Kalmar launches next-generation lithium-ion battery technology
July 03, 2025
Building on the success of its previous Li-ion solution, Kalmar’s Gen 2 battery technology has been developed to meet the growing demands of customers seeking safer, more efficient and more sustainable cargo-handling solutions.
Indian startup Maieutic raises $4.15 million in seed funding
July 03, 2025
Maieutic’s platform addresses a traditionally slow and manual domain of semiconductor design by applying generative AI to automate early-stage development, detect bugs and optimize design trade-offs.
Electrovaya receives additional $6.3 million order with major company
July 03, 2025
The batteries will be used by a leading Fortune 100 e-commerce company in the United States for powering material handling electric vehicles in multiple distribution centers.
Microsoft to lay off 9,000 workers in latest rounds of cuts
July 03, 2025
The tech giant said several divisions would be impacted without giving specifics. This is the fourth round of lay-offs this year. In May, Microsoft said it would slash 6,000 jobs.
Parker Hannifin acquires Curtis Instruments for $1 billion
July 03, 2025
Curtis designs and manufactures motor speed controllers, instrumentation, power conversion and input devices that complement Parker’s strength in electric vehicle motors, hydraulic and electrification technologies.
Inission new factory in Borås is now opened and in full production
July 03, 2025
Swedish EMS provider Inission has officially inaugurated its new factory in Borås, Sweden – offering the company 50 % larger production area than previously.
HyperStrong partners with Repono to advance energy storage in Europe
July 03, 2025
Repono’s project development expertise, including site development, permitting and grid interconnection, will be complemented by HyperStrong’s full-scope system integration capabilities, including BESS solution delivery and associated lifecycle services.
Axiom partners with India’s Skyroot to advance space exploration
July 03, 2025
This collaboration further reinforces the growing cooperation between Axiom Space and the Indian space sector. Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), which launched June 25, marks India’s return to human spaceflight and the nation’s first mission on board the International Space Station.
Report: Is Intel’s CEO exploring major shift in chip manufacturing business?
July 03, 2025
According to this new plan, outside customers would be offered a newer generation of technology, which is expected to be more competitive against Taiwan’s TSMC in Intel’s attempt to woo customers like Apple or Nvidia, the Reuters report said.
Accenture acquires SYSTEMA to bolster manufacturing automation
July 02, 2025
SYSTEMA’s long-standing experience in working for semiconductor manufacturers and other high tech companies will bolster Accenture’s capabilities to comprehensively support clients in these industries.
Ericsson expands R&D team in Bengaluru, increases focus on ASIC
July 02, 2025
This strategic move underscores Ericsson’s commitment to enable India to be at the forefront of future communication technology. The decision also demonstrates Ericsson’s dedication to fostering innovation in the highly competitive field of ASIC development.
Navitas partners with Powerchip for 200mm GaN production in Taiwan
July 02, 2025
Navitas Semiconductor has announced plans to start 200mm GaN-on-silicon production in collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), marking a new phase in the company's supply chain and technology strategy.
LG acquires Norway’s OSO to strengthen HVAC portfolio
July 02, 2025
This integration will further enhance LG’s ability to deliver complete HVAC solutions, strengthen its competitiveness in Europe and support its broader global expansion strategy.
Mitsubishi Fuso-Hino merger: 4 firms collaborate to boost Japan’s automotive sector
July 02, 2025
The four firms agreed to collaborate based on a shared desire to create the future of commercial vehicles and will work together to address issues involving commercial vehicles, such as carbon neutrality and logistics efficiency.
Scanfil and Etteplan deepen their strategic partnership into production testing
July 02, 2025
Scanfil and Etteplan have signed a service agreement in production test development. Etteplan will support Scanfil in the development of the Odin functional test platform, and the companies plan to offer joint test application projects to customers.
Moog enhances space actuation and avionics manufacturing capabilities
July 02, 2025
This customer-focused expansion at Moog headquarters in East Aurora addresses the growing need for innovative precision actuation and avionics systems to control and steer launchers, making a difference for critical national security missions and delivering satellites and human crews to space.
