In a pioneering move, Europe’s leading technology companies have joined together in an ambitious collaboration aimed at revolutionizing the world of electronics. This joint effort, backed by an impressive €8.1 billion in state aid from 14 countries, with the potential for…
Rising Electronics Costs
The electronics industry has experienced significant changes in recent years, particularly with the globalization of the supply chain. The migration of manufacturing capacity to Southeast Asia was fueled by the low logistics and shipping costs, particularly from China. This transition to…
The UK’s Semiconductor Strategy: Can It Deliver?
The UK’s semiconductor industry has long been overshadowed by larger and more established players such as Japan, South Korea, and the US. But the UK government is now looking to revive this industry and create a world-leading chip sector. However, developing…
GoodWe Smart Solar Charger
GoodWe, a leading manufacturer of solar and energy harvesting solutions, has introduced its new smart solar charger for residential electric vehicles. The AC wall charger offers smart charging features and is compatible with all brands of electric vehicles and GoodWe’s solar…
Semiconductors: who controls the industry?
Technology has become one of the most important fields of global geopolitics in recent years, and semiconductor manufacturing is one of the hottest spots in the technological battle between the United States and China. In this context, Taiwan, a small island…
Demand decreases and chip prices fall in semiconductor market
The global semiconductor market closed 2022 with record revenues of $595.7 billion (€564.083 billion), slightly surpassing the all-time high recorded in 2021 of $592.8 billion (€561.337 billion), according to a report published by consulting firm Omdia. However, the sector does not…
Catalonia and the Basque Country join European alliance for semiconductors.
The Generalitat de Catalunya’s Consejería de Empresa y Trabajo, through its agency Acció, has joined forces with 12 other European regions to establish the Alliance of European Semiconductor Regions. The aim of the alliance is to promote growth and competitiveness in…
The Global Auto IC Shortage: What You Need to Know
The automotive industry has been hit hard by a shortage of integrated circuits (ICs), also known as chips. This shortage is affecting the production of cars, trucks, and other vehicles, leading to delays and increased costs. According to Sourcengine, this shortage…
GlobalFoundries deploys TeamViewer’s AR platform to improve warehouse operations and increase efficiency
GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has implemented Frontline, TeamViewer’s augmented reality (AR) platform, to digitally transform its warehouse operations at its facility in Dresden, Germany. The implementation has resulted in 25% faster execution of warehouse processes, improved employee ergonomics, a near-zero…