The new AI accelerator in Renesas’s RZ/V2H provides a boost in AI performance and efficiency to target high-performance robots that inhabit factory floors and smart homes and buildings.

NVIDIA has announced its Blackwell architecture, although the results are mixed. It is faster, but not as much so as the industry may have been expecting.

The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) returns to Brussels this month, uniting leaders focused on a sustainable future, with a key focus on circularity in semiconductor manufacturing.

Semiconductor equipment order activity increased to 80 °F last week. Memory continued to lead the upturn due to its exposure to AI.

Semiconductor sales increased 2% last week and were up 25% from this time last year. Zooming in on Logic IC, the 13-week MA jumped 17% YoY last week. TechInsights forecasts Logic IC sales will increase 15% to $323 billion in 2024.

NVIDIA has consistently led the charge in the AI revolution with its advanced hardware and software stack. Now, with the introduction of their Blackwell hardware family, it's evident they're determined to maintain their position at the forefront.

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