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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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.
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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Stellantis reveals €5.6bn investment plan for LATAM
March 08, 2024
Automative giant Stellantis is to plough a record sum into the design and manufacture of EVs across the Latin American region.
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.
Novo energy start building Sweden’s second, and Gothenburg’s first gigafactory
March 07, 2024
Novo Energy, the joint venture between Northvolt and Volvo Cars, has officially started the construction of its battery factory in Torslanda, Gothenburg near Volvo Cars' manufacturing plant.
Nexteer beaks ground on Mexican expansion
March 07, 2024
Nexteer Automotive has broken ground on its new Mexico Technical Center (MXTC), which will expand the company’s local engineering capabilities to improve responsiveness, efficiency and quality for OEM customers in Mexico.
Shoals to invest $80m in energy storage plant
March 04, 2024
Shoals, a US-based renewable energy chip and equipment maker, has announced an ambitious expansion plan relocate its manufacturing operations to Portland, Tennessee.
US launches $2.25m SiC packaging prize
March 04, 2024
The US Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity (OE) has unveiled a new scheme to encourage American-Made Silicon Carbide (SiC) prototypes.
India approves first semiconductor fab
March 01, 2024
The Indian government has rubber stamped a $15.2 billion budget to build three new semiconductor plants, including the country's first 12-inch wafer fab.
What is the future for SiC in Europe?
February 29, 2024
To understand the – potential – future, we first must look at the present and the ongoing movement. Therefore, Evertiq invited Yole Group as a keynote speaker during its inaugural Expo in Sophia Antipolis, France dig deeper into the market, investments and competitive landscape of SiC.
Apple scraps work on electric car
February 29, 2024
iCar, Apple Car, Project Titan, the rumoured Apple EV has gone under several names at this point. But no more, the Cupertino company has reportedly cancelled the project after a decade of work.
Schaeffler expands with new US manufacturing facility
February 27, 2024
Motion technology company Schaeffler is planning to expand its US operations with the addition of a new manufacturing facility focused on automotive electric mobility solutions. An investment of over USD 230 million is set to create 650 jobs in Ohio by 2032.
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SK Siltron bags $544m US government loan to make SiCs
February 23, 2024
The US Department of Energy is working with South Korea's SK Siltron to boost production of high-quality silicon carbide (SiC) wafers for electric vehicle power electronics.
Schneider Electric invests millions in new Mexican plant
February 22, 2024
Schneider Electric says it will invest USD 29 million in a new plant in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico, focusing on the manufacturing of low-voltage electrical distribution boards.
GlobalFoundries bags a $1.5bn government grant
February 19, 2024
The US government has awarded USD 1.5 billion to contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries. The firm will use the funds to build a new site in New York and expand existing operations in Vermont.
Stellantis to make electric drive modules in Hungary
February 19, 2024
Car giant Stellantis is set to increase its production capacity of electric drive modules (EDMs) by bringing production to its Szentgotthard, Hungary plant from 2026.
SEALSQ unveils post-quantum semiconductor lab in the US
February 12, 2024
SEALSQ Corp will open a Semiconductor Center in the US in Q4 of this year to focus on advanced offerings in provisioning and post-quantum semiconductors.
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General Motors and LG agree $19bn EV battery deal
February 08, 2024
US automotive giant General Motors will spend USD 19 billion sourcing raw materials from LG Chem for use in electric vehicle batteries.
Soitec blames inventory issues for 13% 4Q revenue fall
February 08, 2024
French semiconductor materials provider Soitec has announced a fall in revenue for 4Q 2023, with sales down by 13% to EUR 240m.
Evertiq Expo Sophia Antipolis is just around the corner
February 07, 2024
Time is drawing close for Evertiq's first-ever Expo on the French Riviera. Evertiq has paid close attention to the ongoing developments in the market and the world at large and organised a program that reflects just that.
Indian scientists make high temperature chip breakthrough
February 06, 2024
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology have developed a semiconductor material that can withstand very high temperatures, and therefore be used in high-pressure automotive applications.
Onsemi reports better-than-expected 4Q revenue
February 06, 2024
US chip designer beat Wall Street expectations with its 4Q and full year results, but is still warning of a sluggish first quarter to come.
Japan earmarks $307m for optical chip R&D centre
February 02, 2024
The Japanese government is making available USD 307 million in subsidies for a new unit to research optical technology semiconductors. The project is backed by NTT, Intel, and SK Hynix.
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