Wolfspeed moves to slash debt through bankruptcy plan
June 23, 2025
US-based semiconductor manufacturer Wolfspeed has entered into a restructuring agreement with key creditors that will significantly reduce its debt load and cash interest expenses. The company plans to implement a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the near future.
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NXP reportedly to close four 8-inch fabs in shift toward 12-inch production
June 11, 2025
NXP Semiconductors is reportedly planning to shut down four of its 8-inch (200mm) wafer fabrication plants – one in the Netherlands and three in the United States — as part of a strategic transition to 12-inch (300mm) wafer production.
Chemical mechanical planarization market to reach $10.5B by 2035
May 13, 2025
This upward trajectory is driven by the increased complexity in semiconductor architectures, growing demand for miniaturized electronic components, and the expanding integration of advanced node technology across the microelectronics industry.
Forge Nano’s battery and chip ambitions get $40M boost
May 02, 2025
Forge Nano’s total capital investment now exceeds USD 140 million, adding RockCreek to a shareholder roster that includes GM Ventures, Volkswagen, LG Technology Ventures, Hanwha, Mitsui Kinzoku, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, Air Liquide, Catalus Capital and SBI Investment
Global silicon wafer shipments rise 2.2% YoY in Q1 2025
April 30, 2025
Global silicon wafer shipments grew modestly in the first quarter of 2025, rising 2.2% year-on-year to 2,896 million square inches (MSI), up from 2,834 MSI in Q1 2024, according to the latest quarterly report from the SEMI. The report highlights ongoing demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, though short-term pressures continue to weigh on the industry.
Polar to onshore fabrication of advanced devices on 200mm wafers
April 23, 2025
Polar Semiconductor, a US-owned merchant foundry specialising in sensor, power, and high-voltage semiconductors, has signed a strategic agreement with Renesas to license their Gallium Nitride on Silicon D-Mode (GaN-on-Si) technology.
ST to cut up to 2,800 jobs in major manufacturing overhaul
April 10, 2025
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics will see up to 2,800 employees leave the company globally over the next three years as part of an overhaul of its manufacturing operations and cost structure.
STMicroelectronics responds to insider trading allegations
April 10, 2025
On Thursday, STMicroelectronics' supervisory board firmly refuted allegations of insider trading involving two members of the European semiconductor manufacturer's management board. The statement follows accusations made the day before by Italy’s Economy Minister, Giancarlo Giorgetti, who claimed that members of STMicro’s management sold shares just prior to releasing disappointing financial results.
SkyWater acquires Infineon’s Austin fab in strategic expansion
February 26, 2025
US-based semiconductor foundry, SkyWater Technology, has entered into an agreement to acquire Infineon Technologies’ 200mm fabrication facility in Austin, Texas (Fab 25). The transaction includes a long-term supply agreement between the two companies.
SUMCO to end wafer production at Miyazaki plant amid market shifts
February 20, 2025
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer SUMCO says it will stop 200mm wafer production at the Miyazaki plant by 2026
ST eyes workforce reduction of up to 3,000 jobs
February 04, 2025
STMicroelectronics is reportedly considering a significant workforce reduction, potentially affecting up to 6% of its employees, reports Bloomberg citing sources with insight.
Fab delays and cancellations start to pile up
January 30, 2025
The semiconductor industry is grappling with uncertainty as several high-profile semiconductor fab projects are struggling with delays, suspensions, or outright cancellations.
David Heinzmann retires as CEO of Littelfuse
January 14, 2025
After a 40-year career, David Heinzmann will retire and step down as president and CEO of Littelfuse, Inc.
Eighteen new semiconductor fabs start construction in 2025
January 08, 2025
The semiconductor industry is gearing up for a major expansion, with 18 new fabs set to start construction in 2025, according to the latest World Fab Forecast report from SEMI. These projects, spanning three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, will primarily start operations between 2026 and 2027.
