Photonic has proposed a CA$500 million Canadian semiconductor manufacturing facility. Project VANGUARD would provide shared fabrication and packaging capacity for quantum, AI, defence, sensing, and other advanced technology programmes.
South Korea has widened espionage law to protect strategic technologies. The revised criminal code extends offences beyond enemy states as authorities strengthen protection around semiconductors, AI, batteries, and other high-value technology.
LG Chem will supply semiconductor-grade IPA feedstock into China directly. A partnership with Jiangyin Jianghua combines Korean production with local purification for Chinese AI-chip and HBM manufacturing.
Anglia has added Adam Tech through a pan-European franchise agreement. The deal expands its connector, cable, electromechanical, power, and protection offering, with products stocked and available through Anglia Live.
ZEISS has launched VersaXRM 5 Insight for multiscale X-ray analysis. The system combines microCT overview imaging, targeted X-ray microscopy, guided workflows, and AI-assisted reconstruction for non-destructive inspection.
ASML is examining output above 110 EUV systems in 2028. The potential increase would extend its capacity programme as advanced logic, memory, and AI-related investment drives lithography demand.
ST has launched VD56GA for lower-cost automotive infrared cabin sensing. The 1.1MP device combines higher infrared sensitivity, integrated image processing, and compact packaging for volume vehicle programmes.
Fortaegis has raised $50 million to commercialise silicon-rooted security globally. The Dutch company is moving its Secure Compute architecture towards production, FPGA deployment, and later ASIC implementations.
Heron Power has secured $60m to support manufacturing scale-up plans. The facility adds debt financing as its 286,000ft² California factory moves towards late-2027 medium-voltage power-electronics production.