Technology

3M joins consortium to accelerate semiconductor technology in the US

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2 years ago

February 3, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 3M is expanding its commitment to the semiconductor industry by joining the US-JOINT Consortium, a strategic partnership of 12 leading semiconductor suppliers. The consortium drives research and development in next-generation semiconductor advanced packaging and back-end processing technologies anchored by a new cutting-edge facility in Silicon Valley.

“As the demands of AI and other high performance computing technologies increase, suppliers must work together to provide comprehensive solutions to tough challenges on increasingly shorter timelines.” said Steven Vander Louw, 3M’s president of display and electronics product platforms. “The companies in the US-JOINT Consortium represent US and Japanese innovation leaders in a range of advanced packaging technologies. 3M is pleased to join the consortium in order to bring our decades of materials science expertise, across more than 50 technology platforms, to help address these challenges.”

For more than 25 years, 3M has been a supplier of materials and processing aids for semiconductor polishing, advanced packaging, and chip transport applications. Teaming up with industry leaders continues to reinforce 3M’s commitment to be an integrated total solutions provider for the semiconductor industry.

The consortium was founded in 2023 and led by Japan-based Resonac, a global leader in the semiconductor and electronics industry.

“We are delighted to welcome 3M to the US-JOINT Consortium,” said Hidenori Abe, CTO for semiconductor materials, Resonac. “3M’s expertise in materials science and commitment to innovation in advanced packaging device and process solutions will be an asset as we work together to solve difficult technical and integration challenges for customers onshore in the United States.”

The new US-JOINT Consortium R&D facility is expected to be unveiled later this year in conjunction with a public launch event.

Learn more about semiconductor advanced packaging technologies on 3M.com.

About 3M
3M believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we’re working to improve lives and make what’s next at 3M.com/news.

About the Resonac Group:
The Resonac Group was established in January 2023 as a result of the integration of the Showa Denko Group and the Showa Denko Materials Group (former Hitachi Chemical Group). The Group’s annual sales of semiconductor and electronic materials amount to approximately 340 billion yen. The Group is recognized for its extensive lineup of semiconductor materials for back-end processes, which have top market share globally. The integration of the two companies has enabled the Resonac Group to make material design and development in-house from raw materials through to finished goods. The new trade name “RESONAC” was created as a combination of two English words, namely, the word “RESONATE” and “C” from the first letter of CHEMISTRY. The Resonac Group actively leverages its co-creative platform to accelerate technological innovation with semiconductor manufacturers, materials manufacturers, and equipment manufacturers in Japan and across the globe.

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Technology

BGL Welcomes Tyler Leung as Managing Director in Technology Investment Banking

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11 minutes ago

September 14, 2026

This addition expands the firm’s vertical software expertise into insurance and construction

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Tyler Leung as Managing Director within its Technology investment banking vertical. Tyler brings extensive vertical software M&A and capital markets expertise and will establish and lead the firm’s investment banking activities in Insurance Software and Construction Software.

This addition expands the firm’s vertical software expertise into insurance and construction.

“We’re excited to welcome Tyler to BGL as we continue to expand our vertical software coverage with the addition of the insurance and construction verticals,” said Scott Mattson, Head of BGL’s Technology vertical. “His deep sector expertise, long-standing relationships, and extensive transaction experience will be valuable as AI, digitalization, and automation increasingly transform these markets.”

Over the course of his career, Tyler has served as a strategic advisor to corporate and private equity clients on technology M&A and financing transactions. Prior to joining BGL, he spent more than a decade at Rothschild & Co, where he helped grow the U.S. Technology investment banking franchise and West Coast presence. He has significant experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, take-private transactions, cross-border transactions, capital raises, IPOs, and other strategic transactions.

“BGL’s commitment to providing bespoke strategic advice and its rapidly growing Technology investment banking platform offer a strong foundation to advise clients across the insurance software and construction software markets,” said Tyler, who is based in Los Angeles. “I’m thrilled to join BGL at a time of strong momentum across the firm and look forward to continuing to help clients navigate their most important strategic and financial decisions.”

Tyler earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.

About Brown Gibbons Lang & Company
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. The firm advises private and public corporations and private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, business valuations and opinions, and other strategic matters. BGL has offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and New York. The firm is also a founding member of REACH Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, enabling BGL to service clients in more than 30 countries around the world. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, LLC, an affiliate of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company LLC and a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.bglco.com.

