The outlook for third-generation semiconductor demand remains positive, according to GlobalWafers chairperson Doris Hsu, who was speaking in the wake of Tesla's intention to slash...
Silicon wafer supplier GlobalWafers is constructing a new 300mm (12-inch) silicon wafer plant in Sherman, Texas, and expects it to be ready for volume production in the first quarter...
GlobalWafers received an all-time high of NT$39.73 billion (US$1.3 billion) in advance payments made by its customers as of the end of 2022, according to the silicon wafer company,...
China-based carmakers and solar cell suppliers are aggressively foraying into the silicone carbide (SiC) segment in line with the semiconductor self-sufficiency goal set by the government,...
GlobalWafers recently disclosed that it would execute a letter of intent with Crystalwise Technology to purchase 100% of Shanghai Sawyer Shenkai Technology Material (SSKT) for up...
GlobalWafers will more than double its capex for 2023 to accelerate its wafer capacity expansions, particularly for SiC and GaN epi-wafers, to meet strong demand from clients, according...
Both TSMC and GlobalWafers should receive substantial government subsidies for their new US plants to cover the costs of operating the sites, according to sources at semiconductor...
Nearly 50% of GlobalWafers' LTA customers have requested slight adjustments to the 8- and 12-inch wafer supply contracts struck previously to ease inventory pressures, according to...
At its board meeting held on December 6, Globalwafers emphasized that besides small-size wafers, which saw a slight loosening in availability, both large-size and specialty wafers...
A high-profile first-tool-in ceremony held recently at TSMC's Arizona fab signifies a major milestone in materializing the foundry's dream to set up advanced chips capacity in America...
GlobalWafers Co. Ltd. (GWC), the world's third-largest semiconductor silicon wafer manufacturer, held a ground-breaking ceremony on December 1 to commence the construction of a 300...
Silicon wafer maker GlobalWafers remains upbeat about semiconductor demand in the long term, particularly demand for automotive and industrial device applications.
Taiwan's semiconductor supply chains have been highly appreciated by major economies worldwide, but they need more policy and subsidy support from the government to grow stronger,...
The Taiwan government is looking to actively support local suppliers engaged in the production of third-generation compound semiconductors, such as GlobalWafers, Hermes-Epitek, and...
Challenges such as entry barriers for substrates and other raw materials, and rising production costs are facing Taiwan's compound semiconductor industry supply chain, according to...
