EcoPro BM targets 2027 mass production of solid-state electrolyte as it builds a full battery-materials value chain

South Korea’s EcoPro BM said it aims to begin mass production of sulfide-based solid electrolytes, a core material for all-solid-state batteries, as early as 2027, laying out a roadmap to supply the full slate of materials the next-generation cells will require. The plan was disclosed at a corporate briefing in Yeouido, Seoul, on July 16 and formalized in a roadmap announcement on July 19.

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Arizona lures chip boom with three key advantages

As TSMC expands its investment in Arizona to US$265 billion, the global semiconductor supply chain is accelerating its move into the state, transforming the long-known “Sunshine State” into a new US hub for semiconductors and AI. Arizona has also become a focal point for companies looking to tap into the next wave of growth around advanced manufacturing, data centers, and related services.

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Trumpf builds EUV moat with 40 years of chip tech

AI demand is continuing to drive global semiconductor investment, lifting the importance of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography once again. Trumpf, the German laser maker and key supplier of CO2 laser light sources for ASML’s EUV exposure tools, says its EUV technology was the result of more than 40 years of sustained R&D and more than 20 years of collaboration with ASML to industrialize EUV.

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Philips 27M2N3500FW is a dual-mode Fast VA gaming monitor that delivers speed and flexibility

Philips has expanded its gaming portfolio with the launch of the Philips 27M2N3500FW, a 27‑inch Fast VA display engineered to deliver extreme refresh‑rate performance and flexibility. The display has a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 px, 350 nits of SDR brightness, and 450 nits in HDR mode, supported by VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. Combined with a 4000:1 static contrast ratio and wide…

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Philips 27M4N5500PT is a triple-mode gaming monitor built for extreme versatility

The Philips 27M4N5500PT was unveiled three weeks ago, and now Philips is ready with the full set of the model’s specifications. It features a 27-inch Fast IPS display panel with a QHD resolution (2560 x 1440 px) and a unique triple‑mode architecture that allows players to switch instantly between three distinct performance profiles. At the top end, the 27M4N5500PT delivers QHD resolution with an…

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