Tesla and Samsung Relationship Update

Tesla and Samsung Relationship Update
by Daniel Nenni on 03-15-2026 at 8:00 am

Elon Musk Lip Bu Tan Wafer Deal

The majority of my 40+ year career has been spent managing the relationship between leading-edge semiconductor design and manufacture, working with just about every commercial foundry and top customer in one way or another. It’s my thing—it fascinates me. I’m also a fan of disruption, and the latest disruptions the semiconductor… Read More


Intel Foundry: How They Got Here and Scenarios for Improvement

Intel Foundry: How They Got Here and Scenarios for Improvement
by Mark Webb on 03-11-2026 at 8:00 am

Intel Foundry How They Got Here and Scenarios for Improvement

How do you get a shortage while not growing???

Intel Announced earnings in January. Then David Zinsner presented updates on business this week. David is open when talking and always shares 2-3 things he probably should not share. Often he shares things some of us know, but we cannot present because it is not public. Then he makes it… Read More


Keynote: On-Package Chiplet Innovations with UCIe

Keynote: On-Package Chiplet Innovations with UCIe
by Daniel Nenni on 03-08-2026 at 4:00 pm

Chiplet Summit Keynote UCIe 2026

In the rapidly evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) emerges as a groundbreaking open standard designed to revolutionize on-package chiplet integrations. Presented by Dr. Debendra Das Sharma, Chair of the UCIe Consortium and Intel Senior Fellow, at the ChipletRead More


Global 2nm Supply Crunch: TSMC Leads as Intel 18A, Samsung, and Rapidus Race to Compete

Global 2nm Supply Crunch: TSMC Leads as Intel 18A, Samsung, and Rapidus Race to Compete
by Daniel Nenni on 03-06-2026 at 6:00 am

TSMC 2NM Intel 18A Samsung 2nm Rapidus 2nm

The semiconductor industry is in the midst of a structural supply challenge that’s tightly coupled to exploding demand for advanced chips, especially those used in AI, HPC, and next-generation mobile and consumer devices. At the center of this vortex is the 2nm class of manufacturing technology, representing one of the most … Read More


TSMC Process Simplification for Advanced Nodes

TSMC Process Simplification for Advanced Nodes
by Daniel Nenni on 02-22-2026 at 4:00 pm

TSMC Patent US10692720B2

In the modern world, the semiconductor industry stands at the heart of technological innovation. From smartphones and laptops to advanced medical devices and artificial intelligence systems, nearly every piece of contemporary electronics depends on increasingly sophisticated microchips. Among the leading companies … Read More


GCU and TSMC’s MSI Pathway Webinar

GCU and TSMC’s MSI Pathway Webinar
by Admin on 02-17-2026 at 12:58 pm

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This virtual session is your opportunity to explore Grand Canyon University and TSMC’s one-semester Manufacturing Specialist Intensive, industry funded pathway. Join to find out how you can start building your future in semiconductor manufacturing trades. Whether you’re looking to upskill, change career… Read More


TSMC and Cadence Strengthen Partnership to Enable Next-Generation AI and HPC Silicon

TSMC and Cadence Strengthen Partnership to Enable Next-Generation AI and HPC Silicon
by Daniel Nenni on 02-15-2026 at 6:00 pm

TSMC WAFER

TSMC continues to reinforce its leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing through its deepening collaboration with Cadence Design Systems. The expanded partnership focuses on enabling next-generation artificial intelligence and high-performance computing innovations by aligning advanced electronic design… Read More


TSMC vs Intel Foundry vs Samsung Foundry 2026

TSMC vs Intel Foundry vs Samsung Foundry 2026
by Daniel Nenni on 02-13-2026 at 6:00 am

TSMC vs Intel Foundry vs Samsung Foundry

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 FoundryRead More


Semidynamics Unveils 3nm AI Inference Silicon and Full-Stack Systems

Semidynamics Unveils 3nm AI Inference Silicon and Full-Stack Systems
by Daniel Nenni on 02-11-2026 at 8:00 am

Semidynamics Unveils TSMC N3 AI Inference Silicon

Semidynamics has taken a significant step forward in the race to build next-generation AI infrastructure with the unveiling of its 3nm AI inference silicon and a vertically integrated, full-stack systems strategy. Announced in February 2026, the development marks the company’s evolution from an advanced architecture specialist… Read More


TSMC’s 2026 AZ Exclusive Experience Day: Bridging Careers and Semiconductor Innovation

TSMC’s 2026 AZ Exclusive Experience Day: Bridging Careers and Semiconductor Innovation
by Daniel Nenni on 02-02-2026 at 8:00 am

TSMC AZ Day FAB 21

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