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Thursday 4 January 2024
How much has Japan's electronics supply chain been affected by the earthquake in Ishikawa?
On January 1, 2024, at 4:10 PM local time, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. The epicenter is located in Noto, in the northern part of Ishikawa. Reports...
Thursday 4 January 2024
MSScorps expanding analysis lab capacity in Taiwan, Japan, and China
Semiconductor material and failure analysis service provider Material Science Service (MSScorps) has disclosed plans to expand capacity at its factory sites in Taiwan, Japan, and...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
In the wake of COP28: Japan's energy pivot and the path to a sustainable tomorrow
Following the COP28 held in Dubai, signatory nations are mandated to triple their renewable energy generation capacities by 2030 compared to 2022 levels. This significant shift in...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
How can semiconductor industries overcome supply chain challenges following earthquakes?
Sudden, massive, and unexpected disasters pose significant challenges to global supply chains, particularly in industries like semiconductors. Semiconductor production involves a...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Toshiba, Kokusai Electric halt operation after Ishikawa earthquake
Following the Ishikawa earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024, Japan-based electronics manufacturers are working to evaluate the damages, with some plants halting production,...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Japan, China surge into automotive SoC development
Japanese automakers, component suppliers, and their IC design service partners have reportedly formed an alliance to encourage the development of local automotive SoCs in Japan. Sources...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Chipmakers see limited impact from recent Japan earthquake
A massive earthquake rocked the Noto area of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, on January 1, 2024. It was Japan's third most powerful earthquake since 2010. The primary cities hit were...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
TEL thrives with 40% of revenue from China despite US and Japan export controls
Japan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) is expected to generate around 40% of its annual revenue, estimated at JPY 700 billion (US$5 billion),...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Japanese carmakers see battery EV sales increase while far below targets
The battery EV sales of Japan-based automakers grew in 2023, but the growth rate did not meet their expectations. These companies have been developing all-solid-state batteries to...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
With Intel and AMD joining AI chip race, Nvidia takes one step ahead
With the rapid development of generative AI and large language model (LLM) applications, the data center AI chip market size will also leap upward in 2023. While competitors AMD and...
Friday 29 December 2023
Sharp unveils quantum technology-powered system capable of 1,000+ simultaneous AGV control
Japan-based electronic titan Sharp recently showcased its AGV Operating System (AOS), capable of controlling 500 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
Friday 29 December 2023
Japanese car and semiconductor companies form an alliance for automotive chiplet research
Twelve Japanese automakers, component manufacturers, and semiconductor companies have formed an alliance for the research and development of advanced automotive chips, aiming to produce...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Japan to make third attempt at launching H3 rocket in February
Japan plans to launch its flagship H3 rocket in February following two failed attempts to inaugurate the craft during what was a woeful 2023 marred by costly missteps and major set...
Thursday 28 December 2023
Japanese companies establish automotive advanced SoC R&D centers for self-driving chips
Toyota has initiated a new organization focusing on the R&D of car semiconductors. Members will likely include multiple Japan-based leading automakers and semiconductor companies...
Thursday 28 December 2023
TSMC and Rapidus fabs fuel semiconductor talent shortage in Japan
In response to the establishment of semiconductor facilities by major manufacturers in Japan, including TSMC's wafer plant in Kumamoto and Rapidus's new facility in Hokkaido, the...
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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