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➀ SK Hynix becomes the first memory manufacturer to install ASML's High-NA EUV lithography system (EXE:5200B) at its M16 fab, aiming to streamline DRAM production for AI and HPC markets;

➁ The 0.55 NA system enables 1.7x smaller circuit patterns and 2.9x higher density, reducing multi-patterning steps while targeting next-gen HBM development;

➂ Accelerating equipment deployment by six months gives SK Hynix a competitive edge over Samsung, positioning it to lead in AI memory solutions with earlier mass production capabilities.

➀ Quantinuum, formed by Cambridge Quantum and Honeywell's merger, secured $600 million in funding with investors including NVIDIA's NVentures and JPMorganChase;

➁ Funds will support the launch of its trapped-ion quantum system Helios and advance fault-tolerant quantum computing;

➂ Collaborates with NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Centre, RIKEN, SoftBank, and Infineon for quantum tech development.

➀ Q2 2025 semiconductor equipment billings reached $33.07 billion, up 24% YoY and 3% QoQ, driven by demand for leading-edge logic, HBM-related DRAM, and shipments to Asia;

➁ SEMI highlights strong H1 2025 revenue exceeding $65 billion, building on 2024's record $117 billion billings;

➂ Investments focus on advanced logic, memory for AI, and regional supply chain resilience, per SEMI CEO Ajit Manocha.

➀ DigiKey releases Season 5 of its Factory Tomorrow video series titled 'Behind the Robot,' focusing on industrial automation technologies such as robotic cells, intelligent sensors, and integrated systems;

➁ The series explores cloud connectivity, predictive diagnostics, and the impact of automation on workforce transformation, featuring experts from partners Eaton and SICK;

➂ The Factory Tomorrow series, initiated in 2021, highlights evolving automation infrastructure and its role in advanced manufacturing environments.

➀ Wavice invested 6.7 billion KRW (~$5.04 million USD) to acquire a 2,843-pyeong (9,398㎡) site in Cheonan Techno Park for GaN semiconductor and defense component production, targeting operational launch by early 2027;

➁ The company plans to expand X-band (8-12 GHz) GaN RF semiconductor foundry services, focusing on military, satellite communication, anti-drone systems, and advanced weapons, following recent commercialization of X-band GaN RF chips;

➂ The facility aims to stabilize production and improve delivery competitiveness, with CEO Han Min-seok emphasizing its role in establishing Wavice as a global defense semiconductor leader.

➀ Hyosung Heavy Industries hosted a Technology Innovation Forum, focusing on South Korea's 'Energy Highway' policy and collaborative strategies for power industry development;

➁ Experts emphasized the role of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, AI-driven energy policies, and renewable energy integration in modernizing power grids;

➂ Key institutions like KEPCO and academia discussed digitalization of power systems and regulatory frameworks to accelerate the energy transition.

➀ LG Electronics participates in IFA 2025, Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show in Berlin;

➁ The company features its 'LG AI Home Orchestra,' focusing on interconnected appliances powered by the AI hub 'ThinQ On';

➂ The exhibition highlights how AI-driven connected home devices aim to elevate users’ daily living experiences.

➀ Chungnam Province held a policy briefing in Seoul with local legislators to secure support for 29 projects under the 2026 national budget (approx. 11.93 trillion KRW, ~$9.18 billion USD);

➁ Key projects include establishing a green semiconductor testbed, AI ecosystem for future vehicles, Chungnam University's Neungpo Campus, and carbon capture (CCU) initiatives;

➂ Urged legislative backing for regional issues like public institution relocations and special laws for industrial crisis response and coal plant phase-out support.

➀ Samsung Electronics participated in Europe's largest consumer electronics exhibition, IFA 2025, held in Berlin, Germany, showcasing its 'AI Home' concept;

➁ The 'AI Home' offers hyper-personalized experiences by understanding and proactively adapting to user preferences;

➂ Visitors can explore futuristic smart living scenarios through Samsung's AI-powered home ecosystem at the exhibition.

