Samsung SDI clinches US battery deal worth over $1.4 billion December 15, 2025 The South Korean company’s Michigan-based subsidiary Samsung SDI America recently inked a deal with a US customer to supply LFP cells for ESS over three years starting from 2027.
Wise, Powernet, KEC to co-develop advanced SMPS solutions December 12, 2025 Wise will supply its GaN power devices, digital-control expertise and technical support; Powernet will lead the development of new SMPS designs using Wise’s WiseGan and WiseWare technologies; KEC will manage backend manufacturing.
Samsung, KT Corporation validate AI-RAN on commercial networks December 12, 2025 The AI-RAN optimization technology verified by the two companies automatically applies optimal configurations for each user — rather than for the network as a whole — based on real-time wireless conditions.
Ford and SK On end US battery venture December 11, 2025 South Korea’s SK On and Ford Motor have decided to end their US battery joint venture, bringing the BlueOval SK partnership to a close. The news was first reported by Reuters, which confirmed that the companies will dissolve the joint structure and operate their respective facilities independently.
Semiconductor equipment billings increased 11% YoY in 3Q25 December 09, 2025 Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 11% year-on-year to 33.66 billion US dollars in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report from SEMI. Compared with the previous quarter, billings increased by 2%.
Global semiconductor market tops $200 billion in Q3 2025 December 04, 2025 The global semiconductor market reached USD 208 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first time the quarterly market has surpassed USD 200 billion, according to WSTS data cited by Semiconductor Intelligence.
Sivers partners with Doosan to develop Ka-band ESA panels December 04, 2025 The contract, valued at USD 1.5 million, will fund the design and development of these advanced antenna systems, powered by Sivers’ upcoming broad-market Ka-band SATCOM beamforming integrated circuits (BFICs).
Hyundai advances battery tech with $820 million Korea campus November 28, 2025 Hyundai Motor Group’s Future Mobility Battery Campus in Anseong, South Korea, spans 197,000 m² with a total floor area of 111,000 m². Completion is targeted for the end of 2026.
First Solar inaugurates $1.1B Louisiana manufacturing facility November 24, 2025 Once fully ramped, the Iberia Parish facility is expected to add 3.5 GW of annual nameplate capacity, taking First Solar’s American manufacturing footprint to 14 GW in 2026, and 17.7 GW in 2027, when its production facility in South Carolina is expected to be fully ramped.
Pasqal invests $52M to boost quantum computing in Korea November 24, 2025 The investment by the French company is part of a major strategic expansion in South Korea, marked by a series of partnerships and support from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Korean government.
Circuits Integrated expands to UK to develop satellite chipsets November 21, 2025 The Greek semiconductor design company has joined Space South Central, one of the UK’s largest regional space clusters. Circuits Integrated’s UK expansion centres on Kythrion, its flagship chipset platform.
India’s Titan Intech to invest $28M in electronics facility November 20, 2025 Titan Intech signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) to set up an Integrated Display Electronics Manufacturing Facility in the state’s Amaravati Capital Region.
DeepX: the future of Edge AI is low-power, on-device and closer to Europe than ever November 18, 2025 At this year’s Evertiq Expo in Warsaw, the conversation around AI hardware took a decidedly practical turn. While much of the global industry continues to debate cloud capacity and data-centre expansion, Korean AI chipmaker DeepX argues that the next wave of innovation will not come from hyperscale infrastructure — but from devices, robots and systems that run their intelligence locally.
Amprius launches Korea Battery Alliance to expand global footprint November 17, 2025 Amprius Technologies is building on its existing technical and manufacturing base in South Korea by collaborating with leading companies across the country’s lithium-ion battery supply chain.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics to form JV with Sumitomo Chemical November 12, 2025 Samsung Electro-Mechanics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sumitomo Chemical Group to establish a joint venture for the production of 'Glass Core,' a material for next-generation semiconductor package substrates.
Vodafone selects Samsung to provide Open RAN solutions in Europe November 03, 2025 Germany is the first market implementing the solutions and will become one of the largest Open RAN deployments in Europe, with Samsung equipping thousands of sites.