Industry Contacts:

Scott Mattson
Head of Technology
smattson@bglco.com
917.242.4132

Tyler Leung
Managing Director
Technology
tleung@bglco.com
310.525.5189

Media Contact:

Kaylyn R. Hlavaty
Communications Manager
216.920.6622
khlavaty@bglco.com

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Technology

InventHelp Inventor Develops Combination Wok & Grill Cooking Device (BKC-994)

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11 minutes ago

September 14, 2026

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — “I thought there should be a way to cook with a wok and a grill in one convenient unit,” said an inventor, from Aurora, Texas, “so I invented the COWBOY WOK & GRILL. My design enables you to cook meats, vegetables, scrambled eggs, and more!”

The patent-pending invention provides a multi-functional cooking apparatus. In doing so, it offers the functions of a grill and a wok. As a result, it increases convenience when cooking a variety of items. It also saves time and effort. The invention features a compact and adjustable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for outdoor cooking enthusiasts. Additionally, a prototype is available.

The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 25-BKC-994, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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Technology

Tembo launches market-leading 5.5% Cash ISA for homebuyers and remortgagers

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11 minutes ago

September 14, 2026

New HomeSaver® Cash ISA offers a boosted 5.5% AER to customers who buy, move or remortgage through Tembo

New Cash ISA offers a market-leading 5.5% AER (variable), including a conditional mortgage bonus, for savers planning to buy their first home, move or remortgageA saver with a £30,000 balance could earn more than £250 extra interest over one year compared with the next best rate currently availableNo cap on transfers-in or existing ISA balances, giving customers the opportunity to earn the boosted rate on larger sums

LONDON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ –Tembo, the award-winning mortgage and savings platform, has launched its HomeSaver Cash ISA®, offering a market-leading 5.5% AER (variable) to savers who go on to buy, move home or remortgage through Tembo.

The account combines a 2.8% AER variable base rate with a 2.7% AER fixed conditional HomeSaver bonus, payable after 12 months when the customer completes a mortgage through Tembo within three years of opening the account.

Based on a £30,000 balance held for one year, Tembo calculates that savers could earn more than £250 in additional interest compared with the next best Cash ISA rate currently available.*

Unlike many headline savings deals, there is no cap on ISA transfers-in or existing ISA balances, meaning customers transferring Cash ISA savings built up over previous tax years can earn the boosted rate on a substantially larger balance than just the current annual ISA allowance.

Customers also have unlimited access to their savings without penalties.

Richard Dana, founder and CEO of Tembo, said: “Getting the best possible return on your savings can make a real difference when buying a new home. Our HomeSaver® Cash ISA is designed to make your money work harder, while also giving customers support when they’re ready to make their plans a reality. Savers get a competitive tax-free return, complete flexibility over their money and access to Tembo’s award-winning mortgage advice when they’re ready to buy, move or remortgage.”

How the Tembo HomeSaver Cash ISA® works

Customers can open an account and deposit up to their remaining annual ISA allowance, or transfer existing Cash ISA balances held elsewhere.

They earn a 2.8% AER variable base rate, paid monthly, while building a 2.7% AER fixed (conditional) HomeSaver bonus over 12 months.

Customers who complete a purchase, home move or remortgage using Tembo’s award-winning mortgage service within three years of opening the account qualify for the bonus, which is paid into their Cash ISA after the 12-month bonus period.

The account offers unlimited withdrawals without penalties, while Tembo’s mortgage advice is fee-free.

Eligible deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to £120,000 per person, per authorised firm.

For more information about Tembo, please visit: www.tembomoney.com

*Rate comparison accurate as of 1 September 2026 and based on a £30,000 balance held for one year. Shows Tembo HomeSaver® Cash ISA (5.5% AER variable) versus Trading212’s Cash ISA accessed via MoneySavingExpert (4.61% AER variable).

Terms and conditions

Tembo’s HomeSaver Cash ISA offers 5.5% AER (variable), including conditional bonuses. This comprises a 2.8% AER variable base rate and a conditional one-year 2.7% AER fixed HomeSaver bonus, payable after 12 months if the customer completes a mortgage through Tembo Money Limited within three years of opening the account. The account must remain open until the bonus is paid. One HomeSaver bonus is payable per mortgage. Full terms and conditions apply.

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