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Zoho considering $700m investment in chip making
Indian software giant Zoho is planning to spend USD 700 million on a plan to set up its own semiconductor manufacturing operation.
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NHanced Semiconductors cancels US factory project
Chicago-based NHanced Semiconductors has abandoned its plan to invest $150 million in a new plant in Monroe County, South Carolina.
SK hynix presents memory tech that stores and computes data
South Korea's memory giant SK hynix is working on a ‘dream semiconductor’, which could re-define the capabilities of the traditional memory chip.
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Nvidia's triumphant reign in the AI arena has brought the semiconductor industry to a crossroads. The company has set stock market records and continues to lead the AI industry. Its outlook appears robust, and as other companies try to attach their growth projections to AI, the market shows no signs of slowing down. However, Nvidia's manufacturing base is grappling with overwhelming product demand. The competition is scrambling to keep up, and technology is struggling to match the pace of AI's advancements. This situation poses questions for the broader chip landscape and the future of innovation.
Inission adds EMS operations in Tunisia
Swedish EMS provider Inission is converting the group's wholly-owned factory in Tunis, Tunisia, into a full-scale EMS operation with electronics contract manufacturing.
Semiconductor manufacturing industry strength improve in 1Q24
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2024 showed signs of improvement with an uptick in electronic sales, stabilising inventories and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity, SEMI reports. Stronger industry growth is expected in the second half of the year.
Top 10 IC design houses’ combined revenue grows 12% in 2023
In 2023, the combined revenue of the world’s top ten IC design houses reached approximately USD 167.6 billion, marking a 12% annual increase, reports TrendForce.
The European PCB industry is in jeopardy
The printed circuit board (PCB) is the building block for electronics systems providing electrical connection and physical structure to electronic systems with additional optical interconnect and thermal management.
Europlacer partners with Siemens
Europlacer has signed a global partnership agreement with Siemens to integrate Valor Process Preparation software into its surface mount assembly platforms and products globally.
ACDi acquires a new manufacturing plant
US EMS provider ACDi is expanding its East Coast presence and manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of a fourth manufacturing plant in Kilmarnock, Virginia.
Sharp to close its Sakai gen 10 line
Sharp has officially announced the impending end of production at its Sakai Gen 10 facility in Japan, scheduled for the third quarter of 2024.
Eaton opens new manufacturing base in Finland
Power management company Eaton has opened a campus in Helsinki to boost its capacity to manufacture and supply Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, including its latest product, the 9395X.
Vedanta set to own 98.2% of display maker AvanStrate
India-based mining and electronics group Vedanta will acquire an additional 46.57% stake in Japan's AvanStrate Inc for $78.3 million. The transaction is expected to be completed by June 2024.
New microcapacitor tech has 170x more power density
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created a new thin film microcapacitor technology that could transform the size and energy efficiency of personal electronic devices.
Polar Semiconductor set to receive $120m government grant
The US company says the funding will help it to double its production capacity of sensor and power chips within two years.
Lam Research wants to develop chipmaking ecosystem in India
US-based Lam Research says it is actively seeking India-based companies to boost the supply chain of its wafer processing solutions.
Micron to establish a new facility in Mexico
Semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology will launch an engineering and operations centre in Guadalajara, Jalisco, as part of its global expansion strategy.
South Korea set to unveil $7.3bn semiconductor aid programme
The country's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok has stated that the government will launch a huge support package financed by private and public financial institutions.
Mobix to acquire radio frequency design firm RaGE Systems
Fabless chip firm Mobix Labs says the purchase will redcue the time it takes to develop wireless communications and integrated circuit products.
US's share of chip manufacturing to grow 203% by 2032
A new report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) says the US will increase its semiconductor manufacturing capacity by more than any region by the start of the next decade.
US Commerce Department reveals new set of Huawei chip bans
The US government has revoked licenses that let companies including Intel and Qualcomm sell their chips to Chinese telco firm Huawei.
Saudi chip fund will pull back from China if US demands it
The CEO of Saudi Arabia's semiconductor and AI chip investment vehicle says he is prepared to divest from the Chinese market if pressure is applied by Washington.
Denmark authorities approve Hamamatsu move for NKT Photonics
It was on, then off, and now it's back on again. Two years after the deal was first agreed, Hamamatsu has been given the all-clear to acquire NKT Photonics.
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