TT Electronics achieves ISO 13485 certification at Mexicali facility
July 02, 2025
TT Electronics has announced that its EMS facility in Mexicali, Mexico, has been certified to the ISO 13485:2016 standard — an internationally recognised quality management system for medical device manufacturing.
Claus Aasholm: “The semiconductor cycle is broken”
July 02, 2025
During Evertiq Expo Malmö 2025, Claus Aasholm, founder of Semiconductor Business Intelligence, offered a sobering reassessment of the global semiconductor market. In his keynote and follow-up interview, Aasholm argued that the industry’s historical four-year cycle has broken down – replaced by a fragmented, profit-driven upswing felt by only a select few.
Volektra partners with Jendamark to boost magnet-free electric motor tech
July 02, 2025
This collaboration designates Jendamark as the partner for industrializing and deploying production lines based on Volektra’s patented Virtual Magnet Motor (VMM) platform.
Toshiba introduces 2-channel automotive high-speed digital isolators
July 02, 2025
The devices ensure the safety and reliability of the on-board charger (OBC) and battery management system (BMS) used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).
Siemens completes acquisition of Boston firm Dotmatics
July 02, 2025
Dotmatics will form part of Siemens’ Digital Industries Software business, marking a significant expansion of Siemens’ industry-leading Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) portfolio into the rapidly growing and complementary Life Sciences market.
CATL breaks ground on $6 billion battery project in Indonesia
July 01, 2025
CATL in a joint venture with state-owned Indonesia Battery and PT Aneka Tambang will build the 15 GW plant in Karawang regency in Indonesia’s West Java province. The facility is expected to generate power for 250,000 to 300,000 cars.
Struggling US chipmaker Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy
July 01, 2025
Upon emergence from the process, it expects to have reduced its overall debt by about 70%, representing a reduction of USD 4.6 billion and a reduction of its annual total cash interest payments by approximately 60%.
Astroscale opens new headquarters and R&D lab in Toulouse
July 01, 2025
The new site will enable the company to scale its R&D, grow its supply chain, and deepen collaboration with Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), the French Space Command, the European Space Agency and European defence stakeholders.
Zollner completes full acquisition of Bluechips Microhouse
July 01, 2025
German EMS provider Zollner Elektronik has completed its full acquisition of Thailand-based electronics manufacturer Bluechips Microhouse. Bluechips will now operate as part of the Zollner Group, under the leadership of Thomas Kiefl.
Oracle, AMD partner to enhance performance for AI and agentic workloads
July 01, 2025
Oracle will offer zettascale AI clusters accelerated by the latest AMD Instinct processors with up to 131,072 MI355X GPUs to enable customers to build, train, and inference AI at scale.
Honda changes plan to build production plant for fuel cell module
July 01, 2025
The original plan was to utilize part of the land and buildings of a former Honda Powertrain Unit Factory in Moka City, and begin operation of a dedicated plant to produce the next-generation fuel cell module developed independently by Honda.
Lyten acquires Northvolt's Polish manufacturing operation
July 01, 2025
Lyten, a US-based manufacturer of lithium-sulfur batteries, will acquire Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland, a 25,000 square metre battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing and R&D facility.
Compal's new automotive electronics facility in Poland stands ready
July 01, 2025
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Compal Electronics has completed the first phase of its new automotive electronics facility in Czeladź, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, marking a key step in the company's expansion into the European market.
Inission acquires Lithuanian EMS provider Selteka
July 01, 2025
Swedish EMS provider Inission continues to expand, this time through the acquisition of Lithuanian EMS provider UAB Selteka.
DIPA, Vi team up to boost sustainable growth in India’s telecom sector
July 01, 2025
The objectives of this alliance include implementing green energy solutions, promoting the Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) policy, and boosting adoption of clean energy technologies throughout the country’s telecom infrastructure.
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