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AMD to acquire World Labs to advance the future of AI compute
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AMD to acquire World Labs to advance the future of AI compute

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  • 30 September 2026
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AMD has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire World Labs, an AI model and research lab led by AI pioneer Dr. Fei-Fei Li. The acquisition will bring a world-class team of researchers and model experts to AMD, strengthening its ability to develop AI hardware, software, and systems around the needs

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Practical knowledge and new ideas for the industry
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Practical knowledge and new ideas for the industry

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  • 30 September 2026
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How can AI become more powerful and, at the same time, more energy-efficient? How is the electronics industry adapting to new cyber resilience requirements? And what is driving the All Electric Society forward? electronica 2026 provides answers to these questions not only in the exhibition area of its 18 exhibition halls, but also through its

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UK semiconductor catapult to strengthen sovereign capabilities
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UK semiconductor catapult to strengthen sovereign capabilities

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  • 29 September 2026
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The Semiconductor Catapult has launched to strengthen UK supply chains and accelerate semiconductor technologies from concept to reality. It provides customers with access to UK semiconductor supply chain integration, design, system test and validation, delivering long-term economic benefit to the UK. A UK-wide national asset The Catapult works on complex engineering challenges and is the

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Taiwanese technology strengthen innovation ties in Cambridge
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Taiwanese technology strengthen innovation ties in Cambridge

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  • 29 September 2026
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A delegation of leading Taiwanese technology leaders will visit Cambridge on the 29th September 2026 as part of a wider UK tour exploring opportunities to invest, build commercial partnerships with British businesses, and connect with the UK’s technology ecosystem. Organised by Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA), and hosted in Cambridge by Innovate Cambridge, Cambridge

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Focus shifts to cyber resilience in electronics development
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Focus shifts to cyber resilience in electronics development

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  • 29 September 2026
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Connected and digitised vehicles, machines, and energy systems place new demands on electronics. From now on, electronics must not only deliver high performance but also detect cyberattacks, contain disruptions, and enable secure updates. Cyber resilience is therefore becoming a key factor for trust, availability, and market success. electronica 2026, taking place in Munich from 10-13th

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Marc Winfield will be promoted to President of TTI IP&E – Europe

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  • 28 September 2026
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TTI, Inc., The IP&E Specialist, promotes Marc Winfield to President of TTI IP&E – Europe, effective 1st October 2026. Marc Winfield succeeds Glyn Dennehy and assumes responsibility for TTI’s European business, with a focus on continued growth and strengthening relationships with its valued customers and strategic supplier partners. Marc Winfield has been with TTI for

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AI is driving growth in the electronics Industry
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AI is driving growth in the electronics Industry

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  • 28 September 2026
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From 10-13th 2026, the international electronics industry will gather at electronica. This year, the focus, among other topics, will be on artificial intelligence. From Edge AI to AIoT and machine learning – in Munich, a spirit of innovation, key technologies, and industry expertise will come together in one place to showcase, discuss, and further develop

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How Lithuanian lasers could fuel America's AI boom
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How Lithuanian lasers could fuel America’s AI boom

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  • 26 September 2026
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Last week, the US and Lithuania signed a deal for critical minerals, aiming to reduce both countries’ dependency on single suppliers and potentially create partnerships in areas such as photonics. According to Lithuanian femtosecond laser company LITILIT, such a partnership could significantly contribute to boosting the growing US industries such as semiconductors and data centres.

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Mouser, Amphenol CDI announce global distribution agreement
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Mouser, Amphenol CDI announce global distribution agreement

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  • 25 September 2026
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Mouser Electronics announces a new global distribution agreement with Amphenol CDI. Customers can now purchase Amphenol CDI’s rugged RF connectors, high-performance RF cable assemblies, aerospace interconnect solutions, and more through Mouser’s global distribution network. Mouser now offers products from over 60 Amphenol divisions. Amphenol CDI’s defence-rated RF connectors feature space-limited designs to optimise package density.

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Qualcomm Technologies to acquire PickNik
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Qualcomm Technologies to acquire PickNik

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  • 25 September 2026
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Qualcomm Technologies has announced its agreement to acquire PickNik, an industry recognised robotics software company and longtime steward of MoveIt, one of the world’s most widely adopted open-source robotics manipulation frameworks. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Qualcomm Technologies’ commitment to fostering an open robotics ecosystem, providing developers with the tools, software, and frameworks needed

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