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.
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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.
NEC achieves Japan’s longest free-space optical communication
April 28, 2025
NEC achieved Japan’s longest terrestrial wireless optical communication over a distance of over 10 km. It also conducted FSO communications between an observation deck at the tallest structure in Japan and a location on the ground 3 km away.
Murata establishes US-based venture arm to boost innovation investment
April 17, 2025
Japanese Murata Manufacturing is setting up a new corporate venture capital (CVC) arm, Wonderstone Ventures, in the United States as part of its long-term strategy to expand innovation and competitiveness.
Axiro Semiconductor launches chip design centre in Bengaluru
April 16, 2025
The new chip design centre aims to serve the global 5G and 6G markets, defence and satellite communication, IOT among others.
Trump's policy pushes EU companies to drop ‘diversity’
April 02, 2025
European companies with business in the US are making adjustments to their corporate language following a directive from US President Donald Trump. The directive, which prohibits companies from implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies if they wish to conduct business with the United States, appears to be influencing corporate communication strategies.
Global OSAT market to touch $94 billion by 2031
March 28, 2025
Increasing circuit complexity spurs OSAT market growth, as integrating various functionalities into a single device demands specialized assembly and test capabilities.
Kenya releases its brand-new AI strategy 2025-2030
March 27, 2025
Kenya aims to position itself as Africa’s leading AI power with its new initiative, AI Strategy 2025-2030.
Top 10 IC design houses See 49% YoY growth in 2024
March 18, 2025
TrendForce reports that the combined revenue of the world’s top 10 IC design houses reached approximately USD 249.8 billion in 2024, marking a 49% YoY growth. The surge is largely attributed to the booming AI industry, with Nvidia dominating the market.
Gradiant secures 2nd semiconductor water treatment project in Dresden
March 14, 2025
The Boston-headquartered water and wastewater treatment company Gradiant also announced the full integration of H+E into the Gradiant brand.
Vexos expands with new China facility, boosts US & Vietnam capacity
March 13, 2025
Vexos is strengthening its global manufacturing footprint by opening a new facility in Dongguan, China. The expansion boosts production capacity and automation, aligning with growing demand across industrial, medical, and aerospace sectors. Additionally, the company is boosting its manufacturing capacity in Vietnam and the US.
Finwave announces global distribution agreement with RFMW
March 07, 2025
This partnership between the two American companies represents a significant step in Finwave’s evolution from a technology-driven company to a product-driven company.
Nordic Semi partners with Skylo
March 04, 2025
Nordic Semiconductor and Skylo, a specialist in Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications, have entered into a strategic partnership to certify Nordic’s nRF9151 low-power cellular module on Skylo’s satellite network service.
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.
SkyWater acquires Infineon’s Austin fab in strategic expansion
February 26, 2025
US-based semiconductor foundry, SkyWater Technology, has entered into an agreement to acquire Infineon Technologies’ 200mm fabrication facility in Austin, Texas (Fab 25). The transaction includes a long-term supply agreement between the two companies.
OSI Systems secures $32M RF communication systems order
February 26, 2025
OSI Systems' Security division has received an international order valued at approximately USD 32 million to provide RF based critical systems that are designed for long-range secure communications.
Lumotive raises $45 million to expand sales of LCM tech
February 20, 2025
The oversubscribed round included new investors Swisscom Ventures, East Bridge, EDOM, Grazia, Hokuyo Inc. and TSVC, as well as support from existing investors such as Gates Frontier.
Semiconductor market to reach $1 trillion by 2030
February 18, 2025
According to projections, the semiconductor revenue in China is expected to be around USD 295.06 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 7.36% during the years 2024-2030.
General Atomics, EDGE partner to produce electromechanical systems
February 18, 2025
A key milestone in the project will be the certification of EPI's facility as a Part 145 repair centre. EPI is an entity of the EDGE Group.
Key Tronic to expand operations in Arkansas and Vietnam
February 11, 2025
Key Tronic Corporation, a provider of manufacturing and design engineering services, says that it plans to significantly increase production capacity in Arkansas and Vietnam.
Global semiconductor sales increase 19.1% in 2024
February 11, 2025
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 627.6 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.1% compared to the 2023 total of USD 526.8 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
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.
Amphenol completes acquisition of CommScope units
February 04, 2025
Amphenol Corporation has completed the acquisition of CommScope’s Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) businesses.
Ortel transfer wafer fabrication to CPFC
January 29, 2025
Ortel, a Photonics Foundries company, has transferred wafer fabrication for its C-Band, High-Power, Continuous Wave Laser Module platform to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC), a pure-play III-V semiconductor wafer foundry.
KD partners with Keysight
January 29, 2025
KD, a fabless semiconductor company, has signed an agreement with Keysight Technologies to partner on optical parameters measurement, including TDFOM based on the IEEE Std 802.3cz physical layer test standard.
The industry mourns the loss of FBDi chair Georg Steinberger
January 28, 2025
The electronics industry is mourning the sudden loss of Georg Steinberger, chairman of the FBDi Association, who died on January 24 at the age of 65 due to cardiac arrest.
India to launch first semiconductor chip in 2025
January 27, 2025
Davos announcement confirms that India is set to take the plunge into new market this year
Micross acquires OSAT provider Integra
January 21, 2025
Micross Components has closed its acquisition of Wichita, Kansas-based Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) post-processing provider Integra Technologies.
GF to set up New York advanced packaging and photonics centre
January 21, 2025
Semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries says it plans to create a new centre for advanced packaging and testing of US-made essential chips within its New York manufacturing facility.
David Heinzmann retires as CEO of Littelfuse
January 14, 2025
After a 40-year career, David Heinzmann will retire and step down as president and CEO of Littelfuse, Inc.
Global chip market for military, aerospace to grow by $3B
December 16, 2024
North America is set to contribute 40% to growth of the market from 2024 to 2028. US chip companies are at the forefront of identifying, manufacturing and commercializing advanced tech.
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