Micron commits $200B to US DRAM and AI memory manufacturing
June 12, 2025
Micron Technology will expand its US investment to approximately USD 150 billion in memory manufacturing and USD 50 billion in R&D, marking one of the largest semiconductor initiatives since the CHIPS Act.
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Alchip expands its footprint with new design centres
June 12, 2025
Alchip Technologies has announced the expansion of its global design operations with the establishment of new design centres in Vietnam and the addition of a second office in Japan.
Orbic Electronics to build $110 million manufacturing hub on Long Island
June 11, 2025
Orbic Electronics Manufacturing has broken ground on a EUR 110 million advanced manufacturing facility in Hauppauge, Suffolk County. The project, which involves reshoring production operations from India and China, is expected to create over 1,000 high-tech and skilled jobs while retaining 66 existing positions.
Fujitsu sells power modules business to India’s L&T for $13.8 M
June 11, 2025
The business will be bought by L&T’s semiconductor arm. Separately, Kaynes Semicon (KS) will acquire the production facilities related to the power modules business from Fujitsu.
Sony to release stacked SPAD depth sensor for automotive LiDAR applications
June 11, 2025
The new sensor product employs a dToF pixel unit composed of 3×3 (horizontal × vertical) SPAD pixels as a minimum element to enhance measurement accuracy using a line scan methodology.
Mycronic’s Global Technologies acquires Surfx Technologies
June 10, 2025
Swedish high-tech company Mycronic's Global Technologies division has acquired Surfx Technologies, a US-headquartered provider of atmospheric plasma solutions used in advanced electronics manufacturing, including semiconductor processing and packaging.
OKI establishes R&D center in Berlin to advance photonics technology
June 10, 2025
OKI has established the OKI Berlin Lab, a new R&D centre focused on photonics technology, in Berlin, Germany. The centre opened on June 1, 2025, to strengthen core capabilities and promote global deployment through open innovation.
Qualcomm to acquire Alphawave Semi in $2.4 billion deal
June 10, 2025
Qualcomm Incorporated has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Alphawave IP Group plc (Alphawave Semi) in a transaction valued at approximately USD 2.4 billion. The acquisition, executed through Qualcomm’s indirect subsidiary Aqua Acquisition Sub LLC, marks a strategic move aimed at accelerating Qualcomm’s expansion into data centre markets.
India approves Micron’s $1.5 billion Gujarat SEZ proposal
June 10, 2025
US semiconductor company Micron Technology will set up its SEZ facility in Sanand, Gujarat, while Indian diversified contract manufacturer Aequs will set up its SEZ in Dharwad, Karnataka.
Sustainability and market dynamics at Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025
June 09, 2025
As the curtains close on Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025, it’s clear the expo was a success – hosting 82 exhibiting companies and welcoming 198 visitors from 136 different companies. In total, the expo attracted a total of 387 participants exploring technology trends and discussing industry challenges.
GENESIS project launches to steer Europe towards sustainable chipmaking
June 09, 2025
With a budget of close to €55 million, GENESIS will drive innovative solutions in emission control, eco-friendly materials such as alternatives to PFAS-based ones, waste minimization, and raw material reuse.
Maxar wins contract to build high-power EchoStar XXVI satellite
June 09, 2025
EchoStar XXVI will deliver robust coverage to DISH TV customers across all 50 US states, including Puerto Rico, and is engineered for dual orbital slot performance, giving EchoStar enhanced operational flexibility to meet evolving customer and network demands.
Tata Electronics partners with BEL to bolster India’s chip ambitions
June 09, 2025
Tata Electronics and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will explore collaboration opportunities to identify fab, OSAT and design services solutions from Tata Electronics based on the current and future requirements of BEL.
Siemens expands OSAT Alliance to boost US chip supply chains
June 06, 2025
Mosaic Microsystems will use Siemens‘ EDA technologies to develop ADKs for its thin glass substrate technology, while NHanced Semiconductors will employ Siemens EDA tech to develop ADKs for their silicon interposer-based tech.
