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Additive Manufacturing in the Semiconductor Industry: New AM Research Report Sees $160M of Market Activity in 2024, Growing to $1.4B in 2032

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has published a new market study titled " 3D Printing for Semiconductors: Market Opportunity Brief ".

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  • NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has published a new market study titled " 3D Printing for Semiconductors: Market Opportunity Brief ".
  • "3D Printing for Semiconductors" is packaged as a Market Opportunity Brief, the first in a new product series for AM Research.
  • Each Market Opportunity Brief is accompanied by an Excel file of historical market data as well as a 10-year forecast.
  • This report analyzes the state and outlook for additive manufacturing (AM) technologies to optimize and entrench into the semiconductor industry.

SEALSQ Corp Announces 2023 Fiscal Year Results

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

SEALSQ Corp ("SEALSQ" or "Company") (NASDAQ: LAES), a leader in the development and sales of semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced its full year results for the period ending December 31, 2023 (FY 2023).

Key Points: 
  • SEALSQ Corp ("SEALSQ" or "Company") (NASDAQ: LAES), a leader in the development and sales of semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced its full year results for the period ending December 31, 2023 (FY 2023).
  • Gross profit of $14.0 million in FY 2023, $4.2 million higher than the gross profit of $9.8 million in FY 2022.
  • Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ noted, “Our fiscal 2023 results demonstrated the strength of our business today and present a solid foundation for future growth.
  • SEALSQ filed its annual report on Form 20-F (the "Form 20-F") for the year ended December 31, 2023, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2024.

I-care Group Acquires Cepya Electronics and Strengthens Its Position as World Leader in Industry 4.0

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Friday, September 29, 2023

I-care Group, world leader in machine health, announces the acquisition of Cepya Electronics, which specialises in the development and production of electronic cards.

Key Points: 
  • I-care Group, world leader in machine health, announces the acquisition of Cepya Electronics, which specialises in the development and production of electronic cards.
  • I-care intends to double Cepya Electronics' production capacity and thus become Belgium's leading manufacturer of industrial connected objects.
  • With this sixth acquisition in six years, I-care confirms its vertical integration strategy and strengthens its position as world leader in industrial digital transformation.
  • The acquisition of Cepya Electronics is the group's sixth in six years and also consolidates its position as a world leader in Industry 4.0, more specifically in industrial digital transformation.

Imec and ASML sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support semiconductor research and sustainable innovation in Europe

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

This Memorandum of Understanding kickstarts the next phase of intensive collaboration between ASML and imec on High-NA EUV.

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  • This Memorandum of Understanding kickstarts the next phase of intensive collaboration between ASML and imec on High-NA EUV.
  • Part of the collaboration between imec and ASML is therefore captured in an IPCEI proposal which is currently in review by the Dutch government.
  • “ASML is making a substantial commitment in imec's state-of-the-art pilot fab to support semiconductor research and sustainable innovation in Europe.
  • It is through these collective efforts that we can truly accelerate innovation and propel the semiconductor industry to new heights.”

U.K.’s Space Forge Announces Plans to Launch U.S. Manufacturing Operations

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.K.-based Space Forge Ltd. , which is pioneering space-based super materials manufacturing, announced today it is launching operations in the United States.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.K.-based Space Forge Ltd. , which is pioneering space-based super materials manufacturing, announced today it is launching operations in the United States.
  • “The appetite for in-space manufacturing of semiconductors in particular is strong and growing, fueled by commercial and defense initiatives such as the AUKUS Alliance,” noted Space Forge CEO Joshua Western.
  • Space Forge, founded in 2018, has the world’s only dedicated relaunchable super materials manufacturing satellite, ForgeStar™, with soft-descent and high-precision landing capabilities.
  • Space Forge is a valued part of the U.K.’s thriving space sector, which already supports nearly 49,000 jobs across the country and generates an income of £17.5 billion for our economy.”

Corporate and Consultants Surveys Reflect Challenging Economic Conditions

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Area Development’s 37th Annual Corporate Survey and 19th Annual Consultants Survey reflect the impact of tight labor markets and inflation on corporate executives’ site and facility plans across a range of small and large companies in varied industries.

