Meribank extends semiconductor precision to biomedicine with AI and modular process

Meribank Biotech has signed a letter of intent with Ahead Medicine and Apexcella Biomedical, focusing on optimizing allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell manufacturing and building an AI-based immune cell detection platform. The collaboration aims to strengthen the technical foundation for mass production and standardization of NK cell therapies, expanding clinical applications of umbilical cord blood immune cells.

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Defense chips, satellite systems now “100% localized,” Chinese academics say

As conflict in the Middle East intensifies and geopolitical risks rise, governments worldwide are paying closer attention to the resilience of defense supply chains and semiconductor self-sufficiency. Against this backdrop, and as China convenes its annual “Two Sessions,” an article jointly authored by several Chinese academicians and published in the state-backed journal Science & Technology Review has drawn attention.

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Broadcom CEO sees copper interconnects viable through 2028

Broadcom reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, driven by robust demand for cloud application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and issued an upbeat outlook. During the earnings call, however, industry attention centered less on the company’s financial performance and more on its views on silicon photonics and copper interconnect technologies.

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Tier-1 orders from major automakers fueling growth for Hiroca

The Chinese automotive market is undergoing an unprecedented transformation amid increasing industry volatility. As new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration rapidly rises, the traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) segment continues to shrink. Coupled with ongoing price wars, automakers face fierce competition on retail pricing while imposing stricter cost controls and faster R&D demands on their supply chains.

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