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COSEIn 2026 Semiconductor Conference at IISc to Detail India's Semiconductor Ecosystem Progress on June 19
The Conference on Semiconductor Ecosystem in India (COSEIn) 2026, organized by the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), is scheduled for June 19, 2026, at the A.V. Rama Rao Auditorium at CeNSE, IISc. Over the past few years, India&rsquo
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UMC’s Strategic Pivot: Specialty Leadership, Global Diversification, and Competitive Reality vs. TSMC, Samsung & SMIC
UMC is not chasing TSMC at 3nm. It is doing something arguably more useful for most design teams: building a deep, stable portfolio at 22–12nm where cost, longevity, and supply predictability matter most. Here is what you need to know.Why mature nodes still matter for most desi
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InchFab Launches Compact Modular Chip Fabrication Platform for Semiconductor Workforce Training and Development
InchFab has introduced an approximate shipping container-sized complete chip-making system that simplifies training for the semiconductor workforce through its affordability, with the fab costing only a few million US dollars. The company originated from the PhD work of Mitchell and Parker
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U.S. Department of Commerce Finalizes $150 Million CHIPS Act Award to xLight for Free-Electron Laser EUV Lithography Prototype
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the signing of a final award of $150 million in federal incentives to xLight, Inc. under the CHIPS and Science Act. The incentives are designate
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GACL Invests Rs 67 Crore in Dahej Plant to Produce Semiconductor-Grade High Purity Hydrogen Peroxide Chemical
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited informed that its Board of Directors, at the meeting held on 29 May 2026, approved the setting up of a 5000 TPA (100%) High Purity Grade Hydrogen Peroxide plant at Dahej, Gujarat, at an estimated investment of Rs 67 crore. The plant will enable the co
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NVIDIA and TSMC Integrate AI and Accelerated Computing into Semiconductor Fabs at GTC Taipei
NVIDIA announced at GTC Taipei that TSMC is using NVIDIA accelerated computing and AI to advance semiconductor design and manufacturing. NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries and AI models are accelerating TSMC workloads across lithography, transistor and process simulation, advanced process control and f
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Selecting High-Purity Valves for Semiconductor Etching and Cleaning: A Practical Guide for Fab Buyers
The semiconductor industry is in the middle of an unprecedented capacity expansion. Global sales reached approximately $800 billion in 2025 and are projected to exceed $1 trillion in 2026, driven by AI infrastructure, data centers, and advanced memory demand. New fabs are coming up across t
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Production-Ready Flows and Certified IP Strengthen Samsung Foundry 2nm and 3D-IC Design Enablement at SAFE Forum 2026
Samsung Foundry highlighted expanded ecosystem collaborations at the Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE) Forum 2026, delivering production-ready AI-powered digital and analog design flows, certified interface and foundation IP, multiphysics signoff solutions, and silicon-validated test capa
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Axion Semiconductor Acquires Moov Technologies in Semiconductor Supply Chain Deal
Axion Semiconductor has acquired Moov Technologies, an Austin, Texas-based semiconductor equipment marketplace and asset management platform that serves customers in more than 55 countries. The transaction expands Axion Semiconductor’s operating platform and strengthens its position across
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TSMC to Sell 8.1% Stake in Vanguard International Semiconductor
TSMC announced plans to sell up to 152.0 million common shares of Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS), representing approximately 8.1% of VIS’ fully-diluted paid-in capital, through a block trade to financial institutional investors. The transaction forms part of T
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Deep Dive Into Chemical Etchants Used in the Electronics manufacturing and Semiconductor Fabs
Semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing relies on precision-controlled processing of materials to achieve specific electrical and physical behaviors such as conducting, insulating, storing charge, sensing, oscillating, or resisting according to carefully designed functions. Ev
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Global Semiconductor Materials Market Reaches $73.2 Billion in 2025, Up 6.8% Year-over-Year
The global semiconductor materials market revenue grew 6.8% year-over-year to $73.2 billion in 2025, according to SEMI’s Materials Market Data Subscription (MMDS) report released today. Both the wafer fab materials and packaging materials segments recorded growth, driven by demand for
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