ClassOne Technology announced that two leading photonics manufacturers have placed follow‑on production orders for multiple Solstice S8 single‑wafer wet processing systems equipped with GoldPro electroplating chambers. The systems will perform high‑volume gold electroplating on 4‑inch and 6‑inch indium phosphide wafers used in next‑generation optical devices for AI data centers and high‑bandwidth communications. Customers plan to add more units as InP transceiver capacity grows, citing the Solstice platform’s flexibility and precise thickness control. The orders underscore rising demand [...]

South Korea’s SK Hynix is in exploratory talks with Intel about producing memory chips in the United States, sources said. One proposal would have SK Hynix lease space in Intel’s planned Ohio fab, while another envisions a joint venture with Intel and major cloud providers seeking guaranteed memory supplies. The arrangement could ease Intel’s capacity strain and fulfill the Trump administration’s push for domestic chip production amid soaring AI and data‑center demand. However, South Korean authorities may [...]

The semiconductor industry’s rapid expansion is driving unprecedented water demand in water‑stressed regions such as Texas and Arizona. Lisa Walters of PPG explains how advances in polymeric ultrafiltration (UF) membranes enable efficient reclamation of wastewater, reducing oil and suspended solids to below 10 ppm and extending membrane life. These membranes serve as a critical pretreatment for reverse osmosis, protecting downstream systems from fouling. Walters links the technology to EPA policy and a proposed 30 % tax credit, positioning UF [...]

Micron Technology announced that Deirdre Hanford will serve as corporate vice president and president of Micron Research Labs, the company’s long‑horizon memory research institute. Hanford, a former Synopsys executive and advisor to defense, AI and semiconductor groups, will design the lab’s infrastructure, operating model and external partnerships while shaping a research agenda that spans academia, government, startups and industry. Micron Research Labs, unveiled in August 2026 and backed by a planned $10 billion investment over ten years, is the first [...]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open SEMICON India 2026 on 17 September at New Delhi’s Yashobhoomi, marking the fifth edition of the nation’s flagship semiconductor gathering. The three‑day event, co‑hosted by the India Semiconductor Mission, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and global body SEMI, will run until 19 September at the India International Convention and Expo Centre. Over 600 exhibitors—including roughly 300 foreign firms—will showcase products across a 15,000‑square‑metre floor, while more than 150 speakers and delegations from 40 countries will discuss the “Silicon [...]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi on September 17, marking the fifth edition of the three‑day conference and exhibition that runs through September 19. Organized jointly by the India Semiconductor Mission, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and global industry body SEMI, the event is themed “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.” It will host more than 600 exhibitors—including nearly 300 international firms—across 15,000 sq m, and feature six country pavilions and 12 state pavilions. Over [...]

U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductor equipment have dramatically reduced China’s capacity to manufacture high‑end artificial‑intelligence chips this year, said Chris Miller, author of “Chip War.” Miller told ANI that China will produce only a few percent of global high‑performance AI chips, while Taiwan’s TSMC is expected to supply roughly 95 percent. The shortfall stems chiefly from Beijing’s inability to obtain extreme‑ultraviolet lithography machines from Dutch firm ASML, which are essential for the most advanced nodes. Chinese AI [...]