Samsung Electronics’ television and home appliance divisions are struggling to secure memory supplies as rising prices prompt the company’s semiconductor arm to prioritize higher-margin customers and products, according to South Korean industry outlet Dealsite.

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) computing is fueling a new wave of structural growth in the global printed circuit board (PCB) industry.

IonQ and SkyWater Technology, the largest exclusively US-based pure-play semiconductor foundry, announced a definitive agreement for IonQ to acquire SkyWater in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately US$1.8 billion. Under the terms, SkyWater shareholders will receive US$15 per share in cash and US$20 per share in IonQ stock, subject to a collar, representing a 38% premium to SkyWater’s recent trading price.

Artificial intelligence applications have entered the era of Physical AI. While the robotics industry has evolved over many years, humanoid robots remain at an early stage, largely because supply chain structures and technical standards have yet to be fully established. Against this backdrop, Pan-International’s recent acquisition of Belgium-based Magnax represents more than a simple capacity expansion or near-term revenue boost.