UMC Expands Silicon Photonics Capabilities with imec’s iSiPP300 Technology

UMC has licensed imec’s iSiPP300 silicon photonics technology to accelerate its 12-inch photonic platform for next-generation connectivity.

STMicroelectronics powers up NB-IoT

STMicroelectronics is boosting cellular IoT with two new NB-IoT modules and an enhanced development ecosystem that simplifies smart device design.

Powering AI’s Next Leap: AP Technology expands S-SiCap™ applications

The S-SiCapTM product line covers two types: Discrete Devices and InterPoser with silicon Capacitor (IPC), which correspond to different system architectures and application scenarios to meet diverse design needs

Wolfspeed supercharges Toyota’s EV platforms with silicon carbide power

Wolfspeed announced that its silicon carbide automotive MOSFETs will power onboard charger systems in Toyota’s battery electric vehicles.

Certus taps AI to fast-track analog and ESD IP

Siemens announced that Certus Semiconductor has adopted Solido to accelerate IO library, ESD and analog IP development for automotive, aerospace, AI and IoT applications.

Automotive chips race toward US$100B by 2029

Rapid advances in vehicle electrification and intelligence are driving strong growth in the global automotive semiconductor market, rising from US$67.7 billion in 2024 to nearly US$96.9 billion by 2029.

Outlook 2026: Consumer trends shaping beauty and personal care

The ASEAN beauty and personal care market is evolving rapidly, with tech-driven innovation as the catalyst for achievement

New research centre aims to transform healthcare with wearable ultrasound technology

The Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care (WITEC) research project aims to develop the world’s first wearable ultrasound imaging system for continuous, real-time monitoring and personalised diagnosis of chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure.

Outlook 2026: Plant-based additives to achieve regulatory compliance

Mr. Kenneth Heng, Sales Manager for Bio-Speciality Additives at Palsgaard, shares how increased regulatory compliance for plastics to achieve circular economy will impact the company's portfolio in 2026.

SACMI acquires majority stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies

This operation strengthens and expands SACMI's reach in the food packaging sector. President Paolo Mongardi states: “In line with our strategic vision, this acquisition further strengthens our presence in France and other countries.”

Outlook 2026: Enhancing core strengths in blown film extrusion

For Mr. Kun Lin Tsai, Vice President of Kung Hsing Plastic Machinery, the next few years will see the company focusing on enhancing its core strengths in blown film extrusion in order to remain competitive.

Outlook 2026: Game-changer materials for e-mobility applications

Mr. Bert Havenith, Director of Strategy, M&A and Marketing Intelligence at Envalior, shares how regulatory landscape is becoming more complex for manufacturers in this Outlook 2026 article.