Category: Electronics
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MKS is expanding Atotech manufacturing capacity for AI infrastructure demand. The Guangzhou investment targets semiconductor, advanced packaging, and PCB process equipment.
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Kingboard has raised funds to expand advanced PCB production capacity. The placement supports laminate, multilayer, HDI, and R&D investment.
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Somacis has completed the Group ACB deal, expanding PCB capacity. The move adds French and Belgian manufacturing sites to a wider high-reliability electronics platform.
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Keysight and WIN have linked GaN MMIC design workflows tightly. The environment joins simulation, layout verification, and evaluation-board optimisation before tapeout.
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Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire satellite operator Iridium Communications. The $8bn transaction combines launch, spacecraft manufacturing, L-band services, IoT, and PNT capability.
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SK keyfoundry has integrated EMC protection into automotive semiconductor designs. The Bi-SCR technology targets PMICs, motor drivers, and power-control ICs.
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Trelleborg has opened an automated European service centre in Germany. The facility adds robotics, clean-room handling, component assembly, kitting, and coating capability.
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Assel has upgraded its Polish SMT line with ASM systems. The investment targets higher placement accuracy, shorter changeovers, and greater capacity.
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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.
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Lighting control standards are becoming connected-building electronics standards too now. DLC’s NLC V5.2 updates interoperability, cybersecurity, data access, configuration reporting, HVAC integration, and horticultural participation.