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.
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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.
Imec’s breakthrough in nano-ridge lasers on 300 mm wafers
January 10, 2025
Belgium-based research institute Imec has achieved a significant milestone in semiconductor technology by fabricating electrically pumped GaAs-based nano-ridge lasers on 300 mm silicon wafers. This breakthrough, announced in a recent press release, represents a crucial step towards integrating photonic and electronic components on a single chip, paving the way for next-generation silicon photonics.
XIVER takes over Philips' MEMS foundry
January 08, 2025
The MEMS foundry at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, will remain in Dutch hands. The former Philips unit will continue as an independent company and will be named XIVER, following a divestment to a consortium of private investors.
Hong Kong’s Trio AI partners with HKT in AISC solution
December 23, 2024
The agreement between Trio and HKT establishes a collaborative framework to explore opportunities to resell, market and promote the AISC solution in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia.
Fujifilm ramps up production in Korean chip material plant
December 16, 2024
The Japanese company is planning a new building at its Cheonan plant for the production of CMP slurry, an abrasive powder used for polishing semiconductor wafers, according to Nikkei.
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OSI Systems receives $11 million order
November 21, 2024
OSI Systems says that its Optoelectronics and Manufacturing division has received an order for approximately USD 11 million to provide critical electronic sub-assemblies for an unnamed healthcare OEM.
Cicor acquires NEP, in talks to acquire German EMS firm
November 08, 2024
The acquisition of Nordic Engineering Partner gives Cicor a presence in Sweden, one of Europe’s leading markets for advanced electronics in healthcare tech, industrial and aerospace & defence sectors.
Strategy 2028: Cicor aims to become leading electronics designer
November 06, 2024
A stronger focus on high-growth verticals and the accelerated expansion of R&D services is expected to lead to above market growth organically, the company said.
Mitsubishi Chemical to increase ion exchange resin production
October 21, 2024
This expansion will take place at the company’s Kyushu-Fukuoka Plant in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The upgraded facilities are scheduled to be operational in April 2026.
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Jabil opens 516,000 sqft manufacturing site in Croatia
October 14, 2024
Customers can enjoy close proximity to the European market through Osijek’s strategic location, with excellent air, road, sea and river port access, the US company said.
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