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Rapidus Collaborates with Synopsys to Shorten Semiconductor Design Cycles

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TOKYO, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SEMICON Japan Booth #2148 — Rapidus Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced logic semiconductors, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Synopsys Inc., a leading provider of silicon to systems design solutions, to enable a solution that will shorten design cycle time, using a revolutionary new approach to natively model process sensitivity and variation in the design steps. This new approach dramatically reduces the need for expensive re-characterization of libraries and memories during different phases of the process evolution leading to a significant reduction in design iterations and acceleration of the overall project execution cycle.

As part of the agreement, Synopsys will develop advanced design flows leveraging its AI-driven EDA suite and enable a broad IP portfolio on Rapidus’ 2nm gate-all-around (GAA) process. The collaboration will facilitate Rapidus’ Design for Manufacturing and Co-Optimization (DMCO) concept for simultaneously optimizing design and manufacturing and enabling agile design.

Characterization of the IP library is one of the bottlenecks in semiconductor design cycle time because the IP needs to be recharacterized each time the process design kit (PDK) or manufacturing process is updated. It can take two to three months to generate a timing model, which drastically slows down the design process. The new DMCO solution will address these bottlenecks by using Synopsys AI-driven EDA products, including Synopsys PrimeShield™, a machine learning (ML)-based timing model generation tool employing sensitivity libraries whenever PDKs or manufacturing processes are updated. Additionally, calibration using silicon data from Rapidus’ short turnaround time (TAT) manufacturing process will improve model accuracy and accelerate design convergence.

“Synopsys continues to play a mission-critical role as an on-ramp to the world’s leading foundries and we are often the first stop for foundry enablement,” said Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys. “Our extensive collaboration with Rapidus across Synopsys AI-driven EDA flows, IP and expert methodology services will facilitate an advanced DMCO solution that will enable designers to achieve optimal quality of results and high manufacturing yield for Rapidus’ 2nm GAA process.”

By incorporating the concept of Manufacturing for Design (MFD) in addition to conventional Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Rapidus will be able to use sensors and AI in the wafer process to streamline designs based on silicon big data from the manufacturing process. This collaboration will incorporate Rapidus’ big data into Synopsys AI-driven EDA flows to realize MFD for mutual customers. In addition, the Synopsys portfolio of interface and foundation IP for Rapidus process technologies will reduce integration risk and accelerate the path to silicon success.

Rapidus is building its Rapid and Unified Manufacturing Service (RUMS) to shorten the overall time-to-market for customers by providing integrated design support and front-end and back-end processes that will continue to enhance design support through DMCO.

Dr. Atsuyoshi Koike, CEO of Rapidus, said: “Our partnership with Synopsys is an important milestone in helping to simplify and quicken the design process. Rapidus’ vision for RUMS is to use a single-wafer front-end process. The massive amount of data that can be obtained from this process is highly compatible with Synopsys AI-driven EDA flows and IP, and we believe that this will be a step toward achieving our goal of short TAT production that is quicker than anywhere else.”

About Rapidus Corporation
Rapidus Corporation aims to develop and manufacture the world’s most advanced logic semiconductors. By developing and providing services to shorten cycle times for design, wafer processes, 3D packaging, and other aspects of semiconductor production, Rapidus creates new industries together with customers. We continue to embrace challenges that contribute to the fulfillment, prosperity, and happiness of people’s lives using semiconductors.

About Rapidus Corporation

Headquarters: 4-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0032, Japan

Establishment:

August 10th, 2022

Executives: 

Tetsuro Higashi, Chairman of the Board of Directors

Atsuyoshi Koike, President and Representative Director

Business:

Research, development, design, manufacture, and sales of semiconductor devices, integrated circuits and other electronic components

Capital, etc:

7,346 million yen (as of November 2022)

(includes the amount of capital reserve)

U.S. Media Contact:
Devan Gillick – Breakaway Communications for Rapidus
Email: rapidus@breakawaycom.com
Mobile: (530) 591-3194

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Big Jump SEO Partners with VHIS101 and HKVHIS to Launch AI Content Optimization Project for VHIS, Jointly Promoting Public Education on Healthcare Protection

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HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To promote the importance of the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) to the public and raise awareness of healthcare protection, Big Jump SEO Solutions, a professional digital marketing and SEO consultancy, today officially announced a strategic partnership with two specialized health insurance information platforms, VHIS101 and HKVHIS. The three parties will jointly drive a large-scale AI content optimization project, utilizing technological synergies to deepen public healthcare protection education across Hong Kong.

