Quanta Computer to build production facility in Germany
April 17, 2024
Taiwanese Quanta Computer has signed a deal with CTP, a European developer and manager of industrial properties, for a high-tech 22,500 square metre production facility at CTPark Jülich in the Brainergy Park Jülich in northwest Germany.
Coherent has secured $15m of CHIPS Act funding
April 12, 2024
US-based Coherent Corp has received a funding boost from the US government to accelerate the development of its wide and ultrawide bandgap semiconductors for defence purposes.
Apple's new 'new' thing? A personal robot?
April 08, 2024
Speculation is rampant that Apple is working on a robot assistant that people can use in their homes.
Infineon signs MoU with Korean shipbuilding firm
April 02, 2024
Germany's semiconductor group Infineon has agreed a partnership with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co to develop energy-efficient semiconductor tech for electric-powered shipping.
Pragmatic opens the UK's first 300mm wafer manufacturing fab
March 27, 2024
Pragmatic Semiconductor has officially opened the UK's first 300mm semiconductor wafer fabrication line at Pragmatic Park in Durham.
e-peas raises EUR 17.5m to advance its ambient energy tech
March 25, 2024
Belgian chip maker e-peas has closed a fresh round of funding led by Otium Capital and seven more investment firms.
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Infineon to create over 100 new jobs in Ireland
March 20, 2024
Infineon Technologies plans to significantly expand its R&D presence in Ireland within the next four years – adding over 100 new jobs at its sites in Cork and Dublin.
Walmart to buy smart tv maker Vizio
March 19, 2024
Retail giant Walmart has entered into an agreement to acquire smart TV maker Vizio in a USD 2.3 billion deal. I
US launches AI competition with $70m prize fund
March 18, 2024
The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is setting aside USD 70 million to improve the deployment of AI in manufacturing.
Singaporean researchers develop ultra-thin wearable chips
March 15, 2024
A team at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has successfully fabricated a hair-thin semiconducting fibre that can be woven into fabrics to create wearable electronics.
Silicon Box’s looking to enhance the Italian ecosystem
March 12, 2024
Silicon Box’s investment in Northern Italy will bring first-of-its-kind, end-to-end chiplet based semiconductor system integration to Europe.
Global top 10 foundries Q4 revenue up 7.9%
March 12, 2024
The latest TrendForce report reveals a notable 7.9% jump in 4Q23 revenue for the world’s top ten semiconductor foundries, reaching USD 30.49 billion.
Kontron gains control of Katek SE – mandatory offer follows
March 12, 2024
Kontron started 2024 by acquiring a majority stake in EMS provider Katek SE. All closing conditions of the share purchase agreement have been met and a mandatory offer for the rest of the shares will follow.
LG and LS Electric team up on smart factory projects
March 08, 2024
The two South Korean companies have confirmed a strategic alliance to accelerate smart factory innovation and develop overseas markets.
Harman extends partnership with Scuderia Ferrari
March 06, 2024
Updated: Automotive electronics technology company Harman will continue as an Official partner of Scuderia Ferrari for a second Formula One season. However, the on-track marketing partnership extends to technology on the road.
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What is the future for SiC in Europe?
February 29, 2024
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FPT and Siemens ink MOU, accelerating cooperation globally
February 29, 2024
Vietnamese ICT company, FPT, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens looking to collaborate on business opportunities in advancing the manufacturing sector and semiconductor chip production.
Finlands TactoTek expands to Germany
February 27, 2024
Finnish smart surface technology company, TactoTek, is opening a new facility in Munich, Germany – a new Innovation Hub.
indie Semiconductor posts record annual revenue
February 26, 2024
Automotive specialist indie Semiconductor swerved the generally muted market conditions of 2023 with
annual revenue up 101%.
Top 5 robot trends 2024
February 20, 2024
The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.9 million units. This demand is driven by a number of exciting technological innovations.
Point2 raises $22.6m to fund ultra-low-power SoC solutions
February 19, 2024
Bosch Ventures leads a fresh Series B round to help the US startup capitalise on the surge in the data centre switch market.
Is Preferred Networks Samsung's first 2nm customer?
February 19, 2024
Japan's Preferred Networks (PFN) has revealed that it plans to use Samsung Foundry's 2nm process node to manufacture its AI-focused chips.
Sony Semiconductor supply chain spin-off raises $20m
February 12, 2024
Sensos has closed a successful series A funding round to accelerate the development of its 'smart label' supply chain management solution.
Soitec blames inventory issues for 13% 4Q revenue fall
February 08, 2024
French semiconductor materials provider Soitec has announced a fall in revenue for 4Q 2023, with sales down by 13% to EUR 240m.
Nordic Semiconductor signs multi-year deal to use Arm IP
February 05, 2024
Nordic Semiconductor and Arm have extended their long-term partnership with a new agreement to share IP, tools, support and training for current and future products.
BYD reveals $14 billion growth plan
January 19, 2024
Chinese automotive company BYD says it will invest USD 14 billion over an undisclosed timeline to consolidate its lead in the electric motoring space.
Kontron acquires majority stake in Katek SE
January 18, 2024
Kontron AG will acquire around 60% of the shares in German electronics manufacturer KATEK SE.
LG opens its first US factory for EV chargers
January 18, 2024
LG Electronics has opened its first factory in the United States for assembling electric vehicle charging stations. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the new factory will create new jobs and support the growth of the country's EV charging infrastructure.
Neways acquires microsystems company Sencio
January 18, 2024
Electronics manufacturer Neways has completed the acquisition of the activities of Sencio, a microsystems company based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, that specialises in advanced packaging for smart sensing and actuation applications.
Honeywell and NXP team up to tackle building energy management
January 17, 2024
Honeywell and NXP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help optimise the way commercial buildings sense and securely control energy consumption.
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