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Wednesday 24 July 2024
Intel Foundry faces hurdles in European expansion and performance struggles
Intel has confirmed that part of its European investment project has been shelved due to economic reasons, highlighting the chipmaker's challenges in its foundry business, which relies...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Onsemi selected to power next-gen VW EV
Onsemi has announced a landmark supply agreement with Volkswagen (VW) - the world's second-largest automaker - to provide a complete power box solution for its next-generation electric...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Samsung unveils the ultra-thin Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim to compete with Chinese rivals
Samsung Electronics, fresh off its July 2024 launch of new foldable phones, is gearing up to introduce a sleeker, more lightweight model: the Galaxy...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Taiwan Digital Affairs Minister outlines comprehensive AI strategy at AWS Summit
Promoting the development of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is one of Taiwan's key priorities, according to Yennun Huang, Minister of Digital Affairs. Relevant measures...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
SDC 8.6G OLED investment fuels South Korea panel equipment import surge
South Korea's imports of panel manufacturing equipment soared tenfold in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching approximately US$315 million. This dramatic...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Who will benefit from a potential tariff war on chips?
With Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) chairman C. C. Wei promising to carry through overseas expansion plans regardless of the next US President, those securing TSMC's...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Sharp acquires communication patents from Foxconn subsidiary to boost wireless tech portfolio
Sharp has made a strategic move to enhance its mobile device wireless communication technology by acquiring communication patents from Foxconn. This acquisition aims to strengthen...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Outlook for Taiwan export orders optimistic
The prime season for the stocking of new products is rapidly approaching, and the outlook for Taiwan's export orders is optimistic, market sources believe.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Samsung HBM3 and HBM3E still pending Nvidia quality tests
Korean media reports said Samsung Electronics's 4-generation high bandwidth memory product (HBM3) has been validated and has started mass production. However, industry sources only...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
FOPLP steps forward as foundries compete for packaging talents
The shortage of talent in the semiconductor industry is no longer news. Still, the continuous growth in demand for advanced packaging has triggered a mid-to-long-term scarcity of...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
ASML looks to expand staff in Japan thanks to rising local EUV demand
As Japan prepares to import its first-ever EUV lithography systems, ASML, the sole technology provider, plans to boost its local workforce significantly.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
India's latest fabless entrant iVP Semi targets domestic market with homegrown strategy
One of the newest additions to India's growing fabless startup scene is Chennai-based iVP Semi, founded by semiconductor veteran Raja Manickam. In a recent interview with Digitimes...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Composite materials balance high potential with high costs
Composite materials are gaining significant momentum across various industries, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and offshore wind energy sectors. Renowned for their high strength,...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Experts call for more support from South Korean government to fend off OLED panel competition from China
Although still leading in OLED panel production globally, South Korea now faces a fierce challenge from China's rapidly advancing display panel industry and this shift has sent shockwaves...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
EU tariff dilemma: Balancing anti-subsidy measures on Chinese EVs with economic reliance
The European Union finds itself at a crossroads as it considers implementing anti-subsidy provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports by the end of November. This...