TSMC reportedly pushes CoPoS exclusivity to lock in next-gen packaging lead - TSMC is accelerating the expansion of its CoWoS advanced packaging capacity while pushing ahead with the more technically demanding panel-level packaging technology CoPoS, aiming to widen its lead over rivals in the AI semiconductor race. Industry sources said TSMC has imposed strict confidentiality controls...
Axcelis Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 2026 - not occur when we expect, that orders may not be converted to revenue in any particular quarter, or at all, whether demand will continue for the semiconductor equipment we produce or, if not, whether we can successfully meet changing market requirements, and whether we will be able to maintain continuity...
This New Chip Could Make GPUs Far More Efficient - Engineers at UC San Diego have designed a new chip that could make data centers far more energy efficient by improving how power is delivered to GPUs. As data centers continue to consume more electricity, engineers at the University of California, San Diego, have created a new chip design aimed at improving...
Next-Gen Batteries Require Impedance Data And Active Balancing - Key Takeaways Electric vehicles and energy storage systems using LFP batteries require more sophisticated diagnostic methods because they exhibit very flat cell voltages across various charge levels, making it harder to estimate usable energy. Battery management systems are leveraging new components,...
Chelic posts stronger first-quarter profit as AI server demand lifts automation parts - Chelic reported stronger first-quarter results as rising global shipments of AI servers drove demand across PCB, liquid-cooling, and semiconductor equipment supply chains, boosting orders for pneumatic components, flow sensors, and cleanroom automation parts. The company said optimized product design...
Portwell PSD-AN2P0-EXP expansion card for intelligent edge networking - Portwell, the industrial and embedded computing specialist, has launched its SD-Branch Solutions portfolio, which features the PSD-AN2P0-EXP AI expansion card for intelligent edge networking. The PSD‑AN2P0‑EXP AI features Nvidia’s Jetson Orin Nano or NX accelerator modules, for real‑time AI inference...
A Different Angle on Co-Simulation for Systems - Co-simulation, two or more simulations running concurrently in some manner, is not a new idea. I have written before about multiphysics systems able to model thermal, stress, CFD and other factors simultaneously. I just read a white paper from Siemens based on a different method, using an open standard...
Applied Materials to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences - SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that members of its management team will participate in fireside chats at upcoming investor conferences. Tim Deane, Senior Vice President, Applied Global Services, will participate at the J.P.
SiTime TCXO enhances GPUs - SiTime is sampling the Elite 2 Super-TCXO which aims to increase GPU utilisation and improve compute efficiency in AI datacentres by delivering better time synchronisation. The chip targets a $1.5 billion cumulative market by 2030. “Industry reports show GPU utilization in AI clusters can be as low...
Dataset Generation using Docling and LlamaIndex - IntroductionAs large language models (LLMs) continue to evolve, the differentiating factor for most enterprise AI workloads is no longer the model architecture itself, but the quality and structure of...
KIST Accelerates U.S. Expansion of Quantum Deep-Tech Startups Through SelectUSA 2026 - single-photon detectors (SNSPDs), offering high sensitivity and precision with applications spanning quantum communication, quantum computing, semiconductor inspection, and defense.SLEEX is developing an advanced perception technology that combines quantum LiDAR and electric field sensing
KIST Connects Korean Quantum Startups with IBM to Accelerate Global Commercialization - single-photon detectors (SNSPDs), offering high sensitivity and precision with applications spanning quantum communication, quantum computing, semiconductor inspection, and defense.SLEEX led by Chief Executive Officer Je ho Lee, is developing an advanced perception technology that
Analysis: AMD overtakes Intel in data center revenue as agentic AI revives x86 CPUs - AMD data center revenue surpassed Intel's for the first time in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting how the rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping demand across the server CPU market and shifting attention back toward x86 computing infrastructure.
Evaluating Geekbench 6 ... - Applications vary wildly in what they demand from a system, making it difficult for a single benchmark to provide a broadly representative score. ...
