Chennifer Chen of PI USA on Advancing Precision Motion Control for Semiconductor Manufacturing and High-Tech Automation

  In this interview with Semicon Leaders Asia, Chennifer Chen, Product Line Manager for Air Bearings and Precision Motion Systems at PI USA, shares insights into the future of precision positioning technologies and intelligent motion control. She explains how PI’s V-783 platform leverages advanced motion control, nanometre-resolution feedback systems, and high-perform...

25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Interaction
GigaDevice and Qt Group Partner to Accelerate Embedded HMI Development on GD32H7 MCU Platform

GigaDevice, a leading semiconductor company specialising in Flash memory, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), sensors, and analog products, has officially entered a strategic partnership with Qt Group, a global leader in software design, development, and quality assurance solutions. Leveraging the GD32H7 high-performance MCU series, the two companies will collaborate...

25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | NEWS
Qualinx and EUSPA Bring Galileo OSNMA Authentication to Ultra-Low-Power GNSS Devices

Qualinx, the European semiconductor company redefining ultra-low-power connectivity at the connected edge, announced the completion of full Galileo OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication) support on its QLX3Gx Series ultra-low-power GNSS receiver. Developed with the support of EUSPA, the EU Agency for the Space Programme, the integration makes the QLX3Gx the firs...

25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | NEWS
European Semiconductor Firms Prioritise End-to-End Partners as AI and Supply Chain Demands Intensify, ISG Finds

Semiconductor enterprises in Europe are seeking partners that can deliver integrated capabilities across the semiconductor lifecycle as they pursue greater resilience, efficiency and regional alignment, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centred technology research and advisory firm. The 2026 ISG Provider Lens®...

25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | NEWS
T-REX and Roundhill Partner to Launch First Leveraged ETF Targeting AI-Driven Memory Semiconductor Market

T-REX, a joint venture between REX Shares (“REX”) and Tuttle Capital Management ("TCM"), announced a collaboration with Roundhill Investments to launch the Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF (RAM), the first-ever 2X long ETF tied to the Roundhill Memory ETF (Ticker: DRAM). DRAM has become the most successful ETF launch in history, reaching over $20 billion in AUM since its l...

25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | NEWS
GCT Sharpens AI Infrastructure Strategy with Focus on 5G, Satellite and Edge Connectivity

GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (“GCT”) (NYSE: GCTS), a leading designer and supplier of 5G semiconductors powering the AI data pipeline with wireless connectivity, announced a strengthened strategic focus on enabling the global expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. As AI moves from centralised cloud servers into real‑time industrial, enterprise, and consumer envi...

25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | NEWS
Samsung Unveils Industry’s First UFS 5.0 Storage, Advancing On-Device AI Performance

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, announced that, for the first time in the industry, it has developed the industry's fastest Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 5.0 solution, which will help enable seamless and highly efficient AI services on future mobile devices. The milestone sets a new benchmark for the next-generation mobile memory market as the enhanc...

24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
Dell and NVIDIA Expand AI Factory Collaboration with PowerEdge XE8812 for Next-Generation HPC and AI Workloads

ISC--Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) introduces the Dell PowerEdge XE8812 server, a new addition to the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, purpose-built for the world's most demanding HPC and AI workloads, featuring NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL4 architecture and delivering up to 144 GPUs per rack. The announcement comes as Dell AI Factory deployments accelerate worldwide, advancing sovereign AI initiatives...

24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
Qnity Launches Advanced Packaging Innovation Hub to Accelerate AI and Next-Generation Semiconductor Growth

Qnity Electronics, Inc. (“Qnity”) (NYSE: Q), a premier technology solutions leader across the semiconductor value chain, announced the launch of its Advanced Packaging Innovation Hub, underscoring advanced packaging as a strategic growth driver and innovation priority for the company. The new online platform showcases Qnity’s breadth of material and technology solutions desi...

