Switzerland, July 24 -- STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is strengthening its global sensors capabilities with the planned acquisition of NXP Semiconductors' MEMS sensors business, focused on automotive safety products as well as sensors for industrial applications. The transaction will complement and expand ST's leading MEMS sensors technology and product portfolio, unlocking new opportunities for development across automotive, industrial and consumer applications.The MEMS sensors portfolio to be acquired by ST primarily targets automotive safety sensors, both passive (airbags) and active (vehicle dynamics), as well as monitoring sensors (TPMS, engine manag...