Novel nanoparticle therapy using manganese could improve cancer treatment - A research team led by the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has developed a new type of nanoparticle therapy that could make cancer immunotherapy safer and more ...
Semiconductor Manufacturing Cost Breakdown | Wafer, Packaging, Test & ASIC Cost Factors - Semiconductor Manufacturing Cost Breakdown: Wafer, Packaging, Test, Yield and Production Costs Understanding the semiconductor manufacturing cost breakdown is essential before starting a custom chip, ASIC, or semiconductor production project. The cost of manufacturing a semiconductor device is not only...
MCDANEL ADVANCED MATERIALS HIRES NEW CEO - Defense, Semiconductor, Life Science, and Industrial markets.ABOUT MCDANELMcDanel Advanced Materials is a manufacturer of high-performance technical ceramics and optical technologies for mission-critical applications across Aerospace, Defense, Life Science, Semiconductor, and Diversified
ECTC 2026 – Find Brewer Science at Booth 511 - Brewer Science will be exhibiting at booth #511 at ECTC in Orlando, Florida on May 26 – 29, 2026. Event Details The 2026 IEEE 76th Electronic Components and Technology Conference May 26 – 29, 2026 JW Marriott & The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes – Orlando, Florida Brewer Science is at Booth 511 Brewer...
Bringing mathematical rigour in the world of hardware – a journey into Formal Verification - This interview presents the first steps of Robert Simpson (R.S.), a Maths graduate who found an unexpected, but natural home in Formal Verification (FV) at Axiomise. Drawn by a desire to apply rigorous logic to real-world problems, he shares how abstract mathematical thinking translates into ensuring...
3D-MIND: A flexible device that can be integrated with living brain cells - Contemporary artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as the models underpinning the functioning of ChatGPT, image generators and AI-powered creative tools, draw inspiration from the human brain's functions and organization. ...
Okmetic has reduced scope 1 & 2 emissions by 54% - Okmetic’s 2025 Sustainability Report, including emissions calculations, has been published, underscoring our commitment to sustainability. The year 2025 was defined by the commissioning and ramp‑up of our new Vantaa fab expansion, a major milestone in Okmetic’s long‑term growth. The fab expansion...
[News] Chinese Researchers Advance Wafer-Scale Integration of Single-Crystal 2D Semiconductors - A research team led by Professor Kong Wei at Westlake University has achieved wafer-scale, damage-free integration of single-crystal molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) films onto flexible substrates, marking a shift in transfer and integration technology from conventional “wet” processes to a “dry�......
High-NA EU Lithography: Extending The STCC Formula (Science Tokyo) - A new technical paper, “Source-position-dependent transmission cross coefficient formula including polarization and mask three-dimensional effects in high-numerical-aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography” was published by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo. This work is based on the paper...
DTK Eyes 2028 IPO Amid Strategic Business Restructuring - capital expenditure (CAPEX) expansion by Samsung Electro-Mechanics, LG Innotek, and others into FC-BGA (Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array) — a high-value semiconductor substrate — particularly in areas such as vacuum printing equipment. Strategic New Businesses: DTK's Proprietary Technology
WD Announces Equity-for-Equity Exchange - style="display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; max-height: 5em;"Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced that it has entered into exchange agreements with certain institutional investors.
Scale-up Network Solutions for AI Infrastructure - Modern AI infrastructure is built around multi-rack systems where thousands to tens of thousands of accelerators operate as a single logical compute element. As agentic AI and Mixture of Experts (MoE) models accelerate AI adoption, they are driving unprecedented scale and communication demands across...
IBM and Aramco Explore Collaboration to Accelerate AI and Innovation Across Saudi Arabia - Aramco (2222.SE) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced their intended collaboration on opportunities to advance artificial intelligence, agentic AI, automation, material science and other mutually agreed domains in the industrial sector. The collaboration builds on a longstanding relationship and strong...
