Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act of the U.S. government, today announced that the NSTC has reached a significant milestone with more than 100 signed Members.
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Richard Gottscho Joins Covalent Metrology Board of Directors
Covalent Metrology, a provider of cutting-edge metrology and analytical services, announced that Dr. Richard A. Gottscho has joined the company as a Member of the company’s Board of Directors.
SEMI Cybersecurity Consortium’s NIST Semiconductor Manufacturing Community Profile Opens for Public Feedback
The SEMI Semiconductor Manufacturing Cybersecurity Consortium (SMCC), in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), advanced a semiconductor industry community profile for NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF 2.0), opening it for public commentary.
eInfochips Joins Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem
eInfochips, an Arrow Electronics company, announced the company has joined the Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE) as a Virtual Design Partner.

Launch of a Large Glass Substrate Inspection System for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging
TASMIT Inc. has developed a new inspection system for glass substrates as part of its INSPECTRA series of semiconductor wafer visual inspection systems, which has gained attention for its high efficiency in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
GlobalFoundries and MIT Collaborate to Advance Research and Innovation on Essential Chips for AI
Expanded collaboration includes joint research on GF’s leading semiconductor platforms.

Toward High Electro-Optic Performance in III-V Semiconductors
New research at UC Santa Barbara illuminates the path to superior electro-optic performance in aluminum scandium nitride alloys.
IonQ Names Niccolo de Masi as President & Chief Executive Officer
IonQ, Inc. today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Niccolo de Masi as President and Chief Executive Officer.
SkyWater to Acquire Infineon’s Austin Fab
SkyWater Technology has entered into an agreement with Infineon Technologies AG for SkyWater to purchase Infineon’s 200mm fab in Austin, Texas and a corresponding long-term supply agreement.
SEMI Energy Collaborative Releases Recommendations for Building Low-Carbon Energy Supply in Singapore
The SEMI Energy Collaborative today publicly released its analysis and report: Challenges and Potential Solutions for Acceleration of Low-Carbon Energy Deployment in Singapore.