AWS unveils Amazon Nova models

AWS has expanded beyond its existing Titan series with the introduction of the Nova family of AI models. The announcement came during the annual AWS conference, where Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made a special appearance to unveil various Nova versions including Micro, Lite, Pro, and Premier. While the first three versions are now generally available, Premier is scheduled for a later release.

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ASM expands Taiwan footprint in Hsinchu as upstream suppliers cluster around TSMC

ASM’s Taiwanese subsidiary held an opening ceremony for its new office in Hsinchu, following similar moves by other global semiconductor equipment and materials suppliers including Fujifilm Electronics Materials Taiwan and Tokyo Electron. This cluster of upstream suppliers establishing their presence near Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) highlights the region’s growing importance in the semiconductor supply chain.

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