Taiwan researchers create non-toxic blue-light material that could enable glasses-free 3D displays - Researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University announced a new non-toxic, metal-free light-emitting silicone that produces blue fluorescence when mechanically stressed, a development they said could advance glasses-free 3D displays and wearable imaging sensors. The research was published on May...
Join us for the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Institute Industry Mixer - Join us for the FSI Semiconductor Industry Mixer – an exclusive networking event focused on bringing together students and industry professionals for meaningful conversations about careers in semiconductors.
Robots: Why AI alone will not deliver the next leap in automation - The future of robotics doesn’t belong to AI-first approach or mechanism-first approach. It belongs to the integration of both. The post Robots: Why AI alone will not deliver the next leap in automation appeared first on EDN .
Digikey signs Morse Micro - Morse Micro, the Wi-Fi HaLow specialist, has signed a distribution partnership with DigiKey. The partnership expands global access to Morse Micro’s Wi-Fi HaLow products, making it easier for engineers and developers to evaluate, prototype and build next-generation long-range, low-power wireless devices....
ITG custom transformers eye USB Power Delivery 3.1 applications - ITG Electronics has a new line of custom transformers for USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.1 applications. They are aimed at AC-to-DC switching power supplies and USB-C power delivery systems meeting the latest standard. Specifically, they support Extended Power Range (EPR), enabling power delivery up to 240W...
TCXOs improve GPU synchronization in AI clusters - SiTime’s Elite 2 Super-TCXO family of oscillators delivers sub-nanosecond synchronization, increasing GPU utilization in AI clusters. The post TCXOs improve GPU synchronization in AI clusters appeared first on EDN .
Arm delivers record results - Arm had record revenues of $1.49 billion for both its calendar Q1 (FYQ4) and for its FY2026 ending in March. Licensing revenue grew 29% YoY to $819 million and royalty revenue grew 11% to $671 million with data centre royalties more than doubling YoY. For the current quarter it is forecasting sales of...
The Rise of Physical AI and Robotics: Why Hardware-Based Security is Non-Negotiable - Whether you’re a technologist, business leader, or simply curious, physical AI is reshaping how we live, work, and interact with the world. Its potential to augment human capabilities, solve global challenges, and create new industries is why physical AI is dominating conversations today. But how do...
Twisting atom-thin materials reveals new way to save computing energy - A recent study shows a new and potentially more energy-efficient way for information to be transmitted inside electronic systems, including computers and phones—without relying on electric currents or external magnetic fields.
Selecting the Best Equipment and Process for Your Wet Cleaning Application - As the feature sizes and critical dimensions of logic, memory and analog semiconductor devices shrink with advanced technology nodes, the sensitivity to submicron contaminants has increased significantly. Consequently, the use of wet cleaning technology to remove particulates and contaminants is critical...
CO₂ Utilization Market Will Grow To US$69 Billion by 2036 - As carbon capture accelerates globally, opportunities beyond permanent geological storage exist to valorize CO₂ and improve the economics of CCUS. IDTechEx forecasts global carbon dioxide utilization market revenue will increase from US$14 billion in 2025 to US$69 billion in 2036.
Scientists Uncover Hidden Property of Light That Twists Matter Sideways - A new measurement method reveals that light can twist nanoscale objects in unexpected ways. Light is not just something we see. It can also exert physical forces that push and twist matter. In the 1870s, James Clerk Maxwell proposed that light carries momentum and can apply pressure to objects. Nearly...
How Spain’s ICFO Helped Build a Quantum Security Startup for the AI Era - ICFO spinoff Quside has developed a quantum random number generator chip for secure cryptography applications. The post How Spain’s ICFO Helped Build a Quantum Security Startup for the AI Era appeared first on EE Times .
The Unavoidable CMMC Deadline - 75% don't prioritize CMMC — but 100% will need it by November 2028. The post The Unavoidable CMMC Deadline appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
