Navigating the EU Digital Product Passport: challenges and opportunities
March 11, 2025
As the EU advances with its Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative, industries must prepare for a major shift in how material compliance and sustainability data are managed. As a key part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the DPP has been rolling out since 2024 and will impact industries ranging from consumer electronics to automotive and industrial equipment.
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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.
Alkaline battery market to reach $14.3B by 2033
March 10, 2025
AA (LR6) and AAA (LR03) batteries remain the most dominant sizes, powering everything from household gadgets like remote controls and flashlights to industrial tools and medical devices.
indie partners with GF to boost automotive radar tech
March 07, 2025
These high-performance radar systems-on-chip (SoC), manufactured on GlobalFoundries’ 22FDX platform, will target 77 GHz and 120 GHz radar applications for advanced driver assistance systems.
Weak demand pushes 4Q24 NAND revenue down 6.2%
March 05, 2025
TrendForce’s reports that the NAND Flash market faced downward pressure in 4Q24 as PC and smartphone manufacturers continued inventory clearance efforts, leading to significant supply chain adjustments.
Taiwan semiconductor market to reach $66 billion by 2031
February 28, 2025
It is anticipated that the industry will maintain strong growth to meet rising demand for semiconductor materials in emerging technologies like AI, autonomous driving, the Internet of Things, and 5G.
SanDisk's new era: independent and live on Nasdaq
February 25, 2025
SanDisk Corporation has officially completed its separation from Western Digital and will begin trading as an independent public company on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Reliance Infra to set up integrated solar, battery plants
February 21, 2025
By entering into the solar equipment and battery manufacturing business, the group aims to cover the entire spectrum of renewable energy value chain, according to the PTI report.
LG Innotek launches automotive AP module
February 21, 2025
The small size of the automotive application processor (AP) module reduces the surface area of the main board, allowing cars to be designed more flexibly, the South Korean company said.
ASE expands its chip packaging and testing capacity
February 19, 2025
ASE has officially launched its fifth plant in Penang, adding to the company’s packaging and testing capabilities in the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone.
Western Digital to complete separation from SanDisk
February 18, 2025
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is set to finalise the long-planned separation of its flash business from its hard disk drive (HDD) operations, forming two independent, publicly traded companies.
Cybersecurity: A growing challenge and regulatory shift
February 18, 2025
For many years, cybersecurity was primarily a concern for the enterprise computing market. Corporate PCs and datacenters were the main targets for malware attacks, while embedded and IoT devices largely flew under the radar of malicious actors.
IIT Madras, ISRO develop aerospace quality chip
February 17, 2025
The IRIS (Indigenous RISCV Controller for Space Applications) chip was developed from the SHAKTI processor baseline. It can be used in diverse domains from IoT to computer systems.
SkyLab partners with Esnet, expands XR Cloud into South Korea
February 17, 2025
This move will accelerate AI-driven innovation by providing enterprises, research institutions and startups instant access to high-performance GPU computing.
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Arrow Electronics at embedded world 2025
Arrow Electronics will showcase its latest embedded technology solutions at embedded world 2025, the world's leading conference and trade fair for embedded-system technologies. The event will occur from March 11 to 13, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany. Arrow will exhibit at booth 4A-342, a 410-square-meter space showcasing cutting-edge technologies for embedded designs. Arrow’s presence at embedded world will demonstrate its approach to enabling innovative embedded system designs. Through collaboration with many leading suppliers and customers, Arrow supports demand creation, rapid design cycles, and the successful realization of differentiated embedded solutions. Visitors will explore how these efforts drive digital transformation and pioneering new business models.
Ford chief admits that China leads the US in EV battery development
February 13, 2025
Ford CEO Jim Farley admitted that the Chinese car industry poses a threat to Western interests due to its EV battery developments, estimating that it now leads the US by at least a decade.
FPT expands with new office in South Korea
February 12, 2025
FPT’s Korean subsidiary has officially opened its fourth office in South Korea, more specifically in Pangyo.
Teradyne & ADI partner to boost AI-driven robotics in manufacturing
February 11, 2025
Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, and semiconductor company Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development and usage of advanced robotics.
Leadership changes at GF – Thomas Caulfield steps down as CEO
February 11, 2025
Thomas Caulfield is stepping down from his role as CEO of semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries to take on the role as Executive Chairman. Tim Breen has been named the company's new CEO.
Chinese-African Joint EV Battery Venture Pushes Through Western Tariffs
February 07, 2025
China continues its cooperation with Africa to negate Western tariffs on its EV battery industry with its latest partnership with Morocco.
Fujifilm to invest $26M in Belgium for CMP slurries
February 07, 2025
Fujifilm is making an investment of approximately 4 billion yen (around 25 million EUR or 26 million USD) to expand the production capacity of its Belgium site, based in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp.
NXP could cut 1,800 jobs amid market headwinds
February 05, 2025
The Dutch semiconductor company has a total workforce of over 34,000 employees, including about 2,500 in the Netherlands.
India’s RRP Semiconductor enters fabless market
February 05, 2025
Already equipped with OSAT packaging facilities and Fab prototyping, RRP Semiconductor is now positioning itself as an end-to-end semiconductor solutions provider.
ALTER | HTV puts new chip and wafer test tech into operation
February 05, 2025
ALTER | HTV is enhancing its testing capabilities with new technology investments.
Selecting the right materials for your PCB and ensuring the supply chain is compliant
February 04, 2025
PCBs are the foundation of electronic devices, playing a vital role in their functionality. Selecting the right materials is a critical aspect of the design process, directly impacting performance, compliance, and product longevity. In today's world, ensuring a compliant supply chain is more important than ever—and the first step is as simple as asking the right questions.
Zeekr releases next-generation “Golden Battery” EV technology
February 04, 2025
The new Golden Battery designed for EVs can charge from 10% to 80% in just nine minutes, heralding a new era of fast-charging technology.
Rivian claims growing interest in VW joint venture
January 27, 2025
U.S. electric pickup and SUV maker says they have had a huge response to the partnership that adds its software and electrical architecture to both parties vehicles.
Schneider partners with intelligence provider
January 24, 2025
Schneider Electric partners with Liminal Insights intelligence provider to help overcome scaling challenges
JSW Group in $34bn Maharashtra investment
January 24, 2025
Industrial conglomerate planning major boost for western Indian state
Park Systems buys Swiss optical metrology business
January 13, 2025
Korea's Park Systems has acquired Lyncée Tec SA, a Lausanne-based specialist in digital holographic microscope (DHM) technology.
Elmos partners with Samsung Foundry
January 07, 2025
Dortmund-based Elmos Semiconductor, which completed its fabless transformation following the sale of its wafer fab over the New Year holiday, has expanded its collaboration with its foundry partner Samsung Foundry.
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