Boston Dynamic unveils a fully electric Atlas robot
April 30, 2024
Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic humanoid robot otherwise known as Atlas. Over the course of several years, we've seen the development of the humanoid robot, from learning to get up after a fall to performing parkour. But now it's time for the next generation of humanoid robot.
LEM Holding opens its first manufacturing plant in Penang
April 22, 2024
Switzerland-based electrical measurement company LEM has started production at a new 11,800 square metre facility in Penang Science Park, Malaysia.
EU and US extend China chip 'watch' agreement by 3 years
April 08, 2024
The two trading blocs have inked a deal keep sharing intelligence about 'non-market' policies and practices by China in the legacy chip space.
AESC commits $1.5bn to expand its US EV battery plant
April 02, 2024
Japan-based battery tech company AESC will boost production its lithium-ion electric vehicle battery manufacturing operations at Florence County, South Carolina.
Mycronic expands with German acquisition
March 25, 2024
Mycronic’s Global Technologies division has signed an agreement to acquire Germany's Vanguard Automation, a developer of technology and automated equipment for 3D microfabrication of optical interconnects.
Singaporean researchers develop ultra-thin wearable chips
March 15, 2024
A team at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has successfully fabricated a hair-thin semiconducting fibre that can be woven into fabrics to create wearable electronics.
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.
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.
Harman extends partnership with Scuderia Ferrari
March 06, 2024
Updated: Automotive electronics technology company Harman will continue as an Official partner of Scuderia Ferrari for a second Formula One season. However, the on-track marketing partnership extends to technology on the road.
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.
France's electronics evolution and sustainable future
February 14, 2024
There is currently a lot of movement within the European electronics industry, along with all its sectors, which were key talking points during Evertiq’s inaugural Expo in Sophia Antipolis, France on February 8, 2024.
Applied Materials up fund MIT's nanoscale lab enhancements
February 02, 2024
MIT, Applied Materials and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) Hub have committed more than USD 40 million to add advanced nano-fabrication equipment and capabilities to the MIT.nano lab.
Accuron expands semiconductor presence with acquisition
February 01, 2024
Accuron Technologies, a precision engineering and technology group, has acquired RECIF Technologies, a French company specialising in the design, manufacture, and installation of robotic handling equipment for semiconductor wafer-handling.
€560 million for European solar gigafactory
January 31, 2024
3Sun, Enel Green Power's photovoltaic cell and modules production gigafactory, has secured a EUR 560 million financial package to back the expansion of its production capacity.
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.
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.
Northrop Grumman ink MoU with Rohde & Schwarz
December 07, 2023
Northrop Grumman and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on turn-key solutions for 5th-to-4th-generation interoperability.
Axcelis officially opens its new logistics centre
December 06, 2023
Axcelis Technologies has officially opened the company's new logistics centre in Beverly, Massachusetts.
SEMI unveils low-carbon energy body in Asia Pac
December 01, 2023
SEMI and the Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) have created the Energy Collaborative (EC) to advance low-carbon energy sources in the Asia-Pacific region.
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.
EMD Electronics opens new Arizona factory
October 16, 2023
The USD 39 million investment is the largest investment the company has made in its semiconductor equipment and services business.
Skeleton unveils its Leipzig Superfactory
October 12, 2023
Estonian supercapacitor specialist Skeleton Technologies has unveiled its Leipzig Superfactory – a collaborative effort between Estonia, Japan, and Germany.
US lawmakers say RISC-V technology poses a risk
October 10, 2023
President Joe Biden's administration is under pressure from some lawmakers to restrict US companies from engaging with Chinese entities on RISC-V technology, opening a new front in the US-China tech war.
Global semiconductor sales increase 1.9% MoM in August
October 05, 2023
August increase marks the sixth consecutive month of month-to-month market growth, however, worldwide chip sales are still down 6.8% year-to-year
Nokia joins CHIPS Act funded innovation hub
September 29, 2023
Nokia says it will join a new innovation hub that seeks to expand the U.S. global position in microelectronics technical development.
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.
MIDA to support ams OSRAM in Malaysia
September 13, 2023
ams OSRAM and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) announce mutual support for the continued investment and expansion in Malaysia.
Intel plans to invest $1.2 billion in Costa Rica
August 31, 2023
The US chip manufacturer is planning to invest USD 1.2 billion in Costa Rica over the next 2 years.
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