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Jul
03
Jul
From photonics to defense: more to be done for Polish-Taiwan industrial cooperation
VIGO Photonics, a Polish company specializing in mid-wave infrared (MWIR) and long-wave infrared (LWIR) detectors and modules, is becoming increasingly central to European efforts to gain greater autonomy on key semiconductor technologies, especially when the photonics sector sees growing aerospace and defense applications in sensing, optical communication, and laser-based weapons.
03
Jul
Onsemi acquires SWIR Vision Systems to enhance sensor capability
ON Semiconductor (Onsemi) has completed its acquisition of SWIR Vision Systems, a leading provider of colloidal quantum-dot-based (CQD) short wavelength infrared (SWIR) technology.
03
Jul
Taiwan to announce floating offshore wind rules by 3Q24
As the global floating offshore wind industry gears up for explosive growth, Taiwan is positioning itself at the forefront of this renewable energy revolution.
03
Jul
SMC Diode to quadruple production with new fab in China
SMC Diode Solutions has recently celebrated the inauguration of its second power discrete fab in Nanjing, China.
03
Jul
Advantest ramps up investments to capitalize on AI opportunity
Due to rapid AI advancement and the increasing complexity of semiconductor chips, Advantest anticipates a growing demand for semiconductor testing equipment and intends to capitalize on this opportunity.
03
Jul
US to fight labor shortage with new Chips Act worker program
The Biden administration is kicking off a program to cultivate the US computer-chip workforce, aiming to stave off a labor shortage that threatens to undermine domestic semiconductor production.
03
Jul
Apple poised to get OpenAI board observer role as part of AI pact
Apple Inc. will get an observer role on OpenAI’s board as part of a landmark agreement announced last month, further tightening ties between the once-unlikely partners.
03
Jul
China to establish 50 AI standards by 2026, promote global AI standardization
China plans to develop over 50 new national and industrial standards for the AI sector by 2026. These efforts are part of new guidelines aimed at standardizing systems within the AI industry to foster technological innovation, ensure high-quality development, and promote global participation in AI standardization.
03
Jul
Cybersecurity breach at CDK disrupts thousands of US car dealerships
Over the past two weeks, the North American car dealership market has experienced a major disruption, with no immediate resolution in sight. The primary cause is a hack of CDK Global, a leading provider of dealer management system (DMS) software, which forced 15,000 automotive dealers to shut down their DMS systems.