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Proven Flip-Chip Flux for AI Packages
WS-641 is a proven high-performance flip-chip flux for 2.5D packaging, trusted by leading OSATs to deliver consistent results & reliability in advanced CoW applications.
Indium Corporation
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Turnkey Electroless Plating Solutions
PacTech delivers precision electroless plating with PACLINE® and turnkey process transfers, trusted by IDMs worldwide for advanced semiconductor manufacturing success.
PacTech
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What Year Was It?
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The Long March
The embattled Chinese Communists break through Nationalist enemy lines and begin an epic flight from their encircled headquarters in southwest China.
See the answer below.
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What Year Was It Answer
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The Long March Answer: October 16, 1934
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October 16, 2025
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TSMC Profit Surges 39% to Beat Estimates on AI Chip Demand
TSMC posted a Q3 net income of NT$452.3B, up 39.1% YoY, beating estimates as AI chip demand surged. Revenue hit NT$989.9B, led by advanced 7nm-and-smaller chips. CEO Wei raised 2025 growth forecasts to mid-30% and boosted capacity expansion to $40B amid strong AI traction.
CNBC
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Automatic Grading Without Assistance
Eliminate the need for operators to assess bond testing failure modes at the end of an automation run. Auto grading uses machine vision software to process the test result images.
xyztec
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Analytical Solutions
Balazs provides analytical services to high-tech industries with a commitment to absolute quality control. As part of Air Liquide, we have a global presence & offer comprehensive solutions.
Balazs Nanoanalysis
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GlobalWafers opens advanced 12-inch wafer plant in northern Italy
Taiwan-based GlobalWafers launched its advanced 12-inch "Fab300" silicon wafer plant in Novara, Italy, powered entirely by renewable energy. The facility, supported by €103 million in EU and Italian grants, strengthens Europe-focused production and R&D across key high-tech applications.
Taipei Times
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High-Quality, High-Volume Glass Wafers
Many do one or the other we do both. Quality, cleanliness, parallelism, flatness, roughness, serialization, traceability, consistency. Every wafer in spec, every time.
Coresix Precision Glass
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Texas Instruments On Its Path to 95% In-House Manufacturing by 2030
Texas Instruments aims to boost internal chip production to over 95% by 2030, investing $60B+ across U.S. fabs and global sites. With AI, gallium nitride & edge solutions, TI strengthens supply resilience, supports India's growing market & drives locally relevant, cost-effective innovation.
EE Times
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Mycronic has acquired Surfx Technologies
Surfx provides atmospheric plasma solutions for metal oxide removal and cleaning of semiconductor surfaces. Technology critical for the most advanced packaging and semiconductor processes.
Surfx
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Commonality in Correlation Analysis
Low wafer yields often stem from design or process changes, but sometimes issues appear without changes. Aftkhar Aslam, CEO of yieldWerx, explains how AI/ML can analyze multi-step data to identify root causes, especially in complex chiplet assemblies.
Semiconductor Engineering
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Thermal Warpage Testing Services
If you have any questions on your Thermal Warpage and Strain Metrology, our applications engineering experts will provide you with accurate and timely information for all your needs.
Akrometrix
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BGA Component Rework Simplified
When you're confronted with tough BGA rework, who do you turn to? Discover the #1 resource used by military contractors. We have solutions for all your BGA rework and repair needs.
Circuit Technology Center
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A Lifespan of Reliability
Nordson Electronics Solutions makes reliable electronics an everyday reality. Selective soldering, dispensing, coating, and plasma solutions.
Nordson Electronics Solutions
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Test Your Knowledge
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Where was the first parking meter installed?
See answer below.
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Quote of the Day
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We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology. Carl Sagan
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Automatic Grading Without Assistance
Eliminate the need for operators to assess bond testing failure modes at the end of an automation run. Auto grading uses machine vision software to process the test result images.
xyztec
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Cartoon of the Day
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"This matter requires immediate attention. I'll get someone to ignore it right away."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
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Where was the first parking meter installed? Answer: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1935
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