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.
Virtusa Corporation acquires India’s SmartSoC Solutions December 11, 2025 This acquisition expands US firm Virtusa’s industry portfolio to include the high-growth semiconductor sector and completes its full-stack, end-to-end service capabilities, spanning the entire technology ecosystem from the chip to the network, cloud and application layer.
Tata partners with Intel to advance silicon, compute ecosystem December 09, 2025 As part of the MoU, Intel and India’s Tata Group intend to explore manufacturing and packaging of Intel products for local markets at Tata Electronics’ upcoming Fab and OSAT facilities, as well as a collaboration for advanced packaging in India.
Valens, Imavix offer MIPI A-PHY-based platform for machine vision December 08, 2025 In addition, based on this platform, Japanese imaging solutions leader CIS Corporation has announced the first A-PHY camera module for machine vision.
A blast from the past – the Commodore is back December 05, 2025 The legendary computing brand Commodore has returned – with an official new hardware launch marking its first fully new computer in over 30 years. The revived company recently unveiled the Commodore 64 Ultimate, a retro-inspired yet modernised remake of the iconic 1982 home computer Commodore 64.
Azad, Pratt & Whitney ink contract for aircraft engine components December 05, 2025 While the Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering did not disclose the size of the contract, it confirmed that there is no shareholding involved between the parties and that the deal does not fall under related-party transactions.
Redwire wins $44M DARPA contract to advance VLEO mission December 05, 2025 The phase 2 contract provides funding to complete manufacturing and deliver the spacecraft to launch for the mission, which leverages the design of Redwire’s SabreSat platform.
Fujifilm announces completion of new building for semiconductor materials December 05, 2025 This investment strengthens the company’s capabilities for performance and quality evaluation of development products, accelerating the development of new materials for advanced and next-generation semiconductors and ensuring a stable supply of high-quality products.
UMC, Polar Semiconductor ink to expand US onshore chip manufacturing December 04, 2025 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Polar Semiconductor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a partnership aimed at expanding US-based production of 8-inch semiconductor wafers, the companies announced today.
Incap to acquire Germany-based Lacon Group December 04, 2025 Finish EMS provider Incap Corporation has agreed to acquire Lacon Group, a German EMS and ODM company, in a transaction valued at a minimum of EUR 50 million.
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).
WEDC approve $569M Foxconn expansion in Wisconsin November 26, 2025 Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) will expand its Wisconsin operations with a new four-year, USD 569 million investment aimed at boosting US AI and data-server manufacturing capacity, the company and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced.
Productware modernises SMT production with Fuji systems November 20, 2025 For EMS provider Productware GmbH, outdated placement equipment had become a bottleneck in production. To address this challenge, the company decided to modernise its machinery.
The missing link in semiconductor supply chain resilience November 18, 2025 Indium Corporation strengthens critical materials supply chain amid rising geopolitical pressures.
Kontron Initiates squeeze-out of Katek SE minority shareholders November 18, 2025 Kontron Acquisition GmbH, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Kontron AG, has announced plans to squeeze out the remaining minority shareholders of KATEK SE, under German stock corporation law.
Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment November 14, 2025 Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC) is the Japanese automaker’s 11th manufacturing facility in the US, representing an investment of nearly USD 14 billion and the creation of up to 5,100 new jobs.
First automated high-volume space-solar production line launched in US November 13, 2025 Solar technology company, mPower Technology, has launched a new high-volume solar module production line at Universal Instruments Corporation (UIC) in Conklin, New York.
Amphenol closes its acquisition of Trexon November 12, 2025 Amphenol Corporation has completed its previously announced acquisition of Trexon from Audax Private Equity for approximately USD 1 billion in cash.
UDC to acquire emissive OLED patent assets from Merck KGaA November 11, 2025 Universal Display Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OLED patent assets from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company.
Foxconn and Mitsubishi Electric team up on AI data centre solutions November 11, 2025 Taiwanese EMS giant, Hon Hai Technology Group, otherwise known as Foxconn, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to collaborate on the global supply of energy-efficient and highly reliable AI data centre solutions.
Hitachi High-Tech announces next-gen electron microscope November 10, 2025 The SU9600 incorporates efficient and automated functions to provide improved throughput of data acquisition, thereby helping users with highly precise and highly efficient observation.
NEC teams up with Siemens to boost smart factory innovation November 07, 2025 Through this agreement, the two companies will jointly develop a robot teaching automation solution that combines the “NEC Robot Task Planning” digital twin service with Siemens’s “Process Simulate” software for 3D robot simulations.
Boyd sells its thermal business to Eaton for $9.5 billion November 04, 2025 Boyd Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Thermal business to Eaton for USD 9.5 billion. The transaction, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.
MacDermid Alpha to acquire Micromax October 30, 2025 Element Solutions Inc, the parent company of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Micromax, a supplier of advanced electronics inks and pastes, from Celanese Corporation.
India’s HAL signs MOU with Russian firm to build civil aircraft October 30, 2025 HAL is expected to have the rights to manufacture SJ-100, a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft, for domestic customers. However, Russian firm United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is under US, EU and British sanctions.
Sharp partners with ARAV for remote control solutions using satellite October 24, 2025 Leveraging the design and communication technologies nurtured through smartphone development, Sharp is advancing the development of satellite communication user terminals that can establish high-quality, high-speed, and large-capacity networks.
VDA warns of potential automotive production disruptions amid Nexperia crisis October 23, 2025 The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has issued a stark warning about potential production disruptions linked to semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia.
Yuma partners with HPCL to boost battery swapping in India October 23, 2025 By leveraging Indian energy firm HPCL's extensive network of retail outlets, Yuma Energy aims to rapidly deploy its AI-driven, smart battery swapping stations at high-demand locations across the country.
Rigaku opens technology centre in Taiwan October 21, 2025 Rigaku Holdings Corporation has opened a new facility in Taiwan as part of its strategy to strengthen research, development, and customer support in East Asia. The Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan (RTC-TW), operated by the newly established Rigaku Technology Taiwan (RTTW), began full-scale operations in October 2025.
ICEYE, IHI sign agreement to build Earth observation satellites October 17, 2025 IHI has placed an initial order for four satellites and associated image acquisition system, with the option to procure a further 20 satellites at a later stage. The first satellites are expected to begin phased commissioning and data delivery from around April 2026.
Sumitomo partners with Toyota to mass produce cathode materials October 17, 2025 Since around 2021, the two Japanese companies have been conducting joint research on cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries, to be installed in battery electric vehicles (BEVs).