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UK Launches £10.4M EXPRESS Programme to Develop Next-Generation Semiconductor Materials
A five-year, £10.4 million research programme funded by the EPSRC has been launched in the UK to strengthen national capability in semiconductor materials. The EXPRESS programme is led jointly by the University of Warwick and the University of Southampton and focuses on supporting the devel
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Microchip Technology Earns IEC 62443-4-1 ML2 Cybersecurity Certification for Secure Product Development
Microchip has been certified by UL Solutions to the IEC 62443-4-1 Maturity Level 2 (ML2) standard for Industrial Automation and Control Systems. The certification covers the company’s new product development process and demonstrates adherence to globally recognized secure by design cr
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Molex Completes Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect to Expand High-Reliability Connectivity Portfolio
Molex has completed the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Smiths Group plc. The deal marks the largest acquisition in Molex’s history and broadens its offerings in ruggedized custom connectors, contacts, RF components, and optical transceivers designed
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Sputnik Reports: Russia Steps In to Offset Helium Shortage Threatening Chip Industry
Escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered a sharp disruption in global helium supplies, sending ripples through the semiconductor industry and other high-tech sectors. On April 1, 2026, Sputnik posted on X:
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SEMI Forecasts Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Reach $151 Billion in 2027 Driven by AI Demand
Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to $133 billion in 2026 and 14% to $151 billion in 2027, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook report released on April 1, 2026. Spending is projected to rise further by 3% to $155 billion in 2028 and 11% to $172 bi
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GlobalFoundries Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Tower Semiconductor Over 11 U.S. Patents
GlobalFoundries announced that it has filed multiple patent infringement lawsuits against Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in the United States. The lawsuits were filed in the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The complaint
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C-Hawk Expands Southeast Asia Manufacturing with New Facilities in Malaysia and Vietnam
C-Hawk Technology announced it has increased its Southeast Asia manufacturing footprint with a new production facility in Johor Baru, Malaysia, and a new manufacturing facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The announcement was made on April 1, 2026, from Hayward, California. <
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Cognichip Raises $60 Million Series A for Physics-Informed AI in Semiconductor Design
Cognichip announced an oversubscribed $60 million Series A financing led by Seligman Ventures, with participation from SBI Investment and additional semiconductor-focused investors. All seed investors, including Mayfield, Lux Capital, FPV, and Candou Ventures, participated above pro rata alloca
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NX Germany Opens Dresden Branch to Support Semiconductor Logistics in Saxony
Nippon Express (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., opened a new branch in Dresden, Germany, on April 1. The Dresden Branch was established to strengthen logistics service infrastructure, centered on air and ocean freight, for customers in the semic
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Intel to Repurchase 49% Equity Interest in Ireland Fab 34 Joint Venture for $14.2 Billion
Intel and Apollo announced a definitive agreement under which Intel will repurchase the 49% equity interest in the joint venture related to its Fab 34 facility in Ireland that it does not already own, for a total of $14.2 billion. The transaction follows a 2024 deal
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ECMS Expansion: 29 Fresh Approvals Worth Rs 7,104 Crore Expected to Create 14,246 Direct Jobs in India
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 29 additional proposals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), following the earlier clearance of 46 applications involving Rs 54,567 crore. The latest approvals carry a projected investment of
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Valeo Inaugurates New 3-in-1 e-Axle Manufacturing Line in Pune for Mahindra Born Electric Platform
Valeo inaugurated a new manufacturing line dedicated to electric powertrain systems at its Pune plant on March 28, 2026. The inauguration took place in the presence of Velusamy R, President, Automotive Business, Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, and Xavier Dupont, Valeo Power Division CEO. Va
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