➀ LG Electronics participates in IFA 2025, Europe's largest home appliance exhibition, held in Berlin, showcasing AI-driven refrigerator technology and smart features;

➁ Highlights include the 'AI CoreTech Zone' displaying AI Inverter technology for refrigerators and other AI-enhanced home appliance solutions;

➂ The event begins on September 5 (local time), emphasizing LG's focus on AI integration in consumer electronics.

➀ Samsung Electronics prepares for IFA 2025, Europe's largest consumer electronics trade show, highlighting its 'Samsung AI Home' through outdoor advertisements at City Cube Berlin;

➀ The 'AI Home' offers hyper-personalized experiences that understand and adapt to users' needs, showcasing futuristic daily life;

➂ Visitors can experience this AI-driven smart home concept at Samsung's exhibition hall, demonstrating advanced AI integration in home environments.

➀ LG Electronics participates in IFA 2025, Europe's largest electronics exhibition, held in Berlin;

➁ LG showcases its 'AI Home Solution Zone', expanding from smart homes to mobility with AI-driven solutions like the 'Spielraum' mobility space;

➂ The exhibition highlights LG's integration of AIoT technologies to enhance connected living experiences beyond traditional home environments.

➀ LG Electronics participates in IFA 2025, Europe's largest home appliance exhibition, held in Berlin from September 5;

➁ The company showcases its "LG AI Home Orchestra," featuring the AI hub "ThinQ On" that connects smart appliances to enhance daily life;

➂ The exhibition visualizes an AI-driven smart home ecosystem through coordinated appliance interactions.

➀ LG Electronics participates in Europe's largest home appliance exhibition IFA 2025 in Berlin;

➁ Demonstrates its AI CoreTech zone featuring dual inverter heat pump technology;

➂ Unveils a specially designed WashCombo laundry system with interactive displays showcasing internal mechanisms.

➀ Junior Professor Stefan Mönch at the University of Stuttgart has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant of €1.5 million to research highly efficient electrical energy conversion technologies;

➁ The project focuses on partial power processing (PPP) converters and multilevel converters to minimize energy losses in applications like electromobility and solid-state heat pumps, achieving efficiencies over 99%;

➂ Research explores cascading topologies and optimal voltage levels to extend applications to smart materials, soft robotics, and energy harvesting, supported by collaborations in projects like GaN4EmoBiL and COOLPOL.

➀ Dr. Stefan Mönch received a €1.5 million ERC Starting Grant to advance research on near-lossless electrical energy conversion using Partial-Power Processing (PPP) and multilevel converters, aiming to minimize energy losses in voltage transformations.

➁ The research targets applications like electromobility and solid-state heat pumps (using eco-friendly electrocaloric materials) and explores optimizing voltage stages and cascading topologies to maximize efficiency, building on GaN semiconductor expertise from prior projects.

➂ The project also investigates energy harvesting and smart materials for soft robotics, with potential to significantly enhance sustainable energy systems and reduce environmental impact.

➀ A new leak suggests Sony is preparing to release another PlayStation 5 model, but the upcoming revision may not be exciting. It is rumored that the new model will reduce the internal storage while keeping the price the same.

➁ Sony has recently increased the MSRPs across its PS5 lineup, with the regular PS5 now priced at $549.99 in the U.S.

➂ According to Dealabs, Sony is preparing to release a revised PS5 Digital Edition in Europe and Japan with a lower storage capacity.

➀ Samsung's Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) 49-inch curved gaming monitor drops to its historical low price of $899, a 44% discount from its original $1,599.

➁ Features include a 240Hz refresh rate, 5120×1440 OLED display with VESA HDR True Black 400 certification, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and multi-device connectivity via HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort.

➂ Focused on core gaming performance, it omits smart TV features but offers Picture-by-Picture mode for dual-input multitasking.