Aledia, a French startup that is pioneering a disruptive technology for microLED displays, has closed an €80M first tranche of its €120M D-round financing.
Displays
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 4.9 Percent Year-to-Year in August
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors were $36.2 billion in August 2020, 4.9 percent more than the August 2019 total of $34.5 billionand 3.6 percent higher than the July 2020 total of $35.0 billion.
Immersion Signs LG Electronics to a Multi-Year Renewal License for TouchSense Software
Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR), the leading developer and provider of technologies for haptics, today announced that it has signed a multi-year license renewal with LG Electronics, Inc., for continued use of TouchSense software and haptic technologies in its mobile devices.
Touch Solutions Pioneer, TES America LLC, Acquires 3M Touch Systems Asset Portfolio
TES America LLC, a pioneer in the touch solutions market, announces the acquisition of certain assets of 3M Touch Systems, a subsidiary of 3M Company, and specializing in Surface Capacitive (SCT) and Projected Capacitive (PCAP) components and displays for commercial applications in industries as diverse as casino gaming, medical equipment, public kiosks, collaboration tables and financial transactions.
28HV Solution Accelerates GLOBALFOUNDRIES Leadership in OLED Display Drivers for Mobile Devices
GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced it has shipped more than 75 million units of its new 28HV specialized semiconductor solution for organic-light emitting diode (OLED) display drivers to suppliers of leading smartphone makers. The announcement was made at GF’s annual Global Technology Conference (GTC).
Graycliff Announces Semiconductor Executive and Entrepreneur Dan Rubin as Operating Advisor
Graycliff Partners LP today announced the addition of Daniel Rubin, an experienced operator and investor in the semiconductor equipment industry, as an Operating Advisor. In this role, Mr. Rubin will assist in sourcing and evaluating new opportunities and advise Graycliff’s portfolio companies within its dedicated equity strategy, focusing on the $60+ billion global semiconductor and display manufacturing industry.
SEMICON Taiwan 2020 Hybrid Opens Tomorrow With Advanced, Smart and Green Manufacturing in Spotlight
SEMICON Taiwan 2020 Hybrid opens tomorrow with advanced, smart and green manufacturing in the spotlight on-site and online as industry visionaries and experts gather for the latest market trends, business opportunities and innovations across the semiconductor supply chain.
Study Finds Federal Incentives for Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing Would Strengthen America’s Chip Production, Economy, National Security, Supply Chains
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today released a study analyzing the impact of proposed federal incentives for domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su to Receive Semiconductor Industry’s Top Honor
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Dr. Lisa Su, president and CEO of AMD and an accomplished leader in advancing semiconductor technology, has been named the 2020 recipient of SIA’s highest honor, the Robert N. Noyce Award.
Samsung Expands Advanced 0.7μm-Pixel ISOCELL Image Sensor Offerings for Wider Mobile Applications
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced four new Samsung ISOCELL image sensors for its 0.7 micrometer (μm)-pixel product lineup; 108-megapixel (Mp) ISOCELL HM2, 64Mp ISOCELL GW3, 48Mp ISOCELL GM5 and 32Mp ISOCELL JD1. With the new 0.7μm ISOCELL technology, Samsung plans to expand the ultra-high-resolution offerings to mainstream smartphones.
