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Monday 16 September 2024
Posco Future M under siege from escalating Chinese competition; government support imperative
Posco Future M, a South Korean battery anode material manufacturer, is facing intensifying competition from Chinese rivals, resulting in a steady decrease in the utilization rate...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
TSMC's 3nm process at full capacity, led by Intel's Lunar Lake and Apple's iPhone 16 launch
With major IC design houses like Intel, Apple, and Qualcomm launching new products amid rising electronics demand, TSMC's 3nm capacity utilization has consistently stayed at 100%,...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Hua Hong accelerates 12-inch fab expansion, aims to boost overseas orders by 2025
Hua Hong Group, one of China's two major semiconductor foundries, trails behind Chinese industry leader SMIC in terms of both capacity and market share, holding a global market share...
Wednesday 14 August 2024
ChipMOS expects capex-to-revenue ratio to reach 20% in 2024
Backend house ChipMOS Technologies expects its capex-to-revenue ratio to rise from 15% to 20% in 2024, with increased investment in upgrading memory testing capabilities and adding...
Friday 9 August 2024
SMIC's profit plummets amid fierce competition in China, despite record utilization rate
China-based pure-play foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) reported a decline in profit despite growing revenue by more than 20% amid intense competition...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Innolux to reduce utilization rate by 5% in 3Q24 as panel demand decreases
Although Innolux just turned around in the second quarter of 2024, James Yang, President of the company, recently indicated uncertainties when looking ahead to the third quarter....
Thursday 1 August 2024
UMC expects sales growth in 3Q24 along with increased fab utilization
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) expects to post a mid-single-digit sequential increase in wafer shipments with about flat growth in ASPs in the third quarter of 2024,...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Sensors demand recovers as Tyntek businesses prospers in 2Q24
As the LED industry gets out from a slump, Tyntek is expected to recover from losses since the industry benefits from the traditional peak season in the second quarter.
Friday 21 June 2024
Winbond fab utilization rates return in full health
Specialty DRAM and flash chipmaker Winbond Electronics has experienced a significant recovery in its fab utilization rates.
Wednesday 5 June 2024
Semiconductor foundry utilization rates seen higher than 80% in 2H24, thanks to AI boom
Driven by the Artificial Intelligence (AI) fervor, semiconductor foundry utilization rates are recovering worldwide. Industry sources in South Korea say that the average global semiconductor...
Monday 27 May 2024
HannStar grapples with oversupply, pivots toward automotive and industrial sectors
HannStar is navigating a challenging landscape marked by an oversupply of LCD panels and mounting competition from Chinese manufacturers.
Friday 24 May 2024
Probe card provider MPI sees production capacity fully utilized
Semiconductor probe card supplier MJC Probe (MPI) has fully utilized its production capacity, anticipating a stronger second half than the first half.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Polarizer supplier CMMT sees manufacturing utilization rise
With its factory utilization rates reaching 70-80%, polarizer manufacturer Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT) anticipates double-digit sequential revenue growth in the second quarter,...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Murata sees smartphone components recovery in 2024
MLCC manufacturer Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. stated that demand for components in smartphones is recovering, and there is also expected growth in demand related to automotive...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
TV panel prices may begin to fluctuate
TV panel prices may come under pressure in May, with LCD makers likely to lower fab utilization rates, according to industry sources.