➀ The construction of multiple semiconductor plants in Germany is facing setbacks; ➁ German automotive parts supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG is planning to withdraw from a 3 billion USD joint project; ➂ The joint project involved U.S. companies and was intended to invest in German semiconductor manufacturing.

➀ The Korean government has accelerated the construction of the Yongin Semiconductor National Industrial Complex by three and a half years, with construction now set to begin in 2026 instead of 2029. ➁ The project is expected to attract $200 billion in private investment and aims to create a $475 billion added value production. ➂ The cluster will include six fabs plants, three power plants, and 60 SMEs.

➀ TSMC discovers an unexploded bomb at a Kaohsiung fab construction site; ➁ The Taiwanese military safely removes the bomb; ➂ The site resumes construction on schedule.

➀ Microsoft is experimenting with cross-laminated timber (CLT) for new data centers in Northern Virginia to reduce its carbon footprint. ➁ The company estimates that using wood in its data centers will cut its carbon footprint by 35% compared to steel construction. ➂ Greenhouse emissions are reduced by 65% when CLT replaces precast concrete.

➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT) has initiated the research project QualiBolS to develop a contactless acoustic monitoring system based on AI for ensuring the quality of bolted焊接 connections in construction projects. ➁ The project aims to replace traditional, resource-intensive quality control methods with real-time monitoring. ➂ The system uses AI algorithms to analyze welding sounds in real-time, classifying them as 'in order' or 'not in order' and identifying irregularities. This method promises significant time and cost savings, as well as increased safety in construction.

➀ The European Commission has approved a plan for Poland to provide over 7.4 billion zlotys ($1.91 billion) in state aid; ➁ The aid supports Intel's construction of a new semiconductor assembly and test facility near Wroclaw; ➂ The project is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.