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Micron Biomedical Appoints Brian Bernick, MD as Chairman of Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Micron Biomedical, a life science company developing first-in-class dissolvable microarray-based products that simplify and improve the administration, transport and storage of drugs and vaccines, today announced the appointment of drug delivery and healthcare innovation veteran, Brian Bernick, MD, as Chairman of the company's Board of Directors.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Micron Biomedical, a life science company developing first-in-class dissolvable microarray-based products that simplify and improve the administration, transport and storage of drugs and vaccines, today announced the appointment of drug delivery and healthcare innovation veteran, Brian Bernick, MD, as Chairman of the company's Board of Directors.
  • "Dr. Brian Bernick has a long-standing record of patient-centered innovation and a unique perspective as both an internationally recognized OBGYN and an entrepreneur bringing self-administered drug delivery innovations to market," said Steven Damon, CEO of Micron Biomedical.
  • "Traditionally, injectable therapeutics and vaccines can be inaccessible to many patients in low to middle-income as well as high-income geographies due to access to healthcare services and patient and caregiver hesitation about needles," said Dr. Brian Bernick, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Micron Biomedical.
  • The appointment follows the company's recent release of positive data from the first clinical trial of any microarray technology in pediatric populations.

Suppliers Amp Up Production, HBM Bit Supply Projected to Soar by 105% in 2024, Says TrendForce

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Forecasts based on current production plans from suppliers indicate a remarkable 105% annual increase in HBM bit supply by 2024.

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  • Forecasts based on current production plans from suppliers indicate a remarkable 105% annual increase in HBM bit supply by 2024.
  • TrendForce analysis indicates that 2023 to 2024 will be pivotal years for AI development, triggering substantial demand for AI Training chips and thereby boosting HBM utilization.
  • However, as the focus pivots to Inference, the annual growth rate for AI Training chips and HBM is expected to taper off slightly.
  • Looking ahead to 2024, TrendForce forecasts that due to aggressive expansion by suppliers, the HBM sufficiency ratio will rise from -2.4% to 0.6% in 2024.

XConn Technologies Launches the Industry's First and Only Hybrid CXL 2.0 and PCIe Gen 5 Switch

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XConn Technologies (XConn), the innovation leader in next-generation interconnect technology for the future of high-performance computing and AI applications, today announced the industry's first and only hybrid CXL 2.0 and PCIe Gen 5 switch. Combining both Compute Express Link™ (CXL™) technology for next-generation data centers with Peripheral Component Interconnect Express® (PCIe®) Gen 5 interconnect technology on a single 256-lane SoC, the XConn switch offers the industry's lowest port-to-port latency and lowest power consumption per port in a single chip at a low total cost of ownership.

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  • The Apollo switch is designed from ground-up and architected purposely for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and HPC applications.
  • System designs using Apollo switch can realize CXL memory pooling and expansion functions with the existing CXL 1.1 hardware today, furthermore these designs will be future proofed with the upcoming CXL 2.0 technology.
  • Operating in hybrid mode, the switch supports both CXL and PCIe devices in a same system.
  • Micron is excited to continue collaborating with XConn to deliver advanced CXL solutions that will further propel the CXL ecosystem forward."

Micron Launches Memory Expansion Module Portfolio to Accelerate CXL 2.0 Adoption

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Monday, August 7, 2023

By leveraging a unique dual-channel memory architecture and Micron’s high-volume production DRAM process, the Micron CZ120 delivers higher module capacity and increased bandwidth.

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  • By leveraging a unique dual-channel memory architecture and Micron’s high-volume production DRAM process, the Micron CZ120 delivers higher module capacity and increased bandwidth.
  • “Micron is advancing the adoption of CXL memory with this CZ120 sampling milestone to key customers,” commented Siva Makineni, vice president of the Micron Advanced Memory Systems Group.
  • “We have been developing and testing our CZ120 memory expansion modules utilizing both Intel and AMD platforms capable of supporting the CXL standard.
  • With the introduction of the CXL standard, we have extended our joint efforts to include the Micron CZ120 memory expansion module.

Media Alert: Supermicro Open Storage Summit 2023 Starts August 15th

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 15, Supermicro will kickstart its highly anticipated Fourth Annual Open Storage Summit. This virtual event spans three weeks and gathers the brightest minds in the storage industry, including drive manufacturers, compute components manufacturers, software developers, and Supermicro's visionary system architects.

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  • Presenting an Open Forum of Industry Leaders on the Future of High-Performance Software Defined Storage for AI, HPC, and Data-Intensive Workloads
    SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 15, Supermicro will kickstart its highly anticipated Fourth Annual Open Storage Summit.
  • This virtual event spans three weeks and gathers the brightest minds in the storage industry, including drive manufacturers, compute components manufacturers, software developers, and Supermicro's visionary system architects.
  • To learn more about Supermicro's Fourth Open Storage Summit 2023 and register for all sessions, please visit: https://events.actualtechmedia.com/register-now/1623/open-storage-summit...
    Abstract: Uncover the latest technical advancements in flash and spinning disk storage, including the E3.S form factor and Compute Express Link (CXL), and explore the era of the 30 TB hard drive.
  • View: August 30, 2023, @ 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT or after, on-demand

Media Alert: Supermicro Open Storage Summit 2023 Starts August 15th

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 3, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 15, Supermicro will kickstart its highly anticipated Fourth Annual Open Storage Summit. This virtual event spans three weeks and gathers the brightest minds in the storage industry, including drive manufacturers, compute components manufacturers, software developers, and Supermicro's visionary system architects.

