Intel and UMC unite on 12nm to boost U.S. chip supply

At Intel’s Foundry Direct Connect 2025 event, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Intel executives shared the stage for the first time to outline their joint development of a 12nm semiconductor manufacturing platform. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to strengthening U.S.-based production and addressing national security imperatives amid rising geopolitical and tariff-related uncertainties.

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TSMC Arizona expands: One fab, two tones

TSMC has broken ground on its third semiconductor fabrication plant in Arizona, marking a major expansion of its U.S. operations and reinforcing the Biden-to-Trump continuity in onshoring advanced chipmaking capacity. The move was prominently highlighted by the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of its broader campaign to revive domestic manufacturing.

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Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW specifications and prices for the U.S. and Europe

Samsung The Frame Pro is a new series of Lifestyle TVs with advanced Neo QLED technology aimed at enhancing the art and entertainment experience by delivering brighter colors, sharper contrasts, and improved local dimming for deeper blacks. The Neo Quantum HDR technology with a Mini LED Backlight optimizes every image and allows every detail to be visible regardless of the brightness level. The…

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AI servers remain in high demand, says Quanta chair

Is AI development sustainable? Barry Lam, chairman of Quanta, pointed out that AI development consists of seven stages, and we are currently only at the second stage. The GB200 and GB300 models that Quanta produced for 2025 are designed to meet the demands of this second stage. He added that AI server computing power will increase tenfold over the next two years, and Quanta is already prepared for this growth. Lam expressed his excitement as an engineer about the many applications of AI.

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