BRUSSELS – The European Commission is creating a European Chips Act to increase microprocessor R&D and manufacturing with dedicated funds, said EU president Ursula von der Leyen, according to reports.

TAIPEI – Market research firm TrendForce has issued its 10 major technology trends expected to take place across various segments in 2022:

ANN ARBOR, MI — The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences published a report featuring analysis for successful digital product lifecycle management implementation, covering insight from years of collaborating with government and industry partners to determine a more cost-effective way to launch specific PLM processes, which can enable small- and medium-sized companies to make the leap. The nonprofit manufacturing consortium has developed a commercial off-the-shelf solution: PLM-in-a-Box–Early Acquisition Edition, which focuses on the needs of the government partners.

NEEDHAM, MA – Worldwide server market revenue declined 2.5% year-over-year to $23.6 billion during the second quarter, according to the International Data Corp. Worldwide server shipments surpassed 3.2 million during the period, an increase of 0.1% over the previous year.

MORRISVILLE, NC – iNEMI is holding a call-for-participation webinar Oct. 13 and 14 for its new project on artificial intelligence enhancement to AOI for printed circuit board assemblies.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – SigmaTron International reported revenues of $85.7 million in the fiscal first quarter, up 41.8% year-over-year.

SUZHOU, CHINA – Enics is expanding its high-volume manufacturing site here, one of its largest in the region.

WILLENHALL, UK – Contract manufacturer Kasdon Electronics moved into a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility here, consolidating from two buildings, according to reports.

MILPITAS, CA – Global semiconductor equipment billings surged 48% year-over-year to a record high of $24.9 billion in the second quarter, a 5% increase sequentially, says SEMI.

BOSTON, MA – After a long pause, Creation Technologies is back on the acquisition trail. The EMS company today announced its second acquisition in the past month, acquiring Meridian, ID-based Computrol for an undisclosed amount.

TEMPE, AZ – Dark Pulse closed the acquisition of electronics manufacturer TJM Electronics West for $450,000 in cash.

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales were $45.4 billion in July, an increase of 29% year-over-year and 2.1% sequentially, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.