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Yokowo Invests ¥7.6Bn to Expand Semi Testing Production Capacity
Yokowo has approved a major ¥7.6 billion investment to boost production capacity in its Circuit Testing Connector (CTC) segment, driven by surging demand for high-performance semiconductors.
The...
Brewer Science Acquires Heraeus Epurio Semiconductor Chemicals Business
Brewer Science just announced it's acquiring the semiconductor chemicals business of Heraeus Epurio, a well-known leader in ultrapure electronic chemicals for semiconductor manufacturing.
The deal...
Architect Labs Raises $24M to Automate Custom Chip Design With AI
A brand-new startup from Palo Alto named Architect Labs has officially come out of stealth with $24 million in seed funding. They’re tackling a problem the...
Applied Materials Enters Smart Glasses Market With SENZ Platform
Applied Materials is taking a bigger step beyond its traditional semiconductor equipment business with SENZ, a new visual platform built for smart glasses.
The company...
Murata Breaks Tradition, Partners with HanWool for MLCC Equipment
HanWool Semiconductor, a specialist in electronic component inspection equipment, has launched a joint development project with Japan's Murata Manufacturing to create MLCC manufacturing equipment...
Renesas Strengthens Renesas 365 with Pictorus Acquisition
Renesas Electronics has announced that one of its subsidiaries has completed the acquisition of Oakland-based software developer Pictorus. By integrating its capabilities, engineers can visually...
Tenstorrent’s Acquistion by Qualcomm Will Be Talent over Technology
Qualcomm is reportedly in serious talks to buy Tenstorrent, the AI chip company helmed by legendary processor architect Jim Keller.
The deal could value Tenstorrent...
Sony Joins MIPI Alliance Board, Gains Promoter Status to Shape Interface Stand
The MIPI Alliance, the global body behind standardized wired interfaces for mobile and connected technologies, has announced Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) as its...
Network Capacity Will Hit its Limit in Two Years – Report
New research shows that AI is about to put enterprise networks under intense pressure. Globally, network traffic will triple in just three years as...
A $329M Power Semiconductor Strategy Rejig by South Korea
The South Korean government is about to unleash a major push into next-generation power semiconductors, the same chips that quietly keep AI data centers...
Eaton to Merge Mobility Group with Dana in $10B Reverse Morris Trust
Eaton is taking another decisive step in its portfolio transformation. The company has entered a definitive agreement with Dana Incorporated to separate its Mobility...