“We’re in the last minutes to rebuild PCB manufacturing in Europe”
April 24, 2025
Confidee, a PCB compliance and supply partner focused on high-reliability and defence sectors, experienced a strong 2024 despite a declining market. Speaking at the Evertiq Expo in Tampere, Terho Koivisto of Confidee reflected on the year as one of growth and opportunity for the company.
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NCAB acquires Germany's B&B Leiterplattenservice
April 23, 2025
NCAB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of B&B Leiterplattenservice GmbH (B&B) headquartered in Mittweida, west of Dresden.
Valens, ESWIN team up to bring MIPI A-PHY offering to China market
April 23, 2025
By leveraging Valens’ A-PHY expertise and technology as a key contributor to the MIPI A-PHY standard and ESWIN Computing’s technological capabilities and deep market understanding, the two companies are uniquely positioned to support the growing demand for MIPI A-PHY products in China.
Taiwan passes law to boost tax credits for AI investments
April 23, 2025
The boost in tax credits for businesses investing in artificial intelligence (AI) aims to solidify the island’s position as an AI innovator in Asia.
Ericsson sets up antenna manufacturing in India
April 22, 2025
Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) is expanding its local manufacturing footprint in India, positioning the country as a strategic innovation hub within the Swedish telecom company's global network.
Notebook industry growth outlook dims amid tariff uncertainty
April 22, 2025
The global notebook industry is bracing for continued volatility as trade tensions and economic headwinds cast a shadow over projected growth in 2025, according to new research released today by TrendForce.
No foolproof method to keep AI chips away from China, TSMC warns
April 22, 2025
The challenge for the Taiwanese tech giant is that the semiconductors TSMC customizes for many fabless firms and chip designers often end up being used in gadgets made by third parties, which is perfectly legitimate.
520km after 5 minutes charging? CATL races ahead of competition
April 22, 2025
China’s CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, also announced its sodium-ion cell battery, Naxtra, was ready for commercialization and unveiled new dual-power batteries that can go for 1,500km on a single charge.
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Melexis deepens China bet with local chip production
April 17, 2025
Belgian semiconductor company Melexis is taking the next steps in its China strategy by establishing a locally embedded logistics hub and end-to-end local manufacturing in China.
ABB plans to spin off its robotics division
April 17, 2025
ABB says that it will launch a process to spin-off of its Robotics division. The intention is for the business to start trading as a separately listed company during the second quarter of 2026.
AMD braces for potential $800 million hit from US export controls
April 16, 2025
In an SEC filing, AMD revealed that it has finished a preliminary evaluation of new US export restrictions that may impact its MI308 semiconductor devices.
AI, embargoes, and the end of the chip cycle
April 16, 2025
The well-known four-year ebb and flow of the semiconductor industry is over. Political decisions and ambitions challenge the economic logic of supply and demand. Subsidies, embargoes and the AI revolution are now dictating the investment decisions while China plays the long game.
Nvidia expects $5.5 billion hit as US restricts chip sales to China
April 16, 2025
Nvidia said the US government informed the chipmaker that the H20 chip needs a permit to be sold to China. The license requirement for H20 chips would be in effect “for the indefinite future.”
Semiconductor sales surge – but what's driving the momentum?
April 15, 2025
According to the latest data from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor sales reached USD 54.9 billion in February 2025 – up 17.1% from the same month last year. This marks the 10th consecutive month of double-digit year-over-year growth, with the Americas leading the way with a 48.4% YoY increase.
South Korea unveils $23B semiconductor support package
April 15, 2025
The move comes amid growing uncertainty in the global semiconductor sector following US President Donald Trump’s changing tariff policies and the escalating trade war between the US and China.
Railway battery market to reach $514 million by 2030
April 14, 2025
There is a huge demand for railway batteries in Asia-Pacific in the forecast period, driven by China, India and Japan, which are the rail industry hubs in the region.
New tariffs on semiconductors are on the way, warns Trump
April 14, 2025
US Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said President Donald Trump would impose “a special focus-type of tariff” on smartphones, computers and other electronics products within a month or two.
China delays approval for Geely, BYD investment plans in Latin America
April 14, 2025
Approval from China has taken longer than expected for the projects, with China’s state planner raising concerns that there are tech transfer risks in the Chinese automakers’ plans, Reuters reports.
SOTI partners with Urovo to boost battery monitoring
April 14, 2025
SOTI XSight now supports Urovo’s advanced smart batteries, giving organisations real-time insights into battery health, performance and location, thereby reducing mobile-device-related downtime, in the transportation and logistics (T&L) industry.
‘Time to act is now’: EU’s €20 billion AI push to catch up with US and China
April 11, 2025
As part of the Action Plan, the European Commission has pledged to create five AI gigafactories, which will be large-scale facilities equipped with approximately 100,000 state-of-the-art AI chips.
Global semiconductor equipment billings surged to $117B in 2024
April 10, 2025
Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 10% to USD 117.1 billion in 2024 from USD 106.3 billion in 2023, SEMI reports reported today.
Semiconductor industry grows 21% in 2024; Nvidia takes lead
April 10, 2025
The global semiconductor industry saw substantial growth in 2024, with worldwide revenue rising 21% year-over-year to reach USD 655.9 billion, according to final figures from Gartner. For the first time, Nvidia claimed the top spot in the global rankings, capturing 11.7% market share, followed by Samsung Electronics and Intel.
China hosts the world’s first half marathon with robotic humanoids
April 10, 2025
The brand-new real-world test aims to examine real-world applications of robots and compare them to human performance.
Trump reverses tariff hikes for most countries, except China
April 10, 2025
Trump announced countries that had not retaliated against US tariffs would receive a 90-day reprieve and only face a blanket tariff of 10%. But he hiked the tariff on Chinese imports to 125% from the previous 104%.
China slaps back with 84% tariffs on US goods
April 09, 2025
"The U.S.'s practice of escalating tariffs on China is a mistake on top of a mistake," says China’s Office of the Tariff Commission of the State Council, as the country increases tariffs on U.S. goods from 34% to 84%.
China achieves ground-breaking robot welding for oil and gas pipelines
April 09, 2025
Robot welding and inspection crews have entered the process of large-scale production to support the long-distance construction of oil and gas pipelines.
Trump escalates trade war with China: 104% tariffs now in effect
April 09, 2025
The United States and China are once again locked in an intensifying trade standoff, with tit-for-tat tariffs sparking further tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
Evertiq Expo heads to Malmö, Kraków, and Berlin this spring
April 08, 2025
Evertiq Expo will continue its 2025 European tour with spring events scheduled in Malmö, Kraków, and Berlin. Following successful expos earlier this year in Sophia Antipolis, France, and Tampere, Finland, the upcoming expos will maintain focus on the electronics industry amid ongoing global uncertainty.
Mycronic makes acquisition in the UK
April 07, 2025
Mycronic's Global Technologies division has acquired RoBAT, a UK-based company which has developed a technology for fast and reliable tests of signal quality on PCBs.
Trump tariffs impact: Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders in US
April 07, 2025
Japan, where the gaming firm is based, has been hit with a 24% tariff. Companies like Nintendo have to either swallow this cost or pass it on to consumers.
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