(August 1, 2005) Nashua, N.H. &#8212 It could take years to play out, but the eventual outcome of a lawsuit filed in a Delaware court this summer could have a profound impact on the future of the semiconductor industry. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is suing Intel, the world’s largest producer of microprocessors. AMD, Intel’s chief rival, charges that the chip giant regularly uses aggressive marketing practices that exercise a monopoly-like hold on the business.

(August 3, 2005) Herndon, Va. &#8212 The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) will be holding its Innovation Leadership Forum at its Herndon, Va. headquarters on September 15-16, 2005. Intended to launch a coordinated initiative to stimulate innovation and manufacturing research for the industry, the objective is to create a research and development vision to help focus limited R&D resources, ensuring development of the technologies required to maintain industry growth over the next decade.