A breakthrough from Penn and Michigan has produced robots smaller than a grain of salt. These fully programmable devices can sense their environment, move, and are powered by light. The potential uses range from internal medical procedures to micro-manufacturing.
A new report suggests Qualcomm is considering Samsung Foundry to manufacture its upcoming flagship chip. This would mark a major return to Samsung’s production lines after relying solely on TSMC since 2021.
Soitec has named Laurent Remont, a senior VP from Infineon, as its new chief executive. The move comes as the company’s share price has collapsed more than 80% under the outgoing CEO. Investors welcomed the appointment of an executive with strong semiconductor industry pedigree.
China is funneling $10 billion into over 50 major technology projects in Shanghai’s Pudong district in 2026. The plan, backed by local party chief Chen Jinning, aims to accelerate AI, semiconductor, and aviation industries with minimal regulatory interference. This is a direct move to turn financial
A new European research consortium is tackling EV battery sustainability and safety head-on. The 36-month SAFELOOP project, backed by €5 million, is developing key battery components from recycled materials to create a more secure European supply chain.
In a major strategic shift, Qualcomm is reportedly in talks for Samsung to manufacture its next flagship mobile chip. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 would be built on Samsung’s cutting-edge 2nm GAA process, marking a return to their partnership after five years.
A consortium’s A$13.2 billion buyout offer for BlueScope Steel is facing immediate pushback from key shareholders. They argue the A$30 per share price undervalues the company, setting the stage for a potential price hike.
Cybersecurity breach costs in manufacturing surged to $5.55 million in 2024, a 17.5% increase. Hackers now see factories as lucrative targets, forcing builders and integrators to deliver pre-secured machines. The basics, from passwords to network zones, are no longer optional.
Researchers in China have published a study showing they achieved plasma densities far beyond what was thought possible. This breaks a long-standing barrier known as the Greenwald limit, a major hurdle for sustainable fusion power.
Samsung has launched its new Galaxy Book6 series of laptops, headlined by Intel’s first 18A node processors. The Pro and Ultra models promise up to 30 hours of battery life and major performance jumps, with the Ultra offering optional Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs.