Samsung acquires German HVAC firm FläktGroup for €1.5 billion
June 05, 2025
FläktGroup supplies high-reliability and high-efficiency HVAC systems to a wide range of buildings and facilities, including data centers that require stable cooling.
GF looks to reshore chipmaking in $16B US investment
June 04, 2025
Working with the Trump administration and supported by tech companies seeking to onshore critical supply chain components, GlobalFoundries plans to invest USD 16 billion to expand its manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities in New York and Vermont.
Nvidia selects Navitas to collaborate on 800 V HVDC architecture
June 04, 2025
Navitas’ high-power GaNSafe power ICs integrate control, drive, sensing and critical protection features, enabling reliability and robustness.
Waaree secures order for $40M solar project in Rajasthan
June 04, 2025
India’s Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WRTL) has secured an EPC order for a 300 MW AC /435 MW DC ground-mounted solar photovoltaic project in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
AT&S opens Europe’s first IC substrate plant facility in Leoben
June 04, 2025
Austrian microelectronics and PCB manufacturer AT&S has officially inaugurated Europe's first local research and production centre for IC substrates.
IIT Kharagpur, A*STAR team up to advance semiconductor innovation
June 02, 2025
The MoU opens new avenues for joint research in advanced CMOS and post-CMOS technologies; heterogeneous integration and packaging; AI hardware accelerators; next-generation memory systems; photonics and quantum devices; and chip reliability, thermal management and failure analysis.
ViTrox Americas launches training center in Texas
June 02, 2025
Training takes place at ViTrox’s Demo Center, which now features cutting-edge systems such as the V510i 3D MicroAOI, V510i DST Dual-Side AOI, V9i XL for large-format ARV inspection, and the V97i with flipper conveyor for post-solder and final assembly inspection.
Celtonn bags ESA contract to develop chip hardware for satellites
June 02, 2025
As the project lead, Celtonn will develop a high-linearity, low-noise amplifier (LNA) for V-band feeder uplink — a key enabler for next-generation satellite communication payloads.
Keysight wins NATO FORACS contract to enhance operational readiness
June 02, 2025
Under this agreement, Keysight will deliver Radar Target Generator and Electronic Warfare testing (EW) solutions to be deployed at NATO Navy bases, enabling the calibration and maintenance of NATO radar systems and the assessment of ESM effectiveness.
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Uncertainty, security and the future of electronics – highlights from Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025
May 30, 2025
This year’s edition of Evertiq Expo Kraków, held on 28 May, confirmed once again its role as a key reference point not only for the Polish but also for the European electronics industry – not only as a space for networking and business development, but above all, as a forum for meaningful discussion on the challenges and realities the sector is currently facing.
US announces new supercomputer powered by Dell and Nvidia
May 30, 2025
The new supercomputer named Doudna, a Dell Technologies system powered by Nvidia’s next-generation Vera Rubin platform, will be engineered to support large-scale high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.
Honda partners with Astroscale to boost on-orbit satellite refueling
May 30, 2025
Honda will apply its mechatronics technologies to co-develop the connecting system with an aim to integrate it with Astroscale RPOD (rendezvous, proximity operations and docking) technology.
U.S. imposes new export restrictions on chip design software to China
May 30, 2025
The United States has instructed a wide range of companies to halt shipments of various products to China without a license, and has revoked previously issued licenses for certain vendors, according to a report from Reuters.
Reduce, reuse and recycle at Evertiq Expo: the green electronics shift
May 29, 2025
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in the electronics industry — it's fast becoming a core strategy that shapes how companies design, produce, and manage their business to minimise environmental impact. At its core, the solution is something most already know: the three R's — reduce, reuse, recycle. The concept may seem simple, but applying it in the world of electronics manufacturing is far more complex than it appears.
India launches quantum research hub to strengthen defence capabilities
May 29, 2025
The Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC), launched by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental set-ups designed to propel R&D in critical quantum domains.
Europe’s top 20 defence companies: Who leads the arms race?
May 28, 2025
The global defence industry never sleeps. Geopolitical tensions – from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East to the arms build-up in East Asia – are fuelling record-breaking investments in military technology and production.
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