EU-BACKED QUANTUMDIAMONDS EYES FASTER CHIP INSPECTION
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German startup QuantumDiamonds has secured EU backing to advance semiconductor manufacturing through novel chip inspection technology. The company benefits from the European Chips Act, which mirrors U.S. efforts to strengthen domestic chip production via state subsidies.
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