operations of enders GmbH in Landshut as of October 1, 2025. Enders, an engineering services provider, will close its operations on September 30, 2025.
STARLight to position Europe as leader in silicon photonics tech September 29, 2025 The STARLight project brings together a consortium of leading industrial and academic partners with the aim of establishing a high-volume manufacturing line, developing leading-edge optical modules, and fostering a complete value chain.
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank expand Stargate with five new AI data centre sites September 26, 2025 OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are expanding their joint AI infrastructure initiative, Stargate, with five new US data centre sites. The expansion brings the project’s planned capacity to nearly 7 gigawatts and over USD 400 billion in committed investment, moving the partners ahead of schedule toward their USD 500 billion, 10-gigawatt target set for the end of 2025.
Kurtz Ersa enters the semiconductor industry September 26, 2025 The Kreuzwertheim-based mechanical engineering group Kurtz Ersa has taken over the business operations of the insolvent equipment manufacturer ATV Technologie GmbH, based in Vaterstetten near Munich.
NanoQT raises $14 million to advance quantum computing September 26, 2025 The funding will accelerate developing distributed quantum computers using NanoQT’s proprietary nanofiber-cavity.
ABS partners with Persona AI to bring humanoid robots to shipyards September 26, 2025 Under the MOU, ABS and Persona AI will collaborate on a series of joint development projects, collecting data to support classification during ship construction.
India’s Montra Electric to launch EV truck factory in Haryana September 26, 2025 Spread across 255,000 sq ft with a built-up area of 150,000 sq ft, the facility will be designed for flexibility, with the ability to manufacture multiple product variants. It is expected to produce 6,000 eHCVs annually and can be expanded to 7,500 units.
Bosch Mobility to cut 13,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 September 26, 2025 Bosch says that it will cut around 13,000 jobs at its Mobility division in Germany by the end of 2030, citing weak global vehicle markets, delays in new technology adoption, and mounting cost pressures.
Ventec consolidates German facilities September 25, 2025 Ventec International Group announced in a LinkedIn update that it will merge its two facilities in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, into a single modernised site.
Infineon to sell Bangkok site to Malaysian Pacific Industries September 25, 2025 Infineon Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to transfer its backend manufacturing site in Bangkok/Nonthaburi, Thailand, to Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad (MPI).
Kitron COO Kristoffer Asklöv to step down September 25, 2025 Kitron announces that Chief Operating Officer Kristoffer Asklöv has resigned to become CEO of a Swedish manufacturing company outside Kitron’s competitive landscape.
onsemi to acquire Aura Semiconductor’s Vcore power technologies September 24, 2025 onsemi has entered into an agreement with Aura Semiconductor to acquire rights to its Vcore power technologies, including associated IP licenses. This deal aims to enhance onsemi’s power management portfolio and roadmap, accelerating its goal to address the complete power tree in AI data centre applications.
Bosch suspends heat pump factory project in Poland September 24, 2025 German conglomerate Bosch has announced the suspension of its heat pump factory project in Dobromierz, Lower Silesia. The decision is driven by increasing economic and political uncertainty in Europe, as well as demand forecasts falling short of earlier expectations.
Elemaster and Syrma SGS launch joint venture in India September 24, 2025 Italian EMS provider Elemaster Group has entered a joint venture with Syrma SGS Technology Limited to establish a new company in India focused on high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
Suzlon to supply TPREL with 838 MW wind turbine generators September 23, 2025 The agreement marks the third strategic collaboration between Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TRPEL) and Suzlon Group. The 838 MW project will comprise 266 of Suzlon’s S144 wind turbines, each with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW.