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New 1.4nm nanoimprint lithography template could reduce the need for EUV steps in advanced process nodes — questions linger as no foundry has yet committed to nanoimprint lithography for high-volume manufacturing

New 1.4nm nanoimprint lithography template could reduce the need for EUV steps in advanced process nodes — questions linger as no foundry has yet committed to nanoimprint lithography for high-volume manufacturing

💡 Verdict: Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) has announced a 1.4nm nanoimprint lithography template, potentially reducing reliance on EUV in advanced process nodes, although foundry adoption remains uncertain. Check Price: 1.4nm Template ⚡ Quick Hits * DNP's template aims for mass production by 2027. * The technology could decrease the need
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Trump secures deal with Korea Zinc to build rare earths processing facility in Tennessee — facility expected to have annual output of 540,000 tons of gallium, germanium, indium, and other resources

Trump secures deal with Korea Zinc to build rare earths processing facility in Tennessee — facility expected to have annual output of 540,000 tons of gallium, germanium, indium, and other resources

💡 Verdict: Donald Trump secures a deal with Korea Zinc to build a rare earth processing facility in Tennessee, projected to produce 540,000 tons annually. Check Price: Check Latest Price ⚡ Quick Hits * The facility will be located in Tennessee. * Korea Zinc is the investing company. * The facility will output 540,
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Arctic launches its best thermal paste yet for chips of all types — claims new MX-7 formulation runs 3% cooler than its predecessor

Arctic launches its best thermal paste yet for chips of all types — claims new MX-7 formulation runs 3% cooler than its predecessor

💡 Verdict: The Arctic MX-7 thermal paste is the successor to the MX-6, promising 3% better cooling performance. Check Price: MX-7 ⚡ Quick Hits * New formulation for improved thermal conductivity. * Aims for better cooling than its predecessor, MX-6. * Suitable for various chips. Arctic has released its latest thermal paste, the MX-7, building
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Sapphire PR manager wishes AMD and Nvidia would let partners run wild with design — wants freedom to bring back Toxic line more often

Sapphire PR manager wishes AMD and Nvidia would let partners run wild with design — wants freedom to bring back Toxic line more often

💡 Verdict: A Sapphire PR manager is advocating for AMD and Nvidia to grant their add-in board (AIB) partners greater design freedom in creating graphics cards. Check Price: AIB Partners ⚡ Quick Hits * Sapphire desires more autonomy in graphics card design. * Current restrictions hinder innovative designs like the Toxic line. * The call
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