Semiconductors

Atlas Copco has today (2nd April) confirmed its purchase of Korean semiconductor valve manufacturer Presys.

Nitrogen-bearing compounds are among the most effective choices for high-energy density materials (HEDMs) and could hold the key to efficient energy storage, according to new university research.

Air Liquide will build a new plant in Singapore and upgrade its existing plants in Malta, New York, as part of an over €50m investment to supply high-purity nitrogen to GlobalFoundaries.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $5bn to support semiconductor-related research, development, and workforce needs as part of its plan to bolster domestic manufacturing.

Global semiconductor marketplace and search engine Partstack has joined the JEDEC Solid State Technology Association to support the standardisation of semiconductor quality and reliability.

Fujifilm Corporation is investing approximately ¥6bn ($41m) in its Kumamoto site to further expand its Electronic Materials business.

The National Centre for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology (Natcast) has appointed Deirdre Hanford as its founding CEO and trustee.

The US Department of Commerce and Microchip Technology has reached a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms to provide $162m in federal incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act to support the semiconductor supply chain.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has partnered with Semiwise and sureCore to develop cryogenic CMOS circuits capable of operating at temperatures near absolute zero.

EFC Gases & Advanced Materials (EFC) has launched a new neon gas recycling system to offer long-term, stable neon pricing for end-users.