Panasonic boosts laser unit with TeraDiode buy
The two companies have launched LAPRISS in 2014, a laser welding robot system equipped with high brightness direct diode laser…
Ams boosts active noise cancellation with Incus buy
Incus' IP is noted for its high level of noise attenuation across a broad frequency range.
TDK in talks to acquire iPhone supplier InvenSense
TDK has reportedly offered $12 per share to acquire the U.S.-based motion sensor provider, whose client list includes Apple and…
Obama blocks acquisition of Aixtron by Chinese firm
The U.S. President Obama recently blocked the acquisition by a Chinese investment firm of semiconductor vendor Aixtron on grounds of…
Mentor Graphics sells to Siemens for $4.5 billion
The acquisition extends Siemens Digital Enterprise Software portfolio with the addition of Mentor’s electronics IC and systems design solutions.
Ansys eyes safety analysis with Medini acquisition
Ansys is expanding its sofware portfolio to go beyond simulation and include systems safety analysis, reliability engineering and quality management.
Broadcom aims for IoT with $5.9B Brocade buy
Broadcom will retain Brocade's Fibre Channel storage area network switching business and divest the company's IP networking business.
Fujitsu in talks with Lenovo to offload PC business
The two companies are also in talks with Development Bank of Japan for the bank to provide financial and strategic…
Qualcomm bags NXP for $47B
Qualcomm will offer $110 per share and, including debt, the deal will cost close to $47 billion.
Murata acquires 3D silicon capacitor expertise
France-based IPDiA specialises in developing integrated passive devices, including 3D silicon capacitors.