Macron and Steinmeier visit Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden
Following an invitation from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, French President Emmanuel Macron made the first official French state visit to Germany in 24 years. During their three-day schedule, both presidents also visited the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS in Dresden to highlight the importance of collaboration between France and Germany in ensuring Europe’s technological […]
TNO intensifies cooperation with South Korean and Japan
TNO’s recent trip to South Korea and Japan highlights the mutual societal challenges and technological opportunities for the Netherlands and both allies in areas such as Smart Cities, Smart & Sustainable Mobility, and chip technology. TNO’s CEO Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi reflects on the trip. “At TNO, too, we will increasingly think in terms of the entire […]
Beontag unveils new global centre of excellence for R&D
The renowned RFID and IoT solutions company Beontag has opened an R&D centre in Tampere, Finland. The investment size is 40 million USD and the facility houses 50 employees. Beontag plans to invest further in machinery and equipment while simultaneously growing the workforce and working with the IoT ecosystem in Finland. Beontag has a long-term […]
STMicroelectronics to build world’s first fully integrated silicon carbide facility in Italy
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announces a new high-volume 200mm silicon carbide (“SiC”) manufacturing facility for power devices and modules, as well as test and packaging, to be built in Catania, Italy. Combined with the SiC substrate manufacturing facility being readied on the same site, these facilities […]
Epishine accelerates commercial expansion
Epishine, a Swedish printed organic solar cell manufacturer, announced the successful completion of a private placement, led by Pareto Securities, raising SEK 69 million. This funding, with strong support from both existing and new investors, highlights the market’s confidence in Epishine’s innovative technology for sustainable energy solutions in the electronics industry. The applications span several […]