Nikon is preparing lower-cost ArF tools for semiconductor manufacturing markets.
University researchers have validated bidirectional DC protection using SiC modules. The architecture targets medium-voltage DC grids, battery storage, renewable integration, vehicle-to-grid systems, and industrial power infrastructure.
Infineon has joined NVIDIA’s MGX ecosystem for AI rack power. The collaboration supports 800VDC architectures using silicon, silicon carbide, and gallium nitride technologies to improve power delivery in high-density AI data centres.
Rambus has introduced a DDR5 9600 client memory module chipset for CUDIMM, CQDIMM, and CSODIMM designs in future AI PCs, workstations, and notebooks.
Glass-core substrates are gaining momentum in advanced semiconductor packaging roadmaps. SEMI and Global Net Corp. forecast rapid growth as AI and HPC designs push conventional substrate materials toward larger formats, finer interconnects, and tighter dimensional control.
Siemens has introduced Simcenter PhysicsAI as an add-on to Simcenter STAR-CCM+, using geometric deep learning to accelerate CFD-based design exploration.
Xaar will show battery coating applications for its industrial inkjet technology at The Battery Show Europe, targeting digital deposition for EV and energy storage cells.