Semiconductor fabrication plant

Panel-Level Packaging Emerges as Next Frontier in AI Chip Manufacturing Race

The semiconductor industry is witnessing a significant shift toward fan-out panel-level packaging as the next breakthrough in advanced chip manufacturing. According to industry analysis, this technology could overcome critical barriers in AI processor production while attracting diverse players from display and PCB sectors.

Semiconductor Packaging Evolution Accelerates

The race to develop more advanced AI processors is driving innovation in semiconductor packaging technologies, with fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) emerging as the next frontier, according to industry reports. Analysts suggest this approach could potentially overcome critical manufacturing barriers that have limited previous packaging methods.

by Alvarez JordanOctober 17, 2025November 2, 2025

Business Energy

Kinetiko Energy and FFS Refiners Launch Mpumalanga Gas Project with Joint Development Agreement

ASX-listed Kinetiko Energy and South African fuel supplier FFS Refiners have formalized a joint development agreement for a pilot LNG plant at the Brakfontein gas project in Mpumalanga. The partnership aims to develop scalable liquefied natural gas production through a multi-phase investment program. Initial testing success positions the project as a potential significant contributor to Southern Africa’s energy market.

Kinetiko Energy and South African industrial heating fuel supplier FFS Refiners have executed a binding joint development agreement to advance the Brakfontein gas project in Mpumalanga province, marking a significant step in developing South Africa’s domestic energy resources. The partnership will establish a pilot liquefied natural gas plant at what’s known as Project Alpha, leveraging complementary expertise to address growing energy demands while creating sustainable solutions for the region.

Strategic Partnership for Mpumalanga Energy Development

by Alvarez JordanOctober 13, 2025November 2, 2025

Gaming Hardware Semiconductors

Intel Panther Lake 18A Process Represents Pat Gelsinger’s Unfinished Legacy

Intel’s Panther Lake mobile lineup and 18A manufacturing process stand as key components of former CEO Pat Gelsinger’s strategic legacy. These technologies, now coming to fruition, embody his vision for Intel’s foundry resurgence and competitive positioning against industry rivals.

Intel’s Panther Lake mobile processors and the revolutionary 18A manufacturing process represent the enduring legacy of former CEO Pat Gelsinger’s strategic vision for the semiconductor giant. These technologies, now reaching market readiness, embody the foundational direction Gelsinger established during his tenure to reclaim Intel’s position in the competitive chip manufacturing landscape.