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).
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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.
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.
EdgeCortix Selected by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment to Expand into Riyadh in Partnership with the National Semiconductor Hub
EdgeCortix Inc. today announced its selection by the Saudi Ministry of Investment to join the Kingdom’s National Semiconductor Hub (NSH) program.