Semiconductor News & Industry Developments Stay ahead in semiconductors with our November 2025 roundup. From AI-driven chip design and quantum ASIC developments to breakthroughs in verification and photonics, this edition highlights key industry moves, technical insights and must-watch videos. ChipAgents … Read More
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Top Semiconductor News – August 2025: Technical Reads, Research Highlights & More
August was another fast-moving month for the semiconductor world. Across AI chip design, quantum computing, IoT, MEMS and EDA tools, companies have been making strategic acquisitions, launching new platforms and advanced verification workflows. This roundup highlights the most important semiconductor … Read More
Behind the Chip: Exploring Real-World ASIC Applications
Behind the Chip: Exploring Real-World ASIC Applications Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) are at the heart of today’s most advanced technologies – powering everything from AI data centres to medical devices and secure smartcards. By tailoring hardware to specific function, ASICs unlock … Read More
Top Semiconductor News – July 2025: 2nm Milestones, Strategic Mergers & More
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
Driving Innovation: The Role of ASICs in the Automotive Industry
From electric vehicles (EVs) to advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), today’s vehicles are complex, highly integrated machines that a vast number of individual components – many of which now depend on custom silicon to function. As the automotive industry continues to … Read More
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 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
Mercedes-Benz Enhances In-Car Experience with Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent
Mercedes-Benz enhances in-car experience for users with MBUX Virtual Assistant powered by Google Cloud’s transformative Automotive AI Agent. The newly unveiled technology, built using Gemini with Vertex AI, will enable the automaker to deliver user-friendly conversational navigation search. Furthermore, users can expect hands-free functionality, real-time updates, improved route-planning with dynamic updates and faster, more accurate responses. … Read More
Valeo and AWS Accelerate SDV Development in Strategic Collaboration
Valeo and AWS accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle development with a strategic collaboration to deliver powerful cloud-based solutions. Together they will support quick and efficient development, testing, and validation of distributed vehicle software stacks across vehicle domains like Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), infotainment systems, and Autonomous Mobility (AM). … Read More