Micross To Acquire AEMtec To Expand Advanced Packaging And Optoelectronics In Europe - Pulse 2.0

Micross Components has announced the acquisition of AEMtec to expand its advanced packaging and optoelectronics capabilities in Europe. Although financial terms were not disclosed, the transaction is ... Read original →

This acquisition marks a pivotal move by Micross to strengthen its position in Europe’s advanced packaging and optoelectronics sector, enhancing capabilities in wafer back-end processing, flip-chip, and 3D integration. AEMtec’s expertise in high-reliability microelectronics will bolster Micross’s presence in aerospace, medical, and automotive markets. The deal supports broader trends toward supply chain localization amid geopolitical uncertainties, offering strategic resilience. Competitors like ASMC and Tessera may accelerate European expansion to counter this shift. Over the next 12–24 months, this transaction is expected to accelerate vertical integration within Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem, reinforcing local manufacturing capacity amid global supply chain pressures.