Lam Research etch system to accelerate nanofabrication R&D at UC Berkeley
April 24, 2025
Lam Research has donated its multi-chamber semiconductor etching system to the Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley to advance R&D for next-generation chip technologies.
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Ennostar merges EPISTAR and Lextar to drive automotive innovation
March 20, 2025
Ennostar has announced a strategic merger aimed at strengthening its position in the automotive optoelectronics sector. The company will consolidate its subsidiaries, EPISTAR and Lextar, into a single entity, enhancing technological integration and resource efficiency.
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.
LG Display to invest $1 billion in Vietnam OLED plant
November 18, 2024
With the new investment, LG Display wants to ramp up OLED panel output after selling its LCD factory in China for USD 1.5 billion.
Warsaw becomes the beating heart of the electronics industry
October 28, 2024
On October 24, it was once again time for Evertiq Expo to take place in Warsaw. For one day, the Polish capital earned the title of the European capital of the electronics industry.
Comptek completes installation of Kontrox 200mm wafer pilot line
October 24, 2024
Comptek Solutions, a Finnish specialist in III-V compound semiconductor quantum surface engineering, has successfully designed and installed a pilot production line, funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC).
Polish company’s technology set to revolutionize diagnostics
October 11, 2024
Founded in 2013, SDS Optic is poised to make a significant mark in the history of medical diagnostics with its technology. Based in Lublin, the company develops, manufactures, and commercializes innovative diagnostic devices. One of its most promising advances is in improving and accelerating breast cancer detection through its novel use of fiber optic technology. This effort has gained support from medical device manufacturing giant, Philips.
LG Display sells China LCD plant for $1.5 billion
September 27, 2024
According to a regulatory filing, LG Display will hand over all of its stake in the plant to China Star Optoelectronics Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese home appliance giant TCL, on March 31, 2025.
STM-Sanan’s 8-Inch SiC wafer fab in China to start production soon
September 02, 2024
Sanan STMicroelectronics, a joint venture between Hunan Sanan (51%) and ST (China) Investment (49%), was established in August 2023 with a registered capital of USD 612 million.
Luminar purchases Gooch & Housego's optoelectronics business
August 01, 2024
Lidar sensor specialist Luminar Technologies is set to acquire the optoelectronic components and laser modules business of Gooch & Housego (G&H). It says the move will boost its presence in aerospace and defence.
ST maintains top spot in revenue ranking for SiC power devices
June 26, 2024
According to TrendForce, the SiC power devices market continued to display strong growth in 2023, driven by the use of BEVs. Roughly 91.9% of total revenue came from the top five suppliers; ST led the pack with a 32.6% market share, while Onsemi jumped from fourth place in 2022 to second place.
Vishay tops out its second factory in Itzehoe
June 21, 2024
Chip manufacturer Vishay is celebrating a milestone – topping out its EUR 325 million new facility at in Itzhoe in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Finepower and Sanan Semiconductor ink distribution deal
May 27, 2024
SiC specialist Sanan Semiconductor and the distributor and engineering company Finepower GmbH signed a distribution agreement for the sales of San’an’s products in Europe.
Semiconductor manufacturing industry strength improve in 1Q24
May 15, 2024
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2024 showed signs of improvement with an uptick in electronic sales, stabilising inventories and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity, SEMI reports. Stronger industry growth is expected in the second half of the year.
Lam Research wants to develop chipmaking ecosystem in India
May 13, 2024
US-based Lam Research says it is actively seeking India-based companies to boost the supply chain of its wafer processing solutions.
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OSI Systems receives $15 million order from medtech company
March 21, 2024
OSI Systems' Optoelectronics and Manufacturing division has received an order for approximately USD 15 million to provide critical electronic sub-assemblies for an unnamed healthcare OEM, known for "innovative and specialized medical solutions".
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.
MPS acquires Netherlands-based fabless startup
February 09, 2024
Monolithic Power Systems has bought Axign, a startup that specialises in programmable multicore digital signal processors for audio markets.
Enablence and Polar Semiconductor form strategic partnership
January 22, 2024
The two North American companies will come together to develop optical semiconductors for transceiver customers all over the world.
Foxconn and Porotech form partnership on AR micro-displays
December 18, 2023
Two electronics giants have confirmed they are working together to commercialise MicroLED Microdisplays for augmented reality applications in wearable and smart devices.
OSI Systems secures $5 million order
December 08, 2023
OSI Systems' says that its Optoelectronics and Manufacturing division has received orders totalling approximately USD 5 million to provide electronic assemblies to an unnamed technology OEM.
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Kyocera signs distributor TTI to provide LCD displays
September 11, 2023
TTI, Inc., is now an authorised distributor of Kyocera LCD display products in North America. The companies will focus on expansion opportunities in the industrial, medical and eMobility markets.
Mouser adds 29 new manufacturers in first half of 2023
August 11, 2023
Mouser Electronics continues to expand its line card by adding 29 new manufacturers to date in 2023.
Global 300mm fab equipment spending to reach record $119B in 2026
June 15, 2023
Global 300mm fab equipment spending for front-end facilities next year is expected to begin a growth streak to a USD 119 billion record high in 2026 following a decline in 2023, SEMI reports.
ST team up with Sanan to advance SiC ecosystem in China
June 08, 2023
STMicroelectronics and Sanan Optoelectronics have signed an agreement to create a new 200mm silicon carbide device manufacturing JV in Chongqing, China.
Global semiconductor market expected to hit $515 billion in 2023
June 07, 2023
The global semiconductor market is predicted to reach USD 515 billion in 2023, or a downturn of 10.3%. However, this is anticipated to be followed by a robust recovery, with an estimated growth of 11.8% in 2024, reports the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA).
Micross acquires Technograph Microcircuits
May 10, 2023
Micross Components, a provider of mission-critical microelectronic components and services, has acquired Technograph Microcircuits Ltd, a provider of hybrid integrated circuits, RF & microwave products, optoelectronics, and PCB assembly.
Zeiss expands its R&D site in Rossdorf
April 18, 2023
The optics and optoelectronics specialist is investing over EUR 20 million to expand its site in Rossdorf, Germany with 300 square meters with new cleanrooms.
Würth Elektronik opens High-tech Innovation Center
April 07, 2023
Würth Elektronik has officially opened its new High-tech Innovation Center (HIC) in Munich-Freiham. The new site focuses on partnerships with customers, research institutions, start-ups, and semiconductor manufacturers.
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