➀ Intel showcased its next-gen 18A manufacturing node at the VLSI Symposium, highlighting significant performance and efficiency gains for mobile chips with Panther Lake;

➁ The 18A node introduces RibbonFET and PowerVia, promising up to 25% higher clocks or 38% lower power compared to Intel 3;

➂ Panther Lake is set to be the first product to use 18A in volume, aiming to reclaim leadership in client CPUs.

➀ The article highlights the importance of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) in aligning PCB designs with fabrication capabilities, including adjustments to trace spacing, solder mask clearances, and pad shapes;

➁ It emphasizes ECAD-MCAD collaboration to address mechanical constraints and ensure seamless integration of PCB assemblies with enclosures;

➂ Simulation and iterative design refinements are crucial for validating performance and reliability under real-world conditions.

➀ Adani Group and Zoho suspended high-profile semiconductor projects, but experts view these as strategic pivots rather than failures, reflecting challenges in tech partnerships and market viability;

➁ India's semiconductor roadmap continues with approved projects like Tata Electronics’ $11 billion fab in collaboration with Taiwan’s PSMC, targeting automotive and industrial applications;

➂ Structural hurdles include delays in government incentives, technology transfer complexities, and uncertainties in domestic demand, yet the government maintains optimism for 'Made-in-India' chips by 2026.

➀ Empa researchers developed machine learning (ML) algorithms to optimize laser-based metal processing, such as 3D printing (Powder Bed Fusion) and welding, reducing costly preliminary trials by two-thirds through real-time optical data analysis;

➁ The ML system uses FPGA chips for precise, real-time control of laser parameters during welding, addressing material defects and variability to improve consistency;

➂ This approach enhances accessibility for non-experts, potentially enabling broader industrial adoption of advanced laser manufacturing techniques.

➀ Surveys indicate Americans lack interest in returning to factory jobs, and higher wage demands could undermine U.S. company profitability;

➁ Decades of outsourcing to low-cost labor markets have shifted U.S. employment toward the service sector, which now accounts for over 70% of nonfarm jobs;

➂ U.S. manufacturing employment has declined from 30% in 1950 to 8% in 2024, driven by productivity gains and globalization, with China emerging as the global manufacturing hub.

➀ China accounted for 29% of all global manufacturing in 2023, according to the United Nations Statistics Division;

➁ The Chinese manufacturing sector added $4.8 trillion to the country's total economic output in 2023;

➂ The U.S. manufacturing sector's contribution to the economy has significantly decreased, now accounting for just over 10% of the country's added value.

➀ Design for X has expanded to include considerations for tariffs;

➁ This now encompasses aspects from testing to manufacturing and security;

➂ The integration of tariff considerations aims to optimize the entire design and production process.

➀ Nvidia 正在与其制造合作伙伴合作，设计和建设工厂，首次在美国完全生产 Nvidia 人工智能超级计算机；

➁ 该公司与领先的制造合作伙伴已委托超过一百万平方英尺的制造空间，在亚利桑那州的凤凰城生产 NVIDIA Blackwell 芯片，并在德克萨斯州生产人工智能超级计算机；

➂ Nvidia Blackwell 芯片已开始在亚利桑那州凤凰城的台积电芯片工厂生产，公司正在德克萨斯州建设超级计算机制造工厂，与富士康在休斯顿合作，与纬创在达拉斯合作，预计两家工厂的大规模生产将在未来 12-15 个月内启动。

➀ Siemens Digital Industries Software has acquired DownStream Technologies, a provider of manufacturing data preparation tools for PCB design.

➁ The acquisition aims to expand Siemens' presence in the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market.

➂ DownStream Technologies' CAM350 suite of tools allows customers to verify and automatically prepare PCB design data for fabrication, reducing errors and streamlining the transition from design to production.

➀ EMI通过其美国子公司Capitol Records Ltd. 正在努力收购美国电子产品市场的大部分份额；

➁ 64年前，《电子时报》1961年3月15日的版面上开始讲述这个故事；

➂ Capitol通过收购两家独立电子公司——纽约的霍夫曼电子管公司和洛杉矶的Voi-Shan电子部，成立了名为Electric and Musical Industries (United States) Inc. 的新子公司。

➀ According to Knight Frank's 2025 Wealth Report, technology was the biggest wealth generator among billionaires in 2024, accounting for $2.6 trillion across 342 billionaires.

➁ However, the largest number of 2024 billionaires – 427 – came from the financial sector.

➂ Over the last decade, manufacturing produced the most new billionaires – 509, half of whom are in China, while technology produced the second highest number – 443, with China leading.

➀ Intel has entered risk production on 18A, a process designed to compete with TSMC's 2nm technology;

➁ Kevin O'Buckley, SVP of Foundry Services, emphasized the importance of risk production in scaling up manufacturing;

➂ The 18A process features backside power delivery, a feature not present in TSMC's 2nm process;

➃ Intel is expected to use the 18A process for its next processor generation, Panther Lake.

➀ TSMC is expected to earn $60 billion in revenues from manufacturing 2nm wafers before Intel makes any significant money from the technology.

➁ The US government's decision to distribute the $250 billion Chips and Science Act money widely is criticized.

➂ Intel's share of the act, $19 billion, seems insufficient compared to TSMC's $30-40 billion 2025 capex and expected revenues.

➀ Matthew Stephens of Impact Nano has over 20 years of experience in advanced materials commercialization.

➁ Impact Nano is a tier 2 supplier specializing in advanced materials for semiconductor manufacturing.

➂ The company addresses challenges in materials innovation, scale-up, and manufacturing sustainability.

➀ YES, a global leader in materials and interface engineering equipment solutions, has shipped the first commercial VeroTherm Formic Acid Reflow tool to a global semiconductor manufacturer from its Sulur, Coimbatore facility.

➁ This marks a significant milestone for YES and the Indian semiconductor ecosystem, as it is the first equipment produced in India for advanced semiconductor applications like HBM.

➂ The Sulur facility, which commenced operations in September 2024, is part of YES's strategic expansion plan to serve global customers more efficiently.

➀ Wevo has introduced a new series of runnier silicone potting gels for faster filling;

➁ The Wevosil series offers lower viscosity than standard products, improving air bubble elimination;

➂ The gels cure into gels rather than elastomers, providing effective protection against environmental influences.

➀ Same Sky’s Interconnect Group has introduced new USB Type-C plug models (UP20, UP31, UP32) supporting USB standards from 2.0 to 3.2 Gen 2, enabling high-speed data transfer up to 10 Gbps and power delivery up to 150W.

➁ These connectors feature a wide operating temperature range (-30°C to 125°C), multiple mounting styles, and a durable design capable of up to 10,000 mating cycles, making them suitable for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.

➂ Pricing starts at $0.73 per unit for orders of 100 pieces, with bulk order inquiries handled directly by the company or its distribution partners.

➀ The article discusses the latest PID temperature controller E62 developed by BrainChild, which is designed for cost-effective and efficient temperature control across various industries such as manufacturing, automation, HVAC, and research.

➁ The E62 offers multiple input options including thermocouples and resistance temperature detectors, and versatile output options like Relay, 0-20mA, 0-10V, and SSR drive, making it suitable for different applications.

➂ Features like Auto-Tune functionality, parameter lock, and IP65-rated protection ensure reliability and ease of use, making it an ideal choice for temperature management in harsh environments.