imec spin-off eyeo raises €15 million to give cameras perfect eyesight
May 08, 2025
eyeo, a new imec spin-off, has raised EUR 15 million in seed funding, co-led by imec.xpand, Invest-NL, joined by QBIC fund, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and Brabant Development Agency (BOM). The spin-off aims to revolutionise the imaging market for consumer, industrial, XR and security applications by drastically increasing the light sensitivity of image sensors.
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Serentica signs power supply and consumption deal with INOXAP
May 07, 2025
Serentica will supply 75 MW hybrid renewable energy to INOXAP through Inter-State Transmission System project, enabling competitive tariffs and flexible power usage across multiple locations across India.
KIST develops ultrasonic wireless battery charging technology
May 06, 2025
The receiver overcomes many of the limitations of existing wireless power transmission methods while improving biocompatibility, and is expected to be applied to next-generation wearable and implantable electronic devices.
VSORA raises $46M to bring powerful AI inference chip to market
May 05, 2025
The investment was led by Otium and a French family office with additional participation from Omnes Capital, Adélie Capital and co-financing from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund.
QuantumScape, Murata announce framework for ceramics collaboration
May 05, 2025
US firm QuantumScape (QS) and Japan’s Murata Manufacturing have entered into the first phase of an agreement to explore a partnership for high-volume manufacturing of ceramic film for QS’s solid-state battery tech.
NEXT partners with BAE to develop next-gen space-qualified chips
May 05, 2025
NEXT’s latest APU, the NX450, is the world’s first 200 GS/s antenna processor with 100-GHz of instantaneous RF bandwidth split across four independent receive and transmit channels respectively.
UK scientists secure $8 million for 2D chip research
May 02, 2025
This will help develop energy efficient, atomically-thin semiconductors to dramatically reduce the electricity demand from AI data centres and high-performance computing.
OKI develops 124-layer PCB tech for AI chip testing tools
May 02, 2025
This is a 15% increase in the number of layers over conventional 108-layer designs. Japan’s OKI Circuit Technology is seeking to establish mass production technology by October 2025 at its Joetsu plant.
Global silicon wafer shipments rise 2.2% YoY in Q1 2025
April 30, 2025
Global silicon wafer shipments grew modestly in the first quarter of 2025, rising 2.2% year-on-year to 2,896 million square inches (MSI), up from 2,834 MSI in Q1 2024, according to the latest quarterly report from the SEMI. The report highlights ongoing demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, though short-term pressures continue to weigh on the industry.
Europe's electronics erosion threatens strategic autonomy
April 28, 2025
A new report from IPC warns that Europe’s continued decline in electronics manufacturing capacity — particularly in printed circuit boards (PCBs), advanced packaging, and EMS — poses a growing threat to the continent’s defence readiness, industrial resilience, and technological sovereignty.
Siemens acquires DownStream to expand PCB design-to-manufacturing flow
April 28, 2025
Founded in 2002 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, DownStream Technologies is a leading provider of manufacturing solutions for manufacturing data analysis and processing, and documenting PCB designs.
Spirit acquires SMART Microsystems, expands US chip capacity
April 25, 2025
SMART Microsystems will serve as a hub for advanced research and education in materials, MEMS and advanced packaging technologies, including 2.5D and 3D integration.
Cadence advances Cloud AI with DDR5 12.8Gbps MRDIMM Gen2 IP
April 22, 2025
The Cadence DDR5 MRDIMM IP boasts a new high-performance, scalable and adaptable architecture based on Cadence’s proven and highly successful DDR5 and GDDR6 product lines.
Nyobolt raises $30M to advance high-power ultrafast charging
April 18, 2025
By delivering up to 20x more power, charging in minutes and cutting downtime for even the most power-intensive applications to zero, UK-based firm Nyobolt enables peak performance without compromise.
ST's response to the global race for AI
April 17, 2025
In recent years, the electronics industry has been marked by tension caused by economic, defence, and technological turmoil. Many countries and companies view artificial intelligence as both a major opportunity and a potential game changer in the ongoing race. The challenges surrounding AI were a key focus at the recent Evertiq Expo in Sophia Antipolis — a topic that drew strong interest, as reflected in the high attendance at the presentation by Edwin Hilkens of STMicroelectronics.
IIT Delhi partners with Micron to boost semiconductor research
April 17, 2025
The research will focus on electronic materials and AI-powered neural models to predict and mitigate fatigue and fracture propagation in copper-based electronic components, ultimately enhancing the reliability and performance of 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.
ESD industry posts $4.9B in revenue in Q4 2024
April 15, 2025
The Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 11% to USD 4,927.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 from the USD 4,440.9 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, reports.
Cicor enter into a strategic supply partnership with Mercury
April 15, 2025
Cicor Group has entered into a strategic supply agreement with Mercury Mission Systems International S.A. (Mercury), a technology company active in the global aerospace and defence industry, under which Cicor will acquire a manufacturing operation in Plan-Les-Ouates, Switzerland.
Apogee partners with Arrow to boost space-grade tech network
April 14, 2025
The partnership will expand the distribution network for Apogee’s high-reliability ICs and radiation-tolerant solutions, bringing their technologies to a broader market across aerospace and defense.
SEALSQ and IC’ALPS team up to enhance automotive ASIC safety
April 14, 2025
Through this partnership, SEALSQ’s post-quantum secure technology will be integrated into IC’ALPS’ automotive ASIC designs, providing robust cryptographic resistance against quantum-era threats.
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.
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NEO to leverage Elementium’s advanced electrolyte tech
April 11, 2025
Under the terms of the Agreement, NEO will apply Elementium’s advanced electrolytes to its silicon battery platform for use in specialty commercial applications.
Polymatech to set up $130M GaN chip plant in Chhattisgarh
April 11, 2025
In September 2024, Indian chipmaker Polymatech Electronics announced an investment of USD 16 million in Bahrain to establish a semiconductor manufacturing plant in the gulf country.
The creation of an EU electronics raw materials database
April 09, 2025
In his previous guest article, Dirk Stans, Managing Partner at Eurocircuits, outlined three key actions needed to strengthen Europe’s electronics industry. Now, in this follow-up, he delves deeper into the second priority: the creation of an EU electronics raw materials database.
Hotayi Electronic breaks ground on Malaysian factory expansion
April 08, 2025
Hotayi Electronic has launched its ambitious Phase 3 expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony in Batu Kawan, Penang. The MYR 500 million (EUR 104.5 million) investment will create a cutting-edge smart manufacturing facility spanning 380,000 square feet. The project will generate 1,000 new high-skilled jobs in the region.
Cicor expands into Spain – acquires MADES
April 07, 2025
Swiss EMS provider Cicor Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Spanish electronics company Malaga Aerospace, Defense & Electronics Systems S.A.U. (MADES).
Sinopec teams up with CATL to build 10,000 battery swap stations
April 07, 2025
This year, the collaboration targets construction of at least 500 battery swap stations, with a long-term goal of 10,000 stations, creating a seamless “swap-as-fast-as-refueling” experience for EV owners in China.
Indian defence tech startup Tonbo raises $20 million
April 04, 2025
The investment will boost the development of next-gen infrared sensors, deployment of high-power microwave tech, and working capital support for Tonbo Imaging’s global expansion ongoing programs.
LG Display’s Guangzhou LCD plant officially transferred to CSOT
April 03, 2025
LG Display’s Guangzhou Gen 8.5 LCD line has officially transferred to CSOT and been renamed “T11”. CSOT will now own two Gen 6, four Gen 8.5, one Gen 8.6, and two Gen 10.5 LCD production lines with this acquisition.
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