Canada’s Photonic to open quantum R&D facility in UK
June 23, 2025
Photonic will establish the UK facility over the next three years, creating over 30 high-paying jobs and investing more than USD 33 million.
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Flex CEO sees AI and healthcare as US manufacturing bright spots
June 18, 2025
The CEO of global electronics manufacturer Flex, Revathi Advaithi, sees the most optimism for US manufacturing in sectors tied to AI, data centres, and healthcare, while consumer electronics and automotive continue to face headwinds.
Nordic Semi acquires Neuton.AI
June 17, 2025
Nordic Semiconductor has acquired the intellectual property and core technology assets of Neuton.AI, a developer of fully automated TinyML solutions. The move is aimed at advancing Nordic's capabilities in edge AI, particularly in combination with the company’s nRF54 Series of ultra-low-power wireless SoCs.
Autonomize AI raises $28M to power next-gen agentic AI for healthcare
June 13, 2025
The funding will be used by the company to rewire healthcare operations with its Agentic AI Orchestration platform, enabling healthcare knowledge workers to focus on delivering better patient care by reducing the administrative burden that drives cost, clinician burnout and fragmented experiences.
OKI establishes R&D center in Berlin to advance photonics technology
June 10, 2025
OKI has established the OKI Berlin Lab, a new R&D centre focused on photonics technology, in Berlin, Germany. The centre opened on June 1, 2025, to strengthen core capabilities and promote global deployment through open innovation.
Microsoft to invest $400 million in Switzerland on AI, cloud computing
June 03, 2025
Microsoft’s commitment includes expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure, empowering Switzerland’s startup and SME ecosystem, developing AI skills and digital competencies, and strengthening Switzerland’s role as a global hub for responsible AI governance.
EdgeCortix secures $21M to develop energy-efficient AI chiplet
June 02, 2025
This funding will drive the development of NovaEdge — a next-generation, energy-efficient edge AI chiplet designed for high-performance generative AI inference and on-device learning.
L&T-Cloudfiniti partners with QpiAI to drive quantum computing workloads
May 26, 2025
The two companies will initiate and execute joint R&D programmes focussed on next-generation solutions at the intersection of AI and quantum computing, in India.
Prophesee, Tobii partner to develop event-based eye tracking solution
May 26, 2025
The companies aim to develop an ultra-fast and power-efficient eye-tracking solution, specifically designed to meet the stringent power and form factor requirements of compact and battery-constrained smart eyewear.
Syensqo signs multi-year Solef PVDF contracts for battery materials
May 23, 2025
The contracts total over €150 million in cumulative net sales. Solef PVDF, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer, plays a crucial role in lithium-ion batteries by providing superior separator-electrode adhesion and binder performance, delivering high performance and safe batteries for EVs.
Masimo sells consumer audio business to Harman
May 08, 2025
Masimo Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Sound United consumer audio business to Samsung subsidiary Harman International for USD 350 million.
Smart Photonics speed up production set up with Aixtron
May 07, 2025
Aixtron supplies the Netherlands-based Indium Phosphide (InP) foundry Smart Photonics with its new G10-AsP system. The MOCVD solution for high-volume production of GaAs/InP materials will enable the foundry to increase its capacity and capabilities.
CODICO and Cavli Wireless form partnership
May 07, 2025
Distributor Codico has entered into a strategic partnership with Cavli Wireless, a provider of cellular IoT connectivity solutions. Through the collaboration, Codico becomes the official distribution partner for Cavli’s advanced IoT modules throughout the European market.
MeTime Healing receives grant to develop AI-powered mental health platform
May 05, 2025
MeTime Healing received $125,000 from the Montgomery County Technology Innovation Fund in Maryland to address the growing mental health crisis.
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.
ST's response to the global race for AI
April 17, 2025
In recent years, the electronics industry has been marked by tension caused by economic, defence, and technological turmoil. Many countries and companies view artificial intelligence as both a major opportunity and a potential game changer in the ongoing race. The challenges surrounding AI were a key focus at the recent Evertiq Expo in Sophia Antipolis — a topic that drew strong interest, as reflected in the high attendance at the presentation by Edwin Hilkens of STMicroelectronics.
IBM acquires Hakkoda to enhance data platform expertise
April 11, 2025
This acquisition amplifies IBM’s ability to meet the rapidly growing demand for data services and help clients build integrated enterprise data estates optimized for speed, cost and efficiency.
Flex opens NPI centre serving healthcare customers in North America
April 09, 2025
EMS provider Flex has opened its new product introduction (NPI) centre near Boston, Massachusetts, serving healthcare customers.
Siemens Cre8Ventures partners with Minima to enhance IoT security
March 31, 2025
Minima enhances digital twin security and verification processes by authenticating digital twin models, securing V2X & IoT communication and enabling trust in supply chain data.
Xtend AI, AMS-India team up to develop healthcare service robots
March 27, 2025
Backed by the Government of Israel and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, the partnership seeks to improve access to healthcare, generate employment, and bolster trade relations.
UAE pledges $1.4 trillion US investment, says White House
March 24, 2025
The investment framework “will substantially increase the UAE’s existing investments in the US economy in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and American manufacturing,” US officials said.
iHub Robotics raises $520K to expand manufacturing
March 21, 2025
The Kerala-based startup has already exported its semi-humanoid robot, Tara Gen-1, to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Blue Ocean Robotics has a new majority owner
March 19, 2025
Danish Blue Ocean Robotics has secured a new majority owner with an investment from 3C GROUPS, owned by businessman Niels Thorborg. The injection of new capital provides the robotics company with a stronger financial foundation for continued development and commercialisation of its solutions.
Ainos, ASE team up to boost AI scent digitization
March 14, 2025
By unlocking insights from invisible chemical patterns in the air, AI Nose has the potential to improve manufacturing precision, reduce waste and drive sustainable operations.
Scanfil inks deal with Leardal Medical for Malaysian factory
March 11, 2025
Laerdal Medical and EMS provider Scanfil have signed a framework agreement for manufacturing at Scanfil’s newly acquired Malaysian factory in Johor Bahru.
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.
EU to mobilise €200 billion for AI development
February 12, 2025
The European Commission has launched the InvestAI initiative, aiming to channel EUR 200 billion into artificial intelligence research, infrastructure, and deployment across the EU.
Mouser adds over 60 manufacturers in 2024
January 23, 2025
Mouser Electronics says that it added more than 60 new manufacturers to its line card during 2024.
Altium acquires Part Analytics
January 22, 2025
Electronics design systems specialist Altium has completed the acquisition of Milwaukee-based Part Analytics.
DuPont accelerates spin-off of its Electronics business
January 16, 2025
DuPont says that it is accelerating the separation of its Electronics business and is now targeting November 1, 2025 to complete the transaction.
US tightens export controls on advanced AI technologies
January 15, 2025
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued an interim final rule, effective January 13, 2025, enhancing export controls on advanced computing ICs and certain artificial intelligence (AI) model weights.
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