Lumotive launches 'revolutionary' optical beamforming chip
May 03, 2024
Lumotive has teamed up with SkyWater Technology to start production of LM10 – the first programmable optical metasurface that has been commercialised into a mass-producible chip.
NCAB: weak, but distinct, increase in order intake
May 02, 2024
Following the flat development over the past two quarter, NCAB noted a weak, but distinct, increase in order intake during the first quarter of 2024.
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.
STMicroelectronics and ROHM extend SiC agreement
April 29, 2024
STMicroelectronics has confirmed the expansion of its multi-year, long-term 150mm silicon carbide (SiC) substrate wafers supply agreement with ROHM group's subsidiary SiCrystal.
Mobis starts construction of new EV battery plant in Spain
April 25, 2024
Auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis is starting the construction of a new plant in Spain. The new electric vehicle battery system plant will serve as a dedicated facility supplying Volkswagen.
China beefs up its chip production – grew 40% in 1Q24
April 25, 2024
Backed by official support and continued industry investments, China's total chip production reportedly surged by 40% during the first quarter of 2024 – reaching 98.1 billion units.
ZF opens automotive technology center in Mexico.
April 23, 2024
Mobility technology company ZF has officially opened the campus that will house four corporate function hubs for North America and the company's first R&D center in Monterrey, Mexico.
Toshiba to axe 5,000 jobs as re-structure continues
April 22, 2024
Japan's Toshiba Corp is reported to have cut its staff count by 5000 – that's 10% of the total – as it tries to streamline its operations as a private company.
Infosys to acquire German automotive engineering firm
April 22, 2024
India's Infosys has reached an agreement to purchase in-tech, a provider of engineering R&D services to the automotive, rail and smart industry sectors.
FPT says its “all In” on AI, automotive and semiconductors
April 17, 2024
FPT Corporation has unveiled its strategic directions for the 2024-2026 period, with five focused areas defined as AI, Automotive, Semiconductor, Digital Transformation, and Green Transformation.
SK siltron bags another huge US subsidy
April 15, 2024
South Korean semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK siltron has lined up $77m in government funding to support the expansion of its Michigan plant.
Coherent has secured $15m of CHIPS Act funding
April 12, 2024
US-based Coherent Corp has received a funding boost from the US government to accelerate the development of its wide and ultrawide bandgap semiconductors for defence purposes.
LG Electronics expands home appliance AI chip range
April 12, 2024
Korea's LG Electronics is set to extend its appliance-specific on-device AI chip, DQ-C, to 46 models by the end of the year.
Microchip acquires VSI
April 11, 2024
Microchip Technology has completed the acquisition of Seoul, Korea-based VSI Co. Ltd., a specialist in providing high-speed, asymmetric, camera, sensor and display connectivity technologies and products based on the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) open standard for In-Vehicle Networking (IVN).
CSA Catapult opens new advanced packaging facility
April 11, 2024
A new GBP 1.6 million facility to help accelerate electrification across the UK has officially opened at the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult in Newport, South Wales.
Apple's new 'new' thing? A personal robot?
April 08, 2024
Speculation is rampant that Apple is working on a robot assistant that people can use in their homes.
Diamond-based semiconductor startup Diamfab raises EUR 8.7m
April 08, 2024
France-based Diamfab has completed a funding round to accelerate its research into diamond as a replacement for silicon.
AI chip specialist Hailo raises $120m
April 08, 2024
Israel-based chipmaker Hailo has completed a new fund raise to bring its lifetime total to $340m since 2017.
Infineon signs MoU with Korean shipbuilding firm
April 02, 2024
Germany's semiconductor group Infineon has agreed a partnership with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co to develop energy-efficient semiconductor tech for electric-powered shipping.
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.
Rogers plans to expand with a new factory in Mexico
March 28, 2024
Rogers Corporation has signed a lease on a factory in Monterrey, Mexico for advanced busbar manufacturing and engineering services.
2023 semiconductor market revenue down 9% from 2022
March 28, 2024
A new Omdia report reveals a downturn in the semiconductor industry, with revenue down 9% from USD 597.7 billion in 2022 to USD 544.8 billion in 2023. A decline that follows two years of record growth, highlighting the cyclical nature of the semiconductor market.
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indie invests in Expedera to target AI-assisted ADAS
March 22, 2024
US based indie semiconductor has bought into Expedera, a specialist in developing neural processing units (NPUs) for AI-enabled advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS).
StoreDot's technology campus in California is now operational
March 21, 2024
StoreDot has officially moved into its new 5,800 square foot Advanced Technology Campus in Irvine, California.
A new phase for electric vehicles – survival of the fittest
March 21, 2024
In 2024, automakers will continue to wrestle with shifts caused by software and electrification’s increasing roles creating a new phase for electric vehicles (EVs), says to Gartner.
Infineon to create over 100 new jobs in Ireland
March 20, 2024
Infineon Technologies plans to significantly expand its R&D presence in Ireland within the next four years – adding over 100 new jobs at its sites in Cork and Dublin.
Malaysia's Kelington Group moves into Germany and Hong Kong
March 18, 2024
Integrated engineering and gas specialist Kelington has launched wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany and Hong Kong to capitalise on the 'surging demand for chips'.
Volvo Cars invests in Breathe for next-gen fast charging
March 13, 2024
Volvo Cars has partnered up with Breathe Battery Technologies (Breathe), becoming the first car company to get access to the latest version of its patented, algorithm-enabled charging software.
Kontron gains control of Katek SE – mandatory offer follows
March 12, 2024
Kontron started 2024 by acquiring a majority stake in EMS provider Katek SE. All closing conditions of the share purchase agreement have been met and a mandatory offer for the rest of the shares will follow.
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