Axiom partners with India’s Skyroot to advance space exploration
July 03, 2025
This collaboration further reinforces the growing cooperation between Axiom Space and the Indian space sector. Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), which launched June 25, marks India’s return to human spaceflight and the nation’s first mission on board the International Space Station.
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Zollner completes full acquisition of Bluechips Microhouse
July 01, 2025
German EMS provider Zollner Elektronik has completed its full acquisition of Thailand-based electronics manufacturer Bluechips Microhouse. Bluechips will now operate as part of the Zollner Group, under the leadership of Thomas Kiefl.
Lyten acquires Northvolt's Polish manufacturing operation
July 01, 2025
Lyten, a US-based manufacturer of lithium-sulfur batteries, will acquire Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland, a 25,000 square metre battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing and R&D facility.
From Gdańsk to Europe: Unisystem’s evolution in display innovation
June 30, 2025
At the turn of the 1980s and 1990s, many companies in Poland started their operations in conditions far removed from today's reality – no internet, limited access to components and technology, not to mention a lack of capital – what kept them running was often improvisation and sheer determination. Today, some of these companies are mature technology organisations, successfully competing in international markets.
SEALSQ partners with ColibriTD, Xdigit to develop solution for wafer yields
June 30, 2025
The solution aims to significantly improve wafer yield for advanced semiconductor designs at nodes below 7nm by addressing IR Drop issues. It features an advanced mathematical modeling of IR Drop and leverages quantum computing’s ability to solve the resulting complex Partial Differential Equations.
Xanadu opens advanced photonic packaging facility in Ontario
June 25, 2025
Canadian quantum computing company Xanadu has opened a CAD 10 million advanced photonic packaging facility at its headquarters in Toronto. The new site, described as the first of its kind in Canada, aims to strengthen the country’s domestic quantum supply chain and manufacturing capabilities.
IBM, RIKEN unveil first IBM Quantum System Two outside of US
June 25, 2025
IBM Quantum System Two at RIKEN is powered by IBM Quantum Heron, the company’s best-performing quantum processor to-date. Its connection to Fugaku will enable RIKEN teams to use quantum-centric supercomputing approaches to push forward research on advanced algorithms.
IPC becomes Global Electronics Association
June 24, 2025
The organization known as IPC – originally the Institute of Printed Circuits – is changing its name to the Global Electronics Association, and unveils a new study on the electronics industry.
Continental launches semiconductor unit, partners with GlobalFoundries
June 24, 2025
Continental's Automotive Group Sector has established a new internal unit — Advanced Electronics & Semiconductor Solutions (AESS) — to design and verify application-specific semiconductor circuits, as the company prepares for its planned spin-off into the standalone entity Aumovio.
Tata Elxsi, Infineon partner to accelerate EV innovation in India
June 20, 2025
Tata Elxsi brings its design, system integration and validation capabilities, while Infineon will provide early access to its latest semiconductor technologies—such as SiC-based components, microcontrollers and ICs.
Sparc Foundry secures €17.2M public funding for photonic chip plant
June 18, 2025
Sparc Foundry, a Spanish startup focused on photonic semiconductors, has received a EUR 17.2 million capital injection from the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT). The funding has been approved by the Council of Ministers under the national PERTE Chip initiative and represents 43.9% of the company's capital expansion.
Ventec expands halogen-free PCB material stock in Europe
June 17, 2025
Ventec International Group has reinforced its commitment to halogen-free PCB manufacturing in Europe with a significant investment in inventory at its Kirchheimbolanden facility in Germany.
Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control list
June 16, 2025
The two Chinese companies, who are already on a US trade blacklist, have been put on Taiwan’s “Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List” together with many of their international subsidiaries.
Deep-tech startup Vecmocon raises $18M in Series A funding
June 16, 2025
Indian deep-tech startup Vecmocon Technologies plans to utilize the funds to expand its market presence and focus on advancing capabilities in embedded design, power electronics, IoT and data science.
Neways deepens defense ties with BAE Systems Hägglunds
June 12, 2025
Dutch electronics manufacturing services provider Neways has signed a long-term supplier agreement with BAE Systems Hägglunds, solidifying a defence-sector partnership that spans over 15 years.
IDI acquires majority stake in Intersoft Electronics Group
June 12, 2025
French private equity firm IDI has acquired a majority stake in Belgium-based Intersoft Electronics Group. The deal, structured as a secondary leveraged buyout, was conducted in close cooperation with the company’s existing management team.
NXP reportedly to close four 8-inch fabs in shift toward 12-inch production
June 11, 2025
NXP Semiconductors is reportedly planning to shut down four of its 8-inch (200mm) wafer fabrication plants – one in the Netherlands and three in the United States — as part of a strategic transition to 12-inch (300mm) wafer production.
Sony to release stacked SPAD depth sensor for automotive LiDAR applications
June 11, 2025
The new sensor product employs a dToF pixel unit composed of 3×3 (horizontal × vertical) SPAD pixels as a minimum element to enhance measurement accuracy using a line scan methodology.
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.
International consortium rolls out EV battery swapping initiative in Tokyo
June 10, 2025
Japanese shipping and logistics group Yamato will be the initiative’s first major customer and focus on last mile applications. US company Ample will provide battery swapping tech for the participating EV platforms.
Tata Electronics partners with BEL to bolster India’s chip ambitions
June 09, 2025
Tata Electronics and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will explore collaboration opportunities to identify fab, OSAT and design services solutions from Tata Electronics based on the current and future requirements of BEL.
BlueFors LD250 cryostat at Cornell boosts quantum research
June 06, 2025
A cryostat is an instrument that can maintain samples at incredibly low temperatures. When operating, the temperature inside the cryostat hovers just above 0 degrees Kelvin, which is equivalent to absolute zero, or minus 273 degrees centigrade.
Europe's PCB landscape: 2024’s top 30 manufacturers revealed
June 05, 2025
Evertiq has previously reported on the long-term decline of the European PCB industry. Back in the 1990s, the EU accounted for around 20–30% of global production. Today, that figure stands at just 2%. But who are the champions still holding strong in the storm?
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.
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.
Cicor finalises Mercury deal
June 03, 2025
Swiss EMS provider Cicor has completed its strategic supply partnership with Mercury Mission Systems International S.A., acquiring Mercury’s electronics manufacturing facility in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva.
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.
Dutch HQ/2 project releases open-architecture quantum computer
June 03, 2025
The “open-architecture” approach to building Tuna-5 system, as opposed to the vertically integrated quantum computers available via some leading commercial players, is a distinctive feature of the Delft quantum ecosystem.
IIT Kharagpur, A*STAR team up to advance semiconductor innovation
June 02, 2025
The MoU opens new avenues for joint research in advanced CMOS and post-CMOS technologies; heterogeneous integration and packaging; AI hardware accelerators; next-generation memory systems; photonics and quantum devices; and chip reliability, thermal management and failure analysis.
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