24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
Magnachip Launches 6th-Generation 600V SJ MOSFETs to Address Rising AI Server and EV Charging Demand

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX, “Magnachip”) announced the introduction of two new 6th-generation 600V Super Junction (SJ) MOSFETs designed to meet the growing performance and efficiency requirements of AI servers, EV charging systems and industrial power applications. The new products feature low RDS(ON) values of 36mΩ and 37mΩ, helping reduce conduction lo...

24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
U.S. Semiconductor Firms Accelerate AI and Supply Chain Investments as Industry Priorities Shift, ISG Reports

U.S. semiconductor companies are accelerating investments in AI-focused chip development, advanced packaging technologies and new supply chain strategies as semiconductors become increasingly critical to digital transformation and economic competitiveness, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research a...

24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | NEWS
Nearfield Instruments Secures $380 Million Series D to Scale Global Semiconductor Metrology Leadership

Nearfield Instruments, a leader in advanced semiconductor 3D metrology and process control, announced the successful closure of a $380 million Series D funding round. The transaction values the company at $1.6 billion, marking a major milestone in Nearfield’s development into a global leader in semiconductor metrology and inspection. This latest round of funding was led by new investor Fide...

23 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
MemryX Expands Cascade Platform Portfolio to Accelerate Scalable Edge AI Deployment

As AI moves from cloud environments into factories, transportation systems, robotics, and intelligent infrastructure, developers face growing challenges related to power consumption, memory bandwidth, deployment complexity, and infrastructure costs. MemryX Inc., a fabless semiconductor company developing edge AI processing solutions powered by proprietary compute-at-memory technology, expande...

23 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
Ambiq Launches Public Offering to Support Growth in Ultra-Low-Power Edge AI Solutions

Ambiq Micro, Inc. (“Ambiq”) (NYSE: AMBQ), a technology leader in ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions for edge AI, announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering of 1,800,000 shares of its common stock. In addition, Ambiq expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 270,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price, ...

23 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
India Emerges as Strategic Growth Hub in Expanding Global Semiconductor Industry

India is increasingly being viewed as a strategically important player in the future of the global semiconductor industry, as demand for advanced chips accelerates amid the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, believes the semiconductor sector could surpass US$1.5 trillion in value by the...

23 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
Torex Launches Zero-Current Load Switch ICs for Ultra-Low-Power Applications

Torex Semiconductor Ltd. (TOKYO Prime: 6616) has developed the XC8115/XC8116 Series, multifunction load-switch ICs that achieve 0 µA current consumption. Featuring ultra-low power consumption, space-saving operation up to 105°C, and functions required for power sequence control, these multifunction load switch ICs are easy to use across a wide range of applications, including industrial ...

23 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | NEWS
Micron Shares Hit Record High Ahead of Key Earnings Test

Shares of memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology finished the week at a record level, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company's position within the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem. The stock's strong performance comes amid sustained optimism surrounding demand for advanced memory products, particularly high-bandwidth memory (HBM), which has become a critical ...

22 Jun 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Japanese Chip Equipment Makers Shift Focus as China Demand Weakens

Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers are facing changing market conditions as demand from China slows, prompting the industry to look increasingly towards growth opportunities linked to artificial intelligence and advanced chip production elsewhere in Asia. China has traditionally been a major destination for Japanese chipmaking equipment, but recent market trends indicate a reduction i...

22 Jun 2026 | Monday | NEWS
Pacer Advisors More Than Doubles Stake in Cirrus Logic

Investment management firm Pacer Advisors substantially increased its position in semiconductor company Cirrus Logic during the latest reporting period, signalling continued institutional confidence in the chip designer's growth prospects. According to a recent regulatory filing, the asset manager more than doubled its stake in Cirrus Logic during the fourth quarter, acquiring an additional 236,5...

22 Jun 2026 | Monday | NEWS
AI Infrastructure Boom Reshapes Pricing Dynamics in Semiconductor Equipment Market

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is beginning to alter pricing dynamics across the semiconductor equipment industry, as manufacturers race to secure the tools required to support next-generation chip production. Growing investment in AI data centres, advanced processors and high-performance computing systems has triggered a sharp rise in demand throughout the semicond...

22 Jun 2026 | Monday | NEWS