Kaga Toshiba and Himeji Semiconductor introduce off-site PPA model
July 04, 2025
Toshiba Devices & Storage Group is promoting measures to advance the achievement of carbon neutrality. It aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from all its manufacturing sites by fiscal year 2030.
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Zollner maintains Nadcap accreditation at Altenmarkt III
July 04, 2025
Zollner Elektronik AG has announced that its Altenmarkt III facility has once again successfully passed a Nadcap audit under the AC7120 program, reaffirming its Merit Gold status. The site, which plays a key role in serving clients within the Aerospace & Defense sector, has maintained continuous Nadcap accreditation since 2016.
Turntide bags Hitachi order to power first battery trains built in UK
July 04, 2025
Hitachi will place orders worth nearly £10 million (about USD 13.6 million) with Turntide Technologies to continue R&D and supply LFP batteries. This commitment creates valuable backlog and pipeline for Turntide over the coming years and will result in the expansion of their Gateshead facility.
ViTrox partners with Maxim SMT to strengthen presence in India
July 04, 2025
Malaysian inspection systems specialist ViTrox has appointed Maxim SMT as its new sales channel partner for the Indian market, effective 1 June 2025.
SkyWater Technology completes acquisition of Fab 25
July 04, 2025
By adding approximately 400,000 wafer starts per year in capacity, Fab 25 brings meaningful scale to SkyWater’s exclusively US-based, pure-play foundry operation and enables SkyWater to enhance its advanced technology services (ATS) offering by incorporating the site’s current capabilities.
Parker Hannifin acquires Curtis Instruments for $1 billion
July 03, 2025
Curtis designs and manufactures motor speed controllers, instrumentation, power conversion and input devices that complement Parker’s strength in electric vehicle motors, hydraulic and electrification technologies.
Inission new factory in Borås is now opened and in full production
July 03, 2025
Swedish EMS provider Inission has officially inaugurated its new factory in Borås, Sweden – offering the company 50 % larger production area than previously.
HyperStrong partners with Repono to advance energy storage in Europe
July 03, 2025
Repono’s project development expertise, including site development, permitting and grid interconnection, will be complemented by HyperStrong’s full-scope system integration capabilities, including BESS solution delivery and associated lifecycle services.
Accenture acquires SYSTEMA to bolster manufacturing automation
July 02, 2025
SYSTEMA’s long-standing experience in working for semiconductor manufacturers and other high tech companies will bolster Accenture’s capabilities to comprehensively support clients in these industries.
LG acquires Norway’s OSO to strengthen HVAC portfolio
July 02, 2025
This integration will further enhance LG’s ability to deliver complete HVAC solutions, strengthen its competitiveness in Europe and support its broader global expansion strategy.
TT Electronics achieves ISO 13485 certification at Mexicali facility
July 02, 2025
TT Electronics has announced that its EMS facility in Mexicali, Mexico, has been certified to the ISO 13485:2016 standard — an internationally recognised quality management system for medical device manufacturing.
Toshiba introduces 2-channel automotive high-speed digital isolators
July 02, 2025
The devices ensure the safety and reliability of the on-board charger (OBC) and battery management system (BMS) used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).
Siemens completes acquisition of Boston firm Dotmatics
July 02, 2025
Dotmatics will form part of Siemens’ Digital Industries Software business, marking a significant expansion of Siemens’ industry-leading Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) portfolio into the rapidly growing and complementary Life Sciences market.
CATL breaks ground on $6 billion battery project in Indonesia
July 01, 2025
CATL in a joint venture with state-owned Indonesia Battery and PT Aneka Tambang will build the 15 GW plant in Karawang regency in Indonesia’s West Java province. The facility is expected to generate power for 250,000 to 300,000 cars.
Struggling US chipmaker Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy
July 01, 2025
Upon emergence from the process, it expects to have reduced its overall debt by about 70%, representing a reduction of USD 4.6 billion and a reduction of its annual total cash interest payments by approximately 60%.
