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Friday 12 July 2024
Imminent AI-driven flagship smartphone war to boost Apple orders
Both major SoC players, Qualcomm and MediaTek, have maintained an optimistic outlook since the beginning of the year. Apple, which initially projected lower sales for 2024, has sparked...
Friday 12 July 2024
Texas forges partnership with Samsung and SK Group, eyes future AI and EV collaborations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Indo-Pacific trip has brought him to South Korea, where he has focused on strengthening economic ties and exploring technological collaborations. The...
Friday 12 July 2024
Shipment pull-ins for foldable smartphones from China strengthen
The strengthening of shipment pull-ins for foldable smartphones from China has buoyed related chip component suppliers' sales performance, according to industry sources.
Friday 12 July 2024
Samsung scores 2nm PFN orders, as TSMC preps GAA for iPhone 17 launch 2025
Samsung's recent announcement of securing a 2nm chip order from Japan's AI accelerator developer Preferred Networks (PFN) has sparked discussions about the actual production progress...
Friday 12 July 2024
China's Infinigence launches groundbreaking AI integration platform harnessing diverse chips and models
Amid China's skyrocketing demand for computing power and a tight supply of AI chips, an industry leader has proposed a solution to leverage the nation's diverse hardware and software...
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...
Friday 12 July 2024
Taiwan fab toolmakers grab major orders from TSMC and China
Taiwan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers are increasingly involved in the supply chains of TSMC and Chinese foundries, according to industry sources. SEMI projects global...
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
China legacy chips face involution before flooding global markets
Concerns are mounting among Western governments and semiconductor companies regarding potential overcapacity in legacy chips, reminiscent of past issues seen in the solar industry...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Samsung union announces 'indefinite' strike; risk of semiconductor plant shutdown rising
Samsung Electronics' largest union, the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), initially planned a three-day strike starting on July 8. However, the union recently announced that...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Intel calls for streamlined administrative process as Vietnam drafts foreign investment fund
Vietnam is drafting an Investment Support Fund to attract more foreign investment. However, Intel has expressed dissatisfaction with the administrative processes, calling for the...
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...
Thursday 11 July 2024
GlobalFoundries advances SiPh tech amid data center interconnectivity demand optimism
GlobalFoundries (GF) is optimistic that silicon photonics (SiPh) will become a key growth area for the future data center market. In a recent interview with All About Circuits, Vikas...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Samsung first-ever major strike threatens chip ambitions as union asserts its influence
Samsung Electronics' largest union, the "National Samsung Electronics Union," began a general strike on July 8, 2024, and announced an indefinite two-phase strike on July 10. This...
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...