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Semtech’s LoRa technology creates IoT metering solutions to improve facility management in China

08/22/2018  EasyLinkin’s LoRa-based IoT solutions gather data and analytics on utility usage.

New material could improve efficiency of computer processing and memory

08/22/2018  Discovery could have major impact on semiconductor industry.

Sanan IC goes global, emerges as a world-class III-V technology platform company

08/22/2018  Sanan Integrated Circuit Co., a pure-play compound semiconductor foundry, today announces its entry into the North American, European, and Asia Pacific (APAC) markets with their advanced III-V technology platform.

ASIC Design Services adds Core Deep Learning IP to SiFive DesignShare program

08/21/2018  SiFive, a provider of commercial RISC-V processor IP, today announced that ASIC Design Services, a design house, IP provider, and a distributor for FPGA and EDA software, has joined the DesignShare ecosystem.

TowerJazz to showcase SiGe and silicon photonic process solutions for 100 to 400Gb/s optical data links at ECOC

08/21/2018  The Company will showcase its advanced SiGe (Silicon Germanium) process, with speeds in excess of 300GHz, and its newest production SiPho (Silicon Photonics) process built into data center high-speed optical data links.

Vacuum pump market growing at 6%. CAGR to cross $6.5B by 2024

08/20/2018  In the last few years, biggies in the Vacuum Pump Market have set different business goals to attain a dominant market position

SiFive announces first open-source RISC-V-based SoC platform with NVIDIA Deep Learning Accelerator technology

08/20/2018  SiFive, a provider of commercial RISC-V processor IP, today announced the first open-source RISC-V-based SoC platform for edge inference applications based on NVIDIA's Deep Learning Accelerator (NVDLA) technology.

Seven top 15 semi suppliers of the first half of 2018 register ?20% gains

08/20/2018  Samsung extends its number one ranking and sales lead over Intel to 22%.

2018 IEEE IEDM to showcase breakthrough in semiconductor technology

08/17/2018  This year's theme is "Device Breakthroughs from Quantum to 5G and Beyond" -- chosen to reflect the expanding reach of electronics technology in society.

Nordson SONOSCAN unveils Gen7 tool on Windows 10

08/17/2018  Nordson SONOSCAN, a developer and producer of acoustic micro imaging (AMI) tools, announces its new Gen7 laboratory style acoustic micro-imaging tool.

WFE semiconductor equipment billings to drop 24% in second half of 2018

08/16/2018  On the heels of a 37.3% growth in wafer front end (WFE) semiconductor equipment growth in 2017, the market will grow only 10% in 2018 to $62.3 billion.

IBM and Synopsys accelerate 3nm process development with DTCO innovations

08/15/2018  Synopsys, Inc. today announced a collaboration with IBM to apply design technology co-optimization (DTCO) to the pathfinding of new semiconductor process technologies for the 3-nanometer (nm) process node and beyond.

Cabot Microelectronics to acquire KMG Chemicals

08/15/2018  Cabot Microelectronics Corporation and KMG Chemicals, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cabot Microelectronics will acquire KMG in a cash and stock transaction with a total enterprise value of approximately $1.6 billion.

SEMI integration of ESD Alliance underway

08/14/2018  SEMI today announced that all legal requirements have been met for the ESD (Electronic Systems Design) Alliance to become a SEMI Strategic Association Partner.

Size of semiconductor acquisitions may have hit limit

08/14/2018  Mega-mergers become less likely because of the high-dollar value of major acquisitions, increasing scrutiny from regulators, rising protectionism among more countries, and growing global trade frictions.

Strong 2Q'18 global supply chain growth but second half slowing

08/14/2018  Semiconductor capital equipment sales are historically very volatile, with their growth fluctuating MUCH MORE than electronic equipment.

Terahertz technology creates new insight into how semiconductor lasers work

08/13/2018  Pioneering engineers working with terahertz frequency technology have been researching how individual frequencies are selected when a laser is turned on, and how quickly the selection is made.

CyberOptics demonstrates Airborne Particle and Ultra High-Resolution MRS sensors at SEMICON Taiwan

08/09/2018  Significantly improving yields and tool uptime in semiconductor fabs worldwide.

Rudolph Technologies appoints David B. Miller as Chairman of the Board

08/09/2018  Mr. Miller’s appointment is subsequent to the Company’s receipt of Thomas G. Greig’s resignation from the position.

ClassOne places Solstice CopperMax electroplating tool with defense industry supplier i3 Microsystems

08/09/2018  ClassOne, a supplier of new electroplating and wet process tools to the 200mm and smaller semiconductor manufacturing industry, today announced the sale its flagship Solstice S8 CopperMax electroplating tool to i3 of Binghamton, NY.




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The semiconductor industry is an acknowledged global leader in promoting environmental sustainability in the design, manufacture, and use of its products, as well as the health and safety of its operations and impacts on workers in semiconductor facilities (fabs). We will examine trends and concerns related to emissions, chemical use, energy consumption and worker safety and health.

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