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Friday 10 January 2025
TSMC sees 5/4nm, 3nm fab capacity fully loaded until year-end
TSMC is expected to maintain full utilization of its 5/4nm and 3nm fabrication capacity through the end of this year, though uncertainties loom regarding policy changes following...
Monday 30 December 2024
LCD demand recovery boosts utilization rates, while OLED faces weak TV demand
Despite the rebound in LCD demand driving panel manufacturers' utilization rates, the weak demand for OLED TVs is expected to hinder improvements in utilization rates for OLED panel...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Shinkong diversifies amid European auto slump, eyes AI server opportunities
Shinkong Synthetic Fibers continues to navigate through Europe's prolonged automotive market downturn by implementing proactive diversification strategies and making a strategic entry...
Monday 2 December 2024
Automotive LED order visibility projects to remain strong for a year; Edison expects double growth in 2025
The visibility of automotive product orders for LED manufacturer Edison is projected to extend throughout 2025, instilling confidence in the growth momentum of automotive orders....
Monday 18 November 2024
Silicon wafer shipments rise in 3Q24, says SEMI
Global silicon wafer shipments showed positive growth in both sequential and annual comparisons for the third quarter of 2024, according to SEMI.
Thursday 14 November 2024
Chip resistor supplier Ta-I maintains 70-80% utilization rate amid stable pricing
Taiwan-based chip resistor maker Ta-I Technology currently maintains a capacity utilization rate of 70-80%, with prices remaining stable thanks to a more balanced supply and demand...
Friday 8 November 2024
Orders from key clients boost TSMC's October revenue to over NT$300 billion
TSMC saw its monthly revenue top NT$300 billion (approx. US$9.4 billion) for the first time in October 2024, driven by a rise in significant orders from important clients such as...
Friday 8 November 2024
SMIC reports record revenue, but faces competition with limited gross margin
SMIC, China's largest pure-play semiconductor foundry, recorded US$2 billion in revenue in a single quarter, with its utilization rate surpassing 90%. However, its relatively limited...
Thursday 31 October 2024
UMC sees falling fab utilization and gross margin in 4Q24
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) anticipates a decline in both its fab utilization rate and gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2024, and has lowered its capital...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
UMC sees 3Q24 revenue hit 7-quarter high
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) saw its third-quarter revenue climb to a 7-quarter high, thanks to consistent growth in mature process utilization.
Monday 7 October 2024
DRAM, flash momentum slows: Memory packaging and testing bracing for a soft 4Q24
The sluggish recovery in memory end-market demand has led to an early slowdown in supply chain activity, impacting the operational growth of memory packaging and testing firms in...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Excellence Opto targets double-digit growth in 2025 with Mexico plant launch
Excellence Opto. Inc. (EOI) has returned to profitability in the first half of 2024, driven by a 110% utilization rate at its Taiwan and China plants. The company is preparing for...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Polarizer suppliers brace for panel output cutbacks
China-based panel manufacturers are set to implement a two-week production cut during the National Day holiday. Industry projections indicate that the average capacity utilization...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Taiwan wafer foundry industry, 3Q 2024

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Wednesday 18 September 2024
Display panel fab utilization to drop 14pp in October 2024, says Omdia
Omdia's latest report suggests that display panel manufacturers are set to reduce their fab utilization by 14pp quarter-over-quarter, reaching 68% in October 2024. Leading Chinese...