Intel Ignite taps Boston to launch first U.S startup accelerator next month

After graduating close to 100 deep-tech startups from its outposts in Israel and Germany, Intel Corp. is bringing its 12-week accelerator program Intel Ignite to Kendall Square. Tzahi Weisfeld, the Tel Aviv-based general manager of Intel Ignite, said that the ten startups who’ll be in the first Boston batch will be announced in the coming days. Serial entrepreneur Mark Castleman will be managing the hybrid program, slated to start in November.

Source: Intel Ignite taps Boston to launch first U.S startup accelerator next month – Boston Business Journal

REYAX Technologies offers Wireless Modules for Vehicle Tracking

REYAX provides wireless technology and assists for project/product development, but the knowledges of container locks, temperature/humidity sensors or others are from individual customers. For more information click link.

Protecting the climate with gas sensors 

EE Times’ inaugural Green Engineering Summit explored how the industry can help achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions through the use of new technologies and innovations. One of the hot topics at the virtual conference focused on how to achieve substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. A technical session, presented by Bosch Sensortec, showed how tiny digital gas sensors can help reduce global carbon emissions by detecting wildfires before they get out of control.

Source: Protecting the climate with gas sensors – Electronic Products

The Resurgence of U.S. Semiconductor Fabs 

Leading-edge semiconductor fabs haven’t been built in the U.S. for a while but that’s about to change. Let’s look at how and where those changes will take place. It is certainly worth reviewing such information because these fabs will be driving the matching advanced packaging that will also be installed on shore. If there is anything that IFTLE is sure about it is that the US government now understands that it does us no good to manufacture 5nm chips in the US if we then have to ship them to Asia to get them packaged.

Source: IFTLE 535: The Resurgence of U.S. Semiconductor Fabs – 3D InCites

Examining What’s Behind SiC Market Growth 

Silicon carbide is more than a niche technology, and recent investments by manufacturers across the globe showcase the importance of this emerging semiconductor. With the enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act, a significant portion of funds is dedicated to increase manufacturing for emerging semiconductor technology, including SiC. With this recent boom in utilization, where is SiC heading in the years to come?

Source: Examining What’s Behind SiC Market Growth – EE Times

Photonics Startup Rockley Eyes Wearables With Laser Spectrophotometer Chip

The company leverages micro-transfer printing (mTP) for a new high-density laser spectrophotometer chip. One of the reasons smartwatches have thrived in the wearable market (in contrast to, say, AR/VR glasses) is that these devices provide continuous health monitoring. To do this, smartwatches generally rely on optical monitoring techniques such as photoplethysmography and spectrophotometry.

Source: Photonics Startup Eyes Wearables With Laser Spectrophotometer Chip – News

Demand for Semiconductors Drives Double Digit Sales Growth 

Growing consumer demand for electronics, the surge in the adoption of high-end tech devices and affordable pricing on electronics are all driving a growth in the semiconductor market. Even while the sector continues to grapple with worldwide shortages, it’s posting double-digit sales growth. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $152.5 billion during the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 13.3% over the second quarter of 2021 and 0.5% more than the first quarter of 2022. The organization says global sales for the month of June 2022 were $50.8 billion, a decrease of 1.9% compared to the previous month.

Source: Demand for Semiconductors Drives Double Digit Sales Growth | Source Today

NA Electronic Component Sales Sentiment Plunges to Lowest Level Since COVID Collapse 

ATLANTA – ECIA has published the latest data from its Electronics Component Sales Trend survey (ECST). The indices from August 2022 and Q3 2022 reveal expectations that go from bad to worse as the industry moves through the 2nd half of 2022. The overall index average slumped from 94.7 in July to 86.0 in August. The one relatively bright spot is the expected stabilization of market sentiment in September as the outlook calls for a level of 88.4. Measurements below the benchmark level of 100 indicate negative sales growth.

Source: North America Electronic Component Sales Sentiment Plunges to Lowest Level Since COVID Collapse – More than Two Years

The Future Is Bright for LED and General Lighting Technology 

The lighting industry has been evolving at a rapid pace over the last several years, largely due to significant improvements in LED technology, which has positioned it as the go-to technology for traditional lighting fixtures. The growth of global LED usage has been phenomenal, projected to reach 87 percent of all light sources used in 2030, up from less than half in 2019.By virtue of their durability, energy efficiency, versatility and environmentally friendly nature, LEDs are understandably in high demand and have become one of the most ubiquitous electronic components on the market today. With significant advances in LED technology on packages, features, improved efficiencies and manufacturing costs, they have easily surpassed traditional incandescent bulbs and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) in popularity. As a result, LEDs are expected to change the dynamics of lighting in every sector, including industrial, retail, residential, healthcare and automotive. Certain technology trends are emerging that will create a host of new opportunities in the general LED lighting market.

Source: The Future Is Bright for LED and General Lighting Technology | TTI, Inc.

U.S. officials order Nvidia to halt sales of top AI chips to China 

Sept 1 (Reuters) – Chip designer Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O) said on Wednesday that U.S. officials told it to stop exporting two top computing chips for artificial intelligence work to China, a move that could cripple Chinese firms’ ability to carry out advanced work like image recognition and hamper Nvidia’s business in the country.

Source: U.S. officials order Nvidia to halt sales of top AI chips to China | Reuters

Skeleton is investing 220 million EUR to build the largest supercapacitor factory in the world

While the war in Ukraine and the seemingly never-ending Covid variants have ruled the headlines in 2022, this summer has been an alarming wake-up call for us all – climate change is here and it doesn’t stop for wars, it doesn’t pause for pandemics. It’s progressing faster than ever as evidenced by heat waves, followed by wildfires, dry riverbeds, and famine around the world.

Source: Skeleton is investing 220 million EUR to build the largest supercapacitor factory in the world

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 4.5% in July

IPC announced the July 2022 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.98.Total North American PCB shipments in July 2022 were up 4.5 percent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, however, July shipments dropped 24.9 percent.

Source: North American PCB Industry Sales Up 4.5% in July