Toradex has introduced two new Computer on Module families, OSM and Lino, built around NXP’s i.MX 93 and i.MX 91 processors. These modules are designed for space-constrained industrial environments and feature a 0.5 TOPS NPU for entry-level edge AI.
Castelion has secured $350 million to move its Blackbeard hypersonic missile from testing to mass production. The funding aims to close a critical U.S. capability gap against China and Russia by building a new manufacturing base.
According to analysts, Intel’s upcoming 14A process node is “the real deal.” However, its current cutting-edge 18A node, while praised, has yet to secure major external customers. CEO Pat Gelsinger is reportedly betting the company’s future on 14A’s success.
Europe is launching a major push to stay in the cutting-edge chip race. The NanoIC pilot line, a consortium led by Belgian research giant imec, aims to create a world-class facility for developing semiconductor technologies beyond the 2nm node. It’s a key part of the European Chips Act strategy to b
Stackpole Electronics has launched its RNCL series of low-resistance chip resistors. Using proprietary thin film tech, they handle high pulses and cost far less than traditional options.
The data center liquid cooling market is in a phase of “high-level explosive growth,” driven by AI’s insatiable demand. With specialized “neocloud” providers growing over 200% year-on-year, the race is on to deploy efficient, scalable cooling like never before.
AMD has officially listed the Radeon Pro W7900D, a variant of its flagship workstation card designed to comply with US export restrictions to China. The company’s Linux drivers also reveal two new AI-focused GPUs, the R9600D and R9700S, hinting at a broader professional portfolio expansion.
Orqa has massively expanded its manufacturing capacity in Croatia. This move is all about building a secure, non-Chinese supply chain for defense-grade drones in Europe.
Intel might return to Apple laptops as a foundry partner rather than CPU designer. The shift would affect only entry-level M-series chips, with production potentially starting in 2027. High-end Apple Silicon would remain with TSMC.
China’s economic planning agency warns of bubble risks in the booming humanoid robot sector. Over 150 companies are flooding the market with remarkably similar robots, raising concerns about wasted investment and squeezed R&D. The government plans market mechanisms to prevent overheating while accel
