Solid State Technology’s bloggers provide an insider’s point-of-view for electronic manufacturing such as semiconductor wafer fab, micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) manufacturing, and advanced packaging and test product announcements, industry tradeshows, process advances, and technologies.

Dr. Phil Garrou gives his insight into leading edge developments in 3-D integration and advanced packaging, reporting the latest technical goings on from conferences, conversations, and more.
• Collaborative Robots Statistics By Market Size, Revenue, Sales And Cost (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction Collaborative Robots Statistics: Collaborative robots, often called cobots or companion robots, are changing how modern factories and industries operate. They are made to work safely with people, helping to boost productivity, improve efficiency, and bring more flexibility to different types of work. Over the past few years, the adoption of cobots has grown rapidly, driven by advancements in automation technology, declining costs, and increasing demand for scalable production solutions. This article includes several statistical and current analyses from different insights that will highlight the growth, deployment trends, industry applications, and economic impact of collaborative robots worldwide, providing a clear…

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• AI Recruitment Statistics By Market Size And Facts (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction AI Recruitment Statistics: In the course of 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) transitioned from experimental to full-scale operations in recruitment. AI was instrumental in drafting job advertisements, identifying and evaluating potential candidates, arranging interviews, and assessing the quality of hires. Some highlighted outcomes were shortened hiring processes, enhanced compliance, an abundance of data-driven insights, and escalating demands for AI competencies from recruiters and candidates. The purpose of this article is to gather and present the most significant AI recruitment statistics from 2024. Editor’s Choice In 2023, the worldwide AI recruitment market was worth US$661.56 million, a rise of over US$120…

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• Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics By Types, Country and Facts (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics: In the world of digital finance, cryptocurrency theft is now a major concern as a huge number of people are currently investing in digital currencies, and cybercriminals are using weaknesses in exchanges, wallets, and user practices to steal assets. Unlike regular banking systems, cryptocurrencies run on a decentralised network, which makes it very hard to track or recover stolen money. Criminals use different tricks, such as hacking, phishing, scams, and security loopholes, to steal funds. Such thefts cost billions of dollars every year, hurting investors and making people question the security and trust of the crypto…

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DICK JAMES is a 40-year veteran of the semiconductor industry and the senior technology analyst for Chipworks, an Ottawa, Canada-based specialty reverse engineering company. Chipworks analyses a broad range of devices, giving Dick a unique overview of what technologies make it into the real world of semiconductor production.
• Collaborative Robots Statistics By Market Size, Revenue, Sales And Cost (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction Collaborative Robots Statistics: Collaborative robots, often called cobots or companion robots, are changing how modern factories and industries operate. They are made to work safely with people, helping to boost productivity, improve efficiency, and bring more flexibility to different types of work. Over the past few years, the adoption of cobots has grown rapidly, driven by advancements in automation technology, declining costs, and increasing demand for scalable production solutions. This article includes several statistical and current analyses from different insights that will highlight the growth, deployment trends, industry applications, and economic impact of collaborative robots worldwide, providing a clear…

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• AI Recruitment Statistics By Market Size And Facts (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction AI Recruitment Statistics: In the course of 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) transitioned from experimental to full-scale operations in recruitment. AI was instrumental in drafting job advertisements, identifying and evaluating potential candidates, arranging interviews, and assessing the quality of hires. Some highlighted outcomes were shortened hiring processes, enhanced compliance, an abundance of data-driven insights, and escalating demands for AI competencies from recruiters and candidates. The purpose of this article is to gather and present the most significant AI recruitment statistics from 2024. Editor’s Choice In 2023, the worldwide AI recruitment market was worth US$661.56 million, a rise of over US$120…

  The post AI Recruitment Statistics By Market Size And Facts (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

• Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics By Types, Country and Facts (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics: In the world of digital finance, cryptocurrency theft is now a major concern as a huge number of people are currently investing in digital currencies, and cybercriminals are using weaknesses in exchanges, wallets, and user practices to steal assets. Unlike regular banking systems, cryptocurrencies run on a decentralised network, which makes it very hard to track or recover stolen money. Criminals use different tricks, such as hacking, phishing, scams, and security loopholes, to steal funds. Such thefts cost billions of dollars every year, hurting investors and making people question the security and trust of the crypto…

  The post Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics By Types, Country and Facts (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

Pete's Posts covers topics germane to the electronics and solar industries, including semiconductor and photovoltaic solar cell manufacturing, advanced packaging, nanotechnology, MEMS and circuit board assembly.
• Collaborative Robots Statistics By Market Size, Revenue, Sales And Cost (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction Collaborative Robots Statistics: Collaborative robots, often called cobots or companion robots, are changing how modern factories and industries operate. They are made to work safely with people, helping to boost productivity, improve efficiency, and bring more flexibility to different types of work. Over the past few years, the adoption of cobots has grown rapidly, driven by advancements in automation technology, declining costs, and increasing demand for scalable production solutions. This article includes several statistical and current analyses from different insights that will highlight the growth, deployment trends, industry applications, and economic impact of collaborative robots worldwide, providing a clear…

  The post Collaborative Robots Statistics By Market Size, Revenue, Sales And Cost (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

• AI Recruitment Statistics By Market Size And Facts (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction AI Recruitment Statistics: In the course of 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) transitioned from experimental to full-scale operations in recruitment. AI was instrumental in drafting job advertisements, identifying and evaluating potential candidates, arranging interviews, and assessing the quality of hires. Some highlighted outcomes were shortened hiring processes, enhanced compliance, an abundance of data-driven insights, and escalating demands for AI competencies from recruiters and candidates. The purpose of this article is to gather and present the most significant AI recruitment statistics from 2024. Editor’s Choice In 2023, the worldwide AI recruitment market was worth US$661.56 million, a rise of over US$120…

  The post AI Recruitment Statistics By Market Size And Facts (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

• Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics By Types, Country and Facts (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics: In the world of digital finance, cryptocurrency theft is now a major concern as a huge number of people are currently investing in digital currencies, and cybercriminals are using weaknesses in exchanges, wallets, and user practices to steal assets. Unlike regular banking systems, cryptocurrencies run on a decentralised network, which makes it very hard to track or recover stolen money. Criminals use different tricks, such as hacking, phishing, scams, and security loopholes, to steal funds. Such thefts cost billions of dollars every year, hurting investors and making people question the security and trust of the crypto…

  The post Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics By Types, Country and Facts (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG), a SEMI strategic association partner, is the "go-to" resource for globally linking the MEMS and sensors supply chain to diverse markets. For more information, visit: http://www.semi.org/en/msig-information-hub

• Collaborative Robots Statistics By Market Size, Revenue, Sales And Cost (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction Collaborative Robots Statistics: Collaborative robots, often called cobots or companion robots, are changing how modern factories and industries operate. They are made to work safely with people, helping to boost productivity, improve efficiency, and bring more flexibility to different types of work. Over the past few years, the adoption of cobots has grown rapidly, driven by advancements in automation technology, declining costs, and increasing demand for scalable production solutions. This article includes several statistical and current analyses from different insights that will highlight the growth, deployment trends, industry applications, and economic impact of collaborative robots worldwide, providing a clear…

  The post Collaborative Robots Statistics By Market Size, Revenue, Sales And Cost (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

• AI Recruitment Statistics By Market Size And Facts (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction AI Recruitment Statistics: In the course of 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) transitioned from experimental to full-scale operations in recruitment. AI was instrumental in drafting job advertisements, identifying and evaluating potential candidates, arranging interviews, and assessing the quality of hires. Some highlighted outcomes were shortened hiring processes, enhanced compliance, an abundance of data-driven insights, and escalating demands for AI competencies from recruiters and candidates. The purpose of this article is to gather and present the most significant AI recruitment statistics from 2024. Editor’s Choice In 2023, the worldwide AI recruitment market was worth US$661.56 million, a rise of over US$120…