Although the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme has been available for years, consumers still have many questions regarding the differences between Standard and Flexi Plans, premium tax deductions, and claims processes. In this collaboration, Big Jump SEO will provide top-tier SEO architecture and AI content optimization solutions to reshape, verify, and semantically upgrade tens of thousands of articles on medical insurance, life insurance, and critical illness insurance across the VHIS101 and HKVHIS websites. This not only ensures the authority and real-time accuracy of the information, but also allows search engines to deliver high-quality health insurance information more precisely to citizens in need.

A representative from Big Jump SEO stated: “We are honored to partner with VHIS101 and HKVHIS. Healthcare protection directly impacts the well-being of every citizen. By optimizing content delivery efficiency through AI and big data, we can break down information barriers and empower more citizens to understand the practical benefits of VHIS.”

Representatives from VHIS101 and HKVHIS added that this three-way partnership will help build a more credible information ecosystem for VHIS, life insurance, and critical illness insurance. Looking ahead, they will continue to utilize AI technology to launch more interactive coverage comparison tools and health education columns, comprehensively bolstering the healthcare defense awareness of Hong Kong citizens.

About Big Jump SEO Solutions

Big Jump SEO Solutions is a comprehensive digital marketing company that focuses on providing customized Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content marketing, and online advertising solutions for its clients. With in-depth industry experience and innovative strategies, Big Jump is committed to helping brands enhance their online visibility and stand out in the online market.

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“Think Large & Demanding EMC Chambers, Think ERETEC” ERETEC Brings Its Large-Scale, Specialized EMC Chamber Expertise to Global Markets

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ERETEC Inc. is accelerating its global expansion, drawing on its expertise in large-scale and specialized EMC chambers for defense, aerospace, and future mobility. Its 10-meter full-vehicle EMC chamber at KATECH demonstrates the company’s engineering capabilities in meeting the complex testing requirements of large electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Accelerating global expansion on Korea’s largest track record of ultra-large chambers, including the nation’s first satellite launch vehicle and high-power RCS EMC chambersProving proprietary engineering that surpasses global standards, as demonstrated by KATECH’s large-scale 10-meter full-vehicle chamberSecuring global competitiveness with turnkey solutions that go beyond construction, from bespoke design to maintenance

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ERETEC Inc. (CEO Man Young Chi), Korea’s largest electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) chamber specialist, is launching a full-scale expansion into global markets, building on its track record of constructing large-scale and special-purpose chambers for advanced industries, including defense, aerospace, and future mobility.

“We will not rest on our laurels as Korea’s first and largest. With our optimized bespoke solutions and technical expertise, we aim to become a world-leading EMC chamber specialist.” Man Young Chi, CEO of ERETEC Inc.

ERETEC is a leading provider of turnkey solutions for large defense systems, satellite and space components (EMC/RF), automotive applications, and ultra-large commercial EMC chambers exceeding 20 meters. The company holds Korea’s largest track record in special-purpose chambers requiring advanced technical expertise, including the nation’s first satellite launch vehicle EMC chamber and first high-power RCS EMC chamber, setting the standard for Korea’s EMC infrastructure market.

An Unrivaled Track Record at Home as a Springboard for Global Expansion

Global demand for high-performance, large-scale EMC chambers has surged in recent years, driven by rising defense exports worldwide and the rapid growth of the electric vehicle and aerospace industries. Confident that its expertise in designing and building chambers of the highest technical complexity will give it a substantial technological edge in global markets, ERETEC is accelerating its overseas expansion.

