Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control list
June 16, 2025
The two Chinese companies, who are already on a US trade blacklist, have been put on Taiwan’s “Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List” together with many of their international subsidiaries.
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TSMC, University of Tokyo open joint lab to boost chip research
June 16, 2025
Together, TSMC and UTokyo aim to promote cutting-edge research and development in semiconductor technologies, generate innovative solutions, and cultivate semiconductor talent.
MIPS partners with Cyient to enhance RISC-V-based intelligent power solutions
June 13, 2025
The partnership will focus on enabling real-time, safety-critical applications, power delivery, and compute efficiency in demanding platforms for automotive, industrial and data center markets.
Trump's first onshoring win isn’t the iPhone – it's the AI server
June 12, 2025
As Nikkei Asia reports in a new investigation, the US is quietly assembling a domestic supply chain for one of the most complex machines in the world: the AI server. And while Apple has resisted political pressure to move iPhone production onshore, a host of data centre suppliers – including Foxconn, Wistron, TSMC and SK Hynix – are rapidly expanding their US footprint to serve customers like Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon.
NXP reportedly to close four 8-inch fabs in shift toward 12-inch production
June 11, 2025
NXP Semiconductors is reportedly planning to shut down four of its 8-inch (200mm) wafer fabrication plants – one in the Netherlands and three in the United States — as part of a strategic transition to 12-inch (300mm) wafer production.
Sony to release stacked SPAD depth sensor for automotive LiDAR applications
June 11, 2025
The new sensor product employs a dToF pixel unit composed of 3×3 (horizontal × vertical) SPAD pixels as a minimum element to enhance measurement accuracy using a line scan methodology.
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.
Sustainability and market dynamics at Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025
June 09, 2025
As the curtains close on Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025, it’s clear the expo was a success – hosting 82 exhibiting companies and welcoming 198 visitors from 136 different companies. In total, the expo attracted a total of 387 participants exploring technology trends and discussing industry challenges.
GENESIS project launches to steer Europe towards sustainable chipmaking
June 09, 2025
With a budget of close to €55 million, GENESIS will drive innovative solutions in emission control, eco-friendly materials such as alternatives to PFAS-based ones, waste minimization, and raw material reuse.
Tata Electronics partners with BEL to bolster India’s chip ambitions
June 09, 2025
Tata Electronics and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will explore collaboration opportunities to identify fab, OSAT and design services solutions from Tata Electronics based on the current and future requirements of BEL.
Siemens expands OSAT Alliance to boost US chip supply chains
June 06, 2025
Mosaic Microsystems will use Siemens‘ EDA technologies to develop ADKs for its thin glass substrate technology, while NHanced Semiconductors will employ Siemens EDA tech to develop ADKs for their silicon interposer-based tech.
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.
IIT Kharagpur, A*STAR team up to advance semiconductor innovation
June 02, 2025
The MoU opens new avenues for joint research in advanced CMOS and post-CMOS technologies; heterogeneous integration and packaging; AI hardware accelerators; next-generation memory systems; photonics and quantum devices; and chip reliability, thermal management and failure analysis.
Celtonn bags ESA contract to develop chip hardware for satellites
June 02, 2025
As the project lead, Celtonn will develop a high-linearity, low-noise amplifier (LNA) for V-band feeder uplink — a key enabler for next-generation satellite communication payloads.
U.S. imposes new export restrictions on chip design software to China
May 30, 2025
The United States has instructed a wide range of companies to halt shipments of various products to China without a license, and has revoked previously issued licenses for certain vendors, according to a report from Reuters.
TSMC to launch European chip design centre in Munich
May 27, 2025
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC is preparing to strengthen its European presence with the opening of a new design centre in Munich, Germany.
Report: Nvidia to launch cheaper Blackwell AI chip for China
May 26, 2025
The GPU, which will feature Nvidia’s new generation Blackwell-architecture AI processors, may be priced between USD 6,500 and USD 8,000, significantly below the USD 10,000-USD 12,000 the H20 sold for, Reuters reports.
Lightshift to build Vermont’s largest energy storage project
May 26, 2025
Chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries will use Lightshift Energy’s 16MW/52MWh system for peak shaving by storing electricity during periods of low demand and discharging it during peak times to alleviate grid stress.
Siemens enhances EDA design portfolio with Excellicon acquisition
May 23, 2025
This will bring Excellicon’s best-in-class software for the development, verification and management of timing constraints to Siemens’ EDA portfolio of software for IC design.
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.
RAFI ELTEC supplies key technology for TU Dresden’s new supercomputer
May 23, 2025
RAFI ELTEC GmbH, based in Überlingen, has played a crucial role in the development of one of Europe’s most advanced neuromorphic computing systems. The “SpiNNcloud” supercomputer, developed at TU Dresden under the direction of Professor Christian Mayr, is now officially operational. As a key industrial partner, RAFI ELTEC was responsible for producing highly complex, customized circuit boards based on the innovative SpiNNaker2 chip.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Malmö 2025
May 22, 2025
On May 15, 2025, Malmö Arena once again became the epicentre of Sweden's electronics industry as Evertiq Expo returned for its fourth edition.
IBM and Deca to launch advanced chip packaging in Quebec
May 22, 2025
Deca Technologies has signed an agreement with IBM to implement Deca’s M-Series and Adaptive Patterning technologies in IBM’s advanced packaging facility in Bromont, Quebec. Under the agreement, IBM will implement a high-volume manufacturing line with a focus on Deca’s M-Series Fan-out Interposer Technology (MFIT).
UST partners with T-Works to advance automotive, chip product development
May 22, 2025
UST will serve as the systems integrator, offering end-to-end solutions and providing a launch pad for T-Works startups to scale up, specifically in areas such as Automotive AI platforms, Semiconductor ATE frameworks, and Smart Factory integration, in India.
Wolfspeed reportedly preparing for bankruptcy
May 21, 2025
Wolfspeed is said to be preparing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing within weeks, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The move comes after failed restructuring talks and growing financial pressure from falling demand and aggressive Chinese competition.
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.
Nearfield, A*STAR IME to partner on chip metrology tech research
May 21, 2025
By leveraging Nearfield’s expertise in high-precision metrology and A*STAR’s cutting-edge semiconductor research, the partnership will accelerate the development of advanced metrology solutions that enable efficient AI chip production.
Joonas Mikkilä predicts strong growth for Finland’s tech sector
May 20, 2025
At this year’s Evertiq Expo Tampere 2025, Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, shared insights on the country's semiconductor sector and the national strategy known as “Chips from the North,” which aims to accelerate growth in the years ahead.
Evertiq Expo Malmö – technology, tactics and the ecosystems of tomorrow
May 19, 2025
Once again, the electronics industry gathered at Malmö Arena as Evertiq Expo took place on 15 May. With a total of 556 participants, a strong semiconductor focus on stage, and plenty of discussions around direction and opportunity, this year’s edition proved to be an important one.
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.
Flex's critical power business doubles its European footprint
May 19, 2025
Flex’s Critical Power Business, Anord Mardix, is launching a major expansion of its European operations with the acquisition of a new manufacturing facility in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
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