AI boom drives memory fab spending past the $50 billion mark

The AI infrastructure boom is set to push global 300mm memory fab equipment investment past US$50 billion for the first time in 2026, according to SEMI.

Can hands-on ai labs speed up enterprise adoption?

Arrow Electronics has launched Global Experience Centers to help customers and channel partners turn AI ambitions into real-world deployments. Located in the US and Sweden, the facilities provide hands-on environments for testing AI, cloud and cybersecurity solutions, conducting proof-of-concept projects and validating multivendor architectures before investment—helping reduce risk and accelerate enterprise AI adoption.

SK keyfoundry advances auto chip reliability with new on-chip EMC protection technology

SK keyfoundry has developed a Bi-SCR-based on-chip EMC protection technology that improves the reliability of automotive semiconductors under harsh electrical conditions.

IBM breaks the 1nm barrier with next-generation chip architecture

IBM has unveiled what it says is the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip technology, introducing a new 3D nanostack architecture that packs nearly 100 billion transistors into a fingernail-sized chip.

Barentz brings protein, fiber, flavor and nutrition innovations to Foodpro 2026

Visitors to Foodpro in Melbourne are invited to meet the Barentz team at stand H8 to discuss market needs, explore application concepts and learn more about the company’s ingredient solutions and technical capabilities for the Australian food market.

GOOD NatureRelax: New ingredient for dough relaxation

With GOOD NatureRelax, GoodMills Innovation offers a clean-label baking ingredient based on wheat germ that counteracts excessive dough elasticity – naturally and without additives.

Compounds for high-power, high-voltage power modules

SABIC’s new LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ OFM compounds help enable high-voltage power modules

Building a resilient cutting tool supply chain for automotive manufacturing

What happens when critical cutting tool materials become difficult to source? CERATIZIT is addressing the challenge through a fully integrated tungsten supply chain, 91% recycling rate and closed-loop carbide production. Discover how resilient sourcing, circular manufacturing and transparent carbon reporting are helping automotive manufacturers secure productivity and sustainability.

Advanced workpiece clamping: The foundation of precision automotive machining

Why is workpiece clamping becoming a competitive advantage in automotive machining? As vehicle components become more complex and production shifts to smaller batches, advanced fixture design is improving machining accuracy, reducing setup times and increasing flexibility. Discover how modular and zero-point clamping technologies are helping manufacturers boost productivity and process reliability.

Precision gear grinding enhances quality of automotive drivetrains

What can aerospace-grade gear manufacturing teach the automotive industry? KAPP NILES' precision grinding technology combines micron-level accuracy, integrated measurement and rapid setup to produce quieter, more efficient drivetrain gears. Discover how advanced grinding, digital quality control and CBN tooling are helping manufacturers meet the demands of next-generation EV transmissions.

Adaptive drilling control for smarter deep-hole machining

DMG MORI's new Adaptive Drilling Control (ADC) uses real-time sensor feedback to automatically optimize coolant flow and drilling parameters, improving bore quality while extending tool life by up to 30%

A compact clamp for high-precision machining in confined spaces

How do you securely clamp a workpiece inside the smallest pockets and grooves without adding extra machining steps?