A key reference project drawing significant attention from international buyers is the 10-meter full-vehicle EMC chamber for electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH), which showcases ERETEC’s proprietary technological capabilities.

Measuring 30 meters long, 25 meters wide, and 12 meters high, the chamber features an expansive Ø11-meter Quiet Zone, far exceeding the Ø6 meters at the upper end of conventional 10-meter EMC chambers. This allows large commercial vehicles such as electric buses and hydrogen trucks to be tested precisely in their entirety. Combined with a specialized area that supports loads of up to 50 tons, the chamber provides a world-class environment optimized for EMC testing of heavy zero-emission vehicles.

Bespoke Turnkey Solutions as a Global Differentiator

ERETEC’s core competitive advantage in the global chamber market lies in its ability to design bespoke chamber environments precisely tailored to each customer’s needs and product characteristics.

Going beyond chamber construction, the company provides comprehensive lifecycle engineering services, from proposing optimal EMC testing solutions to conducting tests, analyzing results, and providing ongoing global technical support after installation.

“We will not rest on our laurels as Korea’s first and largest,” said Man Young Chi, CEO of ERETEC. “Building on world-class references such as the KATECH full-vehicle EMC chamber, we will actively pursue opportunities in overseas markets.”

He added, “With our optimized bespoke solutions and technical expertise, we aim to become a world-leading EMC chamber specialist that contributes to the advancement of high-tech industries worldwide.”

Founded in 1999, ERETEC has pioneered electromagnetic compatibility, antenna and reverberation chamber design, and test and measurement solutions. The company has supplied high-quality EMC chambers, measurement systems, and robust electromagnetic pulse (EMP) protection solutions to customers in Korea and abroad, building a strong foundation of technical credibility.

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Michelle Park, ERETEC INC., 82 31-345-1134, michelle.park@eretec.com, https://www.eretec.com/en/

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New electrification index shows China out front as US risks stalling and Europe’s policies outpace delivery

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LONDON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China is pulling ahead on electrification, while the US risks losing momentum and some of Europe’s biggest economies have yet to translate policy into delivery, according to new analysis.

The Electrification Competitiveness Index assesses progress in 16 countries, measuring electrification delivery on the ground and the conditions needed for further progress. These enabling and deployment factors indicate how ready economies are for businesses to electrify operations.

The analysis exposes a widespread implementation gap, with policy and other enabling conditions ahead of electrification deployment across most countries.

The Index, developed by We Mean Business Coalition with support from RMI, assesses Australia, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, the Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UK and US.

Electrification, combined with clean power, can reduce fossil fuel reliance, strengthen energy security, reduce exposure to volatile fuel prices, support growth and productivity, cut emissions and improve health through cleaner air. It will be a key focus at COP31.

Countries are grouped in four categories:

Solid foundation – China, France, Spain: relatively strong deployment and strong enablers. China has the highest deployment score, backed by coordinated grid investment, industrial policy and incentives. France and Spain score well on grid performance and clean power shares. In all three countries, electricity prices are more competitive against gas than in most other economies assessed.

Potential for take-off – Germany, India, Italy, Poland, UK: enablers higher than deployment. The UK has the largest gap between policy and delivery. Electricity costs around five times as much as gas per unit of energy for UK industry, while Germany faces a grid connection backlog of hundreds of gigawatts.

Risk of stalling – US, Australia, Brazil, Ethiopia, South Korea: deployment sits at/above the halfway mark with enablers below the median. In the US federal policy reversals and grid bottlenecks risk slowing momentum. The US has more than 2TW of generation and storage waiting in interconnection queues, compared with roughly 1.3TW of existing generating capacity.

Early-stage adoption – Indonesia, the Philippines and South Africa: below the halfway marks on deployment and enablers. Clean power accounts for 18% of generation in Indonesia and South Africa and 23% in the Philippines, while grid investment in all three is below 0.4% of GDP, against 0.65% average across the sample.

 

Report & full release: https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/new-index-maps-electrification-competitiveness-of-countries/

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