Looking back at 2025 – a turbulent electronics year December 29, 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve been looking back at the stories that shaped the year in electronics — stories that reveal an industry caught between ambition and anxiety, progress and hesitation, but also consolidation. It has been a year defined less by dramatic shocks and more by accumulating pressures: delayed investments, geopolitical strain, fragile supply chains.
Europe dreams of sovereignty – but its PCB industry is disappearing in plain sight December 02, 2025 When the EU launched the Chips Act, it wrapped the announcement in a familiar promise: technological sovereignty. More fabs, more capacity, and more control over the strategic products and semiconductors that will power Europe’s future.
Nexperia urges dialogue with Chinese units November 28, 2025 Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia has issued an open letter calling on the leadership of its Chinese entities to engage in direct dialogue to restore normal supply chains.
Nexperia navigates China challenges, supply chain tested November 20, 2025 Nexperia has provided an update on its ongoing operational and governance challenges following the Dutch government’s decision to temporarily suspend a control order under the Goods Availability Act.
Netherlands lifts control of Nexperia after talks with China November 19, 2025 The Netherlands has suspended its extraordinary ministerial order under the Goods Availability Act concerning semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, following constructive discussions with Chinese authorities, Economic Affairs Minister Vincent Karremans announced today.
Nissan to trim Kyushu production again as chips run short November 18, 2025 Nissan Motor will scale back production at its Kyushu plant for a second consecutive week as supply disruptions connected to Nexperia continue to ripple through its operations, according to a Reuters report.
Dutch delegation heads to China as Nexperia exports resume November 17, 2025 Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans has welcomed China’s decision to ease licensing requirements on Nexperia’s legacy semiconductor exports, calling it an important step toward restoring predictable supply of essential chips to Europe and global markets.
Powering the world – How microchips are made November 07, 2025 The semiconductor industry is back in the mainstream spotlight. Unfortunately, that usually happens during times of volatility, shortage, and turmoil.
Critical Nexperia chip supply from China to be reinstated November 07, 2025 The Dutch government has announced that China will enable the resumption of shipments from Nexperia’s facilities in China, restoring the supply of critical semiconductors.
Nexperia Warns of China chip risks; German auto industry responds November 06, 2025 Nexperia has cautioned customers that it cannot guarantee the authenticity or quality of chips manufactured in China since October 13, Reuters reports. The Dutch semiconductor company said operations in its factories outside China remain unaffected.
Nexperia halts wafer supplies to China November 03, 2025 The latest development in ongoing tensions between Nexperia’s Netherlands headquarters and its Chinese subsidiary has led the company to suspend wafer shipments to its assembly plant in Dongguan, Guangdong province, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters – potentially worsening global chip shortages in the automotive sector.
Rochester looks to stabilise Nexperia supply amid industry concerns October 29, 2025 As the industry navigates evolving supply dynamics surrounding Nexperia, Rochester Electronics is offering in‑stock, authorised Nexperia products to manufacturers worldwide.
Nexperia China questions dismissal of sales executive October 28, 2025 Nexperia China has stated in an official announcement that the decision by the company’s Dutch headquarters to dismiss John Chang from his position as Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing is not legally valid in China.
VDA warns of potential automotive production disruptions amid Nexperia crisis October 23, 2025 The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has issued a stark warning about potential production disruptions linked to semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia.
Nexperia CEO suspended after Dutch intervention, China exports blocked October 15, 2025 Nexperia has issued a statement addressing recent legal and governmental actions taken against the company, including a ruling by the Dutch Enterprise Chamber and the Dutch government’s invocation of the Goods Availability Act.
Dutch government takes control of Nexperia October 13, 2025 The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs has invoked the Goods Availability Act (Wet beschikbaarheid goederen) in response to "serious governance shortcomings" at semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia.
Nexperia will comply with US restrictions regarding Chinese shareholder Wingtech December 03, 2024 Semiconductor company Nexperia says that it is aware that the U.S. Department of Commerce has placed Nexperia’s shareholder Wingtech Technology on the Entity List.
Nexperia, KOSTAL partner to produce wide bandgap devices November 06, 2024 Dutch-headquartered Nexperia will supply, develop and manufacture WBG power electronics devices which will be designed-in and validated by automotive supplier KOSTAL.
Nexperia boost production with Essemtec Fox MFC from Altus August 06, 2024 Altus Group says that it has successfully implemented the Essemtec Fox MFC Pick and Place system at Nexperia's Stockport facility.
Nexperia to Invest $200 Million in Germany June 27, 2024 Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia plans to invest USD 200 million (roughly EUR 184 million) to develop the next generation of wide bandgap semiconductors (WBG) such as SiC and GaN, and to establish production infrastructure at its site in Hamburg, Germany.
Vishay selects Aixtron SiC multiwafer batch technology April 23, 2024 Aixtron's G10-SiC epitaxy production platform has been chosen by Vishay Intertechnology, to empower the company’s in-house SiC epitaxy needs for power device manufacturing.
IT breach at Nexperia April 16, 2024 Nexperia says that it has become aware that an unauthorised third party accessed certain of its IT servers in March 2024.
Vishay acquires Nexperia’s Newport Wafer Fab for $177m March 06, 2024 Vishay Intertechnology has completed the acquisition of Nexperia’s wafer fabrication facility and operations located in Newport, South Wales, UK for approximately USD 177 million.
UK government approves Vishay's Newport Wafer Fab purchase March 04, 2024 Vishay Intertechnology's acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab has been cleared by the UK government, ending years of uncertainty over the UK's largest fab.
350+ new Chinese semiconductor industry projects in 2023 February 01, 2024 In a time where we're seeing more and more investments being made to secure technological sovereignty concerning semiconductors – both in terms of innovation and manufacturing – China is making a push strategically fortify itself.
Mitsubishi Electric and Nexperia to develop SiC power semiconductors November 13, 2023 Mitsubishi Electric says that it will enter into a strategic partnership with Nexperia B.V. to jointly develop silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the power electronics market.
Vishay to acquire Nexperia’s Newport Wafer Fab November 08, 2023 There have been many twists and turns in the story of the Newport Wafer Fab, and as we move into the next year another major development for the fab will take place. Vishay Intertechnology has entered into an agreement to acquire the fab from Nexperia.
Nexperia partners with Kyocera AVX Salzburg October 06, 2023 Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has entered into a partnership with Kyocera AVX Components (Salzburg) GmbH, to jointly produce a new 650 V silicon carbide rectifier module for power applications
100 jobs at risk at Newport Wafer Fab September 11, 2023 In late 2022 the UK government ordered Nexperia to divest 86% of its semiconductor wafer fab in South Wales, known as Newport Wafer Fab (NWF). Approximately 100 jobs at the UK's largest chip fab are now at risk.
Nexperia engages ATREG regarding its 200mm fab in Newport April 21, 2023 ATREG, a company specialising in helping advanced technology companies divest and acquire infrastructure-rich manufacturing assets, says that its been contacted by Nexperia regarding its Newport wafer fab in Wales, UK.
Nexperia responds to news that its chips have been found in Russian military equipment March 16, 2023 News has circulated that Nexperia chips have been found in Russian military equipment. Nexperia says that it has never been involved in projects of military nature and that it has no intention of doing so in the future.
Nexperia expands cleanroom space in Germany March 13, 2023 Caverion has recently handed over an ISO4-certified cleanroom to semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia Germany GmbH for its Hamburg production facility.