Ecobat completes sale of European battery distribution business to Endless
June 05, 2025
The battery distribution division has been a meaningful part of Ecobat’s European portfolio, supplying a comprehensive range of batteries for various applications, including automotive, commercial vehicles, marine, leisure and industrial uses.
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GF looks to reshore chipmaking in $16B US investment
June 04, 2025
Working with the Trump administration and supported by tech companies seeking to onshore critical supply chain components, GlobalFoundries plans to invest USD 16 billion to expand its manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities in New York and Vermont.
TDK offers 3-terminal filters for automotive applications at higher voltages
June 04, 2025
By optimizing the material selection and product design, the new products feature significantly higher withstand voltage, ranging now from 6.3 V to 35 V, and considerably higher capacitance, ranging now from 0.47 μF to 4.7 μF.
Why PCB raw materials matter: performance, reliability, and cost
June 04, 2025
ICAPE offers an overview of the key factors in PCB raw material selection and the considerations that guide their use.
Standard Bots expands production facility, unveils 30kg payload robot
June 03, 2025
Standard Bots’ AI tech, designed specifically for its robots and powered by the NVIDIA Isaac platform, enables users to teach robots tasks through demonstration, eliminating the need for traditional coding or programming.
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High-Voltage Connections: The Driving Force Behind Electric Vehicles
The IEA’s latest Global EV Outlook report reveals a surge in electric car sales, projected to reach a staggering 17 million units by the end of 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the automotive industry, as EVs are expected to constitute more than one in five cars sold worldwide. As the EV market accelerates, the critical role of advanced connector technology in sustaining this growth becomes increasingly evident. Here, Dawn Rogers, senior product manager at connector specialist PEI-Genesis, explores how connectors are powering the EV development.
Hungary again top European destination for Chinese FDI
May 30, 2025
Hungary received 31% of all Chinese FDI targeting EU and UK in 2024. Investment in EV manufacturing played a central role, with Hungary alone receiving 62% of all Chinese EV-related FDI, up from 57% the previous year.
Born in Finland, Made in USA: Premix opens North Carolina plant
May 28, 2025
Premix Group, a Finnish manufacturer of conductive polymer compounds, has launched its first US production facility in Dallas, North Carolina. Backed by USD 79 million in federal funding, the plant aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical diagnostics and high-performance applications.
TSMC to launch European chip design centre in Munich
May 27, 2025
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC is preparing to strengthen its European presence with the opening of a new design centre in Munich, Germany.
Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs globally in major restructuring
May 26, 2025
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars will reduce its global workforce by approximately 3,000 positions, including consultants, as part of a sweeping cost-cutting programme aimed at securing long-term profitability amid growing pressure in the automotive industry.
ChargePoint, Eaton establish EV charging partnership
May 26, 2025
The companies will integrate EV charging and infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities — enabling EVs to act as a power source for homes, buildings and more.
Prophesee, Tobii partner to develop event-based eye tracking solution
May 26, 2025
The companies aim to develop an ultra-fast and power-efficient eye-tracking solution, specifically designed to meet the stringent power and form factor requirements of compact and battery-constrained smart eyewear.
Trensor break ground on automotive sensor facility in Penang
May 23, 2025
China-based Trensor Co. Ltd. has broken ground on its first overseas manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, with an investment valued at MYR 100 million (USD 23.39 million). The plant is expected to begin operations in 2026 and create 200 high-skilled jobs.
Chinese firms gain ground in 2024 top 10 OSAT ranking
May 23, 2025
The combined revenue of the world’s top 10 outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) companies reached USD 41.56 billion in 2024, a 3% YoY increase, according to a new report from TrendForce. While established players ASE Holdings and Amkor retained their top positions, Chinese firms including JCET and HT-Tech posted double-digit growth, reshaping the competitive landscape.
Syensqo signs multi-year Solef PVDF contracts for battery materials
May 23, 2025
The contracts total over €150 million in cumulative net sales. Solef PVDF, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer, plays a crucial role in lithium-ion batteries by providing superior separator-electrode adhesion and binder performance, delivering high performance and safe batteries for EVs.
