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KPMG/GSA Survey: Auto and AI Revolutionizing Semi-Truck Industry
The automotive sector has emerged as the most important revenue driver for the semiconductor industry, according to a survey conducted by KPMG and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). This can be attributed to the increasing computerization and electrification of vehicles. The survey...
Chinese Startup Launches Innovative OPC Tool for Businesses
SiemensEDA executives have come together to establish a new EDA (Electronic Design Automation) company in China called Semiconductor Intelligent Design Automation (SEIDA). According to Reuters, SEIDA plans to launch its Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) software in the coming year.In 2022, SEIDA developed...
Raytheon NORSS Secures UK Space Surveillance and Tracking Contract
The UK Space Agency has awarded Raytheon a contract to provide Space Surveillance and Tracking Services Data (SST) from low-Earth orbit (LEO).Specifically, Raytheon NORSS – Raytheon’s UK-based space domain awareness specialist- will be using Raytheon’s LOCI (LEO Optical Camera Installation) sensor network...
Dimming Profits: Lighting Manufacturing Revenues Plunge
Demand remains subdued for most retail, indoor lighting, and specialised lighting manufacturers, according to a report by TrendForce. The revenues of the top ten manufacturers fell by 5% year-on-year in 2023, indicating a challenging market for the industry.However, there is hope for...
Xiaomi Enters the Electric Vehicle Market
Xiaomi, the Chinese phone company, has recently made a foray into the electric vehicle market with the introduction of their latest model, the SU7. The "SU" in SU7 stands for Speed Ultra, indicating the impressive performance capabilities of this electric vehicle.The SU7...
Q3 Sees 7.2% YoY Decline in PC Shipments
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), PC shipments in the third quarter of 2023 were down by 7.2% compared to the same period last year. The total number of units shipped reached 68.5 million. This decline is part of a larger...
BaTelab’s Hong Kong IPO Raises $53m, But Shares Take a Dive
BaTelab, a 13-year-old Chinese analogue company based in Suzhou and backed by the car manufacturer BYD, successfully raised $52.8 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong stock exchange yesterday.However, despite the initial success, the company's shares experienced a...
DOCOMO Unveils Innovative Taste-Sharing Technology
NTT DOCOMO, Miyashita Laboratory of the School of Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences, Meiji University, and H2L Inc have collaborated to develop a groundbreaking technology that allows taste information to be shared between individuals through a human-augmentation platform created by DOCOMO.The technology, believed to...
Korea’s Semiconductor Industry Reaches New Heights
Korean semiconductor production experienced a significant boost in November, with a remarkable 42% increase, according to Statistics Korea. This surge marks the largest rise in production in the past 18 months, indicating a positive trend for the industry. Furthermore, shipments of semiconductors...
USPTO’s Helping Hand: Extension of Assistance
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a new pre-application review program called the “Pre-Prosecution Pilot” as part of its continuing commitment to expand access to the innovation ecosystem and support under resourced inventors.The pilot program is designed to support...
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