  The post AI Recruitment Statistics By Market Size And Facts (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

• Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics By Types, Country and Facts (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics: In the world of digital finance, cryptocurrency theft is now a major concern as a huge number of people are currently investing in digital currencies, and cybercriminals are using weaknesses in exchanges, wallets, and user practices to steal assets. Unlike regular banking systems, cryptocurrencies run on a decentralised network, which makes it very hard to track or recover stolen money. Criminals use different tricks, such as hacking, phishing, scams, and security loopholes, to steal funds. Such thefts cost billions of dollars every year, hurting investors and making people question the security and trust of the crypto…

  The post Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics By Types, Country and Facts (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

Dr. Vivek Bakshi blogs about EUV Lithography (EUVL) and related topics of interest. He has edited two books on EUVL and is an internationally recognized expert on EUV Source Technology and EUV Lithography. He consults, writes, teaches and organizes EUVL related workshops.
• Collaborative Robots Statistics By Market Size, Revenue, Sales And Cost (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction Collaborative Robots Statistics: Collaborative robots, often called cobots or companion robots, are changing how modern factories and industries operate. They are made to work safely with people, helping to boost productivity, improve efficiency, and bring more flexibility to different types of work. Over the past few years, the adoption of cobots has grown rapidly, driven by advancements in automation technology, declining costs, and increasing demand for scalable production solutions. This article includes several statistical and current analyses from different insights that will highlight the growth, deployment trends, industry applications, and economic impact of collaborative robots worldwide, providing a clear…

  The post Collaborative Robots Statistics By Market Size, Revenue, Sales And Cost (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

• AI Recruitment Statistics By Market Size And Facts (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction AI Recruitment Statistics: In the course of 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) transitioned from experimental to full-scale operations in recruitment. AI was instrumental in drafting job advertisements, identifying and evaluating potential candidates, arranging interviews, and assessing the quality of hires. Some highlighted outcomes were shortened hiring processes, enhanced compliance, an abundance of data-driven insights, and escalating demands for AI competencies from recruiters and candidates. The purpose of this article is to gather and present the most significant AI recruitment statistics from 2024. Editor’s Choice In 2023, the worldwide AI recruitment market was worth US$661.56 million, a rise of over US$120…

  The post AI Recruitment Statistics By Market Size And Facts (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

• Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics By Types, Country and Facts (2025)
  
  09/15/25

  Introduction Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics: In the world of digital finance, cryptocurrency theft is now a major concern as a huge number of people are currently investing in digital currencies, and cybercriminals are using weaknesses in exchanges, wallets, and user practices to steal assets. Unlike regular banking systems, cryptocurrencies run on a decentralised network, which makes it very hard to track or recover stolen money. Criminals use different tricks, such as hacking, phishing, scams, and security loopholes, to steal funds. Such thefts cost billions of dollars every year, hurting investors and making people question the security and trust of the crypto…

  The post Cryptocurrency Theft Statistics By Types, Country and Facts (2025) appeared first on Electro IQ.

Ed's Threads - the first blog in the IC fab industry (launched 2006) - are Ed Korczynski's thoughts about IC, LED, and MEMS process development and about nanotechnology manufacturing markets. Ed has a degree in materials science and engineering from MIT, has decades of experience in Silicon Valley engineering and marketing, and won two ASBPE awards for editorial excellence writing for Solid State Technology. He is not lacking for opinions...
• Ruthenium Nanolayers are Ferromagnetic at RT

  Researchers from Intel Corporation and the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin have shown that strained atom-scale films of pure ruthenium (Ru) metal exhibit ferromagnetism at room temperature, openning up the possibility of using the material to build novel magnetic random access memory (MRAM) devices. As per details recently published in Nature Communications (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-04512-1), [...]