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  • Area Development’s 37th Annual Corporate Survey and 19th Annual Consultants Survey reflect the impact of tight labor markets and inflation on corporate executives’ site and facility plans across a range of small and large companies in varied industries.
  • About half of the corporate respondents represent manufacturing firms and more than half are C-suite executives.
  • Three quarters also say their clients had been greatly or moderately affected by current economic conditions as well as recent government legislation, e.g., CHIPs Act, IRA.
  • It also has produced more than 70 Best Practices Consultants Forums for economic developers since 2006.

Sourcemap Named to Fast Company's List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sourcemap, a global provider of supply chain mapping and traceability software, today announced it has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023. For their work in helping brands strengthen their extended supply chains – from the raw materials to the finished goods – against risks tied to political instability, deforestation, forced labor and more, Sourcemap has been recognized as a winner in the Logistics category.

Key Points: 
  • Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list highlights the businesses at the forefront of their respective industries, paving the way for the innovations of tomorrow.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by Fast Company as one of 2023's Most Innovative Companies in the Logistics category," said Sourcemap CEO and founder Leonardo Bonanni.
  • The World's Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company's signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year.
  • To learn more about Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list, visit fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list .

AlixLabs secures new capital at a value of SEK 10 million

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

LUND, Sweden, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AlixLabs, an innovative Swedish startup in the semiconductor industry, today announces that the company has closed a funding round of SEK 10 million. The investment comes from, among others, the Wallenberg sphere's venture capital fund Navigare Ventures, Almi Invest, and the ice hockey family Nylander. AlixLabs will mainly use the capital injection to commercialize the company's innovative Atomic Layer Etching (ALE) Pitch Splitting technology (APS). APS enables more cost-effective manufacturing of future advanced semiconductors.

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AlixLabs, an innovative Swedish startup in the semiconductor industry, today announces that the company has closed a funding round of SEK 10 million.
  • The investment comes from, among others, the Wallenberg sphere's venture capital fund Navigare Ventures, Almi Invest, and the ice hockey family Nylander.
  • AlixLabs will mainly use the capital injection to commercialize the company's innovative Atomic Layer Etching (ALE) Pitch Splitting technology (APS).
  • - Advanced semiconductor manufacturing is spiraling in cost due to extremely costly lithography equipment (EUV), which also requires massive energy to operate.

AlixLabs secures new capital at a value of SEK 10 million

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

LUND, Sweden, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AlixLabs, an innovative Swedish startup in the semiconductor industry, today announces that the company has closed a funding round of SEK 10 million. The investment comes from, among others, the Wallenberg sphere's venture capital fund Navigare Ventures, Almi Invest, and the ice hockey family Nylander. AlixLabs will mainly use the capital injection to commercialize the company's innovative Atomic Layer Etching (ALE) Pitch Splitting technology (APS). APS enables more cost-effective manufacturing of future advanced semiconductors.

Key Points: 
  • LUND, Sweden, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AlixLabs, an innovative Swedish startup in the semiconductor industry, today announces that the company has closed a funding round of SEK 10 million.
  • The investment comes from, among others, the Wallenberg sphere's venture capital fund Navigare Ventures, Almi Invest, and the ice hockey family Nylander.
  • AlixLabs will mainly use the capital injection to commercialize the company's innovative Atomic Layer Etching (ALE) Pitch Splitting technology (APS).
  • - Advanced semiconductor manufacturing is spiraling in cost due to extremely costly lithography equipment (EUV), which also requires massive energy to operate.

The Worldwide Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Industry is Projected to Reach $11 Billion by 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

The "Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Type, Technology, and Organization Size" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Type, Technology, and Organization Size" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection market is projected to reach US$ 11,102.53 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2022 to 2028.
  • With renewed interest in semiconductor production, the demand for semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment is expected to bolster in the coming years.
  • Therefore, all such factors are expected to boost the semiconductor metrology and inspection market during the forecast period.