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ESIA calls for stronger EU Chips Act
The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) is urging the European Commission to significantly strengthen the upcoming revision of the EU Chips Act, calling for a more ambitious, industry-driven framework that can anchor Europe’s semiconductor strategy for the next decade. The appeal follows...
Global semiconductor market set to reach $1 trillion by 2026
The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization has raised its outlook for 2025 and reaffirmed a strong growth trajectory through 2026, pushing the global chip market closer to the USD 1 trillion mark. The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) released the updated...
Quantum materials market set to reach $96.9 billion by 2032
The global race to develop and deploy quantum-ready materials is accelerating rapidly, with new data projecting the quantum materials market to soar from $10.42 billion in 2024 to $96.9 billion by 2032. Driven by breakthroughs in quantum computing hardware, next-generation semiconductors, and...
EU Singapore Digital Partnership Expands Tech Sectors
The European Union and Singapore have strengthened their digital relationship following the second Digital Partnership Council meeting in Brussels. The meeting outlined plans covering various areas such as AI, data, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and digital trade. The discussions emphasized the shared goal of...
Global data center cooling market heats up
The global data center cooling sector is experiencing a significant period of growth as operators worldwide strive to support AI, high-performance computing (HPC), cloud platforms, and distributed architectures. Market data suggests that the industry is poised to expand from $21.86 billion in...
ST Introduces Secure NFC Chip for Matter 1.5 Smart-home Onboarding
STMicroelectronics has unveiled the ST25DA-C, a secure NFC Forum Type 4 tag specifically designed for the Matter 1.5 tap-to-pair onboarding process. This innovative chip is the first of its kind, tailored for the updated standard to simplify the installation of various smart-home...
BYD gains EU registrations as Chinese brands grow
BYD’s presence in Europe continues to expand, with October registrations showing a sharp year-on-year increase across EU markets. Dataforce figures indicate that Chinese brands collectively saw strong volume growth during the month, suggesting a potential shift in the competitive mix within Europe’s...
European car registrations steady in October with growing EV mix
European car registrations have shown a continued upward trend in October, as reported by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Year-to-date figures for October 2025 indicate a 1.4% increase in EU registrations compared to the same period last year, marking the fourth...
SiC raw materials prices increase amid 6-inch substrate price war
The silicon carbide (SiC) supply chain is entering a split-phase market, with SiC raw materials moving up in price while 6-inch device substrates come under heavy pricing pressure. For power and automotive designers, this divergence could potentially reshape device cost structures just...
EU digital package promises 155B in savings with streamlined AI and data rules
The European Commission has introduced a comprehensive EU digital package with the goal of reducing bureaucracy, fostering AI innovation, and facilitating cross-border business operations by implementing unified digital identities. This initiative includes new measures for data governance, cybersecurity streamlining, and the introduction...
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