[Cadence | Investment | AI] Intel's expansion; Cadence AI super agent for PCB, advanced packaging; photonics fab wars; earlier Yongin fab; German funding; new CHIPS Act award; HBM standard; Quadric funding; AMS acquisition; earnings; Rapidus teams up. The post Chip Industry Week In Review appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
[Intel | Investment] The stories cover MicroLED manufacturing, fabbing the Tesla A15 chip, and Bosch starting semiconductor production in the U.S. And there's also a major landmark for the Chinese space industry and Intel announcing a $5.7 billion capital investment in Fab 34 at Leixlip, Ireland... The post Most Read – Intel Leixlip, Tesla A15 chip, MicroLED manu...
[Intel | Manufacturing | Fab / Foundry] SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 18, 2026 — Intel Corporation today announced the appointment of Seok-Hee Lee as executive vice president of Intel Foundry, reporting directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan. In this role, Lee will lead all advanced packaging, system integration, back-end technology development, and back-end manufacturing, strengthening Intel’s ability to deliver differentiated, system-level innovation for … The post...
[Telecom] Anglia has signed a pan-European franchise agreement with BeRex, the Korean analogue RF and microwave semiconductor specialist. BeRex’s product range includes high quality and cost effective solutions for wireless applications, […] The post Anglia signs BeRex appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
[Keysight | Manufacturing | Fab / Foundry] Amkor's $1.5B deal; Intel Foundry revenue up 31%; Siemens' dual buys; SiC plant dies; AMD's big week; TSMC price hike; Nokia's fab buy; earnings; $300M for accelerating inference; Keysight's multiphysics; copper interconnect alternative. The post Chip Industry Week In Review appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
[Intel] Santa Clara, California, June 16, 2026 – At the 2026 VLSI Symposium, Intel Foundry provided an update on its process roadmap and long-term innovation investments. It shared that Intel 18A‑P, the first performance enhancement in the Intel 18A family, has entered risk production, meeting the timeline first shared with customers and partners last year.“Our updates … The post Intel Foundry Details Process Milestones and...
[Samsung | AI] Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of its new Bespoke AI Washer Dryer, a two-in-one laundry appliance that delivers Class A energy efficiency through AI Ecobubble™ technology and intelligent fabric care. Featuring Air Wash and AI Wash cycles — along with SmartThings connectivity — the new appliance provides users with a more convenient and personalized […]
[NVIDIA | Analog / Mixed Signal] DAC 2026: Siemens has added new Nvidia AI software to its Intelligence Center X, creating a characterisation AI agent for self-verifying semiconductor and PCB design workflows. The autonomous and long-running […] The post Siemens adds characterisation AI agent to automate design iteration appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
[Intel | Manufacturing | Fab / Foundry] Intel’s fabs are healing, but $293M in outside revenue won’t scare TSMC yet. The post Intel Foundry Improves Execution, but External Customers Remain the Test appeared first on EE Times .
[Intel | Jobs & Hiring] NEWS HIGHLIGHTS: The U.S. is at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence is reshaping global competition and increasing the need for secure, domestic semiconductor production. U.S. leadership in the AI era will be defined by innovation, domestic manufacturing, and workforce readiness. Strong semiconductor leadership is essential to economic growth, national security, and long-term global competitiveness. For …...
[Design | EDA] Siemens has bought Precision Innovations, the privately held, seven year-old, San Diego EDA specialist . Precision Innovations develops EDA software built on the open-source OpenROAD framework to help semiconductor teams […] The post Siemens buys Precision Innovations appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
[Telecom | RISC-V] The TL3228 integrates a dual-core RISC-V processor consisting of a high-performance D25F core and an energy-efficient N22 core. The post Why TL3228 Is the Go-To Standard Chip Powering True 8K Wireless Gaming Peripherals appeared first on EE Times.
