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ASML and imec announce that they have signed a new strategic partnership agreement, focusing on research and sustainability. The agreement has a duration of five years and aims to deliver valuable solutions in two areas by bringing together ASML’s and imec’s respective knowledge and expertise. First, to develop solutions that advance the semiconductor industry and
The European Commission has unveiled the ‘Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation’. The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA), representing the semiconductor industry and broader ecosystem in Europe, welcomes this initiative as a timely impetus to regain competitiveness and strengthen the industrial base in the EU. Semiconductors are at the heart of a
By Simon Thompson, Vice President of Sales UKI and Nordics at JAGGAER As the European Union (EU) tightens its regulations to combat climate change and become a climate-resilient society by 2050, businesses trading with the bloc must adapt to meet new standards. Policy, legislation, and strategies are being put into place to anticipate the impacts
A new report from EMARKETER predicts there will be nearly 181 million connected car drivers in the US by 2028, making up 70% of licensed drivers in the US. That report goes alongside with a McKinsey projection that more than 90% of vehicles sold in 2030 will be connected. Here, Alysia Johnson, President of the
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are at the heart of most electronic devices, enabling the function of everything from smartphones to industrial equipment. However, the lifecycle of PCBs is becoming ever-shorter, leading to significant amounts of electronic waste (e-waste). Disposing of PCBs improperly can have serious environmental and health consequences due to the hazardous materials they
By Jack Macfarlane, Founder and CEO, DeepStream Technologies Recent research published in the Harvard Business Review has shown a significant increase in consumer demand for sustainable practices, making sustainability a critical threshold for purchase decisions. It is now the minimum standard businesses must meet to show their commitment to the environment and secure client or
Last month, we examined if the EV push could be unraveling. This month, I’ll explore evidence that indicates EVs are picking up momentum globally. In this counterpoint article, let’s forget about the new EPA regulations and mandates for now while taking in adoption rates, what’s driving EV demand, rapid technology advances, and just how easy
We’ll explore the evidence that suggests it is. Stay tuned for January’s piece, when we’ll dive into the technology working to make it happen. There’s increasing evidence that the Biden Administration’s EV push may unravel. The administration’s regulations seem to necessitate an increase in EV sales from 8.5% to 67% of all U.S. auto sales
In electronics, being green is well-defined, although the definition continues to expand. Green electronics takes into consideration the materials used in the production of electric devices. For electronics to be sustainable they should be toxic chemical free, use recyclable parts, and be produced with a low carbon-emission footprint. Making devices is one thing, buying green
By: Beatriz Alegría According to Nielsen, 2018 was the year of the green consumer. The supply chain of the future will create a seamless path from idea to completion in an affordable, efficient, fast, and sustainable way. At least that is what Millennials are demanding. This segment of the population, which according to Nielsen, encompasses
