Nearfield, A*STAR IME to partner on chip metrology tech research
May 21, 2025
By leveraging Nearfield’s expertise in high-precision metrology and A*STAR’s cutting-edge semiconductor research, the partnership will accelerate the development of advanced metrology solutions that enable efficient AI chip production.
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Essemtec expands US presence with larger demo lab in Massachusetts
May 20, 2025
Essemtec, the Swiss technology company specialising in high-tech solutions for electronics assembly, has opened a new demonstration and training centre in Burlington, Massachusetts.
NY Creates and Fraunhofer team up on 300mm memory R&D
May 20, 2025
NY Creates and the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (Fraunhofer IPMS) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) aimed at advancing research and development of next-generation memory devices at the 300mm wafer scale.
Foxconn and Thales eye semiconductor, satellite projects in france
May 20, 2025
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn and French defence and aerospace group Thales have entered a strategic partnership aimed at advancing semiconductor and space manufacturing in Europe.
Lacroix exits North America in strategic shift
May 20, 2025
French electronics and technology group Lacroix plans to withdraw entirely from its North American electronics operations by the end of 2025, as part of a strategic shift aimed at consolidating its core businesses and eliminating persistent losses.
Joonas Mikkilä predicts strong growth for Finland’s tech sector
May 20, 2025
At this year’s Evertiq Expo Tampere 2025, Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, shared insights on the country's semiconductor sector and the national strategy known as “Chips from the North,” which aims to accelerate growth in the years ahead.
Zeon partners with SiAT to advance next-gen battery manufacturing
May 20, 2025
Zeon will lead SiAT's USD 20 million USD Series C fundraising round to support the expansion of its production capacity for single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) conductive paste, a critical nanomaterial for next-generation battery technologies.
C-DOT teams up with Synergy to develop drone-based QKD tech
May 20, 2025
The MoU aims to formalize cooperation between C-DOT, a telecom R&D institution under the Indian government’s Department of Telecommunications, and Synergy Quantum in the development of drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems.
Sanmina to acquire ZT Systems’ manufacturing arm from AMD in $3 billion deal
May 19, 2025
Less than two months after acquiring ZT Systems, AMD is divesting the company's data centre infrastructure manufacturing operations to Sanmina Corporation in a transaction valued at up to USD 3 billion.
UL Solutions opens advanced battery test lab in Germany
May 19, 2025
Driven by the increasing demand for reliable battery testing services, the facility was purpose-built from the ground up to evaluate EV and industrial battery products during the research and development phases of battery manufacturing.
Evertiq Expo Malmö – technology, tactics and the ecosystems of tomorrow
May 19, 2025
Once again, the electronics industry gathered at Malmö Arena as Evertiq Expo took place on 15 May. With a total of 556 participants, a strong semiconductor focus on stage, and plenty of discussions around direction and opportunity, this year’s edition proved to be an important one.
HANMI Semiconductor launches TC BONDER 4 for HBM4
May 19, 2025
TC BONDER 4 is dedicated equipment capable of HBM4 production, featuring significantly improved productivity and precision compared to competitors, tailored to the characteristics of HBM4 which requires even higher precision.
US nuclear battery maker Zeno Power raises $50 million
May 19, 2025
Zeno has secured over USD 60 million in contracts from the US Department of Defense and NASA to develop nuclear batteries for demanding maritime and space applications, such as seabed infrastructure, highly maneuverable satellites, and lunar landers.
Prometheus, XL Batteries partner to boost data centers’ energy storage
May 19, 2025
XL Batteries’ non-lithium long-duration energy storage technology, deployed at Prometheus data halls, will safely store and discharge energy on-site to smooth compute load.
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POSCO, Hyundai sign agreement with eye on future mobility market
May 16, 2025
The two South Korean companies agreed to create sustainable synergy in low-carbon steel and secondary battery markets amid global economic blocks and rapidly changing trade environments.
