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Ericsson’s Athlone R&D Investment and Ireland’s Silicon Island Strategy

Ericsson has announced plans to relocate its Athlone research and development (R&D) headquarters to a new purpose-built facility on the IDA Ireland campus. The move reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to Ireland and highlights Athlone’s role in developing advanced telecommunications … Read More

Q4 Semiconductor & ASIC Events Guide: Ireland & Europe 2026

The final quarter of 2026 brings a strong programme of semiconductor, ASIC design, verification, EDA and microelectronics events across Ireland and Europe. From technical conferences and industry meetings to semiconductor training and advanced packaging workshops, Q4 offers opportunities for engineers, … Read More

Semiconductor News Roundup: September 2026

Semiconductor News Roundup: September 2026 September 2026 brought further developments across the semiconductor industry, from ASIC design and verification to AI-assisted engineering, advanced packaging and EDA. This month’s semiconductor news roundup highlights key industry developments, including new AI-driven verification tools, … Read More

IEEE Day 2026: Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow

IEEE Day 2026 takes place on Tuesday, 6 October, bringing engineers, researchers, students and technology professionals together to recognise the role of collaboration and innovation in advancing technology. What is IEEE Day? IEEE Day is an annual celebration of the … Read More

Verification Futures USA 2026: What to Expect from the Austin and San Jose Events

The Verification & Semiconductor Futures USA 2026 conference series is coming to the United States this October, bringing together design verification engineers, semiconductor professionals, researchers and technology providers for two one-day events in Austin and San Jose. The 2026 programme places particular … Read More

Technical Papers for ASIC Verification: 2026 Reading List

Keeping up with recent research can help ASIC and design verification engineers stay informed about new methodologies, tools and approaches across the verification lifecycle. This reading list brings together recent technical papers for ASIC verification, covering formal verification, pre-silicon validation, … Read More

Semiconductor News Roundup: August 2026

August 2026 brought a wide range of developments across the semiconductor industry, from AI-driven chip design and custom silicon to new memory architectures, hardware security and verification. This semiconductor news roundup brings together key industry announcements, technical research and upcoming … Read More

15 Best YouTube Channels for Semiconductor Engineers in 2026

From new process nodes and AI accelerators to evolving verification methodologies, keeping up with the latest developments in semiconductors requires continuous learning. While books, technical papers and formal training remain essential, YouTube has become a valuable resource for engineers. There … Read More

Semiconductor News (July 2026): AI, ASICs & EDA

Industry News Highlights – July 2026 July was another busy month for the semiconductor industry, with AI continuing to influence almost every part of the chip development ecosystem, from custom silicon and advanced manufacturing to EDA, verification and autonomous engineering … Read More

Synopsys Showcases AI-Powered Engineering at DAC 2026

Synopsys Showcases AI-Powered Engineering at DAC 2026 At this year’s DAC Chips to Systems Conference, Synopsys unveiled new AI-powered engineering capabilities that demonstrate how autonomous workflows and intelligent automation are reshaping semiconductor design and verification. The announcements build on the … Read More