FAMES will open new research avenues for enhancing performance and lowering power consumption for mixed-signal circuits – and strengthening European sovereignty in microelectronics, CEA-Leti reported in a recent article in Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering.
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SEMI North America Advisory Board Welcomes New Member From Energetiq
SEMI today announced the election of a new member to the SEMI North America Advisory Board (NAAB), Dr. Vikram Singh, Vice President and General Manager, LDLS at Energetiq Technology, a Hamamatsu subsidiary and leader in advanced light source solutions for critical applications.

Next-Generation Battery Innovator Nuvvon Opens U.S. Lab
Nuvvon, an innovator in advanced solid-state battery technologies, has opened a new laboratory in Parsippany, NJ.

Smarter Memory Paves the Way for EU Independence in Computer Manufacturing
New technology from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, is helping the EU establish its own competitive computer manufacturing industry. Researchers have developed components critical for optimising on-chip memory, a key factor in enhancing the performance of next-generation computers.

SPIE Announces the Best New Products in the Photonics Industry at Its 17th Annual Prism Awards
The industry-focused awards recognized innovations in areas such as lasers, biomedical, quantum tech, sensors, and cameras and imaging.

Omnitron Sensors Secures $13M+ Series A Funding, Fueling Next Generation of MEMS Sensors
Omnitron Sensors has secured $13M+ in Series A funding led by Corriente Advisors, LLC, with participation from longtime investor L’ATTITUDE Ventures.
SIA Applauds House Introduction of Legislation to Strengthen American Chip Manufacturing and Design
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer commending the introduction in the U.S. House of Representatives of the bipartisan Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act.

Sunny Stalnaker of ASML to Receive SEMI Sales and Marketing Excellence Award
SEMI today announced that Sunny Stalnaker of ASML has won the 2025 SEMI Sales and Marketing Excellence Award, inspired by Bob Graham.

Foundries in Europe 2024
Europe will be ready to grow again its market share but should maintain the current status quo and still source about 50% of production abroad.
Singular Photonics Emerges from Stealth with Portfolio of SPAD-based Image Sensors
Singular Photonics emerged from stealth mode today, launching a new generation of image sensors based on single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs).