Transaction strengthens QCi's technology roadmap and advances QCi toward becoming a vertically integrated, domestic provider of photonics and quantum platforms Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: QUBT), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, announced the completion of acquiring Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. ("LSI"), ...
Collaboration validates Point2 Technology’s innovative e-Tube™ multi-terabit interconnects using Keysight's high-speed digital test solutions, addressing critical power and bandwidth challenges in AI infrastructure Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) and Point2 Technology announced a strategic collaboration to validate next-generation, multi-terabit interconnects desi...
Micron Technology has announced plans to invest approximately $24 billion to expand its memory chip manufacturing capacity, signalling strong confidence in sustained demand driven by artificial intelligence and data centre workloads. The announcement pushed Micron’s shares higher, reflecting investor optimism around tightening memory markets and long term growth prospects. The investment ...
IonQ, a leading developer of quantum computing hardware and technology platforms, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SkyWater Technology, the largest exclusively U.S.-based pure-play semiconductor foundry, in a transaction valued at approximately $1.8 billion. The deal will expand IonQ’s manufacturing footprint and enhance its hardware development and sup...
Bystronic AG has completed the acquisition of the Tools for Materials Processing business unit from Coherent Corp., marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to expand into high growth technology markets, including semiconductor manufacturing and medical technology. The acquired business will operate within Bystronic as the Bystronic Rofin business unit, continuing to leverage ...
As demand shifts from general-purpose semiconductors toward AI ASICs, SEMIFIVE provides customized chip development solutions to fabless companies and device manufacturers. New orders have increased from KRW 57.2 billion in 2022 to KRW 123.9 billion in 2024, driven by Big-Tech-Ready high-performance AI ASIC technologies, a highly efficient and scalable design platform, and turnkey services. ...
Acquisition enables Ecolab’s water circularity offerings and support for customers in the rapidly growing global high tech industry Ecolab Inc. has closed on its previously announced acquisition of Ovivo’s electronics business, a leading and fast-growing global provider of breakthrough ultrapure water technologies for semiconductor manufacturing. The acquisition extends E...
Luminar Technologies, Inc. a leading global technology company, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Quantum Computing Inc. (“QCi”) pursuant to which QCi will acquire Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. (“LSI”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar, in an all-cash transaction valued at $110 million. QCi is an integrated photonics and quantum optics technology com...
Singapore has set out a fresh push to strengthen its semiconductor sector through targeted workforce development and expanded research infrastructure, reinforcing its ambition to remain a key node in the global chip ecosystem. The initiative centres on building deep technical capability to support next generation semiconductor manufacturing, design and integration. New training ...
VisIC Technologies Ltd., a pioneer in Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors for electric mobility, announced the successful second closing of its Round B funding, securing $26 million. The round was led by a global semiconductor leader, with HKMC joining as a strategic investor. This milestone reinforces VisIC's position at the forefront of GaN innovation for EV traction inverters and...
Strategic acquisition positions Virtusa at the forefront of AI and chip design innovation to meet surging demand for advanced silicon Virtusa Corporation, a global product and platform engineering services company, announced the strategic acquisition of SmartSoC Solutions (SmartSoC), a leader in semiconductor engineering and integrated circuit (IC) design services. This acquisition marks a pivo...
Lumotive, a pioneer in programmable optical semiconductor, announced major global expansion and key leadership hires to meet the surging demand for its Light Control Metasurfaces (LCM™) platform across robotics, industrial automation, and smart-infrastructure markets. The company expanded its workforce by 50% in 2025 and opened new sites in Oman and Taiwan to advance adoption...
VisIC Technologies Ltd., a pioneer in Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors for electric mobility, announced the successful second closing of its Round B funding, securing $26 million. The round was led by a global semiconductor leader, with HKMC joining as a strategic investor. This milestone reinforces VisIC's position at the forefront of GaN innovation for EV traction inverters and...
EMASS, a Nanoveu subsidiary specializing in next-generation semiconductor technology, announced a strategic collaboration with Semtech to bring low-power edge AI solutions integrated with LoRaWAN® connectivity to market. EMASS's ECS-DoT AI-enabled system-on-chips (SoCs) integrate Semtech's LoRa® transceivers, enabling long-range, battery-efficient intelligence for industrial,...
-Tachyum® announced that it is beginning to take steps to defend the use of its registered TPU® trademark. Tachyum initially applied for trademark status in September 2015 and has held the rights to TPU (for its AI Tachyum Processing Unit) since October 2020. Google recently filed for similar trademark protection of Google TPU for its Tensor Processing Unit on November 21st of this ...
Tata Electronics has signed Intel as the first major customer for its ambitious semiconductor manufacturing programme, marking a decisive milestone in India’s journey to become a global chipmaking hub. The agreement underpins Tata Group’s planned investment of USD 14 billion to build India’s first advanced semiconductor fabrication facility in Gujarat, alongsid...
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC: TWSE: 2303)(“UMC”), a leading global semiconductor foundry, and Polar Semiconductor, LLC (“Polar”), a U.S.-owned and operated foundry specializing in high-voltage, power, and sensor technologies, announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration on delivering scalable U.S.-based 8-inch p...
Micro-Precision Technologies, Inc. a leader in complex micro-electronics, is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Stellar Manufacturing (“Stellar”), a provider of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA). MPT partnered with private equity investment firm, Great River Capital Partners in mid-2024, with add-on acquisitions considered as one path to drive continued growth for th...
Cognite, the global leader in Industrial AI, announced the official grand opening of its new global headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The relocation from Oslo, Norway marks a milestone in the company's growth strategy and underscores its commitment to the North American market. "Establishing our global headquarters in Arizona represents an exciting new chapter for Cognite as this positions ...
Celestial AI’s breakthrough Photonic FabricTM technology platform enables optical I/O for package, system and rack-level connectivity for the next-generation of data center infrastructure Marvell Technology, Inc., a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Celestial AI, a pioneer of a disruptive ...