Samsung might be the most unusual company on earth because it is difficult to decide what kind of company it actually is. To most consumers, Samsung means smartphones, televisions, refrigerators. Yet the name also appears on apartment towers, cargo ships, hospital equipment, insurance policies, construction projects, and… Read More
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SWTest Asia 2026
The Semiconductor Wafer Test Asia Conference (SWTest Asia) is celebrating over 5 years as the only industry event that focuses on all the aspects associated with microelectronic wafer and die level testing within the Asia test community. The conference has the perfect mixture of manufacturer and vendor presentations. It is … Read More
The Fab Is Not the Finish Line
AI may close the design. The fab may finish the silicon. Production still has to realize the system.
Semiconductor engineering is becoming extraordinarily capable.
EDA platforms are expanding from individual design tasks toward increasingly complete system analysis.
Multiphysics simulation is connecting electrical, … Read More
Webinar: Industry-Ready Semiconductor Teaching Lab Solutions
About this event
Universities face growing pressure to prepare engineers for real semiconductor workflows. Join this webinar to explore how to bridge theory and hands-on measurements in your courses and labs. Learn how to bring industry-relevant semiconductor education into the classroom with structured lab solutions that
Semiconductor Seminar 2026 – Nuevo León
About this event
The Semiconductor Seminar 2026 is coming to Monterrey, bringing together engineers, researchers, and industry professionals to explore practical approaches to device design, modeling, characterization, validation, testing, and safety.
Through expert-led sessions and live demonstrations, you will
PCs & Smartphones Supply Constrained
Global unit shipments of PCs and smartphones were both down versus a year ago in the 2nd quarter of 2026, according to IDC. PCs were down 4.9% and smartphones were down 6.7%. Both PCs and smartphones showed growth in 2024 and 2025. IDC is predicting an 11.3% decline in PCs and a 13.9% decline in smartphones in 2026.
What is causing the… Read More
SEMIEXPO Viet Nam 2026
December 3, 2026 – December 4, 2026
More information on SEMIEXPO Viet Nam will be available in Q3 2026
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
WEBINAR: Outrunning the Data Wave – Why we need to keep pace with the coming 400% data surge
The semiconductor manufacturing industry has hit a new era of data intensity. We know that we need to look at alternatives to silicon and that electrical interconnects are unable to keep pace. We know we need to design more chiplets and alter microchip architecture. But how much data are we talking specifically, and how much
TSMC vs Intel Foundry vs Samsung Foundry 2026
The global semiconductor industry sits at the foundation of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and cloud data centers to artificial intelligence, automobiles, and national defense systems. At the center of advanced chip manufacturing are three major players: TSMC, Samsung Foundry, and Intel Foundry… Read More
TSMC’s 2026 AZ Exclusive Experience Day: Bridging Careers and Semiconductor Innovation
In February of 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will host the TSMC AZ Exclusive Experience Day in Phoenix, Arizona, offering selected participants a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing organizations in the world. The event will serve as an immersive… Read More
