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Friday 11 August 2023
Cleanroom equipment maker Acter enjoys robust orders
Cleanroom and turnkey equipment provider Acter has orders exceeding NT$30 billion (US$944.9 million), which will sustain its performance over the next one to two years, according...
Thursday 10 August 2023
Green hydrogen is valid green energy source for Taiwan's semiconductor industry, says DIGITIMES Research
As more and more companies participating in the RE100 initiative will use 100% green energy by 2030–2050, green hydrogen is a key option in the long-term global energy transition...
Thursday 10 August 2023
Kioxia faces continuous losses as NAND price further declines
Memory chip manufacturer Kioxia is facing ongoing losses due to weak demand for smartphones, PCs, and data centers, which has led to a prolonged slump in the NAND flash market.
Thursday 10 August 2023
Samsung likely to announce GPU cooperation with AMD at System LSI Tech Day event
Samsung Electronics' "Samsung System LSI Technology Day" is expected to be held in early October in Silicon Valley, USA. Market sources said the event may include and announcement...
Thursday 10 August 2023
Hyundai Mobis receives extensive battery system assembly order from Volkswagen
Hyundai Mobis, a Hyundai Motor affiliate, has taken a step forward to diversify its customer base. The automotive parts supplier announced on August 9 that it has secured a large-scale...
Thursday 10 August 2023
Preparing for Apple Watch? LGD reportedly purchased Micro LED patents from Taiwanese company
LGD (LG Display) has reportedly purchased Micro LED patents from a Taiwanese company. Most are on "transfer printing process patents," a core technology of Micro LED. It's speculated...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Nuclear fusion startup Alpha Ring builds ecosystem in Taiwan to get ahead
Nuclear fusion technology is gaining momentum. Alpha Ring, a startup company that has pioneered electron-catalyzed fusion, originated in the US and is now flourishing in Taiwan, working...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Samsung has all new Galaxy devices feature customized APs from Qualcomm
Samsung Electronics' newly unveiled foldable phones Galaxy Fold5/Flip5, as well as Galaxy Tab S9 series are all equipped with the Qualcomm's "Snapdragon 8 Gen2 for Galaxy" APs, which...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Whether open EV platforms will create successful business model remains uncertain
New entrants in the automotive industry have been developing open platforms to grab the opportunities brought by electrification. Open platforms, supported by standardization and...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Samsung set to fabricate ISELED driver chips for Inova in 4Q24
Samsung Electronics' semiconductor foundry business unit and design solution partner (DSP) CoAsia reportedly have signed a contract with Germany's IC design house Inova Semiconductors...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Hyundai to introduce five EV models in India by 2032
South Korea's largest automaker is poised to gain its EV presence in India. Hyundai Motor announced on August 8 that it plans to launch five EVs and increase charging infrastructure...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Sumco sees sluggish silicon wafer demand continuing into 2024
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco stated during its earnings call that the demand for 12-inch wafers is sluggish, and this situation is expected to continue from the second...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Weak demand hit Japanese electronic component makers in 2Q23
The high inventory level of finished products is currently suppressing the performance of Japanese electronic component manufacturers. In the period of April to June 2023, among the...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Samsung establishes new Future Technology Office to compete in differentiated market
Amidst a global economic slowdown, Samsung Electronics is establishing a "Future Technology Office," hoping to be the first to develop new technology, improve product competitiveness,...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Taiwan launches carbon exchange to start trading in 1H24
Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchangee (TCSE) officially commences operations at Kaohsiung Software Park, southern Taiwan on August 7th, focusing on three key directions: voluntary offsetting,...