TTM opens its first manufacturing facility in Penang
April 25, 2024
PCB manufacturer TTM Technologies has officially opened its first manufacturing plant in Penang, Malaysia with an investment of USD 200 million (approximately MYR 958 million).
SK Hynix to invest $3.86B in DRAM production in South Korea
April 24, 2024
SK hynix says that it plans to expand production capacity of the next-generation DRAM, including HBM, in response to the rapidly increasing demand for AI semiconductors.
DigiKey and 3PEAK establish global distribution partnership
April 24, 2024
DigiKey has expanded its product portfolio through a strategic global distribution partnership with 3PEAK, a high-performance developer of semiconductor technology.
Converge achieves ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and AS6171 accreditations
April 24, 2024
Converge, an Arrow company, has it received ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation including AS6171 general requirements and applicable slash sheets.
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.
Festo and Phoenix Contact enter technology partnership
April 23, 2024
Festo, manufacturer of pneumatic and electrical automation technology, will use PLCnext Technology, the open ecosystem for automation from Phoenix Contact, in future intelligent devices.
Renesas share impact of the April 17 earthquake
April 23, 2024
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake, measuring a weak 6 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, struck off the west coast of Shikoku island on April 17.
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Runjing Chemical buys two Chinese plants
April 19, 2024
Runjing Chemical, a manufacturer of Tetramethylammonium hydroxide based products, is set to take over Sumitomo Chemical's two Chinese facilities. Sumitomo's Hefei and Chongqing plants will now become wholly-owned subsidiaries of Runjing.
Micron standing by for $6.1bn CHIPS and Science Act package
April 19, 2024
US memory chip specialist Micron Electronics will receive a US government subsidy worth USD 6.1 billion next week, say multiple reports.
VT Mechatronics doubles its assembly capacity
April 18, 2024
VT Mechatronics, a company in the Videoton Group, has recently completed an expansion of its factory in Győr, Hungary.
Aspocomp’s net sales dropped 30% in 1Q24
April 18, 2024
Aspocomp’s first-quarter net sales amounted to EUR 6.2 million, down 30% from EUR 8.9 million during the same quarter last year.
ODU names new managing director
April 17, 2024
Connector solutions manufacturer ODU has appointed Dr. Henner Spelsberg as its new Managing Director and Spokesman of the Management Board. He will assume the responsibilities of his predecessor, Dr.-Ing. Kurt Woelfl.
Merlin Flex commissions new ENIG Line
April 17, 2024
UK-based PCB manufacturer Merlin Flex continues its investment programme by fully installing and commissioning a brand-new Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold (ENIG) plating line.
Quanta Computer to build production facility in Germany
April 17, 2024
Taiwanese Quanta Computer has signed a deal with CTP, a European developer and manager of industrial properties, for a high-tech 22,500 square metre production facility at CTPark Jülich in the Brainergy Park Jülich in northwest Germany.
ERS and Geringer to strengthen R&D and production capabilities
April 16, 2024
ERS electronic, a thermal management solutions specialist for semiconductor manufacturing, has finalised an agreement with Geringer Halbleitertechnik GmbH & Co. KG, a move poised to bolster its R&D and production capabilities.
SweGaN confirms strategic partnership with RFHIC
April 15, 2024
Swedish semiconductor manufacturer SweGaN has announced a strategic equity investment and joint product development deal with Korea's RFHIC Corporation.
Rapidus establishes subsidiary in Silicon Valley
April 15, 2024
Japanese chip manufacturer Rapidus is targeting the the lucrative US market by setting up a division in the backyard of some of the country's biggest tech firms.
SK siltron bags another huge US subsidy
April 15, 2024
South Korean semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK siltron has lined up $77m in government funding to support the expansion of its Michigan plant.
US government promises $75m for critical minerals research
April 08, 2024
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has announced a support package to boost the domestic critical minerals sector.
Atlas Copco completes purchase of Presys
April 05, 2024
Swedish company Atlas Copco has confirmed its acquisition of Korean vacuum valve manufacturer Presys Co.
Rapidus to receive $3.9bn in government subsidies
April 05, 2024
The Japanese government has pledged up to $3.9bn to help domestic chip maker Rapidus to better compete in the advanced semiconductor space.
Hensoldt completes its acquisition of ESG
April 04, 2024
Sensor solutions provider Hensoldt has completed the acquisition of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH – which was agreed upon last year – with effect from 2 April 2024.
Intel foundry unit sees increased losses, turning the ship around
April 03, 2024
Intel Corporation has outlined a new financial reporting structure, aligned with the company’s previously announced foundry operating model for 2024 and beyond.
ACDi takes delivery of the 23,000th Koh Young machine
March 29, 2024
Back in 2018 ACDi (American Computer Development, Inc.) upgraded from 2D AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection) to 3D AOI and 3D SPI (Solder Paste Inspection). Today, almost five years later, the company remain at the forefront of manufacturing technology and recently ordered the 23,000th inspection machine manufactured by Koh Young.
Mouser signs distribution deal with Vox Power
March 29, 2024
Mouser Electronics has signed a new global distribution agreement with Vox Power, a manufacturer of AC/DC power supplies and DC/DC converters.
Micron breaks ground on Xi'an expansion project
March 28, 2024
Micron Technology has officially broken ground on its new packaging and testing plant in Xi'an, China
Farnell inks distribution agreement with Alliance Memory
March 27, 2024
Farnell has signed a global distribution agreement with Alliance Memory, bringing a significant new supplier to Farnell’s semiconductor portfolio.
Rochester expands its presence in EMEA
March 27, 2024
Rochester Electronics continues its expansion with the opening of its newest office in Milan, Italy.
Camtek receives $25M order
March 26, 2024
Camtek has received a new order for approximately USD 25 million from a tier-1 HBM manufacturer, for the inspection and metrology of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM).
Northvolt starts construction of German gigafactory
March 26, 2024
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has officially stated the construction of its battery gigafactory – Northvolt Drei – in the German city of Heide.
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