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.
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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.
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.
INFICON Announces Formation of Advanced Data Science Team to Enable the Factories of the Future
INFICON announced the launch of a new global Data Science Team to centralize and expand its AI-focused initiatives in the Smart Manufacturing space.
Agileo Automation Launches The E84 PIO Box For The Enhanced Compliance Testing Of Semiconductor Equipment With SEMI Standards
Plug-and-play device helps conduct comprehensive equipment compliance tests for automatic carrier delivery in automated fabs.
Santec Announces Launch of Swept Photonics Analyzer
Santec Holdings Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced optical components, tunable lasers, optical test equipment, and OCT systems, announces the product launch of the extended range Swept Photonics Analyzer (SPA-110).
Silicon Catalyst Announces Six Newly Admitted Companies to Semiconductor Incubator
Silicon Catalyst announces the admission of six companies into the semiconductor industry’s highly acclaimed program.
Navitas and Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Expand Technology Partnership
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. and Navitas Semiconductor announced today an expanded distribution partnership for next-gen silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
Tekscend Photomask and IMS Nanofabrication Unveil Europe’s First Multibeam Mask Writer at AMTC Dresden
Tekscend Photomask Germany GmbH, previously known as Toppan Photomasks, in cooperation with The Advanced Mask Technology Center (AMTC) has taken delivery and installed Europe’s first-ever Multibeam Mask Writer.
