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Tuesday 20 August 2024
TSMC places SHR orders with fab toolmakers
TSMC has received an influx of orders for CoWoS and other chipmaking equipment, the majority of which require super hot runs (SHR), according to industry sources.
Monday 19 August 2024
AMEC confident in lawsuit against US DoD
Backed by strong support from the Chinese government and the inconsistent actions of the US, Chinese semiconductor equipment manufacturer Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC)...
Monday 19 August 2024
TSMC Japan fab forms industry cluster; can German site replicate?
With Intel and Wolfspeed delaying the development of facilities in Germany, TSMC will break ground on a new plant in Dresden on August 20, which is critical for Germany, according...
Monday 19 August 2024
Weekly news roundup: Japan's breakthrough in EUV tech; China gaining self-sufficiency in chip equipment except in exposure tools
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of August 12 – August 16.
Monday 19 August 2024
Strategic pivot to advanced packaging driven by AI boosts revenue and growth prospects: Q&A with C Sun CEO and GM
Taiwanese equipment manufacturer C Sun, originally focused on the panel and PCB industries, has strategically pivoted toward the semiconductor sector. About fourteen years ago, C...
Monday 19 August 2024
Disco plans to set up subsidiary in India amid Indian chipmaking ambition
Japan-based semiconductor equipment supplier Disco plans to establish its presence in India, as India plans to build a chipmaking ecosystem amid the global diversification in semic...
Friday 16 August 2024
Applied Materials upbeat despite Intel's capex cuts; expects strong Chinese demand for packaging and testing despite lower sales contribution
On August 15, Applied Materials held an earnings call, noting that Intel's planned reduction in capital expenditures is expected to have minimal impact on the company. Applied Materials...
Friday 16 August 2024
TSMC acquires Innolux fab for NT$17.14 billion
TSMC has acquired Innolux's 5.5G LCD fab in Tainan, southern Taiwan, for NT$17.14 billion (US$530.8 million). The acquisition price is less than what the market had anticipated.
Thursday 15 August 2024
FitTech bets on advanced packaging, silicon photonics CPO to drive 2025 growth
LED equipment manufacturer FitTech is gearing up to begin contract production of CoWoS advanced packaging equipment in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Thursday 15 August 2024
Samsung reportedly introducing high-NA equipment by end of 2024 to catch up in EUV
Samsung Electronics is reportedly set to introduce high-numerical aperture (High-NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) equipment by the end of 2024.
Wednesday 14 August 2024
SK Hynix invests in M16 DRAM production expansion, expects to increase monthly capacity by 18%
SK Hynix has reportedly begun procuring production equipment for its M16 plant in Icheon, aiming to boost its monthly production capacity from 100,000 to 180,000 units, an increase...
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Utechzone reports surging profit as foray into advanced packaging pays off
Taiwan-based chip inspection supplier Utechzone has reported substantial growth in earnings, thanks to its successful expansion into the advanced packaging equipment market. The company's...
Wednesday 14 August 2024
TSMC scaling up equipment and engineering orders for fast plant expansions
TSMC has been placing large volumes of orders for production equipment and factory engineering projects in support of its fast capacity expansion, dispelling skepticism about the...
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Taiwan's AI server surge fuels global market, drives import boom in 2H24
Before Taiwan opened its notebook (NB) industry to invest in China, Taiwanese-made laptops accounted for 90% of the global market. Today, Taiwan-made AI servers hold a similar market...
Monday 12 August 2024
China gaining self-sufficiency in semiconductor equipment, but crucial exposure tools remain constrained
The US chip prohibition has limited China's access to cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment. As a result, China has in recent years become increasingly self-sufficient...