ST's response to the global race for AI
April 17, 2025
In recent years, the electronics industry has been marked by tension caused by economic, defence, and technological turmoil. Many countries and companies view artificial intelligence as both a major opportunity and a potential game changer in the ongoing race. The challenges surrounding AI were a key focus at the recent Evertiq Expo in Sophia Antipolis — a topic that drew strong interest, as reflected in the high attendance at the presentation by Edwin Hilkens of STMicroelectronics.
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AMD braces for potential $800 million hit from US export controls
April 16, 2025
In an SEC filing, AMD revealed that it has finished a preliminary evaluation of new US export restrictions that may impact its MI308 semiconductor devices.
Semiconductor sales surge – but what's driving the momentum?
April 15, 2025
According to the latest data from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor sales reached USD 54.9 billion in February 2025 – up 17.1% from the same month last year. This marks the 10th consecutive month of double-digit year-over-year growth, with the Americas leading the way with a 48.4% YoY increase.
China hosts the world’s first half marathon with robotic humanoids
April 10, 2025
The brand-new real-world test aims to examine real-world applications of robots and compare them to human performance.
Alibaba forms AI technology partnership with BMW
March 27, 2025
The Chinese-German partnership aims to develop AI technology to support the development of the next generation of vehicles in China.
Malaysia under US pressure to stem flow of Nvidia chips to China
March 24, 2025
Malaysia’s trade minister said the US wanted Malaysia to closely track the movement of cutting-edge Nvidia chips that enter the country amid suspicions that many are ending up in China, FT reports.
Battery technology market to reach $137 billion by 2031
March 21, 2025
Asia Pacific is the largest market for battery tech with a share of 50%, followed by Europe and North America. In terms of products, lead-acid battery is the largest segment with a share of 55%.
Alkaline battery market to reach $14.3B by 2033
March 10, 2025
AA (LR6) and AAA (LR03) batteries remain the most dominant sizes, powering everything from household gadgets like remote controls and flashlights to industrial tools and medical devices.
Incap invests in X-ray technology at its Estonian factory
March 05, 2025
EMS provider Incap has enhanced its quality control capabilities at its operations in Saaremaa, Estonia, with a new high-resolution X-ray system.
Humanoid robots to become the next US-China battleground
February 25, 2025
Governments worldwide are ramping up investments in robotics R&D as labour shortages and rising costs persist. TrendForce reports that China, Japan, the US, South Korea, and Germany have consistently ranked among the top five countries for industrial robot installations and are expected to continue executing over USD 13 billion in related projects by 2025.
LG Innotek launches automotive AP module
February 21, 2025
The small size of the automotive application processor (AP) module reduces the surface area of the main board, allowing cars to be designed more flexibly, the South Korean company said.
U-M awarded up to $7.5M to develop heat-tolerant chips
February 21, 2025
Funded by the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Hub, University of Michigan researchers are leading a collaborative effort to bring more such semiconductors to the market.
Scania in last-ditch effort to resuscitate Northvolt
February 03, 2025
Each member of Scania’s staff is supposed to be paired with a Northvolt shift manager or team leader to coach teams and drive improvements and implement standards, the Reuters report said.
Japan chip curbs: China warns of adverse impact on supply chain
February 03, 2025
The new export controls, which are scheduled to come into effect at the end of May, include curbs on cutting-edge chips, lithography equipment and cryocoolers needed to make quantum computers.
US tightens export controls on advanced AI technologies
January 15, 2025
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued an interim final rule, effective January 13, 2025, enhancing export controls on advanced computing ICs and certain artificial intelligence (AI) model weights.
Nvidia criticizes U.S. plan to tighten AI chip export controls
January 10, 2025
The Biden administration is reportedly considering new export restrictions that could target advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips produced by U.S. companies. According to Reuters, Nvidia has expressed concerns about the potential impact of these measures on the tech industry’s growth and the competitiveness of the United States in the global market.
The memory market: supply, demand, and geopolitical influences in 2025
December 30, 2024
As we head into 2025, the DRAM memory market is bracing for significant turbulence. With price erosion projected across multiple sectors and a shift in production dynamics, it’s clear that the landscape will look vastly different by the second half of 2025.
Tech firms to act as US ‘gatekeepers’ for AI chips
December 16, 2024
The companies would have to comply with strict requirements, which includes reporting key information to the US government and blocking Chinese access to AI chips, according to a Reuters report.
Bosch sells security and communications unit to Triton
December 13, 2024
The purchase price of the sale was not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
SEMI: EU needs to advance toward a "Chips Act 2.0"
December 03, 2024
Industry association SEMI has published recommendations for the European Union to bolster its semiconductor ecosystem.
China warns of ‘necessary actions’ if US adds new chip controls
November 29, 2024
The newly proposed sanctions continue to target Chinese chip fabrication plants while putting greater emphasis on targeting domestic firms supplying manufacturing equipment to chipmakers.
US orders TSMC to halt shipments of advanced AI chips to China
November 11, 2024
The US Department of Commerce sent a letter to TSMC imposing export restrictions on sophisticated chips, of 7 nanometer or more advanced designs, destined for China, sources told Reuters.
US fines GlobalFoundries for shipping chips to blacklisted firm
November 04, 2024
The Commerce Department said contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries sent 74 shipments worth USD 17.1 million to SJ Semiconductor, an affiliate of sanctioned Chinese firm SMIC, without seeking a license.
ABB opens new $100 million campus in Wisconsin
October 31, 2024
ABB has started the phased opening of a new USD 100 million campus in New Berlin, Wisconsin to increase US production capacity of industrial electric drives and services to fully meet "Build America Buy America Act" (BABAA) requirements.
Loopholes in US sanctions? TSMC suspends shipments to China firm
October 28, 2024
Chinese company Sophgo had ordered chips from TSMC that reportedly matched the one found on Huawei’s multi-chiplet AI processor, Ascend 910B.
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Arrow Electronics to showcase innovative technologies at electronica 2024
This November, Arrow Electronics will be exhibiting at electronica, presenting its latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies under the banner of ‘Guiding Innovation Forward’.
Bosch, Tenstorrent to partner on standardizing automotive chips
October 11, 2024
The two companies aim to bring new silicon products to the automotive industry faster and at reduced costs by combining different quantities and types of chiplets to form complete processors.
HMS Networks divests the MB Connect Line
October 03, 2024
HMS Industrial Networks GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of the HMS Networks AB group, has entered into binding agreement to divest all shares in Red Lion Europe GmbH, located in Dinkelsbühl, Germany for a cash consideration of EUR 5 million.
Onto Innovation opens new packaging applications center
October 02, 2024
Onto Innovation has officially opened the company’s Packaging Applications Center of Excellence (PACE), a facility dedicated to panel-level packaging (PLP) innovations enabling 2.5D and 3D chiplet architectures and AI packages.
US, Japan near deal to restrict chip tech exports to China
September 18, 2024
But Japanese companies fear China could hit back with a blockade on key minerals like gallium and graphite that would impact the country’s chip and EV industries.
LG ThinQ ON a step towards ‘liberating people from household chores’
September 09, 2024
ThinQ ON is a smart speaker embedded with generative AI agent, Furon, which is backed by the GPT-4o large language model.
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