Honeywell, LS Electric to accelerate innovation in data centers, BESS October 31, 2025 The two companies will begin by selling joint products, offering data center operators integrated switchgear and power management to control and distribute the power that helps keep critical systems running without interruption.
Trump-Xi meeting leaves Nvidia Blackwell chips off the table October 30, 2025 US President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping did not include Nvidia’s next-generation Blackwell AI chips.
Trump signals potential discussion with Xi on Nvidia’s Blackwell chip October 29, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may raise the topic of Nvidia’s latest artificial intelligence chip, the Blackwell model, with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their anticipated meeting on Thursday, Reuters reports.
Copper, gold, silver, platinum–palladium: What’s next for the electronics industry? October 28, 2025 Metal markets are drawing growing attention from both industry and technology sectors. For electronics and component manufacturers, metals such as copper, gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are essential elements of the value chain. Their prices, availability, and supply stability now have a direct impact on production costs, material innovation, and long-term strategic planning.
Electronics industry warns Mexico tariffs threaten US supply chains October 27, 2025 The Global Electronics Association (GEA) has issued a policy brief warning that the proposed 30% tariffs on electronics imports from Mexico could disrupt North American supply chains, increase costs for US manufacturers, and undermine ongoing nearshoring efforts.
Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 – Europe’s electronics community meets again October 24, 2025 During Evertiq Expo Warsaw on 23 October, the conference halls at PGE Narodowy Stadium were filled with conversations in English, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, Czech—and, of course, Polish. This confirms Poland’s growing role in the European electronics industry and highlights the significance of Evertiq Expo Warsaw.
Henkel opens expansion of manufacturing facility in South Dakota October 22, 2025 Henkel has officially opened the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota. With an investment of approximately USD 30 million and additional support from South Dakota’s government and economic development organisations, the site has doubled in size - from 35,000 to 70,000 square feet.
GA-ASI, Hanwha finalize deal to produce Gray Eagle STOL UAS October 20, 2025 Under the agreement, the two companies will design and build a production representative GE STOL. The maiden flight is scheduled for 2027 and first delivery to customers in 2028.
PG Electroplast to invest $110M in manufacturing facility in India October 08, 2025 The amount will be invested over five years, starting with a refrigerator manufacturing plant of 1.2 million units annual capacity, with commercial production targeted by December 2026.
PsiQuantum breaks ground on quantum computing project in Chicago October 01, 2025 PsiQuantum has broken ground on the company’s site at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago, where America’s first million-qubit scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer will be built and deployed.
Henkel expands South Dakota manufacturing site September 30, 2025 Henkel has completed a USD 30 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota, doubling its size to 70,000 square feet. The site now serves as the company’s North American flagship for thermal management and adhesive solutions under the LOCTITE and BERGQUIST brands.
Infineon to sell Bangkok site to Malaysian Pacific Industries September 25, 2025 Infineon Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to transfer its backend manufacturing site in Bangkok/Nonthaburi, Thailand, to Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad (MPI).
Top Aricell executives sentenced to 15 years for deadly fire September 23, 2025 A South Korean court has sentenced the chief executive of lithium battery maker Aricell to 15 years in prison over a factory fire that killed 23 workers last year, in what Reuters reported is the toughest ruling to date under the country’s industrial safety law.
Hanwha, WB Group sign agreement for missile production in Poland September 19, 2025 The Polish–Korean joint venture will localize production of CGR-080 guided missiles for the HOMAR-K multiple launch rocket system used by Polish armed forces. The factory plans to hire 250 skilled positions in Poland.
Inventec consolidates European operations with new 52,000 sqm facility in Czech Republic September 18, 2025 Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Inventec has inaugurated a new 52,000 square metre production facility in South Moravia, Czech Republic, marking a significant expansion of its European footprint.
Hanwha partners with BAE on anti-jamming GPS for guided missiles September 15, 2025 The collaboration between South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and BAE Systems will leverage BAE’s expertise in military GPS and anti-jamming solutions to counter sophisticated electronic warfare threats.