Siemens and Intel expand collaboration on IC and packaging solutions
May 07, 2025
Siemens Digital Industries Software says its continued collaboration with Intel Foundry, has resulted in new product certifications, updated foundry reference flows, and new technology enablements for Intel’s advanced process nodes and packaging technologies.
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BOS teams up with Intel to boost automotive AI innovation
April 28, 2025
Powered by BOS’s automotive AI chiplet SoC, Eagle-N and other products, Intel’s AI-enhanced software-defined SoCs will provide automakers with higher-performance, higher-compute AI solutions, building a solid foundation for in-vehicle AI applications.
ChEmpower secures $18.7M to advance chip planarization tech
April 25, 2025
US semiconductor materials startup ChEmpower provides polishing pads and solutions designed to create defect-free surfaces with superior planarity, enabling higher chip yield and performance.
Report: Intel set to cut 20% of its workforce
April 23, 2025
Over 20,000 employees are poised to lose their jobs. The move was described by sources to Bloomberg as an attempt by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan to streamline management and rebuild an engineering-driven culture.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan restructures leadership team, names new AI chief
April 21, 2025
Sachin Katti, the new chief technology officer and AI head, will succeed CTO Greg Lavender, who is retiring from Intel, the Reuters report said.
Indian drone startup Garuda Aerospace raises $11.7 million
April 18, 2025
The funds will be used to scale up the company’s current production facility and fast track the completion of an R&D and testing hub dedicated to advanced defense drone design.
Intel sells majority stake in Altera to Silver Lake
April 14, 2025
Intel has signed a definitive agreement to sell 51% of its Altera business to private equity firm Silver Lake, marking a major shift in the FPGA market. The transaction, which values Altera at USD 8.75 billion, establishes Altera’s operational independence and makes it the largest pure-play FPGA semiconductor solutions company.
Semiconductor industry grows 21% in 2024; Nvidia takes lead
April 10, 2025
The global semiconductor industry saw substantial growth in 2024, with worldwide revenue rising 21% year-over-year to reach USD 655.9 billion, according to final figures from Gartner. For the first time, Nvidia claimed the top spot in the global rankings, capturing 11.7% market share, followed by Samsung Electronics and Intel.
Intel, TSMC agree to form chipmaking joint venture
April 04, 2025
TSMC had recently pitched Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom to take stakes in a JV that would operate Intel’s factories after the US administration requested the Taiwanese chipmaker to help turn around the struggling US company.
Retain public funds within the EU economy
April 01, 2025
In his previous guest article, Dirk Stans, Managing Partner at Eurocircuits, outlined three key actions needed to strengthen Europe’s electronics industry. Now, in this follow-up, he delves deeper into the first priority: ensuring that public funds remain within the EU economy
SK hynix completes its acquisition of Intel's NAND business
April 01, 2025
South Korean memory giant SK hynix has officially completed its acquisition of Intel’s NAND flash memory business, a deal initially announced in October 2020.
3 Intel board members to retire as company focuses on turnaround
March 28, 2025
The members retiring are Omar Ishrak, former CEO of Medtronic; Tsu-Jae King Liu, a dean at the College of Engineering at the University of California, and Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, a former professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
SoftBank to acquire US chip designer Ampere in $6.5B deal
March 20, 2025
Carlyle Group and Oracle will sell their stakes in Ampere, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and keep its headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
Fabs on hold, jobs on the line – welcome to 2025
March 18, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by turbulence in the electronics and semiconductor industry, with waves of layoffs, stalled investments, and shifting trade policies reshaping the landscape. The year began with cautious optimism, but that optimism has quickly faded.
Intel appoints former board member Lip-Bu Tan as CEO
March 13, 2025
Tan, a chip industry veteran, replaces interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and MJ Holthaus, who took temporary charge in December when Patrick Gelsinger was ousted as Intel CEO.
Shannon Poulin to lead Teradyne's semiconductor test division
March 11, 2025
Teradyne has appointed Shannon Poulin as the next President of its Semiconductor Test Division, succeeding Rick Burns, who will retire on June 1, 2025. Poulin is set to take over in the second quarter of 2025 after a transition period.
Intel postpones $28 billion chip manufacturing project
March 05, 2025
Intel has announced the postponement of its planned USD 28 billion chip manufacturing project in Ohio until 2030.
Vietnam approves $500 million for semiconductor plant
March 05, 2025
The new plant will focus on the production of small-scale, high-tech chips to support domestic industries and national security, reducing Vietnam’s reliance on global supply chains.
Supply chain reset – from excess to equilibrium
February 27, 2025
The global electronic component supply chain is expected to transition from excess inventory to a more balanced demand environment in 2025, according to a recent report from independent distributor Fusion Worldwide.
Samsung Display partners with Intel with eye on AI PC market
February 24, 2025
Through this MoU, Samsung Display plans to develop display solutions optimized for Intel’s cutting-edge processor chips that enable enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Team Trump seeks to renegotiate US CHIPS Act
February 14, 2025
The White House is reviewing projects awarded under 2022 law, which is meant to bolster US domestic semiconductor output and includes USD 39 billion worth of subsidies, sources told Reuters.
Top 10 largest semiconductors suppliers in 2024
February 06, 2025
It has become a tradition that on the occasion of each Evertiq Expo we publish a Top List dedicated to a different branch of the electronics industry. On February 6, the second edition of our expo was held in Sophia Antipolis, which is recognized as the capital of France's Silicon Valley. So this time we publish the Top 10 global semiconductor suppliers - we based the list on the latest data published by Gartner analysts.
SoftBank nears deal to acquire chip firm Ampere
February 06, 2025
The deal under discussion could be valued at USD 6.5 billion, including debt, and an announcement in this regard is possible in the next few weeks, according to Bloomberg.
Fab delays and cancellations start to pile up
January 30, 2025
The semiconductor industry is grappling with uncertainty as several high-profile semiconductor fab projects are struggling with delays, suspensions, or outright cancellations.
Baya Systems raises $36 million in Series B funding drive
January 27, 2025
System IP technology specialist is preparing for market expansion following Series B funding.
Global semiconductor market to grow by 15% in 2025
December 12, 2024
Market intelligence firm IDC says that AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) will drive growth in advanced chips, 2nm technology, and packaging, reshaping the semiconductor industry in 2025.
Pat Gelsinger steps down as CEO of Intel
December 02, 2024
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired from the company after a 40-plus-year career and has stepped down from the board of directors, effective December 1, 2024.
Germany plans $2.1 billion in new chip subsidies
December 02, 2024
The Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to use the newly proposed funds to support 10 to 15 projects, ranging from wafer production to microchip assembly, the Bloomberg report says.
US finalises $7.86 billion CHIPS Act funding for Intel
November 27, 2024
The US Department of Commerce says it will provide Intel with up to USD 7.86 billion in funding for its semiconductor manufacturing projects under the CHIPS and Science Act – down from USD 8.5 billion announced in March
Semiconductor growth slows down in 2025
November 26, 2024
The semiconductor market reached USD 166 billion in 3Q24, a 10.7% growth from 2Q24, according to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS). This marks the strongest QoQ growth since 3Q16 when growth hit 11.6%. On a YoY basis, the market grew by 23.2% in 3Q24, the highest since 4Q21's 28.3%.
Lattice mulls making offer for Intel’s Altera
November 25, 2024
Oregon-based low power programmable firm Lattice Semiconductor is seeking a private equity backer as it explores a potential bid, the Bloomberg report said.
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