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Tuesday 22 October 2024
Rapidus estimates economic impact of JPY19 trillion in Hokkaido
Rapidus, the Japanese semiconductor manufacturer aiming for mass production of 2-nanometer (nm) chips, is making significant progress on its first factory located in Chitose, Hokkaido...
Monday 21 October 2024
Intel CEO sets the stage: Will wafer foundry opportunities open up through Lisa Su?
Although ASML, the top Dutch semiconductor equipment supplier, reported a sharp decline in new orders, leading AI chipmakers continue to launch innovative products and strengthen...
Monday 21 October 2024
Applied's new RuCo combination stabilizes 2nm process yields for TSMC and Samsung
Applied Materials (Applied) has announced the use of a new material, ruthenium (Ru), in equipment designed to enhance efficiency in advanced semiconductor processes. This initiative...
Friday 18 October 2024
ASML faces headwinds: Samsung's delays in wafer investment slashes EUV demand
ASML is under scrutiny amid a sharp drop in equipment orders and a gloomy sales outlook for 2025. The slump is tied to declining sales in China and setbacks faced by major client...
Friday 18 October 2024
ASML's 3Q24 report reveals diverging paths in wafer manufacturing
Since ASML reported a slowdown in semiconductor manufacturing equipment orders, over EUR 60 billion (US$65.3 billion) of the firm's market value has evaporated, prompting the market...
Friday 18 October 2024
Has ASML's China boom finally hit a wall?
ASML's late-night financial report landed like a "depth charge" in the semiconductor industry, exposing the fragility of the AI-driven demand surge. Orders from China, which had bolstered...
Thursday 17 October 2024
HHTD24: NVLink Switch unveiled, in-house equipment maximizes automation
This year's Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD24) not only showcased Foxconn's latest technological developments and plans to partners, investment institutions, and the media, but it was also...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Samsung bets on power semiconductors for EV future after LED division closure
Amidst Samsung Electronics's ongoing reform of its semiconductor operations, the conglomerate has decided to concentrate on developing its power semiconductor business. This strategic...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Shin-Etsu Chemical enters semiconductor manufacturing equipment market with interposer-eliminating technology
Shin-Etsu Chemical announced its entry into the semiconductor manufacturing equipment market with new technology designed to eliminate the need for interposers. This innovation could...
Thursday 17 October 2024
MKS' Atotech to participate in TPCA Show and IMPACT 2024
Atotech, MKS Instruments' globally leading brand in surface-finishing solutions, will participate in one of the most important PCB events, the 25th Taiwan Circuit Industry...
Thursday 17 October 2024
ASML's 3Q24 miss: Intel, Samsung's order cuts deal a heavy blow to bookings as TSMC gains
ASML, a leader in producing the world's most advanced chipmaking tools like High-NA EUV machines, unexpectedly released its latest financial report early. The report revealed a weaker-than-expected...
Thursday 17 October 2024
ASML eyes price increase in 2025 talks with TSMC, defying cost-cutting pressures
Senior executives at ASML and TSMC will soon begin negotiations on equipment purchase prices for 2025. The outcome of the negotiations between the two parties influences not only...
Thursday 17 October 2024
ASML's plunging net bookings highlight Intel and Samsung's investment struggles, says DIGITIMES Research
ASML's latest financial report reveals a significant year-over-year decline in net bookings, exceeding 50% sequentially. The company has also revised its 2025 revenue guidance downward...
Thursday 17 October 2024
ASML slashes 2025 forecast as chip industry adjusts to post-pandemic realities
ASML's significant decline in net bookings indicates the semiconductor industry's adaptation to post-pandemic market conditions, which were previously disrupted by global chip supply...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
TsangYow sees growth from AM market recovery; Malaysia plant set for 2027 launch
TsangYow, a major transmission system manufacturer, is experiencing positive growth due to the recovery of the aftermarket (AM) component market. The company's monthly revenue continues...