PlayNitride anticipates a stronger operational and financial performance in 2025, driven by the commercialization of microLED technology and growing customer demand. The company expects to double its equipment sales next year and expand production lines in the US and China while holding off on investments in Chip on Carrier (COC) facilities abroad.

The Semiconductor Research Center at the Hon Hai Research Institute (HHRI), together with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYMCTU) in Taiwan and the University of Texas at Austin in the US have invested in forward-looking research on beta-gallium oxide (β-Ga2O3) ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors, which has led to significant breakthroughs in the satellite communications and high-power component sectors.

According to the official press release, Cadence has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Arm’s Artisan foundation IP business, expanding its design IP portfolio and entering the foundation IP market for the first time. The deal includes standard cell libraries, memory compilers, and general-purpose I/Os optimized for advanced nodes at leading foundries. It is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.