Data center builder CoreWeave signs $4B deal with OpenAI
May 16, 2025
Nvidia-backed CoreWeave also said it is looking to spend over USD 20 billion this year on AI infrastructure and data center capacity, amid booming demand from clients.
Altilium announces breakthrough in battery circularity in UK
May 16, 2025
Electrochemical testing of the cells has demonstrated comparable performance with cells made from conventional primary materials, underscoring the potential of recycled cathodes as a viable alternative to mined metals.
VFlowTech raises $20.5M, to focus on battery solutions in India
May 16, 2025
The fresh capital will be deployed to scale VFlowTech’s 100 MWh manufacturing plant in India into a full-fledged gigafactory and to enhance the deployment of its vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB) in India’s renewable energy market.
Honda, Quemix develop quantum state readout technology
May 16, 2025
Honda R&D and Quemix have successfully developed a new quantum state readout technology that only “scans” information such as the intensity and shape, which characterizes the classical data from the X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectral data stored in the quantum computer as quantum state.
Top 15: Swedish electronics manufacturing – the industry behind the industry
May 15, 2025
Sweden’s largest providers of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) dominate the domestic market. A review of their 2023 financials reveals an industry that is geographically concentrated, technically advanced, and deeply integrated into the country’s industrial landscape.
Eureka Robotics, Maruka USA announce distribution agreement
May 15, 2025
Under the terms of the agreement, Maruka USA will represent and distribute the Eureka AI Vision System within Maruka USA’s large customer network and related industry across North America.
Hanwha signs MoU with leading universities to boost defense R&D
May 15, 2025
Under the partnership, Pusan National University and Politehnica University of Bucharest will collaborate on scholarship programs, internships, talent recruitment, defense education, and the future operation of an on-campus R&D center in Romania.
Anyon, YQuantum partner to enable next-gen quantum computers
May 15, 2025
Anyon Technologies and YQuantum will combine their technologies to construct the advanced quantum computing systems and establish a state-of-the-art quantum testbed for quantum science and application research in Europe.
Arteris joins Intel Foundry Accelerator Ecosystem Alliance
May 15, 2025
This collaboration will help mutual customers design electronics using Intel Foundry’s advanced process technologies. It will also support increased interoperability and the advancements beyond traditional node scaling by growing the chiplet ecosystem.
LS Electric signs MOU with EV charging firm Pumpkin
May 15, 2025
The two South Korean companies have agreed to strengthen collaboration across the entire charging infrastructure sector. This includes developing specialized DC solutions, expanding application and ensuring charger quality.
GM, LG Energy Solution to make lower cost LMR cells for EVs
May 14, 2025
The two companies will commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for future GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs, in a new battery technology breakthrough.
Tough Times for Hackers – Part 2: Applying the EN 18031 standard
May 14, 2025
Cybersecurity is shifting into the focus of European regulation. According to the EU Radio Equipment Directive, by August 2025, products with radio technology and internet access must protect networks and personal data and prevent fraud. The EN18031 standard is designed to assist manufacturers in implementation. Part 2 looks into its application.
QuantWare, Q-CTRL partner to simplify deployment of quantum computers
May 14, 2025
By integrating Q-CTRL’s autonomous calibration solution, Boulder Opal Scale Up, with its cutting-edge QPUs, QuantWare’s customers will be able to achieve push-button tuneup of their on-premises quantum computers.
Renesas advances India partnership, enhances R&D teams
May 14, 2025
These MOUs focus on supporting local startups by enabling them to drive technological advancement and promote local manufacturing in alignment with the Make in India initiative; and enhancing industry-academia collaboration by fostering an innovative, product-focused mindset among students.
Gravity to bring 5-minute EV charging to Greater LA
May 14, 2025
Each new site will be equipped with roughly twelve 500kW Distributed Energy Access Points (DEAPs) — nearly twice the speed of Tesla Superchargers. All sites will be designed to anticipate the needs of autonomous vehicles.
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