IIT Madras launches two silicon photonics products
May 05, 2025
An R&D centre at IIT Madras has developed a fibre array attachment tool in partnership with izmo Microsystems, which will be integrated with izmo’s packaging facility for photonics chip packaging. The centre also launched a high-speed silicon photonics QRNG.
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Lam Research etch system to accelerate nanofabrication R&D at UC Berkeley
April 24, 2025
Lam Research has donated its multi-chamber semiconductor etching system to the Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley to advance R&D for next-generation chip technologies.
Lightmatter’s photonic superchip advances interconnect innovation
April 18, 2025
With fully integrated fiber attachment supporting 256 fibers, Passage M1000 delivers an order of magnitude higher bandwidth in a smaller package size compared to existing CPO solutions.
Networking solutions provider Nexthop AI launches with $110M funding
April 18, 2025
Nexthop AI specializes in building custom networking solutions for the hyperscalers, which integrate seamlessly into their optimized cloud-stack. The funding was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
ST to cut up to 2,800 jobs in major manufacturing overhaul
April 10, 2025
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics will see up to 2,800 employees leave the company globally over the next three years as part of an overhaul of its manufacturing operations and cost structure.
Sivers teams up with WIN to enhance DFB laser production
March 26, 2025
Taiwan’s WIN Semiconductors will serve as an outsourced manufacturing partner for Sivers Semiconductors, enabling the company to scale production and meet the demand for its photonic solutions.
Quantum computing startup PsiQuantum ‘is raising $750M’
March 25, 2025
PsiQuantum uses existing photonics technology at a facility run by GlobalFoundries in New York. In February, PsiQuantum said it had figured out how to manufacture quantum chips in large quantities.
Teradyne to acquire Quantifi Photonics
March 12, 2025
Teradyne has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quantifi Photonics, a privately held company specialising in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) testing. The acquisition is expected to be finalised in the second quarter of 2025.
ASML and imec team up to advance European research and sustainability
March 11, 2025
ASML and imec have entered into a new five-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing semiconductor research and sustainability in Europe. The agreement will leverage both companies' expertise to drive technological innovation and sustainable initiatives in the semiconductor industry.
Jabil expands with new factory in India
March 05, 2025
EMS provider Jabil says that it will open a new factory in Gujarat, its second factory in India.
GF and MIT to advance research on essential chips for AI
March 04, 2025
GlobalFoundries (GF) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have entered into a new master research agreement aimed at advancing semiconductor technologies.
Finland's path to strengthen its semiconductor industry
February 25, 2025
Finland has a solid plan to increase the country’s importance on the European semiconductor stage – and globally. But there are still hurdles ahead. According to Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, the country must address its talent shortage to secure a leading role in the industry.
EU funding strengthens semiconductor innovation in Finland
February 19, 2025
The European semiconductor industry is receiving a boost through the APECS pilot line project, which has been awarded funding under the EU Chips Act. This initiative focuses on developing and providing new packaging and integration solutions for the industry.
Chips from the North – Finland's semiconductor roadmap
February 14, 2025
Finland’s semiconductor industry is poised for significant expansion, driven by its deep-rooted expertise, strong research and development (R&D) ecosystem, and innovative infrastructure – But why is that?
Omnitron Sensors secures $13M+ series A funding
January 30, 2025
Omnitron Sensors, an inventor of new MEMS fabrication IP, has secured USD 13 million in Series A funding led by Corriente Advisors, LLC, with participation from longtime investor L’ATTITUDE Ventures.
Ortel transfer wafer fabrication to CPFC
January 29, 2025
Ortel, a Photonics Foundries company, has transferred wafer fabrication for its C-Band, High-Power, Continuous Wave Laser Module platform to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC), a pure-play III-V semiconductor wafer foundry.
GF to set up New York advanced packaging and photonics centre
January 21, 2025
Semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries says it plans to create a new centre for advanced packaging and testing of US-made essential chips within its New York manufacturing facility.
EU greenlights Synopsys' $35bn acquisition of Ansys
January 13, 2025
The European Commission (EC) has officially approved Synopsys' move to buy Ansys – subject to Synopsys selling off some competitive assets.
Graphene – the sense of a new world
January 10, 2025
Graphene has been described as a “wonder material” ever since its discovery 20 years ago. While at times the hype has been over-egged, its properties are already changing more than just the semiconductor industry.
Imec’s breakthrough in nano-ridge lasers on 300 mm wafers
January 10, 2025
Belgium-based research institute Imec has achieved a significant milestone in semiconductor technology by fabricating electrically pumped GaAs-based nano-ridge lasers on 300 mm silicon wafers. This breakthrough, announced in a recent press release, represents a crucial step towards integrating photonic and electronic components on a single chip, paving the way for next-generation silicon photonics.
Laser Photonics advances PCB marking technology R&D
December 11, 2024
Industrial laser systems developer Laser Photonics Corporation, and its recently acquired subsidiary Control Micro Systems (CMS), are expanding their PCB Marking technology development program targeting the semiconductor and electronics market.
ULVAC, SAL partner to develop tech for making TFLN
December 09, 2024
SAL, an Austrian research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems, is implementing ULVAC’s plasma etching system Model “NLD-5700” to advance R&D of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN).
UP approves $1 billion in incentives for 2 semiconductor units
December 02, 2024
The projects proposed by Tarq Semiconductors and Vama Sundari Investments are expected to attract a combined investment of USD 3.8 billion, but both await approval by the central government.
POET expands capacity to meet AI infrastructure demand
November 27, 2024
POET Technologies intends to expand its optical engine production capacity in Malaysia.
Tower releases 300mm silicon photonics process as a standard offering
November 27, 2024
Semiconductor foundry Tower Semiconductor has released its new 300mm Silicon Photonics (SiPho) process as a standard foundry offering.
A year in highlights – Evertiq Expo 2024
November 20, 2024
2024 was a landmark year for Evertiq Expos, the one-day exhibitions hosted by Evertiq across Europe. Building on a legacy of successful events, this year's expos exceeded expectations, bringing industry professionals together to discuss trends, challenges, and innovations in the electronics sector.
Jabil is looking to expand in India
November 14, 2024
EMS provider Jabil has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat state government – an agreement that allows the company to explore expansion opportunities in India
Lightmatter raises $400 million, quadruples valuation to $4.4 billion
October 17, 2024
The fresh capital, which brings total funding to USD 850 million, will be used to make and deploy its photonic chips in partner data centers and expand its 200-person team across North America.
Physik Instrumente expands with the goal of tripling capacity
October 08, 2024
In late September, Physik Instrumente (PI), a provider of high-precision positioning technology and piezo applications, inaugurated its new building at the company's Eschbach site in the Breisgau Business Park in southwestern Germany.
Synopsys to sell its Optical Solutions Group to Keysight
September 24, 2024
Synopsys has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Optical Solutions Group (OSG) to Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Soitec kicks off European Indium Phosphide project
September 11, 2024
A European research and industry consortium led by Soitec has begun work to develop a future generation of high-frequency semiconductors based on Indium Phosphide (InP).
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