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VVDN Technologies, a provider of software, product engineering and electronics manufacturing services and solutions, has announced it is setting up a new manufacturing facility in the UAE as part of its global expansion strategy. The new facility, which is slated to be operational in four weeks, is another major milestone for the company. It is

Intel shares jumped by 5% in after-hours trade in New York on Monday after SoftBank announced it would be buying a $2 billion (£1.5 billion) stake in Intel, equating to $23 per share. It follows the latest in the US government’s push for sovereign manufacturing after reports circulated that the government planned on buying a

A fatal fire at a nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃) facility operated by Japanese industrial gas producer Kanto Denka Kogyo Co. has raised questions over the security of supply for a material central to semiconductor manufacturing. The incident occurred on 7th August at the company’s Shibukawa plant in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, Bloomberg reported. One worker

Astute Group announced a new distribution agreement with Densitron, a specialist in display, monitor, and embedded computing solutions. Densitron is known for its expertise in creating high-quality human-machine interface (HMI) solutions tailored for demanding sectors. The company’s products are trusted by major brands in the broadcast, medical, industrial, and test & measurement industries, where reliability

Mouser Electronics announces a new interactive e-book in collaboration with electronics manufacturer and connectivity innovator Molex. In The Electric Workforce, the new interactive e-book examines how advances in connectivity, power management, and user interfaces are propelling robotics from the factory floor to household and commercial use. Reliable connectors, sensors, and real-time processing enable these robots

Intel’s shares have risen 4.6% in premarket trading following a Bloomberg News report that the Trump administration was in discussions with the company about a potential US government investment. The talks reportedly followed a meeting earlier this week between President Donald Trump and Intel CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, only days after Trump publicly called for Tan’s

Infineon Technologies completed the acquisition of Marvell Technology Automotive Ethernet business. The transaction agreement was announced in April 2025 and has received all necessary regulatory approvals. With the acquisition, Infineon strengthens its system expertise for software-defined vehicles and further expands its position in the field of microcontrollers for automotive applications. “This transaction significantly reinforces our

Cliff Electronics, a UK-based specialist in connectors, audio components, and test accessories, has strengthened its global distribution network through a strategic partnership with DigiKey. This collaboration opens new doors for Cliff in the North American market while providing DigiKey customers with immediate access to high-quality, UK-manufactured components with same-day shipping options. Key benefits & partnership

GlobalFoundries has entered into an agreement with Apple for a deeper collaboration that will advance semiconductor technologies and strengthen US manufacturing. This partnership will enable GF to accelerate investments at its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Malta, New York, underscoring a shared commitment to strengthen US-based innovation and production of power-efficient, AI-enabling technologies that are essential