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Sponsored content by Koh Young Koh Young Unveils Breakthrough Innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025 Seoul, Korea – Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions, will showcase a wave of innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025, taking place November 18–21 at Messe München, Germany. Visitors can explore Koh Young’s latest advances in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging at Booth A2.377 for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and software innovations, and at Booth B1.213 for advanced packaging and semiconductor metrology.
Evertiq Expo 2025: A season of records, insights, and growth November 07, 2025 The 2025 Evertiq Expo season has concluded, marking another active year for the electronics and technology community. Spanning multiple cities and topics, the events drew strong attendance and covered a broad range of industry trends, from semiconductors and sustainability to security and emerging technologies.
US battery recycling firm Redwood raises $350 million November 07, 2025 With this new capital, Redwood will accelerate the expansion of its energy storage deployments, refining and materials production capacity, and engineering and operations teams.
Harman invests $42M to expand India manufacturing plant November 07, 2025 Harman’s cumulative investments in the automotive electronics manufacturing facility in Pune, India, now stand at USD 67 million since its inception in 2014. This expansion is expected to create 300 new jobs in Pune by 2027.
SkyWater partners with QuamCore to advance quantum computing November 07, 2025 Under the agreement, SkyWater will fabricate and jointly optimize the superconducting process modules required to produce QuamCore’s SFQ digital controller, the ultra-low-power chip that interfaces directly with the qubits inside the cryostat.
K&F Electronics boosts production with new Hanwha SMT line November 06, 2025 Michigan-based K&F Electronics has expanded its surface mount capabilities with the installation of a new Hanwha Semitech Americas SMT line. The sale was coordinated by The Murray Percival Company.
Kratos to acquire Israel-based Orbit Technologies for $356.3 million November 05, 2025 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the ordinary shares of Orbit Technologies for USD 356.3 million.
Joynext doubles its production capacity in Poland November 05, 2025 Chinese autotech company, Joynext is significantly expanding its production capacity with a new production hall at its Polish site in Oborniki. With an increase of over 11,300 square metres, the company is almost doubling its production area.
Solid-State battery demand to surge to 740 GWh by 2035 November 05, 2025 Solid-state battery (SSB) development is rapidly transitioning from research to large-scale manufacturing. According to TrendForce’s latest reports, nearly 100 companies globally have announced plans to produce solid-state batteries, with a combined capacity surpassing 100 GWh. Some of this capacity, especially semi-solid batteries, has already begun mass production and reached the GWh scale.
Jabil to acquire Hanley Energy Group in $725M deal November 05, 2025 Electronics manufacturer Jabil has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hanley Energy Group, a provider of energy management and critical power systems for data centre infrastructure, in a transaction valued at approximately USD 725 million.
North American PCB industry posts double-digit gains November 04, 2025 Total North American PCB shipments in September 2025 were up 32% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, September shipments were down 7.8%. September's year-to-date (YTD) shipments increased by 10.5% year-over-year, reports The Global Electronics Association.
North American EMS market steadies in September November 04, 2025 Total North American EMS shipments in September 2025 were down 1.2% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, September shipments were up 1.1%. September’s year-to-date (YTD) shipments decreased by 0.8% year-over-year, reports the Global Electronics Association
Cadence completes acquisition of Secure-IC November 04, 2025 Cadence has completed the previously announced acquisition of Secure-IC, a provider of embedded security IP, security solutions and security evaluation tools and services.
DuPont completes separation of Qnity Electronics November 03, 2025 DuPont has completed the separation of its electronics business into an independent public company, Qnity Electronics, on November 1, 2025.
Nexperia halts wafer supplies to China November 03, 2025 The latest development in ongoing tensions between Nexperia’s Netherlands headquarters and its Chinese subsidiary has led the company to suspend wafer shipments to its assembly plant in Dongguan, Guangdong province, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters – potentially worsening global chip shortages in the automotive sector.
SiCSem starts work on $220M chip production plant in India November 03, 2025 Chennai-based SicSem is partnering with British firm Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd to set up the silicon carbide (SiC) facility in Odisha. The plant is expected to create 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region.
Vodafone selects Samsung to provide Open RAN solutions in Europe November 03, 2025 Germany is the first market implementing the solutions and will become one of the largest Open RAN deployments in Europe, with Samsung equipping thousands of sites.
Sponsored content by Koh Young Koh Young Unveils Breakthrough Innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025 Seoul, Korea – Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions, will showcase a wave of innovations at Productronica and SEMICON Europa 2025, taking place November 18–21 at Messe München, Germany. Visitors can explore Koh Young’s latest advances in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor packaging at Booth A2.377 for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and software innovations, and at Booth B1.213 for advanced packaging and semiconductor metrology.
Nvidia and Samsung to build AI factory October 31, 2025 Nvidia plans to build a new AI factory with Samsung Electronics. The AI factory will combine Samsung’s semiconductor technologies with Nvidia platforms to establish the foundation of next-gen, AI-driven production.
TT Electronics rejects DBAY bids, backs Cicor offer October 31, 2025 TT Electronics has responded to its largest shareholder, DBAY Advisors, after the investor confirmed it does not intend to vote in favour of the recommended cash and share offer from Cicor Technologies.
MacDermid Alpha to acquire Micromax October 30, 2025 Element Solutions Inc, the parent company of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Micromax, a supplier of advanced electronics inks and pastes, from Celanese Corporation.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 October 30, 2025 The PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw became a hub of ideas, innovation, and connections on 23 October as Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 brought together Europe’s electronics community.
Cicor to acquire TT Electronics in £287 million deal October 30, 2025 Swiss EMS provider Cicor Technologies has announced its intention to acquire UK-based TT Electronics plc, in a deal supported by TT’s board of directors.
Rochester looks to stabilise Nexperia supply amid industry concerns October 29, 2025 As the industry navigates evolving supply dynamics surrounding Nexperia, Rochester Electronics is offering in‑stock, authorised Nexperia products to manufacturers worldwide.
2025 Top 25 European EMS/ODM: leaders and climbers October 29, 2025 The European EMS and ODM sector continues to show dynamic movement, according to the latest top 25 rankings presented at the Evertiq Expo in Warsaw.
Copper, gold, silver, platinum–palladium: What’s next for the electronics industry? October 28, 2025 Metal markets are drawing growing attention from both industry and technology sectors. For electronics and component manufacturers, metals such as copper, gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are essential elements of the value chain. Their prices, availability, and supply stability now have a direct impact on production costs, material innovation, and long-term strategic planning.
Rehm Thermal Systems opens its own subsidiary in India October 28, 2025 Rehm Thermal Systems has opened its new subsidiary, Rehm Thermal Systems India, in Bengaluru. With this new location, the company moves closer to electronics manufacturers in India to better tap market potential, shorten service routes, and provide direct on-site process consulting.
Cicor acquires two production sites from Valtronic October 28, 2025 Swiss electronics manufacturer Cicor Group has signed an agreement to acquire two production facilities from Valtronic, a Western Switzerland-based supplier specialising in medical electronics.
Electronics industry warns Mexico tariffs threaten US supply chains October 27, 2025 The Global Electronics Association (GEA) has issued a policy brief warning that the proposed 30% tariffs on electronics imports from Mexico could disrupt North American supply chains, increase costs for US manufacturers, and undermine ongoing nearshoring efforts.
Inova, TactoTek collaborate to boost intelligent lighting solutions October 27, 2025 The collaboration combines Inova’s expertise in smart LEDs with integrated drivers and TactoTek’s patented IMSE technology, which enables electronics and lighting to be molded directly into 3D surfaces.
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