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Tuesday 23 July 2024
ASML looks to expand staff in Japan thanks to rising local EUV demand
As Japan prepares to import its first-ever EUV lithography systems, ASML, the sole technology provider, plans to boost its local workforce significantly.
Friday 19 July 2024
Fanuc completes new US facility for automotive robots
Fanuc America, a subsidiary of Japan-based Fanuc, has completed construction of its new West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This marks Fanuc's second US facility since...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Passive component demand and prices to be driven higher by AI
Thanks to improving demands in the smartphone and notebook markets, Japanese passive component suppliers are likely to raise inductor prices. However, Taiwanese suppliers believe...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Sharp halts production on large-size LCD panels; 500 employees 'forced' to retire early
Sharp's large-size LCD panel factory, Sakai Display Product (SDP), located in Osaka, Japan, is set to close by the end of September 2024. Sharp has offered an early retirement plan...
Monday 15 July 2024
China, US gaining ground in global IC substrate industry
Driven by emerging applications such as electric vehicles (EV), AI, and high-performance computing (HPC), IC substrates have attracted significant attention in the semiconductor industry...
Friday 12 July 2024
TSMC's Kumamoto fab holds advantages through key technology like immersion lithography and multiple patterning
TSMC's Japanese subsidiary, JASM, is set to begin mass production at its first wafer fab in Kumamoto in 2024.
Friday 12 July 2024
Japan semiconductor material suppliers ramping up investments
Japanese companies are doubling down on investments in semiconductor materials, a sector where they already dominate the global market. This comes amidst generous government subsidies...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Japan-based semiconductor material suppliers gear up for EUV materials
Fueled by the growing demand for advanced chips that require EUV lithography systems, Japan-based companies are increasing investments and eyeing the supply of materials used in critical...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Nissan to launch in-house LFP battery production in 2028, reducing reliance on China amid ternary cost concerns
Nissan Motor has decided to initiate in-house mass production of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries starting from fiscal 2028 (April 2028 - March 2029), as the cost of ternary...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Canadian robotic company Mecademic sees 50% CAGR in Asia-Pacific automation markets
Mecademic Industrial Robotics, a leader in micro-automation, is set to expand its presence in the high-growth medical devices and electronics markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Screen targets doubling sales in a decade with expanded R&D and capital expenditure plans
Screen unveils its three-year mid-term business plan, aiming to increase its overseas R&D spending to address advancements in semiconductor process miniaturization, while also...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
AI PC popularity rising among Japanese enterprises; expect to account for over 70% of commercial PCs by 2030
AI PCs' acceptance by consumers depends on the potential of AI technology, AI chips, and suppliers like assembly providers in the end-user market. In the Japanese market, research...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Japanese robot leaders play the long game in humanoid market
Humanoid robots are currently dominating discussions in the robot market, with manufacturers from the US and China at the forefront of this competition. Surprisingly, traditional...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Honda to consolidate Thai car plants amid electrification push
Honda Motor Co. will consolidate its two car plants in Thailand by 2025 to deal with overcapacity and focus resources on electrification as battery electric vehicles gain popularity...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Resonac forms alliance developing advanced packaging in US
A new semiconductor back-end process R&D alliance, US-JOINT, is set to launch in Silicon Valley in 2025. The alliance will focus on next-generation semiconductor packaging technologies...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research