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Wednesday 6 March 2024
Mitsubishi Electric says banzai to SiC semiconductors, strengthens market leadership
In 2023, Japan's Mitsubishi Electric announced a new investment in SiC power semiconductors.
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix restart equipment investment as DRAM demand returns
The DRAM market demand is picking up, and Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which previously adopted a production reduction strategy, have recently shown signs of resuming equipment...
Monday 4 March 2024
AI-powered automation: Samsung's weapon against memory market slump and labor shortage
Samsung Electronics is reportedly accelerating automation innovation in its production lines to cope with the memory market downturn and labor shortages. By using manufacturing equipment...
Thursday 29 February 2024
Japanese mature-process semiconductor equipment makers thrive amid US-China chip war
While many Japanese industrial equipment makers grapple with the economic downturn in China, the semiconductor equipment sector has shown s completely different performance. US-led...
Thursday 29 February 2024
SK Hynix said to purchase 8 EUV machines for HBM3E processes
SK Hynix plans to invest KRW2 trillion ($1.5 billion) in 2024 to introduce extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment to cope with the new generation of memory investment in...
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Chroma ATE eyes strong growth in 2024 driven by semiconductor and photonics testing solutions
Taiwan-based Chroma ATE, specializing in automated and precision test and measurement solutions, anticipates its primary growth drivers in 2024 to be semiconductor and photonics testing...
Monday 26 February 2024
NSTC allocates NT$20 billion to support infrastructure for 12-inch chip equipment donated by chipmaker
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has earmarked NT$20 billion (US$631.51 million) from the budget for the "Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program" to bolster...
Monday 26 February 2024
Taiwan-Japan industrial ties expected to deepen following TSMC fab
TSMC opened its first fab in Kumamoto on February 24, with plans for the second fab in the prefecture to commence construction by 2024 and begin operation in 2027. Industry insiders...
Friday 23 February 2024
US reportedly suspends permission for materials shipping to SMIC
Amidst Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation's (SMIC) growing capacity to produce advanced chips despite sanctions from the US, a report indicates that the US government...
Thursday 22 February 2024
SEMICON Taiwan 2024 to launch 'precision machinery zone' amid rise of integrated mechatronics supply chain

Taiwan's machinery and electronics manufacturing sectors are rapidly integrating into a "mechatronics supply chain," with a dedicated "precision machinery zone" to be...

Wednesday 21 February 2024
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers bet big on generative AI and power semiconductors for growth
Several Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers are witnessing a surge in sales, particularly in equipment catering to generative AI and power semiconductors. Despite a downturn...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Samsung tells suppliers 'automate or else...'
Samsung Electronics is promoting the automation of semiconductor packaging and testing production.
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Netherlands revoked ASML's China export licences fearing destructive Chinese weapons
The Dutch Trade Minister Geoffrey van Leeuwen expressed fears about China's intentions.
Tuesday 20 February 2024
US nano-grade motion control firm Aerotech forms Korean joint venture
Aerotech Inc., a US-based precision motion control and automation company, is expanding its partnership with its South Korean distributor, ANI Motion Tech. Their latest joint venture...
Tuesday 20 February 2024
SDC gears up for 8G IT OLED panel production with Canon Tokki partnership, targeting big clients Apple, Dell, HP
In 2023, Samsung Display (SDC) made waves with its announcement of investing in an 8th-generation (8G) IT OLED panel production line. The company is gearing up to introduce the first...
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