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Thursday 13 April 2023
TSMC plans JV fab in Germany, sources say
TSMC reportedly has decided to build a fab in Germany jointly with local partners in a collaboration model similar to that for its ongoing fab project in Japan, according to industry...
Wednesday 12 April 2023
TSMC's Germany plan remains uncertain, but decision will come in summer, according to sources
Sources familiar with TSMC's plan in Germany indicated to DIGITIMES Asia that TSMC will reach a decision in summer regarding the construction of its German fab.
Wednesday 22 March 2023
German minister visits Taiwan to strengthen semiconductor ties
German federal minister of education and research Bettina Stark-Watzinger is paying a brief visit to Taiwan to strengthen Germany's ties in chip manufacturing technology and to expand...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Germany reportedly considering a 5G components ban on Huawei and ZTE
As China-based telecom equipment suppliers face growing skepticism in Western countries, Germany is reportedly considering forbidding telecom operators from using components from...
Friday 10 February 2023
More German businesses say cross-strait tension poses business challenges in Taiwan
The German Trade Office Taipei (GTO) released the results of its Business Confidence Survey 2022/2023 on February 9. The report showed while the economic condition remains the major...
Tuesday 17 January 2023
TSMC mulls fab in Dresden, sources say
Teams from TSMC have visited Germany several times in the past two years to assess the feasibility of establishing a 12-inch fab there. Dresden is most likely to be the location,...
Thursday 22 December 2022
CATL begins serial production of battery cells in Germany
The world's largest battery maker is poised to gain more traction in Europe. CATL just announced that it had started serial production of lithium-ion battery cells this month in Thuringia,...
Monday 19 December 2022
Intel's German fab plan suspended by 'perfect storm'
Inflation, business downcycle, and uncertainties of the Ukraine War may have converged into a perfect storm to force Intel Corp to push back its original plan of starting mega fab...
Monday 19 December 2022
Mercedes-Benz to ramp up production of EV components in Germany and China
Mercedes-Benz revealed more details on Dec 14 of its "100% electric" plan. The plan includes production ramp of electric drivetrain and EV battery in Europe, mainly Germany, and China,...
Wednesday 16 November 2022
Panjit showcasing new power semiconductors, diodes at Electronica 2022
Panjit International is showcasing its latest offerings of power semiconductors and diodes for automotive, industrial, solar power, and other non-CE applications at the ongoing Electronica...
Thursday 10 November 2022
Germany blocks sale of two chipmakers to China
Germany on Wednesday blocked the sale of two chipmakers to Chinese investors because of a potential threat to security.
Friday 4 November 2022
As the US seeks to close in on China's chip industry, a German question is on the horizon
As US accelerates efforts to curb China's semiconductor industry, key countries in the global semiconductor value chain are expecting pressures from Washington to follow suit.
Friday 21 October 2022
Tesla notes limits in logistics capacity as delivery grows big
For the third quarter of 2022, Tesla reported 54% and 42% on-year growth in production and delivery and another record revenue of US$21.5 billion, logging a 56% on-year increase.
Thursday 6 October 2022
European chipmakers continue policy debates, as industry braces for power shortage
Germany is seeking to become a leading hub of semiconductor manufacturing. With its world-class automobile industry now going through digitalization and electrification, the country...
Thursday 6 October 2022
Germany looking to be major IC production hub
With Intel looking to set up two wafer fabs in Magdeburg, Germany, in 2023, the country is well positioned to become a major global IC production hub, according to the German Trade...