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| IBM, Synopsys Move Toward 1.4-nm Node With Heat-Modeling Tech |
2/6/2026 |
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IBM, in collaboration with Synopsys and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, has developed a heat-modeling technology aimed at the 1.4-nanometer node, potentially debuting during the 2nm node cycle. The machine learning tool predicts thermal behavior with high accuracy, addressing the increasing heat issues as transistor nodes shrink.
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| Germany sees resurgence in semiconductor manufacturing |
2/6/2026 |
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Germany is experiencing a resurgence in semiconductor manufacturing, driven by the European Chips Act and heightened geopolitical tensions. GlobalFoundries and Bosch are among the companies expanding wafer production, while Swissbit has introduced advanced packaging services. Ferroelectric Memory Co. is leveraging hafnium oxide to develop competitive memory products.
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| Why Move To 2nm? |
2/5/2026 |
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Leading-edge chipmakers are starting to look at process node scaling very differently.
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| EU funds Supreme to advance quantum technology |
2/4/2026 |
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EU is investing €25 million ($29.5 million) in the Supreme consortium to advance superconducting quantum technologies, with consortium member states matching the funding. This funding supports research and development, including the fabrication of a 200-qubit 3D-integrated module, and sets out to make cutting-edge quantum processes accessible to industry and academia through piloting services and technology access.
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| Apple reportedly to use TSMC's N2 for M6 chip |
2/4/2026 |
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Apple reportedly will use Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s N2 process for its M6 chip, rather than the N2P process, to focus on architectural upgrades and manage manufacturing costs. Qualcomm and MediaTek reportedly plan to use N2P to gain a performance edge.
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| Nvidia CEO wants TSMC to boost output for AI chip demand |
2/3/2026 |
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is urging Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to "work very hard" to meet demand for AI chips, noting that Nvidia alone could require TSMC to double its capacity over the next 10 years, with an immediate jump in output needed this year. TSMC has already hinted at a major increase in capital spending, projecting up to a 37% boost in 2026 and further investments in 2028 and 2029.
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| Alibaba ships more than 100K AI chips |
2/2/2026 |
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Alibaba Group has shipped over 100,000 units of its advanced AI chip, the Zhenwu 810E, beating local rival Cambricon, according to sources. The chip's performance is comparable to Nvidia's H20, highlighting Alibaba's growing role in China's push for alternatives to US processors.
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