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Friday 18 October 2024
Mixed smartphone outlook for Apple and competitors
The outlook for Apple's iPhone and competitors' smartphones may be mixed, but Largan Precision, a leading phone camera lens supplier, remains conservative about the overall market.
Thursday 17 October 2024
Samsung bets on power semiconductors for EV future after LED division closure
Amidst Samsung Electronics's ongoing reform of its semiconductor operations, the conglomerate has decided to concentrate on developing its power semiconductor business. This strategic...
Thursday 17 October 2024
China imposes restrictions on SiC expansion
Thanks to improving yields in producing silicon carbide (SiC), China has achieved an abundant supply of substrates, even resulting in oversupply. The country has reportedly begun...
Thursday 17 October 2024
China Shock 2.0: global shipping rates signal end of overcapacity or new slowdown?
Amid sluggish domestic consumption and waning investment, China's manufacturing overcapacity—the vast output of the "world's factory"—is increasingly offloaded overseas...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Shin-Etsu Chemical enters semiconductor manufacturing equipment market with interposer-eliminating technology
Shin-Etsu Chemical announced its entry into the semiconductor manufacturing equipment market with new technology designed to eliminate the need for interposers. This innovation could...
Thursday 17 October 2024
LGES reportedly wins multi-billion dollar Mercedes-Benz deal to supply 4680 EV batteries starting 2028
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has reportedly secured a major contract to supply Mercedes-Benz with next-generation 4680 cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), starting in...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Arm reportedly attempts to bypass Arm China in IP licensing business and sell directly to Chinese customers
According to Chinese news outlets, Arm is allegedly attempting to bypass Arm China in its IP licensing business and sell directly to Chinese customers. Although Arm has not confirmed...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Passive components supply chain upbeat about 2025 thanks to AI boom
Taiwan's passive components supply chain is anticipating a favorable market outlook for 2025 as a result of the demand generated by AI device applications, according to industry so...
Thursday 17 October 2024
BOE upgrades flexible OLED screens to dominate flagship smartphone market
Following the successful launch of its 2K+ LTPO all-in-one screen in 2023, BOE, China's leading display manufacturer, is taking things up a notch for 2024. The company has upgraded...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Liquid cooling market surge: Perstorp teams up with Intel, Foxconn to tap AI server demand
The rise of AI applications has spurred demand for AI servers. However, the increasing computational power has also led to a growth in cooling requirements, presenting a challenge...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Testing interface sector thrives as AI boom and mobile market fuel demand
The ongoing surge in generative AI is propelling demand for advanced testing technologies, with leading testing interface providers Winway and MPI reporting impressive financial results...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Rivals turn allies: Intel, AMD unite to counter Arm
Intel and AMD's surprise alliance has stirred industry discussions, given their history of rivalry.
Thursday 17 October 2024
Lite-On preparing for next-gen AI chip platform in advance
As Nvidia Blackwell GB200 chips near the mass production and shipment stage, supply chain players are already making initial preparations for the next-generation Rubin AI platform...
Thursday 17 October 2024
ASML's 3Q24 miss: Intel, Samsung's order cuts deal a heavy blow to bookings as TSMC gains
ASML, a leader in producing the world's most advanced chipmaking tools like High-NA EUV machines, unexpectedly released its latest financial report early. The report revealed a weaker-than-expected...
Thursday 17 October 2024
ASML eyes price increase in 2025 talks with TSMC, defying cost-cutting pressures
Senior executives at ASML and TSMC will soon begin negotiations on equipment purchase prices for 2025. The outcome of the negotiations between the two parties influences not only...