Portugal is making significant strides in the microelectronics and semiconductor industry with the implementation of the Microelectronics Agenda, an ambitious project that aims to position the country at the forefront of this strategic sector.
Pivotal Systems Accelerates Global Expansion with New Manufacturing Facilities in South Korea
Pivotal Systems Corporation, a provider of advanced gas flow control solutions across semiconductor and high-tech industries, announced the opening of its first manufacturing facility in South Korea.
Heidelberg Instruments Reports Major Orders for the VPG+ 1400 FPD Volume Pattern Generator from Leading Asian Photomask Manufacturers
Heidelberg Instruments has secured two major orders for its VPG+ 1400 FPD Volume Pattern Generator from leading photomask manufacturers in Asia, with a total order value between EUR 9 million and EUR 10 million.
Microtest Group Acquires U.S. Company Focused Test and Enters the U.S. Market
Less than two months after acquiring ipTEST in the United Kingdom, the Microtest Group, an Italian leader in the production of test systems and microchip testing on silicon wafers and packages, has obtained authorization from the U.S. government to proceed with the acquisition of Focused Test.
Growth Ahead for Semiconductor Packaging Materials
Recovery driven by increase in overall semiconductor demand and AI.
ASU Startup Wins National Semiconductor Technology Center Prize
Crystal Sonic, an Arizona State University startup, won first place and $25,000 during the 2024 Natcast Startup Pitch Competition at the National Semiconductor Technology Center, or NSTC, Symposium and Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
2025 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference Announces Student Competition
Three winning student teams will receive the opportunity to attend ECTC 2025 for free, including travel costs up to a specified amount.
$15M Powerex Semiconductor Operations Expansion in Pittsburgh
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth’s $1 million investment to support the growth of leading semiconductor solutions supplier Powerex, Inc. in Westmoreland County.
Renesas Unveils Industry’s First Automotive Multi-Domain SoC Built with 3nm Process Technology
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today launched the new generation of automotive fusion system-on-chips (SoCs), serving multiple automotive domains including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), and gateway applications on a single chip.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Akash Systems to Support Development and Production of Emerging Semiconductor Technology
Today, Biden-Harris Administration announced that the Department of Commerce and Akash Systems have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $18.2 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.
