➀ MIT's CSAIL has developed Xstrings, a new 3D printing technique that simplifies the creation of cable-driven devices by embedding cables directly into 3D-printed structures, reducing production time by 40%.
➁ The system allows users to specify motion types such as bending, twisting, or coiling through a digital blueprint, enabling seamless design and fabrication in a single step.
➂ Demonstrated applications include robotic fingers, interactive sculptures, and gripping tentacles, showcasing potential in robotics, art, and wearable tech.
Recent #semiconductor news in the semiconductor industry
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the Thermo Scientific Vulcan™ Automated Lab, a cutting-edge solution designed for process development and control in semiconductor manufacturing.
The lab is designed to enhance productivity, increase yield, and reduce operating costs for semiconductor manufacturers by integrating robotic handling with AI-enhanced instruments.
The system also addresses the time-to-data gap in traditional TEM analysis methods by streamlining data collection processes.
➀ Silicon Catalyst, the world's only incubator dedicated to accelerating semiconductor solutions, has announced the 3rd Annual ‘Arm Silicon Startups Contest’;
➁ The contest is in partnership with Arm, known for its high-performance and energy-efficient computing platforms;
➂ Silicon Catalyst will organize and administer the contest, which is set to launch today.
➀ This article provides an overview of the top ten semiconductor companies in 2024, based on Gartner's data.
➁ The list includes the ranking, revenue, market share, and growth percentage compared to 2023.
➂ Notable companies like Samsung Electronics, Intel, NVIDIA, and Apple are highlighted.
➀ Researchers at the University of Houston have provided new insights into the basic process of heart development in utero, offering potential advancements in the treatment of heart disease.
➁ The study focuses on tunneling nanotube-like structures, which are long, thin membrane channels that connect cells.
➂ These structures physically connect cardiomyocytes in the myocardium to endocardial cells in the endocardium, facilitating long-distance intercellular communication essential for heart formation.
➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会(GTC)正在举行,黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。
➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。
➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出,下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。
➀ TI introduces the TPS1685, the first 48V integrated hot-swap eFuse with power-path protection for data centre hardware.
➁ The TPS1685 simplifies design and reduces solution size by half compared to existing hot-swap controllers.
➂ TI also launches a new family of GaN power stages, the LMG3650R035, LMG3650R025, and LMG3650R070, offering high efficiency and high power density.
➀ NMI will host a conference on March 26th in Glasgow to explore new markets and technologies for expansion.
➁ The event at the University of Strathclyde focuses on the expected growth of the global semiconductor industry, which is projected to reach a $2 trillion market in the next decade.
➂ Key speakers will discuss topics like manufacturing innovation, market trends, sustainability, and the impact of emerging technologies.
➀ Infineon Technologies AG has launched the industry's first discrete 2000 V silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes, known as the CoolSiC Schottky Diode 2000 V G5 family, in September 2024. These diodes are now available in the TO-247-2 package, enabling easier design transitions and reducing component count by up to 50%.
➁ The diodes offer several key features such as no reverse recovery current, no forward recovery, high surge current capability, temperature-independent switching behavior, low forward voltage drop, and consistent forward voltage characteristics. They are designed to work optimally with Infineon’s 2000 V CoolSiC MOSFETs.
➂ The new diodes are ideal for applications like solar inverters and electric vehicle chargers, supporting higher power levels and enhancing system performance through simplified designs and improved efficiency.
➀ The semiconductor industry is experiencing transformative growth potential.
➁ Chiplets, artificial intelligence, and advanced packaging are driving this growth.
➂ Foundry capacity is being pushed as a result.
➀ TSMC's revenue in February reached US$7.9 billion, marking an 11% decrease from January but a 43% increase year-over-year.
➁ UMC's February revenue was US$552 million, reflecting an unknown change from the previous month.
➂ The first two months of 2025 saw a 39% increase in revenue for TSMC compared to the same period in 2024.
➀ The Changan-SIDA SiC project, a joint venture between Changan's Deep Blue Auto and SIDA Semiconductor, is set to begin production with an initial capacity of 1.8 units.
➁ The project is expected to reach full production in June, with a first-phase capacity of 500,000 units and a second-phase capacity of 1.8 million units.
➂ SIDA Semiconductor, founded in 2005, specializes in the design, research, production, and sales of IGBT and SiC power semiconductor chips and modules.
➀ Cadence has officially joined the Intel Foundry Accelerator Design Services Alliance;
➁ This collaboration aims to drive innovation and support advanced chip design;
➂ The alliance aims to solidify Intel Foundry's leadership in cutting-edge semiconductor solutions.
➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.
➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.
➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.
➀ Huada Jiutian plans to acquire the controlling stake of Chip and Semiconductor through the issuance of shares and cash payment.
➁ Huada Jiutian is committed to becoming a leading EDA provider in the global market.
➂ Chip and Semiconductor aims to create a full-stack EDA platform for the AI era, covering chip, packaging, module, PCB board-level, interconnection, and整机 system.
➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;
➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';
➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.
➀ Foxconn's Chairman Young Liu claims that the Trump administration's tariff strategy is causing a 'big headache' for the company's largest tech partners.
➁ Liu discusses the impact of the U.S. government's recent trend of rapid declaration and rescinding of tariffs on Foxconn's business.
➂ The article explores how the unpredictability of the U.S. government's tariffs is affecting the tech industry and Foxconn's manufacturing plans.
➀ Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, raising concerns about potential layoffs and the future of Intel Foundry.
➁ China's chip smuggling continues with individuals and companies importing restricted AI servers, while Huawei is accused of tricking TSMC into manufacturing banned processors.
➂ AMD releases the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, dominating Intel's chips in gaming performance with its 3D V-Cache technology.