IBM, Armonk, N.Y., and GlobalFoundries, Santa Clara, Calif., today announced that they have signed a Definitive Agreement under which GlobalFoundries plans to acquire IBM’s global commercial semiconductor technology business, including intellectual property, world-class technologists and technologies related to IBM Microelectronics, subject to completion of applicable regulatory reviews.
Samsung Electronics, South Korea, announces plans to invest $14.7 billion in a new semiconductor fabrication facility in Pyeongtaek, South Korea to meet growing demand from smartphones, enterprise computing and the emerging “Internet of Things” market.
SEMI, San Jose, Calif., recently completed its annual silicon shipment forecast for the semiconductor industry.
Brewer Science, Rolla, Mo., announces the completion of its largest expansion in the Springfield area, with the company gaining additional floor space at the Missouri State University’s Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center.
Tescan, Warrendale, Pa., introduces the new GAIA3 FIB-SEM workstation, which builds on the success of the Tescan Lyra FIB-SEM workstation.