Integrating real-time voltage telemetry and functional monitoring for deeper insights. The post Enhancing System Observability appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
The PC and smartphone markets are constrained, reports Semiconductor Intelligence. After two growth years, in Q2 2026 shipments of PCs sank 4.9% YoY and smartphones fell 6.7%, estimates IDC, which […] The post Politics, shortages, tariffs and AI skew end markets appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
[Intel | Investment] Intel had Q2 revenue of $16.1 billion, up 25% YoY, for a net loss of $11 billion compared to the $2.9 billion loss in Q2 2025. Gross margin was 40.4% […] The post Intel makes Q2 loss of $11bn appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
[Intel | AI] The most read stories on the site cover Raspberry Pi expanded its Touch Display 2 devices, a falling SOX index, and Chinese president Xi Xinping addressing the World AI Conference in Shanghai. The post Most Read – Raspberry Pi display, DSIT abolished, Intel layoffs appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
[Investment] SWISSto12, the Swiss manufacturer of satellite and payload systems, has closed its $70 million Series C funding round. The capital raise follows the award of $84.8 million from the European […] The post SWISSto12 $70m raises Series C for HummingSat development appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
[NVIDIA | Education | AI] Every year, the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) reveals where thousands of AI researchers have decided to put their work. This year’s accepted papers reveal a clear direction: open frontier models and open AI infrastructure have become foundational to how modern AI science gets done. NVIDIA had 74 papers accepted at ICML 2026. Approximately […]
[AI | AI] Samtec is announcing full production availability of its 185-AL series of 1.85 mm 30-degree angled launch board connector (185-AL Series). The angled launch is to allow cables to exit PCBs […] The post Samtec angled launch connectors for precision RF appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
[Intel | Policy] Over the past year, we have laid the foundation for a new Intel. I have spent time with customers, industry peers, employees, and government leaders, and the message is clear: the world needs Intel at its best—an engineering‑first company that listens, learns, and executes.We are revitalizing our core businesses and rebuilding trust in our execution. … The post CEO Letter: 2025-26 Intel Corporate Responsibility...
[Intel | AI] Intel today released its 2025–2026 Corporate Responsibility Report, providing an update on performance, priorities, and progress across its operations and value chain as demand for AI-driven computing increases.The report highlights Intel’s continued focus on three priority areas: people, sustainability, and technology, and how these efforts are shaping operational performance and long-term execution.More: 2025-26...
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[AI] As AI becomes an integral part of daily life, mobile devices serve as the primary entry point for unlocking its full potential. What matters most is how AI can be meaningfully integrated into everyday life — seamlessly, intuitively and in ways that truly offer support. We are focused on bringing these intelligent experiences to our […]
[Samsung | AI] At ISTELive 2026 in Orlando, Florida, Samsung Electronics showcased how connected classroom technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping educators create more engaging and personalized learning experiences. By demonstrating new software innovations for its Android-based Interactive Display portfolio, Samsung highlighted how integrated classroom technologies can help schools improve collaboration, simplify...
[Samsung] On July 22, Samsung Electronics will host Galaxy Unpacked in London, U.K. — a city that moves forward, not by chasing trends, but by setting them. Join us as we unveil the newest additions to the Galaxy portfolio, which has defined the foldable category. Combining intelligent capabilities with innovative form factors, the next generation of […]
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has demonstrated autonomous control of a satellite bus using a neural network. The organisation describes it as a pivotal shift for the use […] The post Neural network controls satellite bus in orbit appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
This white paper examines emerging humanoid robot architectures, focusing on how joints and dexterous hands are becoming intelligent, sensor-rich subsystems that require tightly integrated control, communication, and edge processing. It outlines key design challenges and opportunities for building scalable, high-performance humanoid manipulation systems. The post Humanoid Manipulation at the Edge of Physical Interaction appeared first on EE Times .
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As satellite deployments accelerate and mission economics evolve, engineers face a growing challenge: balancing the reliability demands of space operation with the cost, lead-time, size, and technology limitations associated with traditional space-qualified components. Conventional qualification approaches provide proven reliability but often introduce lengthy procurement cycles, larger package footprints, higher mass, and restricted access to the […] The post Commercial Space Screening Approach for Agile, High-Reliability Payloads appeared first on EE Times .
Intel is intending to ship RTL code for its x86 Atom processor to Rosaic Labs, a startup incorporated last May, reports Reuters. Rosaic CEO Amarjit Gill (pictured) and Intel CEO […] The post Intel to license x86 RTL code appeared first on Electronics Weekly .
As AI demands unprecedented "brain power," the semiconductor industry is moving past the era of relying on single, massive chips. Advanced packaging is the essential craft of interconnecting multiple specialized chips together. This allows them to function as a single, powerful unit that runs faster handling the massive workloads of the future.Intel’s been doing advanced … The post Intel’s U.S. Advanced Packaging Enables Next-Generation AI Semiconductors appeared first on Newsroom .
What’s New: Intel Foundry has completed the Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes - Commercial (RAMP-C) program. Launched in September 2021, the program supported development of domestic, leading-edge CMOS technology and manufacturing in the United States, establishing a foundation for expanded trusted domestic semiconductor manufacturing.“The collaboration between the DoW and Intel on the Trusted & Assured Microelectronics … The post Intel Completes RAMP-C Program, Accelerating Momentum for Secure Enclave appeared first on Newsroom .
