SK keyfoundry has integrated EMC protection into automotive semiconductor designs. The Bi-SCR technology targets PMICs, motor drivers, and power-control ICs.
Trelleborg has opened an automated European service centre in Germany. The facility adds robotics, clean-room handling, component assembly, kitting, and coating capability.
Assel has upgraded its Polish SMT line with ASM systems. The investment targets higher placement accuracy, shorter changeovers, and greater capacity.
Thermal satellite data is moving into commercial operations now again. SatVu’s HotSat-2 service targets infrastructure, defence, energy, economic monitoring, and climate resilience.
Edge AI consolidation is moving through the semiconductor supply base. onsemi will acquire Synaptics in a $7bn all-stock deal combining power, sensing, compute, connectivity, HMI, and control.