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Thursday 27 June 2024
Rooted in Czochralski: ENSEMBLE3 crystalizes the foundation of Polish photonics
Ever since the Polish scientist Jan Czochralski discovered a way to crystallize metals in 1915, the technique that eventually becomes known as the Czochralski method to grow high-purity...
Thursday 27 June 2024
Chinese firms eye Malaysia to dodge rising US tariffs
Amid rising US tariffs on select Chinese products, Chinese firms are considering relocating production to Malaysia to avoid hefty taxes.
Thursday 27 June 2024
Taiwan's chip industry at a crossroads: geopolitical shifts and challenges unveiled by former TSMC R&D director
Taiwan is indispensable in global chip-making, yet the island nation is under threat from geopolitical forces and internal pressures like declining birth rates, environmental challenges,...
Thursday 27 June 2024
Semco begins mass production of ABF substrates in Vietnam, eyes AI server market
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has commenced mass production at its ABF substrate plant in Vietnam, following a KRW 1 trillion (US$ 720 million) investment announced in 2021. This...
Thursday 27 June 2024
Omdia research finds weak demand leads to declining quarter for semiconductor market
According to Omdia, the semiconductor market experienced a 2% decrease in the first quarter of 2024, resulting in a total of US$151.5 billion.
Thursday 27 June 2024
Samsung denies rumored D accident in foundry processing that caused wafer losses
Responding to DIGITIMES' question on the accuracy of a media report about a severe defect was resulted in Samsung Foundry's processing work, a Samsung spokesperson squarely refuted...
Thursday 27 June 2024
Technology and geography are important for foundry partners, say IC designers
The majority of Taiwan-based IC design firms have said that they prioritize technological competency, geography, and other significant factors over cost when selecting how much to...
Thursday 27 June 2024
Infineon to support consumer sustainability goals through product carbon footprint data transparency
Chip manufacturing is the primary source of the carbon footprint generated by electronic devices. To address this, German chip giant Infineon plans to calculate the carbon footprint...
Thursday 27 June 2024
ASEH steps up production expansion for advanced packaging
ASE Holdings (ASEH) has stepped up production expansion for advanced packaging and does not rule out establishing additional facilities in Japan, the US, or Mexico, according to company...
Thursday 27 June 2024
US export controls reshape global supply chains, expert warns
The US export control and sanction systems are increasingly becoming the most impactful economic tools on the global supply chain, as the federal government leads a comprehensive...
Thursday 27 June 2024
M&As taking place in China SiC and GaN IC industry
China's Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) compound semiconductor industries have seen several mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Thursday 27 June 2024
Equipment makers see demand boom for TSMC CoWoS packaging
With TSMC planning to boost production capacity for CoWoS packaging, related fab toolmakers are confident about orders from the contract chipmaker.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
South Korea kicks off US$ 19 billion of chip loans, funds from July
South Korea will begin awarding aid to chipmakers in July, kicking off a KRW 26 trillion (US$ 19 billion) package of financial support pledged toward boosting a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-23/south-korea-sets-aside-record-19-billion-to-boost-chip-industry"...
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Synopsys expected to provide automation and analytics tools for Tata Electronics chipmaking facilities in India
Following the collaboration with Taiwan-based PSMC to build a 300mm wafer fab in India, Tata Electronics plans to expedite the operation of the fab with tools provided by Synopsys.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Japanese, South Korean, and Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain firms will get SelectTalentUSA help
Finally, foreign semiconductor companies investing to produce chips in the United States are getting the help they need to recruit local talent for their supply chain.