Is Goldene the new semiconductor wonder material?
April 22, 2024
Researchers from Linköping University have developed a material made from a single atom layer of gold, which could transform chip manufacture.
NCAB names new CFO
April 11, 2024
Swedish PCB supplier NCAB has appointed Tim Benjamin as its new CFO. He succeeds Anders Forsén who announced in early February that he plans to retire in 2024.
Tarak Mehta to leave ABB
March 28, 2024
ABB says that Tarak Mehta, President Motion Business Area and Member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave ABB since he has accepted the role as CEO of another company.
Coherent expands capacity in US and Europe
March 27, 2024
Compound semiconductor specialist Coherent Corp. has established the world’s first capability for 6-inch indium phosphide (InP) wafer fabrication, at the company’s Sherman, Texas, and Järfälla, Sweden, wafer fabs.
Ericsson to cut 1,200 jobs in Sweden
March 26, 2024
The Swedish telecom company has announced that it will lay off about 1,200 employees in Sweden as the company looks to cut costs.
Novo energy start building Sweden’s second, and Gothenburg’s first gigafactory
March 07, 2024
Novo Energy, the joint venture between Northvolt and Volvo Cars, has officially started the construction of its battery factory in Torslanda, Gothenburg near Volvo Cars' manufacturing plant.
dSPACE plans to expand production
February 29, 2024
dSPACE's expansion continues, with sales increasing by 20% in 2023 to more than EUR 400 million. The company is now looking to continue this success and has acquired a 65,000 square meter site on Ahornallee, Germany for this purpose. Planning for the site expansion is in full swing.
Swedish team develops water-based conductive ink
January 25, 2024
Researchers at Linköping University have developed a technique that uses water to create conductive inks used in organic electronics such as solar cells, artificial neurons, and soft sensors.
Evertiq Expo 2024: adding another location to the mix
January 16, 2024
In a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and industry excellence, Evertiq Expo, a cornerstone of the Evertiq AB news network, is gearing up for a series of one-day expos across Europe in 2024.
Northvolt raises $5 billion to expand its battery network
January 16, 2024
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has just signed the largest green loan raised in Europe to date, which will facilitate the expansion of Europe's first homegrown gigafactory, Northvolt Ett, and also the realisation of Northvolt's plans for battery recycling.
Hanza invests in new factory in Sweden
January 10, 2024
Swedish EMS provider Hanza is investing SEK 75 million (EUR 6.69 million) to expand the group's manufacturing cluster in Sweden to meet increasing volumes.
Hanza completes the acquisition of Orbit One
January 04, 2024
Swedish Hanza has today January 4, completed the acquisition of Orbit One, a Swedish contract manufacturer of electronics and electromechanics with factories in both Sweden and Poland.
Volvo invests in 1,300 ABB robots
January 04, 2024
ABB will supply Volvo Cars with more than 1,300 robots and functional packages to build the next generation of electric vehicles. This will support the Swedish car manufacturer to achieve its sustainability targets.
Trelleborg buys MNE Group to open up semiconductor market
December 20, 2023
Sweden's polymer specialist Trelleborg has signed an agreement to acquire Korea's MNE Group. It expects the transaction to give it access to some of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers.
Würth strengthens its presence in Scandinavian
December 14, 2023
With the establishment of Würth Elektronik Danmark A/S, customers from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands will have a direct point of contact for their electronic and electromechanical component needs.
SiC and its impact on Europe
December 11, 2023
There is no denying that SiC will play a pivotal role in the semiconductor landscape in the future and the power device market specifically.
Canadian company acquires Emily and Pons projects from NEVS
December 04, 2023
Cars will continue to roll off the assembly line in Trollhättan, Sweden as Canadian company EV Electra acquires the Emily GT and PONS projects from NEVS.
Hanza's EMS cluster just got bigger
December 01, 2023
Swedish EMS provider Hanza has today announced the acquisition of Orbit One, a Swedish company that offers contract manufacturing of electronics and electromechanics in Sweden and Poland.
Northvolt develops sodium-ion battery
November 21, 2023
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt says it reached a breakthrough in the development of a sodium-ion battery, something that could minimise the dependence on long supply chains.
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Mouser opens new customer service centre in Lithuania
October 24, 2023
Mouser Electronics is opening a new European Customer Service Centre in Lithuania. Situated within the capital city of Vilnius, the centre will support increasing design activity.
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Volvo Cars opens new software testing centre
October 19, 2023
The Swedish car manufacturer has for quite some time, and loudly, about its plans to be a fully electric car company by 2030. A plan that requires continuous investments. Now Volvo Cars is opening a new software testing centre in Sweden
Autoliv advances its headcount reductions
October 05, 2023
Automotive safety systems provider Autoliv is updating its ongoing initiatives to reduce its global headcount. The update includes the downsizing of 300 indirect employees in China, Japan, Sweden, and the US, as well as the closure of an office in the Netherlands.
ECHA receives thousands of comments on PFAS restriction proposal
October 02, 2023
More than 4,400 organisations, companies and individuals submitted comments and information on the proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the European Economic Area.
Exeger's new Stockholm factory is now operational
October 02, 2023
Swedish deep tech company Exeger says that the first Powerfoyle cells have been produced and delivered to customers from its new factory, Stockholm II.
Evertiq Expo expands to more southern latitudes
September 29, 2023
Bonjour France, nous sommes là. On February 8, 2024, Evertiq will open the doors to its first-ever Evertiq Expo on French soil, more specifically in Sophia Antipolis.
Volvo and Northvolt break ground on gigafactory
September 29, 2023
Construction of Volvo Cars and Northvolt’s joint Li-on battery gigafactory in Gothenburg, Sweden, is now officially underway.
Axis breaks ground on seven-story building in Sweden
September 26, 2023
Swedish manufacturer of network cameras, access control, and network audio devices, Axis, has officially broke ground on Opera, the new seven-story Axis office and logistics building in Lund, Sweden.
Exegeer partners with secret computer peripherals company
September 25, 2023
The unnamed computer peripherals company has selected Exeger as its exclusive solar cell supplier. The secret company will integrate Exeger's Powerfoyle technology into its products – product development is already in progress.
Swedish company delivers first quantum chips to clients
September 18, 2023
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, has spent two decades developing quantum devices. However, translating this research into commercial products has been hindered by challenges relating to production and quality control. Until now.
Qvantum acquires manufacturing facility from Electrolux
September 18, 2023
Fast-growing heat pump systems and technology company Qvantum has made its third strategic acquisition. The company has acquired a refrigerator manufacturing facility in Nyíregyháza, Hungary from Electrolux Group.
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