IBM and Lam Research team up to push chip scaling below 1nm

IBM and Lam Research announce five-year collaboration to develop sub-1nm logic chip scaling using High NA EUV lithography technology

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YouTuber Builds Semiconductor Cleanroom in Garden Shed

Dr. Semiconductor achieves professional-grade chip fabrication standards in his backyard shed with HEPA filters and custom equipment. Here's how.

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A Breath of Fresh Air for Chipmaking: Imec's Oxygen Trick Lifts EUV Output by 20%

Belgian research hub Imec finds raising oxygen during a key baking step lifts EUV photoresist performance 15–20%, potentially cutting chipmaking costs globally.

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#ASML has made a #breakthrough in extreme ultraviolet (#EUV) #chipmaking technology, significantly increasing the power of a critical light source. This advancement could boost chip output by 50% by the end of the decade, solidifying ASML’s lead in the EUV market. The company’s strong performance in 2025 resulted in record sales. https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/02/50806801/asmls-latest-euv-breakthrough-puts-would-be-rivals-further-behind?eicker.news #tech #media #news
ASML's Latest EUV Breakthrough Puts Would-Be Rivals Further Behind - ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML)

ASML pushes chipmaking limits with EUV power breakthrough, targeting 50% increase in output and record 2025 results driven by AI demand.

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The #US and #Taiwan have reached a #tradeagreement where Taiwanese companies will invest $250 billion in U.S. #chipmaking. In return, the U.S. will limit #tariffs on Taiwan. This agreement aims to incentivise Taiwanese companies like #TSMC to expand their U.S. operations and reduce reliance on Taiwanese production. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/us-taiwan-chips-deal-china.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news
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TSMC faces serious threats from attempted trade secret theft and U.S. tariff uncertainty, but its technological dominance and strategic importance keep Taiwan’s “silicon shield” intact — for now. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/08/08/tsmcs-crown-cant-be-tarnished/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #taiwan #tsmc #tariffs #semiconductors #chipmaking
Espionage and tariffs can’t tarnish TSMC’s crown

It’s been a long week for the world’s largest chipmaker. But it’s still selling the shovels during an AI gold rush.

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