Hitachi Energy wins over €2 billion order from Amprion
December 23, 2024
Hitachi Energy has signed contracts totalling over EUR 2 billion with German transmission system operator (TSO) Amprion to deliver four converter stations for two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) links that will support Germany’s clean energy transition.
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December 23, 2024
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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.
Poles are revolutionizing the immediate translation market
December 20, 2024
Polish company Vasco Electronics has launched a high-tech product in the immediate translation category. Vasco Translator E1 allows translation and conversation in multiple languages simultaneously. The headphones, along with the application w support up to 64 languages.
EU approves €1.3B support for Italian semiconductor plant
December 19, 2024
The European Commission has approved EUR 1.3 billion in Italian state aid to support Silicon Box in building an advanced semiconductor packaging and testing facility in Novara.
Gentex to acquire VOXX International
December 19, 2024
Gentex Corporation, an automotive technologies supplier, has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger to acquire VOXX International, a distributor of automotive and consumer technologies, in an all-cash transaction.
Kitron secures $5M defense contract for U.S. Army
December 19, 2024
EMS provider Kitron has been awarded a defense contract to produce custom electronics for the U.S. Army. The order has an annual value of over USD 5 million, with a potential extension for an additional two years.
ABB to acquire power electronics business of Gamesa Electric
December 18, 2024
ABB has signed an agreement to acquire the power electronics business of Gamesa Electric in Spain from Siemens Gamesa.
Ventec expands with new PCB material facility in Thailand
December 17, 2024
Ventec International Group has chosen Thailand as the location for a new state-of-the-art PCB materials manufacturing facility.
Aixtron opens new innovation centre
December 17, 2024
Aixtron has officially opened a new Innovation Centre at the company's headquarters in Herzogenrath. The new research and development complex with 1,000 square metres of cleanroom space lays the foundation for the transition to 300 mm wafer size in the compound semiconductor industry.
R&D, partnerships, and expansion: ST’s strategy for SiC growth
December 17, 2024
At this year’s Evertiq Expo in Gothenburg, Maurizio Ferrara, Deputy General Manager of STMicroelectronics’ New Materials Division, presented an outlook on the transformative role of silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors in the industry. Following his presentation, Ferrara spoke about the opportunities driving SiC adoption and how ST is positioned to lead this critical market.
Bosch secures $225M to boost US chip production
December 17, 2024
Bosch has signed a preliminary memorandum of agreement (PMT) with the US Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act, paving the way for up to USD 225 million in potential funding to help upgrade its production site in Roseville, California.
Chinese DBG Technology to acquire France’s ALL Circuits
December 17, 2024
Chinese EMS provider DGB Technology is poised to acquire ALL Circuits, creating a global footprint with manufacturing operations on four continents.
Liquid AI raises $250 million in early-stage funding
December 16, 2024
The funding round was led by chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which is also the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based startup Liquid AI's strategic partner.
Suchi Semicon to invest $100 million in Gujarat OSAT plant
December 16, 2024
The plant, with an initial area of 30,000 square feet, will provide essential assembly, testing and packaging services for semiconductor components.
Fujifilm ramps up production in Korean chip material plant
December 16, 2024
The Japanese company is planning a new building at its Cheonan plant for the production of CMP slurry, an abrasive powder used for polishing semiconductor wafers, according to Nikkei.
Rohm, TSMC launch GaN partnership for EV sector
December 13, 2024
The partnership will integrate Japanese semiconductor company Rohm’s device development technology with TSMC’s GaN-on-silicon process technology.
Global semiconductor market to grow by 15% in 2025
December 12, 2024
Market intelligence firm IDC says that AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) will drive growth in advanced chips, 2nm technology, and packaging, reshaping the semiconductor industry in 2025.
GPV wraps up extensive overhaul of electronics factory in Thailand
December 12, 2024
Danish EMS provider GPV has completed a major reorganisation of its former mechanics factory in Thailand, transforming the facility into a 22,000-square-meter hub for electronics manufacturing.
Lacroix in talks to sell City-Mobility segment to SWARCO
December 12, 2024
French technology company Lacroix is in exclusive negotiations with traffic technology group SWARCO group regarding the sale of its City-Mobility segment.
Thailand OKs $306M chip plant Investment by Foxconn subsidiary
December 11, 2024
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) has approved a THB 10.5 billion ( USD 306 million) investment by a Foxconn subsidiary to build a factory for exporting high-precision machinery and equipment for the semiconductor industry.
Laser Photonics advances PCB marking technology R&D
December 11, 2024
Industrial laser systems developer Laser Photonics Corporation, and its recently acquired subsidiary Control Micro Systems (CMS), are expanding their PCB Marking technology development program targeting the semiconductor and electronics market.
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EU Commission earmarks €4.6B to boost net-zero technologies
December 10, 2024
The EU Commission is ramping up support for net-zero technologies to strengthen European industry and meet climate goals. It has launched two new funding calls worth EUR 3.4 billion to speed up innovative decarbonisation efforts, including electric vehicle batteries.
Brevan Electronics acquires Falcon Electronics
December 10, 2024
Distributor of electronic components, Brevan Electronics, has completed its acquisition of Falcon Electronics, a distributor of high-reliability semiconductors and electronic components focused on the Aerospace & Defence (A&D) industries.
Celebrating 40 Years of Flash Memory: A Journey of Innovation and Transformation
December 10, 2024
In December 1984, during the IEEE Integrated Electronics Devices Conference, Fujio Masuoka unveiled a groundbreaking technology that would forever change the landscape of data storage: Flash memory. Fast forward 40 years, and Flash memory is now an indispensable component of everything from smartphones to enterprise data centers, embedded systems, and beyond. This milestone is not only a celebration of an extraordinary invention but also a reflection of how far we've come in the world of technology.
Nvidia to open Vietnam R&D centre
December 10, 2024
Nvidia is opening its first research and development centre in Vietnam to bolster AI development.
Fingerprint inks global distribution deal with Future Electronics
December 10, 2024
Future Electronics and Swedish biometrics company Fingerprint Cards have entered into a global distribution agreement under which Future Electronics will be delivering Fingerprints’ biometric solutions across Future's network in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.
ULVAC, SAL partner to develop tech for making TFLN
December 09, 2024
SAL, an Austrian research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems, is implementing ULVAC’s plasma etching system Model “NLD-5700” to advance R&D of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN).
Hanwha secures $146 million deal for weapon maintenance
December 06, 2024
Hanwha will offer maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Cheonma, a short-range surface-to-air guided weapon system mounted on armored vehicles.
Asteelflash upgrades the machinepark at Bedford facility
December 05, 2024
French EMS provider Asteelflash has expanded its SMT placement capacity at its Bedford, UK facility with eight modules from Fuji’s NXT III placement platform, NEXIM software, and a Smart Setup Station.
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