The ACS RTDI (Advanced Cloud Solution RealTime Data Infrastructure) software uses AI to test advanced chips, says Advantest. It uses low-latency edge computing and analytics to monitor complex semiconductor. The algorithms can provide analysis, corrective analysis and prompt actions to improve quality and yield. Advantest said, semiconductor manufacturers can use AI algorithms and data analytics to extract insights from the ...
A hyper-beam array lithography system has been introduced to the US, based on architecture pioneered in Europe. The lithography tool operates with 65,000 independently controlled parallel beams which delivers capabilities at a scale no electron beam technology can match, said the company. Installed at Northrup Grumann, it addresses the holy grail of chip design, said founder and CEO, Lex Keen. ...
At Semicon West, Applied Materials unveiled three semiconductor manufacturing systems that it said targeted specific performance areas to meet AI computing demands. Kinex is an integrated die-to-wafer hybrid binding system, Xtera (pictured) is for GAA (gate-all-around) transistors and PROVision 10 eBeam is a metrology system for 3D chips. The Kinex bonding system was developed in collaboration with Dutch equipment supplier, ...
Packaging and test company, Amkor Technology, has broken ground on its new facility in Preoria, Arizona. It has increased investment of the facility from $2bn to $7bn across two phases, adding cleanroom space and a a second greenfield packaging and test facility. Amkor Technology said the site will be the first US-based high volume advanced packaging facility and campus, with ...
There were many changes to the format of Semicon West this year, not least the change of venue to Phoenix, Arizona. The semiconductor, electronics design and manufacturing show had been held in San Francisco and this was the first year of a ‘co-parenting’ arrangement, which will see the conference alternate between the two cities every October. One change that many ...
The semiconductor, electronics design and manufacturing industry association, SEMI, has announced that Greg Barrett will succeed Kevin Bauer as CFO (chief financial officer) and business operations officer. Before joining SEMI, Barrett was senior vice president and CFO of Efinix, a programmable semiconductor company. He also held senior roles at Super Micro Computer, Rambus, Micron Technology and Altera. “Greg’s specialised industry ...
Sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment will hit $125.5 billion in 2025, marking a 7.4% YoY increase, according to SEMI. Growth is expected to continue into 2026, with sales projected to reach $138.1 billion, fueled by strong demand in leading-edge logic, memory, and next-generation technology transitions. The Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) segment, which includes wafer processing, fab facilities, and mask/reticle equipment, ...
Intel is already thinking of pulling out of cutting edge chip production. In an SEC filing, Intel wrote: “If we are unable to secure a significant external customer and meet important customer milestones for Intel 14A, we face the prospect that it will not be economical to develop and manufacture Intel 14A and successor leading-edge nodes on a go-forward basis. ...
Poland’s electronics industry is going through an impressive transformation, quickly becoming a major player in European manufacturing due to the winning combination of cost efficiency, a highly skilled workforce, and a strategic central European location. Poland’s real strength is in industrial electronics assembly, a field known for innovation, quality, and reliable performance. For businesses looking for a dependable, cost-effective, and ...
A/V specialist, Crystal Display Systems (CDS), has added IP66-rated stainless steel monitors to its range of industrial displays. The six-sided IP66 sealed enclosure seals the monitor to offer “complete protection” from water jets, dust and debris, said the company. Housed in a stainless steel chassis, they are hygienic – the non-porous stainless steel prevents bacterial growth and withstands regular sanitation ...
