Oracle, AMD partner to enhance performance for AI and agentic workloads
July 01, 2025
Oracle will offer zettascale AI clusters accelerated by the latest AMD Instinct processors with up to 131,072 MI355X GPUs to enable customers to build, train, and inference AI at scale.
Neuranics to establish facility backed by Glasgow’s $220M investment zone
June 27, 2025
Neuranics’ project, in partnership with Kelvin Nanotechnology and the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre, will create a new nanofabrication centre establishing world-leading manufacturing capability for magnetic sensor technology.
Advanced chip capacity to surge 69% by 2028 on AI demand
June 26, 2025
The global semiconductor industry is expected to significantly expand its advanced manufacturing capacity through 2028, driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence applications, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook report.
Xanadu opens advanced photonic packaging facility in Ontario
June 25, 2025
Canadian quantum computing company Xanadu has opened a CAD 10 million advanced photonic packaging facility at its headquarters in Toronto. The new site, described as the first of its kind in Canada, aims to strengthen the country’s domestic quantum supply chain and manufacturing capabilities.
Nordic Semiconductor acquires Memfault
June 25, 2025
Nordic Semiconductor acquires its long-term partner, Memfault Inc., a cloud platform provider for large-scale deployments of connected products. Through the acquisition Nordic Semi takes the step from a hardware supplier to a complete solution partner.
Fujitsu wins contract to design next-gen flagship supercomputer
June 20, 2025
FugakuNEXT will leverage Fujitsu’s established supercomputing expertise, incorporating advanced technologies from the FUJITSU-MONAKA general-purpose CPU currently under development, and will allow for seamless integration with GPUs and other accelerators.
Nordic Semi acquires Neuton.AI
June 17, 2025
Nordic Semiconductor has acquired the intellectual property and core technology assets of Neuton.AI, a developer of fully automated TinyML solutions. The move is aimed at advancing Nordic's capabilities in edge AI, particularly in combination with the company’s nRF54 Series of ultra-low-power wireless SoCs.
SEMI Europe and SEI to advance green shift in semiconductors
June 12, 2025
SEMI Europe has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to collaborate on sustainability initiatives within the semiconductor industry.
RIR expands manufacturing of 1200V SiC diodes in collaboration with PASC
June 11, 2025
Besides serving existing domestic Indian and US customers, shipping from Taiwan also provides improved access to strategic high-growth markets for SiC devices in the South East Asian region.
SEMI: Global chip equipment billings up 21% in Q1 2025
June 10, 2025
Global semiconductor equipment billings reached USD 32.05 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report published by SEMI.
ERS electronic opens demonstration centre in Taiwan
June 10, 2025
ERS electronic GmbH has opened a new demonstration centre in Zhubei, Taiwan, aimed at supporting the rising demand for panel-level packaging (PLP) in the region.
Qualcomm to acquire Alphawave Semi in $2.4 billion deal
June 10, 2025
Qualcomm Incorporated has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Alphawave IP Group plc (Alphawave Semi) in a transaction valued at approximately USD 2.4 billion. The acquisition, executed through Qualcomm’s indirect subsidiary Aqua Acquisition Sub LLC, marks a strategic move aimed at accelerating Qualcomm’s expansion into data centre markets.
India approves Micron’s $1.5 billion Gujarat SEZ proposal
June 10, 2025
US semiconductor company Micron Technology will set up its SEZ facility in Sanand, Gujarat, while Indian diversified contract manufacturer Aequs will set up its SEZ in Dharwad, Karnataka.
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WIN announces linearity optimized 0.12µm GaN power process
June 06, 2025
Engineered for demanding high-power applications across K-Band to V-Band frequencies, NP12-1B delivers industry leading high power front end solutions with exceptional linearity, ruggedness, and reliability for next-generation RF and microwave systems.
Europe's PCB landscape: 2024’s top 30 manufacturers revealed
June 05, 2025
Evertiq has previously reported on the long-term decline of the European PCB industry. Back in the 1990s, the EU accounted for around 20–30% of global production. Today, that figure stands at just 2%. But who are the champions still holding strong in the storm?
Nvidia selects Navitas to collaborate on 800 V HVDC architecture
June 04, 2025
Navitas’ high-power GaNSafe power ICs integrate control, drive, sensing and critical protection features, enabling reliability and robustness.
Waaree secures order for $40M solar project in Rajasthan
June 04, 2025
India’s Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WRTL) has secured an EPC order for a 300 MW AC /435 MW DC ground-mounted solar photovoltaic project in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Air Liquide’s gas supply deal with VSMC to boost Singapore’s chip industry
June 03, 2025
Strategically located within the Tampines Wafer Fab Park, one of Singapore’s four key wafer fabrication hubs, the new facility will bolster Singapore’s position as a global semiconductor powerhouse.
Lyten announces drone propulsion initiative powered by Li-S batteries
June 03, 2025
The initiative, to meet the needs of US defense applications, is built on a next-gen drone energy storage system powered by Lyten’s ultra-lightweight lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries.
Meyer Burger files for insolvency for German subsidiaries
June 02, 2025
The German subsidiaries of Meyer Burger Technology AG, Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH and Meyer Burger (Germany) GmbH, have each filed for insolvency proceedings.
SAEL secures $132M for 300 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh
June 02, 2025
The funding was secured from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), New Development Bank (NDB) and Societe Generale — with each financial institution committing USD 44 million to the project.
Indian startup Orbitt Space secures $1 million in funding
May 30, 2025
The investment will be used to enhance product design and engineering, expand Orbitt’s team of scientists and engineers, and conduct prototype testing to validate propulsion and avionics systems.
India launches quantum research hub to strengthen defence capabilities
May 29, 2025
The Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC), launched by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental set-ups designed to propel R&D in critical quantum domains.
Prophesee, Tobii partner to develop event-based eye tracking solution
May 26, 2025
The companies aim to develop an ultra-fast and power-efficient eye-tracking solution, specifically designed to meet the stringent power and form factor requirements of compact and battery-constrained smart eyewear.
Trensor break ground on automotive sensor facility in Penang
May 23, 2025
China-based Trensor Co. Ltd. has broken ground on its first overseas manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, with an investment valued at MYR 100 million (USD 23.39 million). The plant is expected to begin operations in 2026 and create 200 high-skilled jobs.
When chip repair means microsurgery inside the IC
May 23, 2025
While replacing a faulty component is usually the go-to solution in electronics repair, things get more complex when the integrated circuit in question stores critical data – for example, encryption keys. In such cases, replacement is not an option, and the only viable path may be physical repair inside the chip itself.
Semiconductor outlook: typical Q1, but atypical shifts ahead
May 21, 2025
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry entered 2025 with typical seasonal patterns. However, looming tariff threats and evolving supply chain strategies are expected to create atypical seasonality for several industry segments as the year progresses, reports SEMI.
NIRL signs power purchase agreement for 810 MW solar project
May 21, 2025
The project in the Indian state of Rajasthan is expected to generate approximately 2 Billion Units (BU) of green electricity annually and offset approximately 1.5 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions per year.
Reliance Power to build 500 MW solar project in Bhutan
May 19, 2025
The solar project, to be jointly developed by India’s Reliance Power and DHI, the investment arm of the Bhutanese government, will have a capital outlay of up to USD 235 million.
HANMI Semiconductor launches TC BONDER 4 for HBM4
May 19, 2025
TC BONDER 4 is dedicated equipment capable of HBM4 production, featuring significantly improved productivity and precision compared to competitors, tailored to the characteristics of HBM4 which requires even higher precision.
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