Ciena invests in US manufacturing with Flex
November 30, 2023
Ciena, a US-based networking systems, services and software company, is adding domestic manufacturing with the help of EMS provider Flex.
BTU adds manufacturing of reflow ovens in Mexico
August 30, 2023
BTU International, a supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, has added the capability to manufacture reflow ovens in Mexico.
Dutch start-up FononTech raises EUR 2.3m to push ahead with microelectronics printing tech
July 13, 2023
Eindhoven-based FononTech is set to scale up its development of its Impulse Printing technology, which it claims can reduce the ecological impact of micro-electronics manufacturing by x1000.
Phillips opens its latest expansion in Mexico
March 27, 2023
The company's new 500,000-square-foot facility in Arteaga, Mexico, will produce Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect products for its North American customers.
Axiom adds 3D AOI capability
October 24, 2022
Oregon-based EMS provider, Axiom Electronics, has added inline 3D AOI capability to its SMT area with the addition of three CyberOptics SQ3000 AOI systems.
Farnell sets new revenue record of $1.8 billion
September 15, 2022
Avnet announced results for its fourth quarter ending 2 July 2022, reporting "a robust" quarter of year-over-year sales and operating margin growth. The results were strengthened by a "record-setting" fiscal year revenue from Farnell totalling USD 1.8 billion.
Solidigm to build US R&D facility, adds 1,900 jobs
September 15, 2022
Semiconductor company Solidigm has announced a research and development facility in Rancho Cordova, California, which will be home to 1,900 jobs in Greater Sacramento
Nvidia joins forces with Ayar Labs for development of AI infrastructure
June 02, 2022
Together with Nvidia, Ayar Labs is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure based on optical I/O technology to meet future demands of AI and high performance computing (HPC) workloads.
KION expands with second production line for e-mobility
April 27, 2022
KION Battery Systems (KBS) is expanding its production facility at the Karlstein site in Germany. The company, a partnership between KION GROUP AG and BMZ Holding GmbH, has officially put a second production line for manufacturing 24-volt batteries into operation.
Dalrada acquires Deposition Technology
April 08, 2022
Dalrada Corporation has acquired Deposition Technology, a manufacturer of chemical vapor and physical vapor deposition systems targeting semiconductor and MEMS manufacturers.
Farnell drives record revenues as Avnet reports Q2 results
March 11, 2022
Avnet second quarter fiscal 2022 financial results show record revenues of USD 5.4 billion, up 24.9% YoY and 5.8% QoQ. These results were supported by the performance from the Farnell business with sales increasing 35.3% YoY to USD 441 million.
BelGaN takes the first steps to build GaN-Valley in Belgium
March 03, 2022
The US might have Silicon Valley, but in Europe GaN-Valley is taking shape, more specifically in Belgium. BelGaN Group has just completed the acquisition of all shares of ON Semiconductor Belgium BV from the onsemi group.
Celestica expands by acquiring Singaporian EMS provider PCI
September 22, 2021
The Toronto headquartered electronics manufacturer has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PCI Limited (PCI) for USD 306 million in cash from Platinum Equity.
Lane Electronics recertified to EN 9120:2018
September 07, 2021
Lane Electronics announce that following the completion of a BSI Assessment they are now recertified to EN 9120:2018 the Quality Management System Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defence Distributors.
Geophysical taps Benchmark for production of seismic sensors
March 19, 2021
EMS provider Benchmark has been selected by Geophysical Technologies Inc. (GTI) to ramp-up production of the company's next-generation seismic sensors, NuSeis NRU 1C.
UK government support development of domestic 200mm GaN foundry process
February 09, 2021
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) supports the Compound Semiconductor Centre Ltd (CSC) and Newport Wafer Fab (NWF) to develop a 200mm Gallium Nitride HEMT foundry process.
Cognex takes measures to counter deteriorating market conditions
May 29, 2020
Machine vision technology provider, Cognex Corporation, says it is taking significant steps to reducing expenses due to deteriorating market conditions and to position the company for growth when conditions improve.
£5m award marks ‘topping out’ of Cardiff research powerhouse
December 11, 2019
An GBP 80 million Cardiff University powerhouse for Welsh scientific research has been ‘topped out’ by Bouygues UK – backed by over GBP5 million support from Welsh Government and industrial partners.
Intervala boosts bus dev team
November 25, 2019
Pittsburgh-based Intervala has onboarded EMS veterans Rob DeBack and Brian Jacobsen to the company’s business development team.
Filtronic's CEO to steps down
November 01, 2019
Filtronic plc, a designer and manufacturer of antennas, filters and mmWave products for the wireless telecoms and critical communications markets, says that the company has agreed with Rob Smith that he will be resigning from his position as CEO after 5 years with the company, with immediate effect.
Teradyne strikes deal for AutoGuide Mobile Robots
October 21, 2019
Massachusetts-based Teradyne has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held AutoGuide for USD 165 million.
Rolls-Royce closes acquisition of Siemens electric aircraft-propulsion business
October 03, 2019
Rolls-Royce has completed the acquisition of the electric and hybrid-electric aerospace propulsion activities of Siemens (formerly known as the eAircraft business), following a period of employee consultation.
Cemtrex completes the sale of its EMS subsidiary
September 04, 2019
Cemtrex Inc. has completed the sale of its EMS business, ROB Cemtrex. Pursuant to the terms of the transaction Cemtrex received a total consideration of EUR 6.36 million for the sale of the business.
Benchmark Electronics explains NA closures, layoffs
August 19, 2019
Newly Arizona-based Benchmark Electronics Inc. announced last month it is trimming approximately 3% of its global workforce by closing two manufacturing facilities in North America.
Revenue down 15% YoY in 2Q for Celestica
August 09, 2019
Celestica Inc. announced 2Q/2019 (ended June 30, 2019) revenue of USD 1.45 billion, at the midpoint of its 2Q/2019 guidance range, decreased 15% compared to USD 1.70 billion for the second quarter of 2018.
Cemtrex EMS segment receives $6M in new orders
June 28, 2019
Cemtrex Inc. says that it has received approximately USD 6M million new orders in its EMS-segment over the last few months and its backlog remains strong at USD 50 million.
Advantego gains NA distribution rights for Aska Electronics
June 04, 2019
Advantego Corporation has acquired the North American distribution rights for wireless audio and electro-acoustic products from Aska Electronics Co. Ltd. of China.
Celestica missed the mark in 1Q19
April 29, 2019
For Q1 2019, the EMS provider’s revenue was below the guidance range as a result of weaker than expected demand in the CCS segment, primarily late quarter demand softness from certain communications customers.
Syntec Optics launches fabless integrated photonics manufacturing
November 02, 2018
Syntec Optics, an optics manufacturer located in Rochester, New York, says that it has expanded its capabilities to include manufacturing of components for integrated photonics circuits (PIC) and also packaging capabilities to satisfy the needs for low cost and low loss photonics.
Celestica to acquire Impakt Holdings
October 10, 2018
EMS provider Celestica announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Impakt Holdings, LLC.
Cemtrex receives over $13M in new orders
October 04, 2018
Technology and manufacturing company, Cemtrex, says that it has received over USD 13 million in new orders in its Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Segment during its most recent quarter ended September 30th, 2018.
Load more news