Samsung begins production of 3nm process node with GAA
June 30, 2022
Samsung Electronics today announced that it has started initial production of its 3-nanometer (nm) process node applying Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistor architecture.
Smoltek signs MoU with global manufacturer of capacitors
June 30, 2022
Swedish Smoltek Semi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a global manufacturer of capacitors for the joint development of Smoltek's ultra-thin CMF-MIM capacitors.
Japan’s next chip challenge: finding engineers
June 29, 2022
Japan, along with a number of companies, has invested a lot to build up the country’s domestic chip industry. The next challenge is to find a multitude of engineers to run and operate it.
Yangtze Memory plans production capacity increase
June 27, 2022
Yangtze Memory Technologies, a Chinese memory chip producer, is reportedly planning to launch a new plant in the company’s home city of Wuhan.
Top suppliers enjoy big gains in small NOR flash market
June 27, 2022
IC Insights says that strong unit demand and robust ASP gains lifted total NOR flash market 63% in 2021.
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90,000 square metres – Arrows new Dutch distribution centre
June 24, 2022
Arrow recently opened its new primary distribution centre (PDC) in Venlo, the Netherlands. The new centre is one of the company’s largest warehouses globally and replaces the existing facilities in the region and also provides increased capacity for future growth.
Nanya breaks ground on new fab in Taiwan
June 23, 2022
Nanya Technology Corporation has broken ground on its new semiconductor fab in New Taipei City’s Nanlin Technology Park. Once completed, the NTD 300 billion (EUR 9.6 billion) investment will result in an advanced fab with a double-deck cleanroom.
Sivers Semiconductors completes the integration of MixComm
June 23, 2022
Swedish Sivers Semiconductors says it has completed the integration of MixComm, creating a challenger in 5G, SATCOM and radar.
2022 will see a focus on 12-inch capacity expansion
June 23, 2022
TrendForce says that global wafer foundry capacity will increase by approximately 14% annually in 2022.
Jabil teams with SolarEdge to advance smart energy technology
June 23, 2022
EMS provider Jabil is teaming up with SolarEdge, a provider of smart energy technology. A shared focus on manufacturing excellence and automation has led to the installation of more than 2.5 million intelligent power inverters and more than 60 million power optimisers in over 130 countries.
Inventronics to acquire ams Osram digital systems business
June 22, 2022
Inventronics has entered into an agreement to acquire the Digital Systems business in Europe and Asia from ams Osram, a global leader in optical solutions.
Aurubis starts building its €300M multimetal recycling plant
June 22, 2022
German-based Aurubis AG has broken on its latest investment – a new plant for multimetal recycling in Augusta, Richmond County in Georgia.
Allied Motion Technologies acquires Airex
June 21, 2022
Allied Motion Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of precision and specialty controlled motion products, has acquired Airex, LLC, a privately-owned company providing high precision electromagnetic components and solutions.
BMW Group brings e-drives to Austria
June 21, 2022
From 2025 onwards, BMW's next generation of e-drives will be created in Steyr – with both production and development on site – as company's plant Steyr embarks on an electrified future.
BASF expands production capacity in China
June 21, 2022
BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co., Ltd. (BSBM) – a BASF majority-owned company in China – is expanding its battery materials capacity in Changsha, Hunan Province, and Shuizuishan, Ningxia Province, to meet the local and global demands of the EV industry.
Arrow opens new distribution centre in the Netherlands
June 21, 2022
Arrow Electronics has opened a new primary distribution centre (PDC) in Venlo, the Netherlands. The PDC will function as a key hub serving all customers of Arrow’s electronics components business in Europe.
1Q22 foundry output value up 8.2% QoQ, says TrendForce
June 21, 2022
TrendForce says that, although demand for consumer electronics remains weak, structural growth demand in the semiconductor industry including for servers, high-performance computing, automotive, and industrial equipment has not flagged, becoming a key driver for medium and long term foundry growth.
Smith adds 30,000 square feet of space in Houston
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June 21, 2022
The distributor of electronic components has officially opened its new global services hub in Houston, Texas. The new location adds 30,000 square feet of space for the company’s services.