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Thursday 12 September 2024
US, China, and Japan rank first respectively in AI, green energy, semiconductor supply chain market share
With geopolitical tensions increasing, countries have placed even more importance on essential products and supply chains. Nikkei compiled data from several research institutes...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Trump and Harris clash on US-China tech war: tariffs, chip exports, and America's competitive edge
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris recently faced off in their first presidential debate, clashing on issues such as the US chip supply to China and the...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Samsung postpones new Exynos Auto chip while MediaTek accelerates automotive investments
There are reports of Samsung Electronics (Samsung) delaying the R&D of the automotive chip Exynos Auto and instead focusing on the development and mass-production of items including...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Isuzu accelerates self-driving initiatives, aims for level 4 autonomy by 1Q28
Japan-based automotive manufacturer Isuzu Motors (Isuzu) has set an ambitious goal to industrialize Level 4 self-driving trucks and buses by the end of March 2028 at the latest, with...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Material analysis expert MSScorps poised for profit growth in AI, silicon photonics, and CPO markets
With the recent surge in AI, silicon photonics, and co-packaged optics (CPO), combined with TSMC's advancements in cutting-edge processes, Taiwan's materials analysis leader MSScorps...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Samsung faces inevitable large-scale semiconductor reorganization as DRAM lead diminishes
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) is not only lagging in the HBM area, but its large lead in universal DRAM also shows signs of erosion, intensifying its internal sense of crisis. There...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Shin-Etsu Chemical unveils 12-inch QST substrate, advancing GaN power device production
Shin-Etsu Chemical has announced the successful development of a 12-inch quasi-sapphire template (QST) epitaxial substrate, further expanding its range of solutions for gallium nitride...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Three-in-one charger developed by ASUS IoT helps TIDC realize vision for smart parking
Urbanization brings with it massive demand for parking spaces. The construction of smart parking systems then becomes an essential strategy for solving traffic problems and enhancing...
Thursday 12 September 2024
TSMC had Korean giants' curiosity, and now their attention: SEMICON Taiwan 2024
The surging momentum of generative AI has placed Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain at the center of the AI stage. As the industry leader, TSMC showcased its influence at SEMICON...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Taiwan's top petroleum firm launches soft carbon battery and swapping network for electric motorcycles
State-run CPC Corporation, Taiwan (CPC) has successfully developed a proprietary soft carbon anode material for use in domestic electric motorcycle batteries. This innovation, paired...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Taiwan International Water Week 2024 kicks off: global and local industry leaders showcase cutting-edge water technologies
Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW) 2024, opened grandly today at the TWTC Exhibition Hall 1. This year, TIWW...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Taiwan SiC foundries to reshape global semiconductor industry
As more major Taiwan-based pure-play foundries enter the silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing sector, they may provide international integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) with leverage...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Growing SiC substrate supply to fuel Taiwan compound semiconductor foundry
Increasing silicon carbide (SiC) substrate supply from China at lower prices is expected to fuel Taiwan-based foundry houses' diversification into compound semiconductors.
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Imec deep tech ventures: bridging semiconductor startup innovation from lab to market
As the semiconductor industry faces unprecedented demand for cutting-edge technologies, Imec, a global leader in nanoelectronics research, is stepping up as the essential bridge between...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Panel makers pivot to chip packaging as consumer electronics stall
With the consumer electronics market approaching saturation, panel manufacturers from Taiwan and China are seeking new avenues for growth. Firms like BOE and Innolux are shifting...