STMicro to buy part of NXP’s sensor business for up to $950 million July 25, 2025 The MEMS sensors portfolio to be acquired by ST primarily targets automotive safety sensors, both passive (airbags) and active (vehicle dynamics), as well as monitoring sensors (TPMS1, engine management, convenience, and security).
One in a Million. People used to be our greatest strength July 07, 2025 In this first article of Evertiq’s new expert column series, Claus Aasholm – seasoned technology executive and strategist – shares his perspective on the trends, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the global electronics industry. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Claus offers sharp, thought-provoking insights that go beyond headlines and buzzwords. Expect analysis that connects the dots – and challenges the status quo.
NXP Semiconductors completes acquisition of TTTech Auto June 27, 2025 The open and modular offering of the NXP CoreRide platform and TTTech Auto’s MotionWise safety middleware helps automakers overcome software and hardware integration barriers, while reducing complexity and development efforts and increasing scalability and cost-efficiency required for next-generation vehicles.
NXP reportedly to close four 8-inch fabs in shift toward 12-inch production June 11, 2025 NXP Semiconductors is reportedly planning to shut down four of its 8-inch (200mm) wafer fabrication plants – one in the Netherlands and three in the United States — as part of a strategic transition to 12-inch (300mm) wafer production.
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.
Air Liquide’s gas supply deal with VSMC to boost Singapore’s chip industry June 03, 2025 Strategically located within the Tampines Wafer Fab Park, one of Singapore’s four key wafer fabrication hubs, the new facility will bolster Singapore’s position as a global semiconductor powerhouse.
AT&S to open Europe's first advanced IC substrate facility in June May 28, 2025 AT&S is preparing to open a new high-tech production facility for advanced IC substrates and packaging technologies in Leoben, Austria. Set to officially launch in June 2025, the site will be the first of its kind in Europe and is expected to play a key role in strengthening Europe's microelectronics supply chain.
TSMC to launch European chip design centre in Munich May 27, 2025 Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC is preparing to strengthen its European presence with the opening of a new design centre in Munich, Germany.
Sivers joins DIFI to advance satellite network interoperability May 19, 2025 Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium is a global collective of industry leaders collaborating to develop and promote open, standards-based interoperability for digital IF/RF systems.
Drive TLV partners with NXP to advance smart mobility solutions May 13, 2025 Drive TLV will facilitate collaborations between NXP and participating companies, identifying startups with the necessary capabilities and technologies to tackle industry challenges and bring market-ready solutions to fruition.
NXP CEO Kurt Sievers to retire this year April 29, 2025 NXP Semiconductors has released its first-quarter fiscal 2025 results alongside news of a significant leadership change, with President and CEO Kurt Sievers set to retire by the end of the year.
AI, embargoes, and the end of the chip cycle April 16, 2025 The well-known four-year ebb and flow of the semiconductor industry is over. Political decisions and ambitions challenge the economic logic of supply and demand. Subsidies, embargoes and the AI revolution are now dictating the investment decisions while China plays the long game.
AKTANTIS strengthens deep-tech innovation and international collaboration April 01, 2025 At the Evertiq Expo 2025 in Sophia Antipolis, representatives from AKTANTIS, a deep-tech technology cluster, highlighted the organisation's role in fostering innovation, supporting startups, and facilitating international collaboration.
Intelligent battery sensor market to reach $18.6 billion by 2032 March 27, 2025 The intelligent battery sensor market is witnessing significant growth, driven by the rising adoption of EVs, demand for battery management systems, and integration of smart automotive technologies.
Fabs on hold, jobs on the line – welcome to 2025 March 18, 2025 The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by turbulence in the electronics and semiconductor industry, with waves of layoffs, stalled investments, and shifting trade policies reshaping the landscape. The year began with cautious optimism, but that optimism has quickly faded.
GaN semiconductor devices market to reach $19.5B by 2031 March 07, 2025 The expansion of 5G networks globally is significantly contributing to the demand for Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor devices in RF and power electronics applications.
onsemi to cut 2,400 jobs in global restructuring February 26, 2025 On February 24, 2025, onsemi initiated a major global restructuring plan that will impact all business units, including its worldwide manufacturing operations.
NXP agrees to acquire edge AI pioneer Kinara February 11, 2025 NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kinara, Inc., a provider of high performance, energy-efficient and programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs).
Top 10 largest semiconductor suppliers in 2024 February 06, 2025 It has become a tradition that on the occasion of each Evertiq Expo we publish a Top List dedicated to a different branch of the electronics industry. On February 6, the second edition of our expo was held in Sophia Antipolis, which is recognized as the capital of France's Silicon Valley. So this time we publish the Top 10 global semiconductor suppliers - we based the list on the latest data published by Gartner.
NXP could cut 1,800 jobs amid market headwinds February 05, 2025 The Dutch semiconductor company has a total workforce of over 34,000 employees, including about 2,500 in the Netherlands.
India to launch first semiconductor chip in 2025 January 27, 2025 Davos announcement confirms that India is set to take the plunge into new market this year
Five companies control 50% of the automotive semiconductor market January 22, 2025 The automotive industry’s impact on the global economy cannot be ignored. And currently, the automotive industry is going through a dramatic transformation – driven by electrification, autonomous driving and new mobility models.
NXP secures €1B EIB loan to advance semiconductor innovation January 16, 2025 NXP Semiconductors has secured a EUR 1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance the company’s RDI investments across its broad portfolio of semiconductor solutions.
NXP deepens partnership with Honeywell January 14, 2025 Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors will expand their partnership to accelerate aviation product development and chart the path for autonomous flight.
NXP acquires TTTech Auto for $625 million January 10, 2025 NXP is strengthening its automotive business by acquiring TTEch Auto, a software solution provider specialised in the systems, safety and security required for SDVs, in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 625 million.
"China for China" gains momentum among European tech companies January 09, 2025 Geopolitical dynamics are accelerating the formation of the “China for China” supply chain, driven by China’s vast domestic market. This trend is particularly evident in the automotive sector, says TrendForce pointing to its latest research.
Inventec laboratory for developing UWB solutions is powered by NXP January 08, 2025 Investec has launched a lab at its facility in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The laboratory aims to design and develop Ultra-Wideband (UWB) based systems for the automotive industry by leveraging NXP’s solution offering including the NXP Trimension UWB portfolio.
Wistron and NXP launches joint lab January 07, 2025 Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Wistron is launching a joint laboratory with NXP Semiconductors to speed up automotive innovations.
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.
VSMC breaks ground on 300mm fab in Singapore December 05, 2024 VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC), the joint venture formed between Vanguard International Semiconductor and NXP, has officially broken ground at the site of the JV’s new 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Tampines, Singapore.
Semiconductor growth slows down in 2025 November 26, 2024 The semiconductor market reached USD 166 billion in 3Q24, a 10.7% growth from 2Q24, according to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS). This marks the strongest QoQ growth since 3Q16 when growth hit 11.6%. On a YoY basis, the market grew by 23.2% in 3Q24, the highest since 4Q21's 28.3%.
Vision 2050: Vietnam plans to set up over 20 semiconductor plants October 11, 2024 Vietnam’s semiconductor industry is targeting a revenue of USD 25 billion by 2030.