25 Dec
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AI-powered inkjet tech breakthrough enables precision coating for advanced semiconductors

Elephantech, a Tokyo-based printed electronics manufacturer, has introduced NeuralJet™, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered inkjet technology that improves precision in semiconductor packaging applications through the correction of printing variations. The technology addresses specific challenges in advanced packaging processes, including those used in AI semiconductor production.

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25 Dec
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China’s EV price war: 2 years of financial turmoil and supply chain chaos

China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has endured a two-year price war, leading to significant profit compression across the supply chain. Automakers have slashed costs to defend their market share, but this strategy has intensified upstream financial strain. Suppliers face cash flow crises, disrupting component stability and driving up costs, creating a self-perpetuating cycle of instability.

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25 Dec
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Qualcomm’s legal win could reshape Arm licensing landscape

Following Qualcomm’s recent victory in its patent dispute with Arm, industry analysts are examining the broader implications for semiconductor licensing practices. The US jury verdict, which validated Qualcomm’s use of technology acquired through its US$1.4 billion Nuvia purchase, could set precedents for future acquisitions in the chip industry and influence how intellectual property rights are transferred during mergers.

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25 Dec
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Taiwan govt US$900 million budget cut threatens tech subsidies and water infrastructure

The recently approved amendment to Taiwan’s Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures has resulted in a NT$375.3 billion (approx. US$11.8 billion) annual reduction in regular revenue for the central government. Minister of Economic Affairs Jyh-Huei Kuo, who recently returned from a visit to Europe, announced on December 24, 2024, that the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) will face an annual budget shortfall of NT$29.7 billion (approx. US$930 million). This deficit will disrupt key initiatives, including crucial water resource development and technology subsidy programs.

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25 Dec
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Mitsubishi Electric unveils 6th QZSS satellite, advancing smartphone positioning precision to one meter

Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled the sixth satellite in Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) at its Kamakura Works facility. Scheduled for launch by the H3 rocket by the end of March 2025, the satellite features a groundbreaking “high-precision positioning system.” This technology promises to enhance the positioning accuracy of smartphones to within one meter without requiring hardware modifications.

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