Microwave and semiconductor devices supplier M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings (MACOM) has inked a pact to divest its automotive business to safety systems firm Autoliv in a deal valued at $100m. MACOM's automotive operations ...
Tags: auto parts, auto accessories
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc of Lowell, MA, USA (which makes semiconductors, components and subassemblies for analog RF, microwave, millimeter-wave and photonic applications) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its ...
Volvo Cars will sell its Swedish component manufacturing unit in Floby, which makes brake discs, wheel hubs and connecting rods for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, to global automotive components firm Amtek Group. With around 70% ...
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Johnson Controls, announced today that it is exploring strategic options for the separation of its automotive business. Alex Molinaroli, chairman and chief executive officer, Johnson Controls said: "Today's announcement continues our ...
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South Korean LED maker Seoul Semiconductor has launched new LED packages for the automotive lighting segment to further strengthen its presence in automotive LED lighting. Since 2011, the firm has developed LED packages for the automotive ...
Mitsubishi Electric has developed an advanced active noise control (ANC) system designed to block out less predictable and unrelated road sounds The system, known as FLEXConnect.ANC, features Mentor Graphics-developed XSeANC technology to ...
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Over the past year, the LED industry had pondered about the company that would eventually take over Philips lighting component (Philips Lumileds) and automotive business. Previous market rumors pointing towards CVC and KKR consortium as ...
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Chinese automaker BYD Co, backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc, aims to triple its production of batteries as it takes on Tesla Motors in the race to supply electric vehicles and boost energy storage. Shenzhen-based BYD plans ...
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TOKYO — TDK is expected to report an operating profit of around 50 billion yen ($420 million) for the nine months ended Dec. 31, a 40% gain to the highest since the same period in 2010. Sales grew an estimated 7% to nearly 800 ...
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In late 2013, LEDinside team forecasted major company restructure market trends will continue throughout the year. The trend has been consistent in 2014, as more lighting manufacturers take necessary restructure measures to remain ...
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Australian wholesaler and distributor of groceries and hardware products Metcash Limited (Metcash) has announced a drop in its Underlying Profit after Tax of 9 per cent, to $101.7 million, which it said was due to “ongoing operating ...
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Connectivity and sensor maker TE Connectivity is planning to unveil connectivity and sensor technologies for automotive industry at the electronic fair in Munich, Germany. The technology includes TE's connectors, sensors and antennas that ...
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Freescale Semiconductor today introduced a comprehensive hardware/software development system for enabling automotive grade Ethernet connectivity for next generation infotainment, instrument cluster, camera telematics and rear seat ...
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Panasonic is reportedly considering to buy a stake in Ficosa International to expand its automotive parts business. Panasonic is considering to develop similar driver assistance systems that Ficosa makes and it is also aiming to jointly ...
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BASF Automotive Refinish will exhibit and present its latest products and processes at the 2014 International Autobody Congress and Exposition Expo & Conference (NACE / CARS) – the largest North American conference and exhibition ...
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