As TSMC exits GaN foundry services, Japan's Rohm acquires TSMC's technology license to manufacture 650V GaN power semiconductors in-house at its Hamamatsu factory. A deep dive into the next-generation power chips reshaping the AI and EV era.
French automotive giant Valeo and Japanese test & measurement leader Anritsu have jointly developed a digital twin verification environment for next-generation SDVs. The cloud-based solution eliminates the need for physical vehicles or test tracks, enabling comprehensive virtual testing of connected car systems. Joint demo to debut at MWC 2026.
A Japanese research team has developed a single organic crystal that glows red under UV light and green under near-infrared light. This dual-mode material could transform optical sensing, energy harvesting, and medical imaging. Here's what makes it groundbreaking.
Japanese space startup ALE announces "Starlight Challenge," its third attempt to create the world's first artificial shooting stars after two previous setbacks. Targeting a 2028 space demonstration and commercialization by 2029, this ambitious project blends space entertainment with atmospheric science research.
Kyushu University and Japan Medical Company are developing the "Hakata Model," a next-generation 3D surgical training platform that reproduces individual patient tumors with high precision, transforming one-time surgical experiences into repeatable hands-on training for neurosurgeons.
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers are expanding their global presence amid the AI chip boom. Tokyo Electron dominates coater/developers with 90%+ share, SCREEN leads wafer cleaning, and Advantest tops semiconductor testing. We analyze how Japanese firms leverage precision manufacturing to thrive in a market projected to reach $156 billion by 2027—and the challenges they face from US and European rivals.
Kyoto-based precision instrument maker HORIBA has acquired Indian startup Pristine Deeptech to accelerate diamond wafer commercialization. Diamond is called the "ultimate semiconductor material" with properties far surpassing silicon. Learn about HORIBA's strategy to build an R&D hub in India for next-generation power semiconductors and quantum sensors.
Nagano-based IT company TOSYS has launched Japan's first commercial container data center featuring both water-cooling and liquid immersion cooling. Deployable in as little as 3 months, powered by renewable energy, and with plans for perovskite solar panels, this regional initiative is redefining Japan's data center strategy for the AI era.
A groundbreaking survey of 312 neuroscientists reveals that 41% believe long-term memories could be decoded from preserved brains after death. Could Whole Brain Emulation (WBE) achieve digital immortality by 2125? From engrams and connectomes to the hard problem of consciousness, we explore the science behind uploading your mind.
The US CCA program, China's loyal wingmen, and Japan's GCAP-linked combat drones. As nations race to develop AI-powered unmanned combat aircraft, we examine where Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries stand, and the structural challenges Japan's defense industry must overcome.
Japan's autonomous container ship "Genbu" has begun the world's first commercial operation with both bridge and engine room automation. Built from scratch over three years under the MEGURI2040 project, this AI-powered vessel features automatic route planning, collision avoidance, and self-docking, addressing Japan's critical crew shortage and logistics crisis.