Hermes-Epitek’s semiconductor wafer testing solutions subsidiary, HTSI, will be listed on the over-the-counter (OTC) market on September 17, 2025. President Steven Wang stated that with artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) applications driving the evolution of advanced processes, wafer testing faces challenges in precision, reliability, heat dissipation, and cost control. HTSI is Taiwan’s only company capable of independently developing and manufacturing membrane probe cards and providing comprehensive wafer testing solutions.

Quantum computing developer Rigetti Computing has projected that the technology will become commercially viable when it is integrated into existing data centers, delivering clear advantages over current CPU and GPU systems. The company expects this milestone to occur within three to five years, signaling a critical phase for quantum computing beyond research and development.

Navitas Semiconductor is expanding its portfolio beyond consumer chargers to include advanced power solutions for solar inverters, motor drives, and AI data centers, Senior Field Applications Engineering Manager Rome Luo said. Speaking at SEMI-e 2025, Luo noted that the company has shipped over 300 million gallium nitride (GaN) devices, achieving high yields and very low failure rates in the field.