R&D, partnerships, and expansion: ST’s strategy for SiC growth
December 17, 2024
At this year’s Evertiq Expo in Gothenburg, Maurizio Ferrara, Deputy General Manager of STMicroelectronics’ New Materials Division, presented an outlook on the transformative role of silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors in the industry. Following his presentation, Ferrara spoke about the opportunities driving SiC adoption and how ST is positioned to lead this critical market.
ULVAC, SAL partner to develop tech for making TFLN
December 09, 2024
SAL, an Austrian research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems, is implementing ULVAC’s plasma etching system Model “NLD-5700” to advance R&D of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN).
GF gets $9.5M funding to advance GaN chip manufacturing
December 05, 2024
GlobalFoundries has received an additional USD 9.5 million in federal funding from the US government to advance the manufacturing of essential gallium nitride (GaN) on silicon semiconductors at its facility in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Tower releases 300mm silicon photonics process as a standard offering
November 27, 2024
Semiconductor foundry Tower Semiconductor has released its new 300mm Silicon Photonics (SiPho) process as a standard foundry offering.
TI start GaN production in Japan, quadruples capacity
October 29, 2024
Texas Instruments (TI) has started production of gallium nitride (GaN)-based power semiconductors at its factory in Aizu, Japan.
Comptek completes installation of Kontrox 200mm wafer pilot line
October 24, 2024
Comptek Solutions, a Finnish specialist in III-V compound semiconductor quantum surface engineering, has successfully designed and installed a pilot production line, funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC).
Riber secures order for MBE 49 GaN system in Europe
October 22, 2024
Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) equipment provider Riber says it has sold an MBE 49 GaN production system to an unnamed European manufacturer.
SiC powers the EV revolution and ST aims to meet demand
October 17, 2024
During Evertiq Expo in Gothenburg earlier in September, Maurizio Ferrara, Deputy General Manager of the New Materials Division at STMicroelectronics, addressed the rapid growth of Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology in the context of e-mobility.
Wolfspeed bags CHIPS Act support for US expansion
October 15, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce and Wolfspeed have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to USD 750 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.
Coherent boosts SiC 200mm n-type epitaxial wafer production
October 08, 2024
Coherent has launched its 200 mm silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wafers. The company is now shipping substrate and epi-wafers with thicknesses of 350 and 500 microns.
Wolfspeed to close its Durham plant
August 22, 2024
In its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024 report, semiconductor company Wolfspeed says it plans to accelerate the shift of device fabrication to its 200mm Mohawk Valley Fab, while assessing the timing of the closure of its 150mm device fab in Durham.
Inside the world's largest 200mm SiC power fab
August 13, 2024
Infineon Technologies recently opened the first phase of a new fab in Malaysia that will become the world’s largest 200-millimeter silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor fab.
US government approves $400m grant to GlobalWafers
July 17, 2024
The Biden administration will assign USD 400 million to help Globalwafers develop its manufacturing projects in Texas and Missouri.
Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley SiC fab reaches 20% utilisation
June 25, 2024
Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley silicon carbide fab in Marcy, New York has reached 20% wafer start utilisation, a critical step in the company’s efforts to meet the growing demand for SiC power devices.
Wolfspeed delays Germany site build to mid-2025
June 20, 2024
The slowdown in demand for EVs strikes again, with US-based SiC specialist Wolfspeed postponing – but not cancelling – the construction of its Saarland facility.
GlobalWafers wins EU support for 12-inch chip plant in Italy
June 19, 2024
The company's Italian subsidiary, MEMC Electronic Materials SpA, has received EUR 103 million to establish a production facility for 300mm-diameter wafers in Novara.
ElevATE and GF partner on high-voltage chips
June 13, 2024
ElevATE Semiconductor and GlobalFoundries have entered into a manufacturing partnership for high-voltage chips produced at GF’s facility in Essex Junction, Vermont.
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