Chinese chipmaking tool roadmaps examined — Beijing’s nascent lithography tools target DUV production at five machines a year, and an EUV prototype with no chips
Chinese chipmaking tool roadmaps examined — Beijing’s nascent lithography tools target DUV production at five machines a year, and an EUV prototype with no chips

Ultimately, three markers will indicate whether China’s domestic DUV program is a legitimate rival or yet more state-sanctioned hot air.

China cracks down on copycat chip designs with new regulations and penalties — new guidelines enforce originality and independent development
China cracks down on copycat chip designs with new regulations and penalties — new guidelines enforce originality and independent development

China tightens legal protections for domestically developed chip layout designs by raising originality requirements and strengthening infringement penalties.

Drone flyover reveals rapid progress at Elon Musk’s new ATCF chip fab — Texas site prepares for all-in-one logic, memory, and packaging facility
Drone flyover reveals rapid progress at Elon Musk’s new ATCF chip fab — Texas site prepares for all-in-one logic, memory, and packaging facility

July drone flyovers of Elon Musk’s Advanced Technology Chip Fab in Texas appear to confirm progress has ‘hit another gear.’

Humanoid Robot Patents: China Most, U.S. Best?

China has a massive quantity lead in humanoid robot patents. USA has a quality edge. But is it enough?

Shanghai Aishengna named as the maker of China’s first domestic immersion DUV chipmaking tools — first viable domestic 7nm-capable scanner to be completed by 2038

Aishengna has been named by a single source who declined to be named, and its shareholders, SMEE, and Yuliangsheng didn’t respond to requests for comment.

China begins mass production of homegrown immersion chipmaking machines in major breakthrough, report claims — first DUV lithography units will be delivered this year to SMIC, Hua Hong, and CXMT
China begins mass production of homegrown immersion chipmaking machines in major breakthrough, report claims — first DUV lithography units will be delivered this year to SMIC, Hua Hong, and CXMT

A state-backed company in Shanghai has begun mass-producing immersion deep ultraviolet lithography machines and is due to deliver the first units this year.

New semiconductor firm breaks cover, backed by $43 million in early-stage funding — TYLsemi aims to deliver custom silicon to customers without breaking the bank
New semiconductor firm breaks cover, backed by $43 million in early-stage funding — TYLsemi aims to deliver custom silicon to customers without breaking the bank

TYLsemi is set to offer pre-validated chiplets, along with custom ASIC design services, and build highly custom multi-tile processors at relatively low costs.

Fashion CFOs Are Turning Sustainability Into A P&L Issue

As sustainability costs rise, fashion CFOs and supplier finance leaders are tying climate, materials and factory investments to margin and resilience.