On July 22 at Galaxy Unpacked July 2026, Samsung Electronics introduced intelligent eyewear as the first step toward making AI glasses the next interface for mobile AI. Built on decades of expertise in mobile engineering, hardware design and product craftsmanship, intelligent eyewear combines true wearability with mobile AI experiences and seamless connectivity within the Galaxy […]
From autonomous factories and AI-powered robots to connected vehicles and smart cities, organizations are entering a new era where connected systems are expected not only to collect data, but also to analyze, decide, and act in real time. As Industrial IoT continues to evolve, the focus has shifted beyond deploying connected devices. Today’s challenge is […] The post IoT Tech Expo Europe Returns to Amsterdam as Industrial AI and Edge Intelligence Reshape Connected Industry appeared first on EE Times .
Open source software is a critical pillar of the global economy. It underpins cloud computing, financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, government and internet services by making technology accessible and observable to communities of experts. Cybersecurity is among the top three beneficiaries of open source software. The Open Secure AI Alliance — building on the leadership of […]
Samsung Electronics today introduced its intelligent eyewear at Galaxy Unpacked in London. Building on the concepts announced at the latest Google I/O, the new designs were developed with global eyewear brands, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The intelligent eyewear shows how the Galaxy ecosystem can move beyond the mobile phone and into eyewear that supports […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & CHANGSHA, China — Intel Corporation and Lens Technology today announced a strategic collaboration focused on enabling new technologies for advanced semiconductor packaging. Through this work, the companies intend to explore opportunities to accelerate the development of glass substrate-based packaging solutions that can help enable higher performance, increased interconnect density, and improved … The post Intel and Lens Technology Collaborate to Enable Advanced Semiconductor Packaging for the AI Era appeared first on Newsroom .
Intel Corporation’s second-quarter 2026 earnings news release and presentation are available on the company’s Investor Relations website. The earnings conference call for investors begins at 2 p.m. PDT today; a public webcast will be available at www.intc.com.More: Earnings News Release | Earnings Call Comments from CEO Lip-Bu Tan and CFO Dave Zinsner The post Intel Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results appeared first on Newsroom .
SANTA CLARA AND SUNNYVALE, Calif. – July 21, 2026 – Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), today announced a strategic collaboration to develop Fortinet Security Processor 6 (SP6). Expanding a long-standing relationship between the two companies, this collaboration combines Fortinet’s proprietary, purpose-built security processor expertise with Intel’s advanced design, packaging, and manufacturing capabilities … The post Intel and Fortinet Collaborate to Advance Cybersecurity Innovation and Strengthen Global Supply Chain Resilience appeared first on Newsroom .
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On July 22, Samsung Electronics hosted Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 at Old Billingsgate in London — unveiling its next-generation foldables with agentic AI. Alongside Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, Samsung introduced Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 with more advanced health features, as well as intelligent eyewear. Through a […]
People with lower-limb injuries who cannot stand or walk often need intensive clinical rehabilitation and expert-guided physiotherapy.This medical care retrains the limbs and supports the brain’s ability to relearn movement, with the goal of restoring greater mobility and ultimately, helping the patient to walk again.But traditional rehabilitation methods today have its limits – it’s fatigue-inducing, imprecise and requires expert, … The post Intel-Powered Medical Exoskeleton Helps Patients Get Back on Their Feet appeared first on Newsroom .
At Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, the world got a glimpse into the first handheld gaming device powered by the all-new Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme processor.Created by Taiwan-based MSI, the Claw 8 EX AI+ is now available for sale in an eye-catching “void purple” color exclusive to the device.But creating an all-new handheld design isn’t like … The post Three ways Intel and MSI co-engineered the world’s first Arc G3 handheld appeared first on Newsroom .
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 30, 2026 — Intel Corporation today announced that it will report second-quarter financial results on Thursday, July 23, 2026, promptly after close of market. Intel will then hold an earnings conference call at 2 p.m. PDT that day to discuss the results.A live public webcast of the earnings conference call can … The post Intel to Report Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results appeared first on Newsroom .
LEIXLIP, Ireland, July 13, 2026 —Intel today announced a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) capital investment at its Leixlip campus in Ireland, marking the next phase in the site’s capacity expansion.  Global demand for AI and high-performance computing is driving the need for advanced silicon to power AI Factories, and Intel is scaling capacity in Ireland … The post Intel Invests €5 Billion to Expand Manufacturing in Europe appeared first on Newsroom .
SANTA CLARA, Calif., and SUNNYVALE, Calif. – July 16, 2026 – Intel and Google Cloud today announced an expansion of their previously announced multi-year strategic collaboration, which would accelerate Intel’s enterprise-wide digital evolution through the deployment of Gemini Enterprise and Google Cloud.Intel will integrate advanced, Gemini-powered generative AI across its global workforce, helping to scale capabilities and … The post Intel and Google Cloud Announce Collaboration to Accelerate Intel’s AI-Enabled Enterprise Transformation appeared first on Newsroom .
