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Wednesday 8 April 2026
US-China tech clash over chips intensifies ahead of summit, with global supply-chain implications
As US and Chinese leaders prepared for a mid-May summit, proposed US export controls on semiconductor equipment under the MATCH Act and China's sharp state-media rebuttal signaled...
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Commentary: US MATCH Act tightens chip tool controls as China builds local supply chain
At SEMICON China 2026, Applied Materials and ASML kept a low profile under tightening US export controls, while domestic Chinese suppliers dominated visibility and floor presence.
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Samsung Display secures exclusive Apple foldable OLED orders, partners poised to benefit
Samsung Display (SDC) has taken the lead in the industry by initiating mass production of 8.6-generation OLED panels for IT applications, as well as OLED panels for Apple's foldable...
Wednesday 8 April 2026
India reportedly bars Chinese CCTV cameras, turns to Taiwan and Western suppliers
India is moving to phase out Chinese-made internet-connected CCTV cameras and high-speed tollway cameras, citing national security risks, even as it cautiously opens other sectors...
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Analysis: ASML earnings preview; SK Hynix and TeraFab already facing EUV capacity difficulties
Compared to short-term geopolitical turbulence, the AI megatrend represents a once-in-a-generation business opportunity. In the past, TSMC often took the lead during earnings season...
Tuesday 7 April 2026
US MATCH bill targets China chip equipment, services

US lawmakers are moving to tighten semiconductor restrictions, with a bipartisan proposal targeting both equipment exports and downstream...

Tuesday 7 April 2026
MSScorps targets CPO demand with in-house silicon photonics test platform

MSScorps has expanded its silicon photonics (SiPh) testing capabilities in recent years and will debut its in-house "MSS HG" platform...

Tuesday 7 April 2026
CCL expansion triggers equipment shortages; lead times extend up to two years
Driven by applications such as AI high-speed computing, electric vehicles (EVs), and 5G/6G communications, demand for high-frequency, high-speed PCB materials has surged. Copper-clad...
Monday 6 April 2026
China 2.5D packaging demand surges, supporting Korean backend equipment growth
China's semiconductor equipment market is emerging as a critical growth engine for South Korean suppliers, driven by accelerating AI deployment and tighter restrictions on US vendors...
Friday 3 April 2026
LG Energy Solution reportedly adopts new battery method for Tesla
LG Energy Solution has introduced a new "double stack" manufacturing process for prismatic batteries to be supplied to Tesla, according to South Korea's The Elec, as the battery...
Thursday 2 April 2026
Samsung ramps Texas fab as engineers gather for 2nm push

Samsung Electronics has reportedly moved into the equipment installation and testing phase at its foundry in Taylor, Texas, transitioning...

Thursday 2 April 2026
Samsung, SK Hynix reportedly ramp hybrid bonding push for next-gen HBM

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly stepping up efforts to advance hybrid bonding for next-generation high-bandwidth memory...

Thursday 2 April 2026
Samsung upgrades Austin fab, signals dual-track US chip strategy
Samsung Electronics is accelerating the introduction of next-generation manufacturing equipment at its semiconductor facility in Austin, Texas, as part of a broad upgrade program aimed...
Thursday 2 April 2026
China plans display sector consolidation; panel prices seen stabilizing, equipment orders at risk
China is reportedly drafting a consolidation plan for its display industry, with BOE Technology positioned for small- and mid-sized OLED and TCL China Star (CSOT) for large-size LCD,...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Samsung auctions 123 chip tools during Xi'an NAND upgrade to V8
Samsung Electronics is reportedly overhauling its production lines, offering 123 idle semiconductor tools for sale across South Korea and Xi'an as it shifts to more advanced process...