Silicon Mountain invests in Universal Instruments Fuzion system
March 21, 2024
EMS provider Silicon Mountain has recently invested in a new Universal Instruments Fuzion system. The move significantly enhances the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
Teltonika boost capacity with new robotic assembly line
March 14, 2024
Lithuanian electronics manufacturer Teltonika has recently added another robotic assembly line to its manufacturing facility – boosting its capacity. However, the company has additional plans for equipment upgrades this year.
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LG and LS Electric team up on smart factory projects
March 08, 2024
The two South Korean companies have confirmed a strategic alliance to accelerate smart factory innovation and develop overseas markets.
Rapidus and Tenstorrent to develop edge-AI accelerator
March 01, 2024
The two companies have announced an official collaboration to develop dedicated 2nm chips for powering AI in a variety of products from robots to automotive. The scheduled production date is 2028.
Top 5 robot trends 2024
February 20, 2024
The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.9 million units. This demand is driven by a number of exciting technological innovations.
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Raytheon wins $20m contract to make military 'super chips'
February 06, 2024
US defence specialist Raytheon is to develop develop a "next-generation multi-chip package for use in ground, maritime and airborne sensors".
BMW to employ humanoid robots in its factories
January 24, 2024
German car giant BMW has signed a commercial agreement to use Figure's human-form robots to perform dangerous tasks at its manufacturing plants.
Asteelflash names new CEO
January 18, 2024
The Board of Directors of Financiere AFG, the holding company of Asteelflash Group, has appointed Nicolas Denis as the Chairman and CEO of the electronics manufacturer.
Jabil expands with a new centre of manufacturing in Chihuahua, Mexico
January 17, 2024
EMS provider Jabil says that it has enhanced its digital commerce capabilities, encompassing the design, development, and manufacturing of retail and warehouse automation solutions, at a newly expanded centre of excellence in Chihuahua, Mexico.
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.
Axcelis officially opens its new logistics centre
December 06, 2023
Axcelis Technologies has officially opened the company's new logistics centre in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Adeon receives massive order for Teltonika's new PCB factory
November 13, 2023
Adeon Technologies, a Dutch distributor of equipment for the European PCB industry, has received multiple purchase orders from Teltonika to supply the company with numerous types of equipment for their new PCB manufacturing plant in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Complete Liquidation of AURORA Lichtwerke Lamp Manufacturing Plant in Eichstätt, Germany
Maynards Europe in conjunction with Gordon Brothers was appointed by renown lamp manufacturing company Aurora, formerly part of Osram/Ledvance, to make available for sale by private treaty and online auction the complete production and facility equipment of their former manufacturing site in Eichstätt, Germany. Over 2000 items to offer including complete lamp production lines, complete SMT workshops, R&D and maintenance departments as well as general factory supplies and office equipment.
STARTEAM GLOBAL new Thai PCB factory is up and running
November 06, 2023
PCB manufacturer STARTEAM GLOBAL has officially opened its new PCB manufacturing factory in Prachinburi, Thailand.
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USI completes acquisition of TE Connectivity's automotive business
October 30, 2023
Universal Scientific Industrial has completed its acquisition of the TE Automotive Wireless business from TE Connectivity Ltd.
Prodomax secures major automation order
October 26, 2023
Prodomax, a company within the Jenoptik Group, has secured an order from an existing customer for the design, construction and commissioning of four robot welding assembly lines in North America.
Q4 DRAM contract prices set to rise
October 16, 2023
TrendForce reports indicate a universal price increase for both DRAM and NAND Flash starting in the fourth quarter. DRAM prices, for instance, are projected to see a quarterly surge of about 3-8%.
The world of robots - Asia in the lead
September 27, 2023
The new World Robotics report recorded 553,052 industrial robot installations in factories around the world – a growth rate of 5% in 2022, year-on-year. By region, 73% of all newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, 15% in Europe and 10% in the Americas.
ABB invests $280M in new robotics hub in Sweden
September 13, 2023
A 65,000 square metre integrated Robotics Campus will replace the company's existing site, bringing together automated manufacturing, R&D, customer experience and training centers to develop next-gen AI-enabled technologies.
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Kyocera to build new development centre in Japan
August 09, 2023
Kyocera Corporation plans to build a new Centre for Development at its Shiga Yasu campus in Japan, where the company will consolidate production engineering and development functions.
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Thriving Beyond Borders: STARTEAM GLOBAL Unveils New Smart Manufacturing Factory in Thailand
STARTEAM GLOBAL has recently opened a new PCB manufacturing factory in Prachinburi, Thailand, as part of its China+1 strategy to diversify production locations while maintaining its main facility in Jiangyou, China. This strategic expansion enhances the company's supply chain resilience and allows it to tap into the opportunities offered by the thriving industrial province.
Mitsubishi Electric expands with second production building in Owariasahi, Japan
July 05, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will invest an additional JPY 42.5 billion yen, or approximately EUR 275 million, to construct a second production building for the manufacture of factory automation (FA) control-system products at Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture part of its Nagoya Works campus.
Investments will keep Optiprint running though tough times
June 29, 2023
With the volatility of the past years behind us, Swiss PCB manufacturer Optiprint looked back at what the company had gone through and the current situation to devise a strategy to ensure its future and increase resilience.
Arrow Electronics creates robotics Center of Excellence
June 28, 2023
Arrow Electronics, and its company eInfochips have established a Robotics Center of Excellence (COE) to help customers accelerate time to market for the development of automation solutions for use in manufacturing, digital factories, and other industries.
NEOTech expands EMS offering by investing in automation solutions
June 19, 2023
EMS provider NEOTech has recently implemented new automated production and inspection robots enabling higher levels of performance and improving the efficiency of their customers’ product builds.
Varta launches gigafactory for energy storage systems
June 15, 2023
With an investment of more than EUR 20 million, the company is looking to meet a strong demand that continues to grow. And Varta says that further investments are planned.
Airbus Ventures invests in Singapore-based deeptech startup
June 14, 2023
Airbus Ventures is investing in Zero-Error Systems (ZES), a company specialising in high-reliability semiconductor solutions for space and power management applications.
NTU and Delta Electronics establish a $24m lab to build better robots
June 08, 2023
The project is part of Singapore’s Research Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 plan to use automation to overcome labour shortages.
Foxconn, Innodisk, Pegatron, Quanta and Wistron to digitalise factories with Nvidia
May 29, 2023
Some of the world's largest electronics manufacturers are advancing their industrial digitalisation efforts using a new reference workflow that combines Nvidia technologies for generative AI, 3D collaboration, simulation and autonomous machines.
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