Portugal is making significant strides in the microelectronics and semiconductor industry with the implementation of the Microelectronics Agenda, an ambitious project that aims to position the country at the forefront of this strategic sector.
Semiconductors
Pivotal Systems Accelerates Global Expansion with New Manufacturing Facilities in South Korea
Pivotal Systems Corporation, a provider of advanced gas flow control solutions across semiconductor and high-tech industries, announced the opening of its first manufacturing facility in South Korea.
Growth Ahead for Semiconductor Packaging Materials
Recovery driven by increase in overall semiconductor demand and AI.
ASU Startup Wins National Semiconductor Technology Center Prize
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.
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).
