GS Microelectronics US, Inc (GSME), a global leader in integrated circuit design and manufacturing, has announced the acquisition of Muse Semiconductor, a well-established provider of multi-project wafer (MPW) services built on TSMC technology. This strategic move strengthens GSME’s presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, opening new opportunities in key innovation markets.
Muse Semiconductor is widely recognized for its expertise in agile, low-volume fabrication services and its strong relationships with universities, startups, and established enterprises. By combining Muse’s MPW leadership and customer network with GSME’s scale, global reach, and end-to-end design-to-production platform, the acquisition creates a powerful ecosystem supporting innovators from the earliest prototype through to high-volume production.
Farhat Jahangir, CEO of GS Microelectronics, commented “This acquisition marks a significant step in our strategy to lead the global semiconductor services market. Muse has built an exceptional reputation as a trusted gateway to silicon realization for innovators worldwide. By joining forces, we will expand market access, strengthen our capabilities, and accelerate innovation from the first prototype to mass production.”
Muse Semiconductor co-founder Geoff Porter highlighted that joining forces with GSME creates the opportunity to expand Muse’s customer-centric approach on a global scale. He emphasized that the combination of Muse’s agile MPW services with GSME’s extensive infrastructure and resources will allow the company to deliver even stronger support and innovation to its worldwide customer base.
Co-founder Bill Isaacson reinforced this perspective, noting that the acquisition is a testament to Muse’s contributions to the semiconductor community. He expressed confidence that, together with GSME, the combined organization will accelerate innovation and deliver greater value, ensuring faster, more efficient solutions for innovators across industries and geographies.
The combined organization will continue to offer Muse’s respected MPW services, now enhanced by GSME’s advanced design expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain management. Customers will benefit from a more integrated experience, broader technical support, and a trusted single point of contact for complex semiconductor projects.
With this integration, GSME reinforces its commitment to advancing the global semiconductor ecosystem by increasing efficiency, expanding innovation pathways, and empowering creators across industries including AI, automotive, IoT, and high-performance computing. The combined organization will continue to offer Muse’s respected MPW services, now enhanced by GSME’s advanced design expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain management.
Customers will benefit from a more integrated experience, broader technical support, and a trusted single point of contact for complex semiconductor projects. With this integration, GSME reinforces its commitment to advancing the global semiconductor ecosystem by increasing efficiency, expanding innovation pathways, and empowering creators across industries including AI, automotive, IoT, and high-performance computing.