Zollner completes full acquisition of Bluechips Microhouse
July 01, 2025
German EMS provider Zollner Elektronik has completed its full acquisition of Thailand-based electronics manufacturer Bluechips Microhouse. Bluechips will now operate as part of the Zollner Group, under the leadership of Thomas Kiefl.
Lyten acquires Northvolt's Polish manufacturing operation
July 01, 2025
Lyten, a US-based manufacturer of lithium-sulfur batteries, will acquire Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland, a 25,000 square metre battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing and R&D facility.
Compal's new automotive electronics facility in Poland stands ready
July 01, 2025
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Compal Electronics has completed the first phase of its new automotive electronics facility in Czeladź, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, marking a key step in the company's expansion into the European market.
World’s largest Sand Battery now in operation in Finland
July 01, 2025
The Sand Battery, developed by Finnish company Polar Night Energy, is a high-temperature thermal energy storage system that stores clean and affordable electricity as heat in sand or similar solid materials.
Comau partners with Intecells to boost battery electrode manufacturing
June 30, 2025
Comau will work with Intecells, which has patented an innovative cold plasma application, to develop a cost-effective technology path for customers looking to integrate the new technology within existing cell manufacturing lines.
Schneider Electric to develop manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu
June 30, 2025
The 500,000 square feet facility will focus on expanding Schneider’s IT Business’ capabilities in the production, sales and trading of BMS, including UPS systems, PDU, cooling solutions and other electronic accessories.
From Gdańsk to Europe: Unisystem’s evolution in display innovation
June 30, 2025
At the turn of the 1980s and 1990s, many companies in Poland started their operations in conditions far removed from today's reality – no internet, limited access to components and technology, not to mention a lack of capital – what kept them running was often improvisation and sheer determination. Today, some of these companies are mature technology organisations, successfully competing in international markets.
Georgia Tech, Stryten install lead BESS for advanced research
June 27, 2025
The installation aims to create a living-learning lab on campus that supports research and real-world applications of medium-duration energy storage solutions. Lead BESS was selected due to its cost-effectiveness, high discharge rates and recyclability.
Indian drone maker Raphe mPhibr secures $100M in Series B round
June 27, 2025
Raphe mPhibr has logged over 1 million km of flight and developed India’s first indigenous state-of-the-art military grade autopilot and lightweight internal combustion engine.
Safran, Saft to co-develop high voltage battery system for aviation
June 27, 2025
Thanks to the combined expertise of Safran and Saft, the system incorporates high performance lithium-ion cells, cutting-edge technologies in thermal runaway containment, system management, and safety-related algorithms, ensuring the highest safety standards.
Sierra Space opens new solar array facility in Colorado
June 26, 2025
Sierra Space has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Colorado to ramp up production of its SMT solar power systems, including components for national defense applications.
Selha Group takes over operations of Eolane Valence
June 26, 2025
Back in late May 2025, Selha Group officially took over the operations of Eolane’s Valence site following approval by the Paris Commercial Court. The acquisition marks a significant step in Selha Group's growth strategy as a key player in the French electronics industry.
Taiwanese Radiant acquires Finland's Inkron Oy
June 26, 2025
Radiant Opto-Electronics is acquiring Finnish advanced optical materials company Inkron Oy from Japan’s Nagase Group for JPY 1.035 billion (EUR 6.12 million).
Kolb opens New Delhi office to strengthen India presence
June 26, 2025
Germany-based Kolb Cleaning Technology GmbH has officially opened a liaison office in New Delhi as part of its strategy to expand in the fast-growing Indian electronics manufacturing market.
Blue Whale teams up with UNIGRID to deploy urban BESS solutions
June 26, 2025
Urban areas lack open spaces for large containerized battery systems. Blue Whale Energy is addressing this with a novel strategy: installing compact, modular battery packs directly beneath solar panels.
Xanadu opens advanced photonic packaging facility in Ontario
June 25, 2025
Canadian quantum computing company Xanadu has opened a CAD 10 million advanced photonic packaging facility at its headquarters in Toronto. The new site, described as the first of its kind in Canada, aims to strengthen the country’s domestic quantum supply chain and manufacturing capabilities.
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