IBU-tec, Hosokawa set up pilot plant for battery recycling November 03, 2025 As part of the cooperation, Germany’s IBU-tec will contribute its expertise in efficient recycling processes and offer Hosokawa Alpine’s customers solutions for recycling coated cathode foils.
ESA inaugurates deep space antenna in Australia October 31, 2025 The new antenna has an estimated construction cost of EUR 62.3 million, covering antenna procurement and construction as well as upgrades to station buildings and services, with a contribution of EUR 3 million from the Australian Space Agency.
Tight DRAM supply to boost DDR5 Contract prices October 30, 2025 TrendForce’s latest investigations show that server DRAM contract prices are strengthening in 4Q25, driven by ongoing data centre expansion among global CSPs.
Infineon opens new UWB lab in Austria October 30, 2025 Infineon Technologies has established a dedicated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria. Developed in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), the lab focuses on advancing UWB technology, exploring use cases, and delivering real-world applications for automotive, industrial, IoT, and consumer markets.
Strong growth for Aspocomp in Q3 2025 October 30, 2025 Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp saw its net sales rise and returned to profitability in the third quarter of 2025.
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.
Littelfuse to acquire Basler Electric October 29, 2025 Littelfuse has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Basler Electric Company for a cash consideration of approximately USD 350 million.
GlobalFoundries to invest €1.1 billion in German expansion October 29, 2025 GlobalFoundries plans to invest EUR 1.1 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany.
2025 Top 25 European EMS/ODM: leaders and climbers October 29, 2025 The European EMS and ODM sector continues to show dynamic movement, according to the latest top 25 rankings presented at the Evertiq Expo in Warsaw.
Copper, gold, silver, platinum–palladium: What’s next for the electronics industry? October 28, 2025 Metal markets are drawing growing attention from both industry and technology sectors. For electronics and component manufacturers, metals such as copper, gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are essential elements of the value chain. Their prices, availability, and supply stability now have a direct impact on production costs, material innovation, and long-term strategic planning.
Cicor acquires two production sites from Valtronic October 28, 2025 Swiss electronics manufacturer Cicor Group has signed an agreement to acquire two production facilities from Valtronic, a Western Switzerland-based supplier specialising in medical electronics.
AT&S expands its team in Leoben with 150 new jobs October 28, 2025 Austrian PCB and IC substrates manufacturer, AT&S, is expanding its production team in Leoben and plans to hire 150 new employees.
Inova, TactoTek collaborate to boost intelligent lighting solutions October 27, 2025 The collaboration combines Inova’s expertise in smart LEDs with integrated drivers and TactoTek’s patented IMSE technology, which enables electronics and lighting to be molded directly into 3D surfaces.
Eos secures $24M to expand manufacturing in Pennsylvania October 24, 2025 US company Eos Energy will expand its manufacturing capacity with a new 432,000 sq. ft. facility in Marshall Township, Pennsylvania, that will house additional production lines that complement its existing Turtle Creek facility.
5 promising technologies: directions shaping the future of industry October 23, 2025 The European technology sector is currently undergoing a profound transformation. Changes in global supply chains, public investments, and the growing role of industrial innovation are making advanced technologies one of the cornerstones of regional economic development strategies.
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.
Fortec Elektronik takes over Advantec Electronics October 22, 2025 Fortec Elektronik has acquired the remaining shares of Advantec Electronics B.V., a distributor of power supplies, DC/DC converters, LED supplies, and transformers in the Benelux region. Fortec previously held a 36.7% stake in Advantec.
Limtronik launches new SMT line in the USA October 22, 2025 Electronics manufacturer Limtronik has significantly expanded its SMT production at its US site in Denver. The new SMT line installed in the spring is now in operation, and the first series batch has been successfully produced.
LTSCT partners with CP PLUS for next-gen IP cameras October 22, 2025 Under this agreement CP PLUS will manufacture nine million CCTV IP cameras over the next three years, powered by Indian fabless firm L&T Semiconductor’s indigenously designed Vision System-on-Chip (SoC) technology.
Norvestor to acquire EMS nompany Norautron October 21, 2025 Norvestor IX SCSp has signed an agreement to acquire Norautron from Embron Group AS. Following the transaction, the Broch family, through Embron, will remain as a minority shareholder.
GA-ASI, Hanwha finalize deal to produce Gray Eagle STOL UAS October 20, 2025 Under the agreement, the two companies will design and build a production representative GE STOL. The maiden flight is scheduled for 2027 and first delivery to customers in 2028.
SEALSQ announces development of quantum-resistant ASIC October 20, 2025 By combining SEALSQ’s PQC-enabled chip technology with IC’Alps’ ASIC design expertise, SEALSQ now offers a complete end-to-end solutions — from secure architecture and IP creation to certified production and lifecycle management.
Fire reported at MB Elettronica’s Cortona plant October 20, 2025 A fire broke out at MB Elettronica’s facility in Cortona, Italy, on Friday night, Scanfil said in a statement. The incident mainly affected a warehouse at Plant 2.
Hanza acquires German EMS company BMK October 15, 2025 Swedish EMS provider Hanza has signed an agreement to acquire the German EMS provider BMK Group – becoming Europe’s largest listed contract manufacturer
Stellantis to invest $13 billion to boost US production October 15, 2025 Stellantis plans to invest USD 13 billion over the next four years to grow its business in the United States market and to increase its domestic manufacturing footprint.
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.
Foxconn’s talks with ZF Group stall over valuation and debt October 15, 2025 Foxconn’s plans to acquire a stake in ZF Group’s powertrain division have come to a halt after the Taiwanese company’s due diligence revealed a gap in valuation expectations and higher-than-anticipated debt levels, Reuters reports.
Ibiden expands IC substrate production with Ono plant October 15, 2025 On October 10, 2025, Japanese Ibiden Co., Ltd. held the opening ceremony for its Ono Plant in Ono Town, Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture.
AI storage demand drives HDD replacement, nearline SSDs gain momentum October 14, 2025 TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that the surge in AI inference applications is creating a strong need for real-time data access and rapid processing of large data sets. As such, both HDD and SSD suppliers are expanding their high-capacity storage options.
Hanza receives SEK 40 million drone order October 14, 2025 Swedish EMS provider Hanza has received an initial order worth approximately SEK 40 million from an unnamed technology company developing drones for both civilian and defence-related applications.
India’s electronic production rises to $125 billion in 2024–25 October 14, 2025 India has an ambitious vision of building a USD 500 billion domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem by 2030–31. Supportive measures such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and improvements in ease of doing business have significantly boosted manufacturing and exports.
Murata and QuantumScape enter into joint development deal October 14, 2025 Murata and QuantumScape have entered into a joint development agreement aimed at high-volume production of ceramic separators for QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries.