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Wednesday 27 December 2023
AI tech patents: semiconductor equipment giants dominate, South Korean firms trail
As the global semiconductor equipment industry races to boost production efficiency, the infusion of AI into its processes has become the new norm. Yet, a rising worry within South...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
PCB equipment maker Taliang stepping up deployment in the chipmaking sector
Taliang Technology will be stepping up its presence in the chipmaking industry, which presently contributes only 10% of the company's overall revenue, according to the PCB equipment...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Microprogram enters supply chain of leading pure-play foundry
RFID solution provider Microprogram has broken into the supply chain of a leading pure-play foundry by providing solutions to its ecosystem partners, according to chairman Wu Teng-...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
TSMC to inaugurate Kumamoto fab in February, say sources
TSMC's new Kumamoto fabrication facility in Japan is currently under construction but making good progress, with an opening ceremony for the first phase of the fab set for February...
Monday 25 December 2023
China sees over 30% increase in chipmaking gear revenue by major suppliers in 3Q23
Data shows that China-based semiconductor equipment suppliers saw their related revenue increase as Chinese foundries have been expanding their production capacities amid indigenization...
Thursday 21 December 2023
Japanese semiconductor equipment and material giants facing emerging challenges
As Japan is trying to rebuild its leadership in the chipmaking industry, its semiconductor equipment and material industries enjoy advantages. Still, challenges remain as Japan sees...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Rayzher breaks into supply chain for new TSMC fab in Japan
Rayzher Industrial, a company specializing in cost control, engineering design, and construction management, has entered the supply chain for TSMC's under-construction Kumamoto fab...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Japan-based chipmaking tool suppliers see investments surge
Thanks to inward FDI from major chipmakers, particularly TSMC, Japan-based chipmaking equipment providers are expected to see surging capital and R&D expenditures in the current...
Tuesday 12 December 2023
Global semiconductor equipment sales to reach record US$124 billion in 2025, says SEMI
Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to reach US$100 billion in 2023, a contraction of 6.1% from the industry...
Tuesday 12 December 2023
Equipment purchases in electronics industry down nearly 50% YoY in 3Q23
With consumer spending power down due to a sluggish recovery in the global economy, semiconductor companies have slowed down their investment plans, with fixed asset acquisitions...
Wednesday 6 December 2023
ASMI announced EUR300 million investments in Arizona
With significant chipmakers such as TSMC and Intel increasing their investments in Arizona, Netherlands-based chipmaking tool provider ASM International revealed plans for expansion...
Monday 4 December 2023
Global semiconductor equipment billings decrease in 3Q23, says SEMI
Global semiconductor equipment billings fell 11% year on year to US$25.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, while quarterly billings slipped 1%, according to SEMI.
Thursday 30 November 2023
Chipmakers target China through subsidiaries, JV, and localization
Despite the US' harsher export restrictions on China, chipmakers continue to pursue the Chinese market through localization, joint venture (JV), and subsidiary tactics.
Thursday 30 November 2023
PFAS chemicals supply stays tight
According to Nova Technology (Novatech), which specializes in chemical and gas equipment used in the semiconductor and display sectors, the availability of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
Wednesday 29 November 2023
The application of the nanoimprint lithography (2): Latest market development
The model FPA-1200NZ2C from Canon, a nanoscale imprinting machine, has been making headlines recently, although it first appeared in academic journals as early as 2015. The resurgence...
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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