Synopsys has finalized its US$35 billion acquisition of Ansys, uniting two global leaders in electronic design automation (EDA) and multiphysics simulation. The deal closed shortly after China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) conditionally approved the merger on July 14, removing the last major regulatory obstacle.
Transforming from an automation equipment manufacturer, Aurotek has treated its integrated robot solution business as a second growth curve and has reaped the benefits reflected in its 2024 revenue. Chairman Terry Cheng stated that Aurotek’s lineup of robots for the automation business will be operational priorities.
As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates, tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta are emerging as major players in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market. These companies are scaling up development of custom AI chips, and shipments are expected to rise sharply by 2026. The shift could threaten Nvidia’s dominance and drive fierce competition among DRAM suppliers Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology.