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Micro LED Market to Hit US$461M by 2029 as Smartwatches and Automotive Displays Fuel Adoption
TrendForce reported that the Micro LED chip market is projected to reach US$461 million by 2029, driven by its growing adoption in consumer electronics and automotive applications. The technology’s penetration is accelerating with milestone products like Samsung’s 140-inch Micro LED T
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SEMI launches Conductor Intelligence Platform to Boost Global Semiconductor Supply Chain Collaboration
SEMI, the industry association representing the global semiconductor and electronics supply chain, introduced its Conductor intelligence platform at SEMICON Taiwan on September 9, 2025. Developed under the SEMI Supply Chain Management (SCM) initiative with partners including Infineon, McKinsey &a
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AI and 5G Integration: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms Enhance Mercedes-Benz CLA and GLC at IAA 2025
Qualcomm and Mercedes-Benz AG announced the integration of Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions into the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA and the new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC, showcased at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The vehicles, displayed at the Mercedes-Benz booth in Hall B3 of the Messe Muni
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Diodes Incorporated and Texas A&M Collaborate on Semiconductor Education Initiative with $100,000 Donation
Diodes Incorporated, through its Diodes Foundation, has donated $100,000 to Texas A&M University to fund a graduate student initiative focused on semiconductor research and training. The program supports master’s students and Ph.D. candidates in the Department of Electrical and Computer
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Fujitsu Develops AI Reconstruction Technology for Lightweight, Energy-Efficient Takane LLM Models
Fujitsu has announced a new generative AI reconstruction technology for its Fujitsu Kozuchi AI service, enhancing the Takane LLM with lightweight, power-efficient AI models. The technology combines 1-bit quantization and specialized AI distillation, achieving a 94% reduction in memory consumption
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Software-Defined Vehicles Advance: Qualcomm and Valeo Expand ADAS and Automated Driving Collaboration
Qualcomm and Valeo announced an expanded collaboration to deliver Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD) solutions for automakers worldwide, unveiled at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The partnership builds on their long-standing work in automotive technology, integrat
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Karnataka Deepens Semiconductor and Automotive Ties with Japan Through Strategic Investments
Karnataka government is advancing its efforts to establish the state as a global hub for semiconductors, electronics, and advanced manufacturing during Minister M B Patil’s ongoing visit to Japan. The delegation, which includes senior officials such as Selvakumar S, Principal Secretary, Dep
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AI-Powered Automotive Innovation: Qualcomm and Google Cloud Expand Collaboration for Agentic AI in Vehicles
Qualcomm and Google Cloud announced an expanded collaboration to integrate Google’s Automotive AI Agent, powered by Gemini models, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions. Unveiled at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, the partnership aims to enable automakers to deliver multim
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SiFive Launches Second-Generation RISC-V IP for AI Workloads in Edge Computing and Data Centers
SiFive launched its 2nd gen Intelligence family by introducing five new RISC-V-based products designed to accelerate AI workloads across various applications. The lineup includes two new products, the X160 Gen 2 and X180 Gen 2, alongside upgraded versions of the X280 Gen 2, X390 Gen 2, and XM Gen
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Ayar Labs and Alchip Partner to Advance AI Infrastructure with Co-Packaged Optics Technology
Ayar Labs and Alchip Technologies announced a strategic partnership to develop co-packaged optics (CPO) solutions for next-generation AI workloads. The collaboration integrates Ayar Labs’ CPO technology, Alchip’s advanced packaging capabilities, and TSMC’s packaging and process
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Intel Unveils Leadership Changes to Drive Data Center, Client Computing, and Foundry Growth
Intel announced a series of senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its core product business, advancing its foundry operations, and enhancing engineering capabilities across the organization. Kevork Kechichian has been named executive vice president and general manager of th
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Cadence Acquires Hexagon’s D&E Business to Enhance AI-Driven Multiphysics Simulation
Cadence announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Design & Engineering (D&E) business of Hexagon AB, including its MSC Software unit, for approximately €2.7 billion. The transaction, consisting of 70% cash and 30% Cadence common stock issued to Hexagon, aims to expand Cad
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