Global IT corporation FPT’s Korean subsidiary has officially opened its fourth office in South Korea. This expansion marks a crucial step in strengthening the company’s presence in one of South Korea’s leading technology hubs and enhancing its capacity to serve a growing portfolio of clients.
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SEALSQ Invests in ColibriTD to Integrate Quantum-as-a-Service Into Its Quantum Roadmap
SEALSQ Corp, a company specializing in Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced a strategic investment in ColibriTD to integrate its quantum-as-a-service platform into SEALSQ’s Quantum Roadmap.

Ex-TSMC Exec Urges Stronger Taiwan-U.S. Cooperation Amid Chip Tariff Threat
If the United States imposes tariffs on Taiwan-made semiconductors, Taiwan should work actively to enhance industrial cooperation with the U.S. to mitigate potential impacts, according to a former executive at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC).
Strategic Materials Conference 2025 to Highlight the New Era of Materials Innovation
With advanced materials as a critical enabler of semiconductor growth applications, the Strategic Materials Conference (SMC) 2025 will gather top executives and technology leaders from the semiconductor manufacturing industry for exclusive insights into the latest advancements in materials innovation.
Salience Labs Closed Series A Round Led by Applied Ventures and ICM HPQC Fund
Applied Ventures and ICM HPQC Fund are joined by Braavos, and continued participation from existing investors Oxford Sciences Enterprises, Cambridge Innovation Capital, and leaders from the global semiconductor industry including Silicon Catalyst and Jalal Bagherli.
Nearfield Instruments Receives Purchase Orders from Major US Customer and Establishes Nearfield Instruments USA Inc.
Nearfield Instruments, a provider of advanced metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced the establishment of its U.S. subsidiary, Nearfield Instruments USA Inc.

Initiation of Joint Research for Achieving High Accuracy in Evaluating Thermal Diffusivity of Silicon Nitride Ceramic Substrates
Silicon nitride ceramic substrates play a pivotal role in Active Metal Brazing (AMB) substrates for power modules whose applications include inverters for electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) motor control.
Brewer Science Welcomes New Chief Business Officer
Ms. Khobadandeh brings decades of industry experience to Brewer Science.
LQDX and Arizona State University Sign Semiconductor Packaging Collaboration Agreement
Collaboration focuses on advanced IC-substrates and next generation wafer-level packaging.

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 19.1% in 2024; Double-Digit Growth Projected in 2025
Sales hit highest-ever yearly total in 2024.