From industry leading acquisitions to new 2nm platforms, July was full of major semiconductor announcements across design, verification, packaging and compute. Whether you’re tracking industry acquisitions, design tool updates or emerging materials, this monthly roundup highlights the key developments – … Read More
Market Trends & Industry Updates
Synopsys Completes Ansys Acquisition: What is Means for Design and Verification Teams
On July 17, 2025, Synopsys officially completed its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, cemeting one of the most significant mergers in the history of electronic design automation (EDA). First announced in January 2024, the deal unites two global leaders – … Read More
Semiconductor News Roundup: Industry Highlights (May – July 2025)
Welcome to the first edition of our Semiconductor News Roundup! In an ever-evolving industry, this is your essential summary of the latest updates in chip design, verification and semiconductor innovation. This edition covers highlights from May to July 2025, including … Read More
Semiconductor Events Calendar: Q3 & Q4 2025
Planning your calendar for the second half of 2025? Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the latest EDA tool innovations, deepen your ASIC verification knowledge or connect with global semiconductor leaders, our calendar has got you covered. We’ve included … Read More
Silicon Island – From Fields to Fabs: Ireland’s National Chips Strategy Takes Root
Welcome to Silicon Island – Ireland’s National Semiconductor Strategy The strategy was officially launched at the Tyndall National Institute in Cork by Peter Burke, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. As Ireland’s national institute for semiconductors, Tyndall plays a … Read More
Upcoming Semiconductor Events to Attend in North America (2025)
North America is home to some of the biggest and most influential semiconductor industry events on the global calendar. Our curated guide highlights key conferences, user group meetings and symposiums happening across the US throughout the rest of 2025. Whether … Read More
Quantum Computing and Semiconductors: Breakthroughs & Industry Trends (2025)
Each year on April 14th, World Quantum Day celebrates progress in quantum science and 2025 has already delivered some standout developments. As quantum computing inches closer to real-world applications, semiconductor technologies are playing a central role in moving the field … Read More
Marvell Advances AI & Cloud Innovation with TSMC’s 2nm Silicon
Marvell has successfully demonstrated its next-generation 2nm silicon IP platform, designed to boost AI and cloud infrastructure innovation. … Read More
An Essential Guide to Semiconductor Events in 2025
Looking for the top semiconductor events to attend in 2025? Whether you’re an ASIC designer, verification engineer or embedded systems specialist, staying ahead of the latest industry advancements is crucial. Our guide highlights 25+ conferences, expos and user meetings across North America, EMEA and beyond, covering key themes like AI-driven chip design, verification methodologies, embedded systems design and semiconductor manufacturing. … Read More
2025 Semiconductor Event Calendar
Planning your year ahead and looking for top semiconductor events to attend? Our curated calendar features over 20 key events across North America and EMEA. Whether you’re focused on design/verification or want to explore broader industry trends, attending events like this is an excellent way to sharpen your technical skills, expand your professional network and accelerate career progression. Keep scrolling for a general calendar overview and stay tuned for our next article which will take a closer look at each event. … Read More