Tool And Methodology Changes Coming In Fab And Package Automation


Experts at the table: Semiconductor Engineering sat down to discuss what's changing in semiconductor fabs and packaging houses with Michael Lowman, senior product marketing manager for Data Analytics at Cohu; Aftkhar Aslam, CEO at yieldWerx, Woo Young Han, product marketing director at Onto Innovation; and Lihong Cao, senior director of engineering and technical marketing for ASE. What foll... » read more

Data Center Digital Twins: How Simulation Improves Design And Performance


Data center digital twins are transforming data center design from assumption-based planning to physics-backed simulation—well before the first rack is deployed. By combining physics simulations with real operational data, a data center digital twin enables teams to predict performance, reduce risk, and optimize capacity with measurable confidence. As power densities rise from AI and hype... » read more

The Race Begins For Much Bigger Abstractions In Data Centers


Key Takeaways Data center build-out is enabling much larger and more complex abstractions. Competition is building for digital/virtual twins across multiple industry segments, including automotive, aerospace, and chip manufacturing. AI, and particularly AI agents, will play a significant role in sorting through data to find potential trouble spots. The frenzy of new data cen... » read more

Navigating Software-Defined Vehicle Development


The automotive industry is experiencing a profound transformation as vehicles shift from primarily mechanical systems to high-performance, software-driven platforms. The emergence of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) is reshaping the value chain, requiring OEMs and their partners to rethink design, development, and validation strategies. This content outlines how convergence of silicon and sy... » read more

Every Atom Now Counts In Advanced Chip Manufacturing


Artificial-intelligence workloads are pushing semiconductor design to a point where traditional scaling strategies are running out of room. Performance improvements that once came from shrinking transistors now depend increasingly on how devices are stacked, interconnected, and isolated. Transistor scaling still matters, but advanced device architectures no longer can accommodate the power dens... » read more

Secure Data Sharing Becoming Critical For Chip Manufacturing


Semiconductor companies increasingly need to share data to solve problems faster, boost yield, and trace the root cause of failed devices. But to make that work, companies need assurances that their data will be secure, free from data leaks that could result in the loss of valuable IP. Data sharing is becoming critical at leading device nodes, where process variability is starting to consume... » read more

Harness Simulation To Connect To Industry 5.0


Industry 5.0 represents a significant evolution in industrial processes, focusing on integrating human-centric approaches with advanced technologies. Unlike Industry 4.0, which emphasizes automation and digitalization, Industry 5.0 prioritizes collaboration between humans and technology. This approach broadens the scope of industrial advancements to include societal contributions alongside prod... » read more

Digital Engineering Drives Industry 5.0


During the Fourth Industrial Revolution, known as Industry 4.0, industrial processes and manufacturing shifted toward digitization in nearly every market, from agriculture and mining to heavy machinery and building automation systems. Today, this digital transformation is not slowing down. A global industrial robotics survey from McKinsey & Co. revealed that industrial companies are expecte... » read more

The Future Of Digital Engineering In The Age Of AI


Digital engineering gives innovators creative agency to test the limits of their ideas in a virtual environment. It is in this convergence of digital technologies, data-driven models, and advanced simulations where new designs are born at unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy. Adding artificial intelligence (AI) into the mix further accelerates innovation by unlocking opportunities to a... » read more

Keeping The Lights On: How Digital Twins And Smart Semiconductor Management Power Our 24/7 World


Hey there, tech enthusiasts and digital pioneers! Have you ever stopped to think about the tiny, intricate components that keep our modern world humming? From the advanced safety features in your car to the massive data centers powering AI, semiconductors are truly the unsung heroes. But what happens when these tiny titans face immense pressure, like the non-stop demands of AI workloads? That's... » read more

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