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Tuesday 23 January 2024
Rapidus to focus on specialized AI chips and not compete with TSMC
Rapidus, a Japanese company building a semiconductor factory in Chitose City, Hokkaido, Japan, said the construction progress is going smoothly despite the tight schedule. The company...
Tuesday 23 January 2024
China's dominance in dual-use LiDAR tech is making Washington sweat
China is outpacing the U.S. and Japan in LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology thanks to its prodigious speed of development.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Samsung launches Galaxy S24, igniting global AI smartphone war
Samsung Electronics has recently declared the launch of the Galaxy S24 series, integrating AI into its proprietary smartphones.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Japan-based semiconductor equipment suppliers thrive with increased demand in China and generative AI
Major Japan-based semiconductor equipment saw their market capitalization more than double in 2023, with other suppliers reporting nearly doubling of their market valuations, highlighting...
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Emerging carmakers present new challenges to suppliers
As the global EV market grows, more emerging automakers have risen. They innovate car designs and production. Moreover, these companies have created new rules for their collaboration...
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Global server shipments to return to growth in 2024
Global server shipments are expected to rebound in 2024 after a decline in the previous year, according to market sources.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
For Pegatron, lower profit margins may not be drawback
Apple's no. 2 supplier, Pegatron, has faced challenges on multiple fronts, with an oversaturated smartphone market, recent iPhones being criticized for lacking innovation, and increasing...
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Asia Optical pushes for diversification with LGIT
Asia Optical, an optical components manufacturer, is diversifying its business by collaborating closely with LG Innotek (LGIT) in the high-end mobile and car lens sectors.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Optimization underway: Mass production of Samsung SDI's all-solid-state battery likely in 2027
Samsung SDI plans to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries (ASBs) at its Ulsan plant in South Korea. The pilot S-line at the Suwon plant is expected to be launched this year. Samsung...
Tuesday 23 January 2024
NEV price war effectiveness: opinions differ across supply chain
In recent years, the market share of New Energy vehicles (NEVs) has risen steadily, emerging as a dark horse in the automotive industry. However, their global market penetration remains...
Monday 22 January 2024
Chinese exports of battery material graphite plunge on controls
China's exports of natural graphite, a material used in electric vehicle batteries, plummeted in December after Beijing href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-20/china-strengthens-export-controls-on-some-graphite-items"...
Monday 22 January 2024
AI-powered overhaul: Galaxy S24 series display panels get a major upgrade
Samsung Electronics has officially unveiled its next-generation flagship Galaxy S24 series, packed with the much-anticipated AI features. Engineered for the demands of AI-driven smartphones,...
Monday 22 January 2024
Japanese PSC materials firms ride solar wave, envision resurgence in 2030s
The Japanese-developed Perovskite Solar Cells (PSC) are the latest innovation in solar power technology. With enhanced practicality through technological evolution and strong government...
Monday 22 January 2024
Samsung Electro-Mechanics to enter glass substrate market
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has announced plans to develop semiconductor packaging glass substrates.
Monday 22 January 2024
Amkor, GF launch strategic cooperation in Portugal
Amkor Technology and GlobalFoundries (GF) will officially kick off their strategic partnership in Europe with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held recently at Amkor's plant in Porto, Por...