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Thursday 22 August 2024
US Chips Act scale bigger than China Big Fund II, but manufacturing reshoring remains slow
The scope of the US Chips Act appears to have exceeded that of the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund II (Big Fund II), but the American government's goal of reshoring...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
South Korea's early exports pick up on resilient chip demand
South Korea's early trade data showed exports gaining momentum this month, boosting the outlook for economic growth and suggesting global demand for semiconductors remains resilien...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
China's exports of critical minerals recover after curbs imposed
Chinese exports of critical minerals are returning to more normal levels, href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-02-20/us-china-washington-ramps-up-hunt-for-ev-metals-to-secure-its-own-supplies"...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
How Taiwan attracts foreign students to strengthen its semiconductor leadership
Since 2012, Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) industry has experienced positive growth for 11 consecutive years. Since 2014, it has officially surpassed the petroleum, coal products,...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
UK urged to rethink semiconductor strategy amid US and China influence
Following the UK general election, attention has shifted to the country's national semiconductor strategy. An upcoming report urges the new government to conduct a comprehensive review...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Intel in tight spot with no news on progress in Germany
Having received a subsidy of EUR10 billion (US$11 billion) from the German government to complete construction and start production within three years, what is the newest progress...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Why Dresden is TSMC's choice for its first wafer fab in Europe
TSMC's first European wafer fab is set to be located in Dresden, Germany, a region already recognized as a significant chip manufacturing hub in both Germany and Europe. This decision...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Harnessing photons as the next frontier in information technology
There are four fundamental forces in nature, ranked from strongest to weakest: strong interactions, electromagnetic interactions, weak interactions, and gravity. While nuclear energy...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
TSC expands disilane market share
Taiwan Specialty Chemicals (TSC) has gradually expanded its share of the global disilane market, which is dominated by its Japan- and France-based counterparts.
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Equipment maker GP optimistic about glass substrate demand
Printed circuit board (PCB) and IC substrate equipment specialist Group Up Industrial (GP) has stepped up the development of its glass substrate offering, eyeing robust demand for...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
China CIS firms gain domestic market share with local foundry, backend support
Support from local foundries and backend houses in China is helping CMOS image sensor (CIS) firms obtain more orders, reducing the country's reliance on Sony, according to industry...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Microchip hit by cyberattack, operations disrupted
Microchip Technology experienced a cyberattack on August 17 that disrupted its operations. The company is investigating the incident and working to restore normal business functions...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
TSMC breaks ground on EUR10 billion semiconductor fab in Dresden
ESMC has commenced construction on a new semiconductor fabrication facility in Dresden, Germany. The joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch, Infineon, and NXP is investing over...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
TSMC maintains steady pace in EU fab expansion as competitors slow projects
Many chipmakers have disclosed delays or suspensions in their new European fab projects; however, TSMC's are proceeding more efficiently than those of their competitors.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
ESMC breaks ground on Dresden fab
European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch, Infineon Technologies and NXP Semiconductors, has held a groundbreaking ceremony to...
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