Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. is expediting its plans to build more capacity as a US-led multinational campaign is putting more restrictions on China’s access to advanced foreign technologies.

Intel, once a titan of innovation in the tech world, now faces significant challenges in a fiercely competitive semiconductor market.

Approaching the final quarter of 2024, major PCB and IC substrate manufacturers are expanding operations in Southeast Asia to reduce dependence on Chinese production. Needless to say, geopolitical tensions are poised to impact the PCB and IC substrate ecosystem in 2025. In addition, environmental concerns are pushing PCB makers to address carbon reduction demands from key clients lest they lose orders in an increasingly eco-conscious market.

SIGGRAPH 2024 felt especially like a celebration party hosted by Nvidia, which has been sponsoring SIGGRAPH every year since 2020. Nvidia’s presence was everywhere at this annual conference centered around computer graphics: 20 papers at the intersection of generative AI and simulation, Gen AI Day, developer education sessions, OpenUSD announcements… the list goes on.