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Wednesday 8 November 2023
Rohm acquires factory site for SiC power device production
Rohm Semiconductor has announced the acquisition of the assets of Solar Frontier's former Kunitomi plant in Japan. The plant will be operated by Lapis Semiconductor, a Rohm group...
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Samsung reportedly plans to launch AI notebooks as early as end of 2023
With Intel's latest processor Core Ultra (codenamed Meteor Lake) set to launch soon, Samsung Electronics is reportedly going to launch a notebook equipped with an AI engine as early...
Tuesday 7 November 2023
Intel Innovation Taipei: Gelsinger reiterates company focus
Pat Gelsinger is in Taiwan for the Intel Innovation Taipei 2023 event, where he reiterated the processor vendor's sustained commitment to AI computing development and stated that...
Tuesday 7 November 2023
Check Point highlights surge in cyberattacks in 2023, with Taiwan as the prime target
A recent research report from Check Point has revealed a notable upswing in cybercriminal activities during 2023, with Taiwan emerging as the primary target. Looking ahead to the...
Tuesday 7 November 2023
Wiwynn to build new factory in southern Taiwan
ODM server Wiwynn has announced plans to build a new plant in Tainan, southern Taiwan, as part of its continued commitment to invest in data center technology to address the rising...
Tuesday 7 November 2023
Micron to kick off HBM3E memory production in Taiwan in 1Q24
Micron Technology expects to kick off volume production of HBM3E memory at its factory site in Taiwan, which the memory chipmaker considers a hub for advanced packaging, in the first...
Tuesday 7 November 2023
Taiwan's PA supply chain eyes momentum in satellite industry
With the space industry becoming a key focus for future development in Taiwan, III-V compound semiconductor companies based in Taiwan see promise for growth in niche applications...
Tuesday 7 November 2023
ASE, TSMC eyeing SiPh
Major Taiwanese semiconductor firms, such as TSMC and ASE Technology, have been working on silicon photonics (SiPh), which could propel Taiwan to the forefront of the sector.
Monday 6 November 2023
2024: the commencement of Taiwan's floating wind farm era
Taiwan is making significant strides in the development of floating offshore wind power. As the capacity for wind power in shallow coastal areas gradually reaches its limit, offshore...
Monday 6 November 2023
Canon's advanced chip machines to cost a fraction of ASML's best
Canon Inc. plans to price its new chipmaking gear at a fraction of the cost of ASML Holding NV's best lithography machines, seeking to make inroads in the cutting-edge equipment now...
Monday 6 November 2023
Great expectations for Taiwan's progress in floating offshore wind energy: challenges and promising developments
Taiwan is taking significant steps toward harnessing the power of floating wind technology. Industry expert emphasizes that floating wind energy is the next frontier, paving the way...
Monday 6 November 2023
Micron expands advanced assembly and test facility in central Taiwan
Micron Technology, Inc., today announced the grand opening of its Advanced Assembly and Test Taiwan (AATT) facility at its Taichung site . The landmark, five-level building will enable...
Monday 6 November 2023
Taiwan's IC design houses under growing pressure as generative AI rewrites the game
Generative AI is making its way into edge devices: though there remain bottlenecks to overcome in terms of software and hardware, the overall trend is very significant. PC and mobile...
Monday 6 November 2023
RE100 a key battleground for South Korean battery manufacturers to outmaneuver Chinese peers
South Korea's major battery manufacturers, in response to the demands of the global automotive industry, will require battery material suppliers to provide materials meeting the RE100...
Monday 6 November 2023
Rohm to manufacture SiC wafers in Japan for the first time
Rohm Semiconductor is planning to produce silicon carbide (SiC) wafers for the first time within Japan in 2024 to expand its production capacity and increase supply stability.