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- 1ASML says Europe risks falling behind in chipmakingβASML said it isnβt selling chipmaking machines in Europe, warning the region risks falling behind the US, China and Indi
ASML, the Dutch maker of advanced lithography machines essential for producing cutting-edge semiconductors, says it is not selling its chipmaking equipment in Europe. The company warned that the region risks falling behind the United States, China and India in the race to build semiconductor manufacturing capacity. The remarks have drawn attention across Europe, India and China, where debate is growing over Europe's ability to secure a place in the global chip industry.
- 2Factory robots surpass 5 million worldwide, IFR reportsβFactory robots surpass 5M worldwide, IFR reports
The International Federation of Robotics reports the number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide has surpassed 5 million units. The milestone reflects years of rising automation investment across manufacturing sectors, from automotive and electronics to logistics, with strong adoption in Asia driving global growth.
- 3Japan's Resonac develops wafers that quadruple chip yieldβJapan's Resonac develops large wafers that can yield 4 times as many chips
Japanese materials maker Resonac has developed larger semiconductor wafers that can produce four times as many chips as conventional ones. Announced via Nikkei Asia, the advance could cut manufacturing costs and ease supply constraints if it moves into mass production. The company is a major supplier of chip-making materials, and the development is being watched as a potential boost to Japan's role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
- 4Five Million Industrial Robots Now Work in Factories WorldwideβFive Million Industrial Robots Are Now Operating in Factories Worldwide
The global fleet of industrial robots operating in factories has reached five million units, a milestone in the automation of manufacturing. The figure reflects years of steady adoption across industries such as automotive, electronics and logistics, with strong demand from major manufacturing economies. Observers see it as evidence of how deeply robotics has become embedded in modern production lines.