Navigating the EU Digital Product Passport: challenges and opportunities
March 11, 2025
As the EU advances with its Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative, industries must prepare for a major shift in how material compliance and sustainability data are managed. As a key part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the DPP has been rolling out since 2024 and will impact industries ranging from consumer electronics to automotive and industrial equipment.
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Scanfil inks deal with Leardal Medical for Malaysian factory
March 11, 2025
Laerdal Medical and EMS provider Scanfil have signed a framework agreement for manufacturing at Scanfil’s newly acquired Malaysian factory in Johor Bahru.
Shannon Poulin to lead Teradyne's semiconductor test division
March 11, 2025
Teradyne has appointed Shannon Poulin as the next President of its Semiconductor Test Division, succeeding Rick Burns, who will retire on June 1, 2025. Poulin is set to take over in the second quarter of 2025 after a transition period.
Vikram Solar to set up 1 GWh solid-state battery plant in Chennai
March 07, 2025
The Indian company plans to set up a 1 GWh fully integrated solid-state cell and battery manufacturing facility, with proprietary battery management system (BMS) tech, which can be scaled up to 5 GWh.
indie partners with GF to boost automotive radar tech
March 07, 2025
These high-performance radar systems-on-chip (SoC), manufactured on GlobalFoundries’ 22FDX platform, will target 77 GHz and 120 GHz radar applications for advanced driver assistance systems.
EDA launches project to monitor aircraft battery health
March 07, 2025
Led by Italy and involving Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands and Germany, this three-year project aims to innovate aircraft power systems, with a focus on hybrid-electric aircraft and UAVs for defence.
onsemi launches $6.9 billion bid for Allegro MicroSystems
March 06, 2025
onsemi has disclosed a proposal to acquire Allegro MicroSystems for USD 35.10 per share in cash, an offer that implies a total enterprise valuation for Allegro of USD 6.9 billion.
Marquardt opens new manufacturing plant in India
March 06, 2025
German mechatronics specialist Marquardt is expanding its presence in India and has officially opened a new plant in Talegaon, near Pune.
Obsolescence: a question of when, not if
March 04, 2025
“It’s inevitable; you just have to accept it. The first step is to be aware that it will happen, whether you want it to or not.” That’s what Ronny Nietzsche, regional sales manager Nordic-Baltic region at Rochester Electronics, says about component obsolescence.
Fronius unveils LFP battery storage system Reserva
March 03, 2025
A maximum storage capacity of 63 kWh can be achieved by connecting up to four towers in parallel. The storage system uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with a capacity of 3.15 kWh each.
SiC power semiconductors market to reach $11.7B by 2035
March 03, 2025
Silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors have gained significant traction in high-power applications due to their superior thermal conductivity, higher breakdown voltage and energy efficiency.
SMT Energy secures $135M for 160MW Houston BESS project
March 03, 2025
The project will support the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid by providing access to stored energy, and help power annual consumption of 8,800 homes in Texas.
Memphis Electronic adds Ramxeed to its linecard
February 27, 2025
Specialist memory distributor Memphis Electronic has entered into a strategic collaboration with Ramxeed, formerly Fujitsu Semiconductor Memory Solution.
Supply chain reset – from excess to equilibrium
February 27, 2025
The global electronic component supply chain is expected to transition from excess inventory to a more balanced demand environment in 2025, according to a recent report from independent distributor Fusion Worldwide.
AT&S has found its new CEO
February 26, 2025
A new start awaits at AT&S. The PCB manufacturer has appointed Dr. Michael Mertin, a German technology expert, as its new CEO. He will step into his new role on May 1, 2025. Additionally, former Silicon Valley CEO Andy Mattes will head the Supervisory Board chairmanship, succeeding interim Chairman Dr. Georg Riedl
Aerospace semiconductor market to touch $15B by 2034
February 24, 2025
In 2024, North America held over 38% of the aerospace semiconductor market, with revenues around USD 2.6 billion. The US market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2%.
Reliance Infra to set up integrated solar, battery plants
February 21, 2025
By entering into the solar equipment and battery manufacturing business, the group aims to cover the entire spectrum of renewable energy value chain, according to the PTI report.
LG Innotek launches automotive AP module
February 21, 2025
The small size of the automotive application processor (AP) module reduces the surface area of the main board, allowing cars to be designed more flexibly, the South Korean company said.
Yuma Energy acquires Grinntech to boost battery solutions
February 21, 2025
Integrating Grinntech’s expertise in battery technologies, R&D and manufacturing will enable Yuma Energy to build a vertically integrated BaaS ecosystem, Yuma said.
TE Connectivity acquires Richards Manufacturing in $2.3 billion deal
February 20, 2025
TE Connectivity has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Richards Manufacturing Co. from Oaktree Capital Management and the Bier family. The USD 2.3 billion all-cash transaction is set to strengthen TE’s position in the North American utility market by expanding its product portfolio and leveraging Richards’ expertise in underground electrical networks.
Cybersecurity: A growing challenge and regulatory shift
February 18, 2025
For many years, cybersecurity was primarily a concern for the enterprise computing market. Corporate PCs and datacenters were the main targets for malware attacks, while embedded and IoT devices largely flew under the radar of malicious actors.
HUHUTECH launches warehousing center to support chip industry
February 17, 2025
The Kumamoto Center is designed to provide efficient and reliable supply chain support to facilitate the rapid construction and expansion of regional semiconductor manufacturing clusters in Japan.
Ardian completes acquisition of chip firm Synergie
February 17, 2025
Synergie Cad specializes in development of advanced test interface solutions enabling leading semiconductor companies to optimize testing and validation of their complex chip designs.
Mitsubishi Electric, HD Renewable Energy sign JV
February 17, 2025
As part of their collaboration, the companies will establish an aggregation business joint venture and Mitsubishi Electric will acquire a stake in HD Renewable Energy, according to a media release.
Sarawak launches 60 MW BESS in Malaysia
February 17, 2025
Sarawak Energy said that 60MW Bess provides essential grid services, including primary spinning reserve (emergency reserve), voltage and frequency regulation, and peak demand management.
SkyLab partners with Esnet, expands XR Cloud into South Korea
February 17, 2025
This move will accelerate AI-driven innovation by providing enterprises, research institutions and startups instant access to high-performance GPU computing.
Allianz UK warns of EV battery fire dangers after multi-million-pound insurance claims
February 14, 2025
Allianz UK is warning auto manufacturers and dealerships about the risks of EV battery fires, which, after multiple incidents, resulted in more than £6.5 million in successful insurance claims.
TTI ink global distribution deal with Samtec
February 12, 2025
TTI, a specialty distributor of electronic components, is now an authorised distributor of Samtec products.
ERS electronic opens production and R&D facility in Germany
February 11, 2025
ERS electronic, a specialist in thermal management solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, has officially opened ERS Barbing, its new production and R&D facility, coupled with a cutting-edge Competence Center for Advanced Packaging and Advanced Backend technologies.
Top 10 largest semiconductors 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 analysts.
Power semiconductor market to reach $75 billion by 2032
February 06, 2025
Countries like China, Japan, the US, Germany, India and France are leading this growth by adopting advanced technologies and backed by supportive government policies.
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