Fortec launches enhances production strategy for the US market
April 16, 2025
Fortec Group has unveiled a new production strategy aimed at supporting European companies in optimising their supply chains for the US market. The initiative is designed to address both cost efficiency and trade resilience in the face of evolving international conditions.
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Samsung’s AI robot Ballie paired with Google Cloud’s Gemini
April 11, 2025
Ballie, a home AI companion robot from Samsung, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI tech Gemini’s multimodal capabilities along with proprietary Samsung language models to process and understand a variety of inputs.
Magnachip to exit display business – shifts focus to power semiconductors
April 10, 2025
Magnachip Semiconductor says that it will shut down its Display business by the end of the second quarter of 2025, transitioning into a pure-play power semiconductor company focused on Power IC and Power discrete solutions.
Mobileye selects Valens’ chipsets for hi-tech driving projects
April 07, 2025
Mobileye selected the VA7000 for this application following extensive testing of the chipset, where the Valens chip was found superior across a variety of parameters, with significant performance benefits.
LG Display’s Guangzhou LCD plant officially transferred to CSOT
April 03, 2025
LG Display’s Guangzhou Gen 8.5 LCD line has officially transferred to CSOT and been renamed “T11”. CSOT will now own two Gen 6, four Gen 8.5, one Gen 8.6, and two Gen 10.5 LCD production lines with this acquisition.
UMC opens new fab expansion in Singapore
April 01, 2025
Semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has officially opened its new fab facility in Singapore. The first phase of the new facility will start volume production in 2026, bringing UMC’s total production capacity in Singapore to more than 1 million wafers annually.
India approves $2.7B plan to boost electronics manufacturing
March 31, 2025
The scheme seeks to incentivize local manufacturing of electronics components in India, setting goals for domestic and foreign entities to establish local facilities at subsidies of up to 50% of the project costs.
Ennostar merges EPISTAR and Lextar to drive automotive innovation
March 20, 2025
Ennostar has announced a strategic merger aimed at strengthening its position in the automotive optoelectronics sector. The company will consolidate its subsidiaries, EPISTAR and Lextar, into a single entity, enhancing technological integration and resource efficiency.
Kopin secures $14 million order for thermal imaging assembly
March 19, 2025
Kopin Corporation, a provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays, has received an order valued at USD 14 million to supply custom thermal imaging assemblies from an unnamed defence contractor.
Magnachip to drop display business, goes all-in on power
March 18, 2025
Magnachip Semiconductor plans to transition into a pure-play power semiconductor company, a move aimed at boosting revenue growth, improving profitability, and increasing shareholder value. The company is now exploring strategic options for its display business, which could include a sale, merger, joint venture, licensing agreement, or even a complete wind-down.
VIA optronics team up with Solectrix on embedded vision solutions
March 13, 2025
Display solutions specialist VIA optronics AG has entered into a new strategic collaboration with Solectrix GmbH, a full-service provider in the embedded electronics sector.
KIST develops high-performance sensor based on 2D chip
March 10, 2025
Using integral imaging technology, the team at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) achieved the acquisition and reproduction of RGB full-color 3D images.
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.
Mycronic receives order for an MMX metrology system
March 05, 2025
Swedish high-tech company Mycronic has received an order for an MMX metrology system from an existing customer in Asia.
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.
Volkswagen to recall 60,000 electric cars over display issue
March 03, 2025
The issue is reportedly linked to a software glitch that causes some gear positions to be displayed incorrectly.
Mycronic receives order from Asia
February 26, 2025
The Swedish high-tech company has received a replacement order for a Prexision Lite 8 Evo from an existing customer in Asia.
Samsung Display partners with Intel with eye on AI PC market
February 24, 2025
Through this MoU, Samsung Display plans to develop display solutions optimized for Intel’s cutting-edge processor chips that enable enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
3M joins group to accelerate US semiconductor technology
February 04, 2025
3M says it is joining the US-JOINT Consortium, a strategic partnership of 12 semiconductor suppliers to drive R&D in next-generation semiconductor advanced packaging and back-end processing technologies
Mycronic receives order for two Prexision MMS
January 30, 2025
Swedish developer and manufacturer of production equipment Mycronic has received a replacement order for two Prexision MMS from an existing customer, for delivery to Asia.
Samsung teams up with SoulBrain
January 24, 2025
New semiconductor alliance promising improved supply chain ecosystem
Minimal impact on wafer fabs following Taiwanese earthquake
January 23, 2025
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Taiwan near Chiayi in the early hours of January 21, 2025. According to TrendForce, preliminary assessments indicate minimal damage to nearby wafer fabs.
Rumors: iPhone with camera sensors from Samsung
January 06, 2025
Years ago, Apple began using Sony camera sensors in its iPhones. But now India Today reports, citing recent rumors, that in 2026 these collaborations may be replaced by Samsung.
Polish company implements industrial UPD technology in China
January 06, 2025
Polish company XTPL, which specializes in nano-printing for advanced electronics, has made the first industrial deployment of its proprietary Ultra Precise Dispensing (UPD) technology. The company is fulfilling an order for a Chinese display manufacturer listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The UPD modules will be used to repair defects in ultra-high-resolution displays.
Polish innovator secures major OLED partnership in China
December 20, 2024
Polish innovative company Noctiluca has signed another major deal in China. This time a Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement with one of the key OLED companies. The Polish technology company did not reveal who exactly it is about. All that is known is that the JDP was signed with a subsidiary of the world's second-largest TV manufacturer for the development of OLED printed technology. The cooperation concerns the implementation of Noctiluca's proprietary chemical compound into the Chinese giant's commercial products.
NXP to acquire automotive networking company Aviva Links
December 18, 2024
NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aviva Links, a provider of Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) compliant in-vehicle connectivity solutions in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 242.5 million.
OLED notebook penetration rate to reach beyond 5% by 2027
December 18, 2024
TrendForce's latest OLED market development report reveals that the penetration rate of OLED displays in notebooks is set to increase to 3% in 2024, driven by large-scale procurement from Chinese laptop brands.
UP approves $1 billion in incentives for 2 semiconductor units
December 02, 2024
The projects proposed by Tarq Semiconductors and Vama Sundari Investments are expected to attract a combined investment of USD 3.8 billion, but both await approval by the central government.
Foxconn may expand Tamil Nadu facility, add 20,000 jobs
November 25, 2024
Foxconn International Holdings India Developer Private Limited has reportedly submitted a proposal to expand the existing special economic zone in Sriperumbudur SIPCOT Industrial Park.
A year in highlights – Evertiq Expo 2024
November 20, 2024
2024 was a landmark year for Evertiq Expos, the one-day exhibitions hosted by Evertiq across Europe. Building on a legacy of successful events, this year's expos exceeded expectations, bringing industry professionals together to discuss trends, challenges, and innovations in the electronics sector.
LG Display to invest $1 billion in Vietnam OLED plant
November 18, 2024
With the new investment, LG Display wants to ramp up OLED panel output after selling its LCD factory in China for USD 1.5 billion.
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