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Natcast Unveils NSTC EUV Accelerator at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, Bolstering U.S. Semiconductor Innovation
Natcast, the non-profit entity designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) under the CHIPS and Science Act, marked the grand opening of the CHIPS for America Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Accelerator at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech
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AOS to Sell $150 Million Stake in CQJV, Bolstering Semiconductor Innovation and Supply Chain Strategy
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited has entered into an equity transfer agreement to sell approximately 20.3% of its equity interest in its joint venture, CQJV, a power semiconductor packaging, testing, and 12-inch wafer fabrication facility in Chongqing, China. The agreement, announced t
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Power Integrations Appoints Jennifer Lloyd as New CEO Amid Leadership Transition
Power Integrations has named Jennifer A. Lloyd, PhD, as its next chief executive officer, effective July 21. Lloyd will succeed Balu Balakrishnan, who has served as CEO since 2002. Lloyd has also been reappointed to the company’s board of directors.
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SEMICON India 2025: Visitor Registration Opens to Advance India's Semiconductor Ecosystem and Global Trends
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), in collaboration with industry partners, have opened visitor registration for SEMICON India 2025, set for September 2–4, 2025, at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre) in New Delhi. The event, themed "Building the Next Semiconductor
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Global Smartphone Shipments Dip 1% in Q2 2025 Amid Economic Uncertainty and Shifting Consumer Trends
Global smartphone shipments fell 1% year-on-year in Q2 2025, marking the first decline in six quarters, according to research from Canalys, now part of Omdia. The drop reflects stable vendor performances despite subdued consumer sentiment and increasing global macroeconomic volatility. Samsung ma
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Metasurface Optics Market Expands as STMicroelectronics and Metalenz Ink New License Agreement
STMicroelectronics, and Metalenz, a pioneer in metasurface optics, have signed a new license agreement to advance the adoption of metasurface optics in consumer, automotive, and industrial markets. The agreement enables STMicroelectronics to utilize Metalenz’s intellectual property to produ
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JNTC Launches TGV Glass Substrate for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging
South Korea based JNTC introduced its Through-Glass-Via (TGV) glass substrate at a product launch event on June 30 at the Korea Exchange Conference Hall, attended by over 200 journalists and investors. The event, themed "Carving Semiconductors into Glass, the Dream Material," highlighted the subs
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Scanfil and MB Elettronica Merge to Form Major European EMS Player with Global Reach
Finnish electronics manufacturing service (EMS) company Scanfil, the largest European EMS firm listed on a stock exchange by turnover, and Italian company MB Elettronica from Cortona, Arezzo, have agreed to combine operations. The resulting entity will operate 16 factories across four continents,
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Japan’s Automotive Sector Sees Surge in Robot Installations Amid Powertrain Shift
The Japanese automotive industry installed approximately 13,000 industrial robots in 2024, marking an 11% increase from the previous year and the highest level since 2020, according to preliminary data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Japan, which accounts for 38% of global ro
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indie’s LXM-U Laser Enhances Quantum Computing and Secure Communications with Ultra-Low Noise Technology
indie has introduced its LXM-U laser, designed to support quantum applications through enhanced frequency stability and integration capabilities. The laser is part of indie’s Photonics Business Unit, formed earlier this year by combining its Canadian photonics team, previously TeraXio
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Allient Unveils Strategic Initiative to Boost Growth in Advanced Motion Technology Markets
Motion-control expert Allient announced a new initiative to drive growth in high-technology motion applications across North America. The company has appointed Robert Mastromattei, its Chief Commercial Officer for the Motion business in North America, as an Allient Group President. In this role,
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AI-Driven Demand and Global Investments Propel Advanced IC Substrate Market to $31 Billion by 2030
Yole Group has released its Status of the Advanced IC Substrates Industry 2025 report, projecting the advanced IC substrate market, encompassing organic advanced IC substrates (AICS), glass core substrates (GCS), substrate-like PCBs (SLP), and embedded die (ED) technologies, to reach $31 billion
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