Jabil and AVL partner on next-gen vehicle technologies
May 23, 2025
Electronics manufacturer Jabil has entered into a partnership with AVL Software and Functions to jointly develop next-generation vehicle technologies. The collaboration, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), aims to streamline the design and production of key automotive systems.
UST partners with T-Works to advance automotive, chip product development
May 22, 2025
UST will serve as the systems integrator, offering end-to-end solutions and providing a launch pad for T-Works startups to scale up, specifically in areas such as Automotive AI platforms, Semiconductor ATE frameworks, and Smart Factory integration, in India.
BYD establishes European HQ and R&D hub in Hungary
May 21, 2025
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to establish its European headquarters and R&D base in Hungary, marking a major expansion of its footprint on the continent.
Infineon to supply power modules for Rivian's EVs
May 21, 2025
Germany's Infineon Technologies will supply Rivian’s R2 platform with power modules for traction inverters. The R2 platform will use SiC and Si modules from Infineon’s HybridPACK Drive G2 family.
Foxconn and Thales eye semiconductor, satellite projects in France
May 20, 2025
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn and French defence and aerospace group Thales have entered a strategic partnership aimed at advancing semiconductor and space manufacturing in Europe.
Lacroix exits North America in strategic shift
May 20, 2025
French electronics and technology group Lacroix plans to withdraw entirely from its North American electronics operations by the end of 2025, as part of a strategic shift aimed at consolidating its core businesses and eliminating persistent losses.
UL Solutions opens advanced battery test lab in Germany
May 19, 2025
Driven by the increasing demand for reliable battery testing services, the facility was purpose-built from the ground up to evaluate EV and industrial battery products during the research and development phases of battery manufacturing.
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Automation in Focus: Panasonic Software and SMT Renting Drive Kemptron’s Smart Factory Integration
Kemptron Oy has taken a major step toward full factory automation with a complete solution delivered by SMT Renting and SMT House — covering everything from the turnkey Panasonic SMT line to the fully integrated automated warehouse system from Neotel Technology. Panasonic’s software platform seamlessly connects the production line with the warehouse solution from Neotel, enabling real-time material flow and boosting efficiency and autonomy. The entire setup was financed through SMT Renting’s flexible model, offering Kemptron a low-risk path to state-of-the-art manufacturing.
POSCO, Hyundai sign agreement with eye on future mobility market
May 16, 2025
The two South Korean companies agreed to create sustainable synergy in low-carbon steel and secondary battery markets amid global economic blocks and rapidly changing trade environments.
Canadian battery recycler Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy protection
May 16, 2025
Li-Cycle has entered into a USD 10.5 million debtor-in-possession financing and a stalking horse credit bid for at least USD 40 million with Glencore, its largest secured creditor.
Top 15: Swedish electronics manufacturing – the industry behind the industry
May 15, 2025
Sweden’s largest providers of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) dominate the domestic market. A review of their 2023 financials reveals an industry that is geographically concentrated, technically advanced, and deeply integrated into the country’s industrial landscape.
Eureka Robotics, Maruka USA announce distribution agreement
May 15, 2025
Under the terms of the agreement, Maruka USA will represent and distribute the Eureka AI Vision System within Maruka USA’s large customer network and related industry across North America.
India approves $434 million HCL-Foxconn semiconductor plant
May 15, 2025
The new unit, to be located near the upcoming Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh, will produce display driver chips for mobile phones, laptops, automobiles, PCs and other devices.
GM, LG Energy Solution to make lower cost LMR cells for EVs
May 14, 2025
The two companies will commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for future GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs, in a new battery technology breakthrough.
Renesas advances India partnership, enhances R&D teams
May 14, 2025
These MOUs focus on supporting local startups by enabling them to drive technological advancement and promote local manufacturing in alignment with the Make in India initiative; and enhancing industry-academia collaboration by fostering an innovative, product-focused mindset among students.
Chemical mechanical planarization market to reach $10.5B by 2035
May 13, 2025
This upward trajectory is driven by the increased complexity in semiconductor architectures, growing demand for miniaturized electronic components, and the expanding integration of advanced node technology across the microelectronics industry.
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