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Heilind Electronics formally opens German logistics hub
April 29, 2024
US-based components distributor Heilind Electronics has cut the ribbon on its new facility in Frankfurt-Hanau, which will serve its European customers.
Malaysian VC to invest in local semiconductor startups
April 29, 2024
Malaysia's Blue Chip Venture Capital has raised a fund worth $209m and says it will allocate a portion of the cash to outstanding local firms.
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Fusion Worldwide Unveils Updated Brand and New Website
: For over two decades, Fusion Worldwide has been more than just an open market distributor—we've been a beacon of guidance for our customers in the ever-evolving landscape of electronic component distribution. In today's highly competitive open market sourcing landscape, electronics manufacturers must be ahead in every aspect of their business. This means being out in front of potential supply disruption, out in front of new business opportunities, and out in front of bottom-line savings.
Toradex acquires Linear Computing
April 25, 2024
Embedded systems specialist Toradex announces that it has acquired Linear Computing Inc. (LCI).
Thales expands production at its site in Arnstadt
April 24, 2024
In an update, Thales says that expanding its circuit board production at the transport site in Arnstadt, Germany.
Malaysian government unveils new semiconductor strategy
April 22, 2024
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) says it will draw up a comprehensive Semiconductor Strategic Plan to make the country an attractive destination for chip makers.
Intel builds the world's most advanced EUV litho machine
April 19, 2024
Intel's newly-formed chip foundry business says it has successfully assembled the most advanced piece of semiconductor kit ever made: a High Numerical Aperture Extreme Ultraviolet lithography scanner.
Fineline acquires IBR Leiterplatten
April 18, 2024
IBR Leiterplatten GmbH & Co. KG joins the Fineline Global Group and is now a part of the PCB supplier.
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PCBs: price reduction of up to -50.3% through AI
Thanks to the increased use of AI in production preparation, Multi-CB, a leading European PCB specialist, has been able to permanently reduce the prices for 1- and 2-layer PCBs. The price for a half Eurocard (80x100mm), for example, is now € 14.80 instead of € 29.80. Due to the process, the price reduction has the most significant effect on small quantities, although medium quantities are also benefiting.
ESD industry posts $4.4B in Revenue in Q4 2023
April 10, 2024
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 14% to USD 4,423 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 from the USD 3,879.9 million logged in the third quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance.
Pakistan and Indonesia target chip space
April 02, 2024
It seems like every country in the world wants to start its own semiconductor cluster – and now Pakistan and Indonesia have joined the clamour.
Schweizer: outlook for 2024 remains positive
March 29, 2024
The preliminary and unaudited results of the Schweizer Group confirm the completed turnaround in 2023. Sales rose to a record of EUR 139.4 million, exceeding expectations with an increase of 6.4%.
Pragmatic opens the UK's first 300mm wafer manufacturing fab
March 27, 2024
Pragmatic Semiconductor has officially opened the UK's first 300mm semiconductor wafer fabrication line at Pragmatic Park in Durham.
MediaTek partners with Ranovus to enter the CPO market
March 25, 2024
Taiwanese chip firm MediaTek is making a move into the field of Heterogeneous Integration Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) via a partnership with optical communications firm Ranovus.
Silicon Mountain invests in Universal Instruments Fuzion system
March 21, 2024
EMS provider Silicon Mountain has recently invested in a new Universal Instruments Fuzion system. The move significantly enhances the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
Aspocomp new CEO will assume his duties in May
March 19, 2024
Manu Skyttä, PCB manufacturer Aspocomp's new President and CEO of Aspocomp, will assume his duties on May 20, 2024
Toppan to build package substrate plant in Singapore
March 15, 2024
Japan's Toppan Holdings is preparing to start construction of a new facility in Singapore with the completion date set for the end of 2026.
China will set aside $27bn to counter US sanctions
March 11, 2024
Central and local government agencies in China are pouring money into the so-called Big Fund, which was set up to accelerate the development of chip making tech in the country.
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Driving Excellence: Superior Quality and Traceability in Automotive Electronics Manufacturing
The automotive electronics market has become a cornerstone of the overall industry, with its size reaching a noteworthy USD $239.03 billion in 2022. As technology continues to advance, this market is expected to soar to a staggering USD 386.24 billion by 2030. Cogiscan's Track, Trace & Control Platform (TTC Platform) plays a pivotal role in the automotive electronics manufacturing landscape, assisting numerous electronics manufacturers over the past 20 years.
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The European EMS market reached new highs in 2023
March 07, 2024
The European EMS market grew to new record levels in 2023. However, the new year might present challenges.
Can inkjet technology revolutionise semiconductor manufacturing?
March 06, 2024
That is what Heraeus Printed Electronics GmbH and SUSS MicroTec intend to find out. Through a joint development agreement, the companies aim to pave the way for digital inkjet printing of metallic coatings for semiconductor manufacturing.
VDL TBP Electronics boosts production capacity with Rena Electronica
March 05, 2024
VDL TBP Electronics has taken a significant step in increasing its production capacity and strengthening the collaboration with its sister company Rena Electronica.
Global semiconductor revenue to hit $600B in 2024
March 04, 2024
Worldwide sales for the chip industry will grow by more than USD 75 billion this year, says a new study by DIGITIMES Research.
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PCB – what is the key component in electronics manufacturing?
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ASML reaches 'first light' on High NA EUV
March 01, 2024
Dutch lithography firm ASML has confirmed that its next-gen high-numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet tool is functional.
Intel relaunches and renames its FPGA business
March 01, 2024
US chip giant Intel has re-branded its field-programmable gate array division. It's called Altera, which was the name of the FPGA company Intel acquired in 2015.
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