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Wednesday 30 October 2024
Nikon to enter back-end semiconductor exposure equipment market with photomask-free technology
Nikon has announced plans to launch exposure equipment for the back-end semiconductor process in fiscal year 2026 (April 2026 to March 2027), utilizing a photomask-free approach,...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Hon Precision secures orders from top US CSPs, riding the CoWoS growth wave
Hon Precision, Inc. (HPI), based in Taiwan, will be listed on the Emerging Stock Board (ESB) on October 31. The company, which specializes in backend semiconductor test handlers and...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
TSMC intends to expand AP8 by acquiring nearby facilities from Innolux, say sources
TSMC, which acquired Innolux's 5.5G LCD fab in Tainan (southern Taiwan) in August, intends to acquire additional Innolux facilities that are adjacent to the one it has already acquired,...
Monday 28 October 2024
China remains a key player in mature processes, set to invest over US$100 billion in capacity expansion over the next three years
Amid the surge of investments in the semiconductor sector, China's focus on mature process technologies is essential. In a recent interview in Shanghai, SEMI China President Lung...
Monday 28 October 2024
Covid-19 supply chain fallout hits maritime sector, but recovery expected in 2025
The Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on supply chains, impacting not only consumer electronics but also specialized maritime equipment. Ubiqconn, a subsidiary of Popular Holdings,...
Monday 28 October 2024
Tokyo Electron opens third South Korea R&D center to enhance support for local chip giants
Tokyo Electron has unveiled its third R&D center, the Tokyo Electron Technology Center Korea-2, in South Korea, strategically located to better serve clients like Samsung Electronics...
Monday 28 October 2024
PCB equipment makers eye semiconductor market amid global capacity crunch
The semiconductor industry is currently grappling with insufficient capacity due to a recent surge in global demand. This has prompted major players to explore alternatives, consequently...
Monday 28 October 2024
Korean chipmakers lukewarm on India's semiconductor expansion
As the US persists with its chip restrictions on China, global semiconductor firms are increasingly eyeing India as a prime investment destination. Capitalizing on this trend, India...
Monday 28 October 2024
Foxconn's US$31.8 million equipment buy from Apple signal major iPhone production boost in India
On October 24, Foxconn's Indian subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Limited, announced a transaction with Apple Operations Limited to acquire a batch...
Monday 28 October 2024
India roundup: Nvidia pivots to India as growth engine
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urges India to be an AI manufacturing powerhouse as well as an exporter. Foxconn procured equipment from Apple amid global production relocation.
Friday 25 October 2024
Tongtai expands semiconductor presence with PCB, FOPLP solutions
Tongtai Machine & Tool is intensifying its expansion into the semiconductor sector, targeting automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronic semiconductors. The company forecasts...
Friday 25 October 2024
Foxconn procures equipment for making iPhone Pro series in India as Apple reportedly seeks new local suppliers
Apple is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in India. Foxconn is acquiring equipment for its Indian subsidiary, and Apple is actively searching for more local suppliers. Additionally,...
Friday 25 October 2024
NEMStek lands plasma equipment orders for FOPLP
Nano Electronics and Micro System Technologies (NEMStek), a developer of plasma technologies and surface treatment solutions, has entered the supply chains of Chinese and Taiwanese...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Japan restarts minimal fabs to train semiconductor talent
Talent development is a key challenge for Japan as it seeks to revitalize its semiconductor industry. In response, the Japanese government has chosen to resurrect the half-inch wafer...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Taiwan's robot exports decline amid global automation surge in 2023
Global demand for industrial robots continues to surge. According to the latest data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global robot installations reached 540,000...