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From bulky vacuum tubes to compact high performance microprocessors the evolution of electronic components over the years has always been evident.  This section covers all the recent technological advancement in the electronics industry and the new-age products that have hit the electronics market recently.

Chennai-based company Artificial Electronics Intelligent Materials Limited (AEIM) has been allotted 11.28 acres of land in Kosala Industrial Park by the Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran (NRDA). Construction of a multi-storey semiconductor materials facility will begin immediately, using post-tensioned slab technology, which allows for quicker construction cycles through means such as…

Nirmala Sitharaman visited Tata Electronics’ Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Centre that’s currently under development in Jagiroad, Assam. During her visit, she highlighted the promise that Assam shows and encouraged students and entrepreneurs to be part of its technological journey. She also praised the state’s foresight and proactive approach, noting the significance of the…

In a virtual meeting, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the United States, had a discussion with Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan about how the company intends to scale its presence in the Indian semiconductor and AI space. The meeting aligns very closely with India’s push towards domestic chip production and AI infrastructure through initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)…

DigiKey, the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, extensively expanded its in-stock products available for same-day shipment by adding more than 31,000 products in the third quarter of 2025. In total, over 585,000 new products were added to the DigiKey system, along with 87 new suppliers across its core business, Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey…

Foxconn has made an investment commitment of Rs 15,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, which is expected to create 14,000 high-value engineering jobs. The company’s plans include value-added manufacturing, AI-driven operations, and R&D integration. India’s first Foxconn Desk will be launched by the Guidance nodal agency, which will help facilitate the company’s domestic setup. This announcement comes…

Qualcomm has announced an acquisition agreement with Arduino to equip developers with edge capabilities, pending regulatory approval. This is not an isolated move, given the company’s acquisition of Foundries.io and Edge Impulse. It’s a consolidation of multiple developer platforms under a single ecosystem that combines AI model development, OS infrastructure, and now the hardware base.

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Infineon and ROHM have signed an MoU(Memorandum of Understanding) that lets them act as second sources for each other's customers using certain SiC products with applications including electric vehicle on-board chargers, solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and AI data centres. This will make both the design and procurement process easier for the customer. The standardisation of…

As official media partners of electronica India and productronica India 2025, we bring to you highlights from its inauguration ceremony. The event was held in an open space facing Hall C, hosted by Priya Shubankar. The host was assisted by a humanoid, VOLT-E, who welcomed guests and waved back when members from the audience waved at it. The bot was able to respond to…

A young semiconductor start-up called IndieSemiC made headlines at Semicon India 2025, Delhi, by launching India’s first IoT Evolution Board with Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The product comes from a partnership between the startup and C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing). It uses a homegrown VEGA processor and supports Bluetooth and LoRa. 

The board has a wide range…

The Union Cabinet has approved four new semiconductor manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The combined investments amount to ₹4,600 crore. Proposals came from SiCSem, Continental Device India Private Limited (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies.

These facilities are expected to employ 2,034 skilled…

According to numerous sources, including U.S. officials, giants in the space, Nvidia and AMD, have agreed to give 15% of what they make from sales of specific chips in China as a means to procure export licences. This arrangement covers Nvidia’s H20 and AMD’s MI308 chips, both of which are AI chips. Reports say that Nvidia got permission to sell the H20, just a few days after its CEO Jensen…

Cyient Semiconductors signed a channel partner agreement with GlobalFoundries (GF), which makes it an authorized reseller of GF’s semiconductor manufacturing services as well as technologies. The company started its semiconductor division in April 2025 to offer turnkey application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions. Through this partnership, it can now provide clients with access to…