Key Points: 
  • Presenting an Open Forum of Industry Leaders on the Future of High-Performance Software Defined Storage for AI, HPC, and Data-Intensive Workloads
    SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 15, Supermicro will kickstart its highly anticipated Fourth Annual Open Storage Summit.
  • This virtual event spans three weeks and gathers the brightest minds in the storage industry, including drive manufacturers, compute components manufacturers, software developers, and Supermicro's visionary system architects.
  • To learn more about Supermicro's Fourth Open Storage Summit 2023 and register for all sessions, please visit: https://events.actualtechmedia.com/register-now/1623/open-storage-summit...
    Abstract: Uncover the latest technical advancements in flash and spinning disk storage, including the E3.S form factor and Compute Express Link (CXL), and explore the era of the 30 TB hard drive.
  • View: August 30, 2023, @ 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT or after, on-demand

Micron, MOST Announce Opening of ‘DECONSTRUCTED: Semiconductors and Other Secrets Inside Everyday Technology’

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

“DECONSTRUCTED: Semiconductors and Other Secrets Inside Everyday Technology” will offer Central New York’s K-8 students, along with their teachers and families, hands-on exposure to semiconductors through an interactive exhibit sponsored by Micron.

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  • “DECONSTRUCTED: Semiconductors and Other Secrets Inside Everyday Technology” will offer Central New York’s K-8 students, along with their teachers and families, hands-on exposure to semiconductors through an interactive exhibit sponsored by Micron.
  • The MOST and Micron took an intentional approach to ensure that the exhibit would serve as a relevant and accessible community resource.
  • Museum visitors can learn about types of memory and components of storage in Inside a Chip, which features interactive games.
  • The exhibit’s grand opening follows on Thursday, Aug. 3, and Micron’s sponsorship will facilitate free entry for all that day.

New AI Accelerator Chips Boost HBM3 and HBM3e to Dominate 2024 Market, Says TrendForce

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

As the demand for AI accelerator chips evolves, manufacturers plan to introduce new HBM3e products in 2024, with HBM3 and HBM3e expected to become mainstream in the market next year.

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  • As the demand for AI accelerator chips evolves, manufacturers plan to introduce new HBM3e products in 2024, with HBM3 and HBM3e expected to become mainstream in the market next year.
  • TrendForce clarifies that the so-called HBM3 in the current market should be subdivided into two categories based on speed.
  • Hence, major manufacturers are expected to release HBM3e samples in Q1 2024 and aim to mass-produce them by 2H 2024.
  • NVIDIA continues to command the highest market share when it comes to AI server accelerator chips.

Enovix Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

FREMONT, Calif., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enovix Corporation (“Enovix”) (Nasdaq: ENVX), an advanced silicon battery company, announced today financial results for the second quarter of 2023, which included the summary below from its President and CEO, Dr. Raj Talluri.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enovix Corporation (“Enovix”) (Nasdaq: ENVX), an advanced silicon battery company, announced today financial results for the second quarter of 2023, which included the summary below from its President and CEO, Dr. Raj Talluri.
  • Our GAAP cost of revenue of $14.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 was up from $12.2 million in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Our GAAP operating expenses of $37.7 million in the second quarter of 2023 were down from $51.0 million in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Our non-GAAP operating expenses of $19.9 million in the second quarter of 2023 were down from $22.8 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Digital Currency Platform Utilized in Computer Industry will Provide Sponsorship Platform for Surfers

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CMTLabs stated the successful payment platform developed above Jack's Surfboards in Huntington Beach, California utilized online virtual wallets and a digital currency service token. The platform facilitated testing services performed for industry leaders such as Intel, AMD, Micron, Samsung and Nvidia. It also enabled over 120 other manufacturers, including small companies, to pursue previously unobtainable business opportunities. The platform functioned continuously until it was taken offline in 2021 when CMTLabs completed transition from independent computer compatibility testing to DigEco (Digital Economy) Research and Development.

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  • The digital currency service token payment platform utilized in the computer industry will be adapted for aspiring and talented surfers who have been unable to obtain sponsorship by big-name companies.
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CMTLabs stated the successful payment platform developed above Jack's Surfboards in Huntington Beach, California utilized online virtual wallets and a digital currency service token.
  • The platform facilitated testing services performed for industry leaders such as Intel, AMD, Micron, Samsung and Nvidia.
  • Unlike the for-profit fundraising platforms, the new sponsorship platform will operate as a non-profit business to provide maximum amount of funding back to the surfer."