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LPKF Opens Biolab for ARRALYZE
Technology E
In its 45-year history, LPKF has repeatedly
developed groundbreaking technologies and
opened new markets in the electronics, re-
search and development, automotive and so-
lar sectors.
Study: Semiconductor Supply Chain
Remains Vulnerable Without
Federal Investment E
A new study about the current state of ad-
vanced packaging in the semiconductor value
chain finds that urgent action is required to
strengthen domestic packaging ecosystem to
meet increased production of semiconduc-
tor chips, without which the semiconductor
supply chain is likely to remain weak and vul-
nerable.
Samsung Electronics Announces
New Advanced Semiconductor
Fab Site in Texas E
Samsung Electronics, a world leader in ad-
vanced semiconductor technology, announced
that it would build a new semiconductor man-
ufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas.
CEOs Call on Congress to Strengthen
U.S. Semiconductor Research, Design,
Manufacturing E
e Semiconductor Industry Association
(SIA) applauded a letter sent recently to con-
gressional leaders by a broad coalition of 59
CEOs and senior executives urging swi ac-
tion to fund the CHIPS for America Act and
enact a strengthened version of the FABS Act
to bolster U.S.-based semiconductor research,
design, and manufacturing.
North American Semiconductor
Equipment Industry Posts October
2021 Billings E
North America-based semiconductor equip-
ment manufacturers posted $3.74 billion in
billings worldwide in October 2021 (three-
month moving average basis), according to the
October Equipment Market Data Subscription
(EMDS) Billings Report published by SEMI.
Keysight Joins Anterix Active
Ecosystem Program to Advance
Private LTE Broadband Deployments E
Keysight Technologies, Inc., a leading tech-
nology company that delivers advanced design
and validation solutions to help accelerate in-
novation to connect and secure the world, has
joined the Anterix Active Ecosystem Program
to help advance private Long-Term Evolution
(LTE) broadband deployments in the United
States.
Intel Powers New Amazon EC2 Instance E
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the
general availability of the Amazon EC2 R6i
instances powered by Intel® Xeon® Scalable
processors.
Qualcomm Sets New Growth Targets and
Financial Guidance Through Fiscal 2024 E
Qualcomm Incorporated said it is continu-
ing to expand its chipset business to meet the
growing opportunity for its technology at its
2021 Investor Day.
