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.
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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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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.
Tesla's German plant without power after pylon fire
March 05, 2024
Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany is without power following an electricity pylon catching fire near the plant.
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.
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