Aurora releases fully automated heavy goods vehicles in Texas
May 13, 2025
Autonomous heavy goods trucks will operate along the highway from Dallas to Houston for the first time as Aurora Innovation aims to deliver a real-world Level 4 driving solution.
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MKS breaks ground on $40M chemical manufacturing plant in Thailand
May 08, 2025
MKS Instruments has broken ground on its new Atotech chemical manufacturing and TechCenter facility at the Asia Industrial Estate Suvarnabhumi, located east of Bangkok, Thailand. The investment is valued at over USD 40 million.
Veeco taps into AI-driven demand with $35M AP300 lithography orders
May 08, 2025
Veeco Instruments says it has received over USD 35 million of orders for its AP300 Lithography systems in recent quarters from a range of IDM and OSAT customers.
Libra Industries boosts SMT capabilities at Dallas facility
May 06, 2025
Libra Industries has boosted its SMT capabilities at its electronics manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas. The investment includes new equipment aimed at supporting high-precision, high-volume production for sectors such as aerospace, medical, and industrial manufacturing.
METLEN, Glenfarne clinch deal for solar and BESS project in Chile
May 05, 2025
The transaction involves operational solar projects with total capacity of 588 MW, combined with co-located BESS facilities of 1,610 MWh. The total value of the acquisition is about USD 815 million.
TMEIC breaks ground on third manufacturing facility in Texas
April 29, 2025
TMEIC Corporation Americas, a subsidiary of Japanese TMEIC Corporation, has broken ground on its third US manufacturing facility, located in Waller County, Texas.
Flex boosts US production capacity for data centre power products
April 29, 2025
EMS provider Flex says that it has significantly increased its US production capacity to meet rising demand for data centre power products, citing the growing infrastructure needs driven by AI adoption.
Czech semiconductor centre launches in Brno
April 16, 2025
Another step toward Europe's semiconductor independence has been taken with the launch of the Czech Semiconductor Centre (CSC) in Brno. The centre will focus on supporting innovation, prototyping, and the growth of European fabless companies.
Nvidia Blackwell chip production starts in Arizona — Nvidia opens first US factories
April 15, 2025
Nvidia has started US-based production of its next-generation Blackwell AI chips, marking a significant shift in the company’s global manufacturing strategy. Together with its manufacturing partners, Nvidia will produce its AI supercomputers on American soil for the first time.
Ecobat boosts battery recycling with 3 fully operational plants
April 04, 2025
Together, the three plants, in Germany, the US, and England, are capable of processing up to 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, with plans to scale capacity to 25,000 tons.
Chip industry veteran KC Ang to head Tata Electronics’ foundry unit
April 03, 2025
Ang has worked extensively in countries such as Malaysia, Germany, the US and China. Most recently, he was President–Asia and Chairman–China at Global Foundries, where he served for over 15 years.
Waaree launches ‘India’s largest solar cell facility’ in Gujarat
March 31, 2025
Waaree Energies’ 5.4 GW factory in Chikhli, Gujarat, is spread across 150 acres with a built-up area of 101 acres. The Indian company has already invested USD 350 million in the campus at the Chikhli unit.
PhoenixEV, Noodoe team up to enhance electric mobility
March 28, 2025
The partnership brings together PhoenixEV’s expertise in advanced electric buses and medium-duty vehicles and Noodoe’s advanced EV software solutions to enhance intelligent transportation and energy efficiency.
Thermo Fisher launches solution to boost chip manufacturing
March 26, 2025
The seamlessly integrated system is designed to enhance productivity, increase yield and reduce operating costs for semiconductor manufacturers.
RK Logistics Group opens second facility in Austin
March 18, 2025
RK Logistics Group, a provider of logistics services to the semiconductor industry, has opened its second ISO-certified facility in Austin, Texas. The facility will provide specialised supply chain management services, designed for semiconductor, automotive, lithium-ion battery and other Austin-based manufacturing operations.
TSI introduces Nano LPM System to enhance UPW monitoring
March 14, 2025
The Nano LPM System delivers true 10 nanometer (nm) nanoparticle detection, providing a continuous, reliable monitoring of UPW quality.
Omni Design Technologies opens Austin design centre
March 13, 2025
Omni Design Technologies, a provider of high-performance, low-power data acquisition and signal-processing solutions, has opened a new design center in Austin, Texas.
SpaceX creates 400 new jobs with Texas expansion
March 13, 2025
SpaceX is set to significantly expand its semiconductor R&D and advanced packaging facility in Bastrop, Texas, following a USD 17.3 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund.
Nearfield Instruments expands to the US
March 11, 2025
Dutch developer of advanced metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, Nearfield Instruments, has established a US subsidiary – strengthening the company's presence in North America.
Siemens boosts US investments by more than $10 billion
March 11, 2025
Having recently opened new and expanded factories in Texas and California, which are expected to create over 900 manufacturing jobs, the German company is boosting its US investments by more than USD 10 billion.
Edith Clarke: a pioneer in electrical engineering
March 07, 2025
Edith Clarke is a name that has left a lasting mark on the history of electrical engineering, revolutionizing power transmission analysis and paving the way for future innovations. Her life and achievements continue to inspire generations of women striving for careers in science and technology. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Evertiq would like to introduce the remarkable story of this woman who broke barriers and paved the way for others.
GaN semiconductor devices market to reach $19.5B by 2031
March 07, 2025
The expansion of 5G networks globally is significantly contributing to the demand for Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor devices in RF and power electronics applications.
Emerson, UT partnership to focus on AI, chip research
March 03, 2025
The three-year agreement includes research lab upgrades at The University of Texas at Austin facilities, and contributions to launch a new Semiconductor Science and Engineering program.
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.
Penn State to set up advanced semiconductor lab
February 28, 2025
The USD 4.3 million funding will help the University establish an advanced lab for semiconductor thin films and device research in the Materials Research Institute’s (MRI) facilities.
SkyWater acquires Infineon’s Austin fab in strategic expansion
February 26, 2025
US-based semiconductor foundry, SkyWater Technology, has entered into an agreement to acquire Infineon Technologies’ 200mm fabrication facility in Austin, Texas (Fab 25). The transaction includes a long-term supply agreement between the two companies.
Humanoid robots to become the next US-China battleground
February 25, 2025
Governments worldwide are ramping up investments in robotics R&D as labour shortages and rising costs persist. TrendForce reports that China, Japan, the US, South Korea, and Germany have consistently ranked among the top five countries for industrial robot installations and are expected to continue executing over USD 13 billion in related projects by 2025.
Apple to invest over $500B in US manufacturing, AI, and silicon engineering
February 25, 2025
Apple is making its biggest US investment ever – committing over USD 500 billion over the next four years to expand domestic manufacturing, AI, and silicon engineering. The tech giant will build a new manufacturing facility in Texas, double its US Advanced Manufacturing Fund to USD 10 billion, and ramp up R&D across multiple states.
Flex expands US manufacturing capacity with new Dallas facility
February 25, 2025
EMS provider Flex is strengthening its US manufacturing footprint with a new 400,000-square-foot Dallas, Texas, manufacturing facility focused on power products. The expansion is aimed at increasing production capacity for power infrastructure solutions, particularly for AI-driven data centres.
Silicon Labs secures $23M Texas CHIPS Act grant to boost R&D
February 20, 2025
Silicon Labs has received a USD 23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) under the Texas CHIPS Act to enhance research and development in Austin.
Freyr drops plans for $2.6B battery project in Georgia
February 10, 2025
The Norwegian company has informed the Coweta County Develop Authority of its decision to drop the project, which was supposed to produce energy storage systems using lithium-ion batteries.
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