Moov launches EU expansion
March 13, 2024
Moov, a company operating a marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has hired Eric Tribolet as Director of European Sales, to help the company expand its presence in European markets.
Taiwanese firms target Czech Republic for chip production
February 02, 2024
Business groups from Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore semiconductor manufacturing in the region.
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SCIO Automation completes takeover of Fabmatics
January 26, 2024
Germany's SCIO Automation has boosted its clean room offering with the acquisition of intralogistics specialist Fabmatics.
TSMC pushes back opening of Arizona plant for a second time
January 19, 2024
Taiwanese chip maker TSMC says a shortage of specialist workers has forced it to delay the opening of its second factory in Arizona from 2025 to 2027 or 2028.
Amkor and GlobalFoundries kickstart European partnership
January 16, 2024
Amkor Technology and GlobalFoundries have officially kicked off their strategic partnership in Europe with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Amkor's Porto, Portugal, facility today January 16, 2024.
Jenoptik invest in high-tech equipment for Dresden fab
January 11, 2024
Jenoptik says that it is investing a low double-digit million-euro amount in a new electron-beam lithography system for the high-tech fab currently under construction in Dresden.
Christian Koitzsch to head TSMC's European operation
January 05, 2024
Christian Koitzsch has left Bosch to become the president of TSMC's under-construction subsidiary in Dresden, Germany.
X-FAB acquires M-MOS
January 02, 2024
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE announces the acquisition of M-MOS Semiconductor Hong Kong Limited, a fabless company focused on the development of MOSFET technologies.
Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck becomes new ESIA President
December 11, 2023
Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon Technologies, was named the new ESIA President for a two-year mandate at the General Assembly of the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA). Hanebeck is succeeding NXP Semiconductors’ President and CEO Kurt Sievers.
German court ruling 'could cost Intel billions'
November 24, 2023
A decision to cancel German government funding of climate-related projects is threatening Intel's plans to build manufacturing plants in Saxony-Anhalt.
Germany clears Bosch, Infineon and NXP stakes in TSMC fab
November 07, 2023
The German cartel office (the Bundeskartellamt) has cleared plans by Bosch, Infineon and NXP to each acquire 10% of the shares in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a company established by TSMC.
TSMC’s global expansion is on track
October 25, 2023
During its 3Q23 earning call, semiconductor behemoth TSMC provided some updates on its global expansion. The company's new fab in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, is on track to commence production in the first half of 2025
Infineon opens quantum electronics and Power AI lab
October 23, 2023
Infineon has opened a new laboratory for the development of quantum electronics in Oberhaching near Munich.
TSMC reports better than expected 3Q profits
October 20, 2023
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 25% fall in its 3Q net profits, but says the numbers make it confident of a strong recovery in 2024.
Globalfoundries could invest $8 billion in Dresden
September 29, 2023
The US semiconductor manufacturer is looking to expand its operations in Dresden, Germany – if all the pieces fall into place, GlobalFoundries could double the capacity by the end of the decade.
NXP's investment plans cover four European countries
September 26, 2023
Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, and Romania are all included in NXP Semiconductors’ European expansion plans.
NXP to strengthen R&D in Europe
September 20, 2023
NXP teams across Hamburg, Munich and Dresden will focus on automated driving, communication technologies and post-quantum cryptography to accelerate and advance overall development and deployment.
indie Semiconductor expands operations in Germany
September 04, 2023
indie Semiconductor, an Autotech solutions innovator, has expanded its operations to include a quality lab facility at its engineering center of excellence in Dresden, Germany.
TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP establishes European JV
August 08, 2023
TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP plans to jointly invest in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH, in Dresden, Germany to provide advanced semiconductor manufacturing services.
Germany to allocate EUR 20bn to semiconductor industry
July 26, 2023
Germany has joined the clamour to re-gain some control of its chip industry. Its economy ministry has said it will invest EUR 20 billion to boost its domestic market.
Applied Materials to create 'Europe´s largest tech hub'
July 24, 2023
Applied Materials will team up with 300mm semiconductor research centre Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems to open a new technology hub for semiconductor metrology and process analysis.
Infineon and Semikron Danfoss team up on electromobility chips
July 14, 2023
Infineon Technologies AG has signed a multi-year volume agreement with Semikron Danfoss to increase the production silicon-based electromobility chips.
Samsung Electronics announces plan to push into the power semiconductor space
July 11, 2023
Korea's semiconductor giant Samsung Electronics plans to challenge the European dominance of the power semiconductor sector. At its Samsung Foundry Forum 2023 event, it confirmed it will create an 8-inch gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor foundry service.
Infineon: we expect CO2 emissions in 2025 to be 70% down on 2019
June 09, 2023
The company's COO Rutger Wijburg made the prediction as he broke ground on a new 300-mm Smart Power Fab in Dresden.
Infineon breaks ground on its new smart power fab in Dresden
May 02, 2023
The German semiconductor manufacturer is stepping up the pace in expanding its semiconductor production capacities. Today, the company has officially broken ground on its new "Smart Power Fab" in Dresden, Germany.
Amkor and GF partner to expand European supply chain
February 20, 2023
Amkor Technology and GlobalFoundries have formed a partnership aiming to enable a comprehensive EU/US supply chain from semiconductor wafer production at GF to OSAT services at Amkor’s site in Porto, Portugal.
Green light for Infineon's new Dresden fab
February 16, 2023
Infineon says that it is starting construction of its new plant for analog/mixed-signal technologies and power semiconductors. Following an extensive analysis, the Infineon Management Board and supervisory bodies gave the green light for the Dresden site.
Jenoptik receives order in the semiconductor equipment field
January 30, 2023
The Jenoptik photonics group says it concluded a framework agreement with an unnamed global technology group at the end of 2022 which is valued at the upper double-digit million euro range.
TSMC looks at Dresden for possible European plant
December 28, 2022
TSMC is said to be in advanced talks with suppliers about setting up its first European plant in Dresden (Germany).
Infineon grows in Dresden; plans to open innovation centre
December 27, 2022
The Prinovis print shop building in Dresden has been given a new lease on life. It has been sold to chip manufacturer Infineon who plans to establish an innovation and training centre at the new location.
Bosch wants a bigger slice of the cake; readies itself for rising chip demand
December 07, 2022
Growth in the global market for semiconductors shows no signs of stopping – and Bosch is growing right along with it.
Infineon plans major investment in new factory in Dresden
November 14, 2022
Infineon is planning to continue expanding its 300-millimeter manufacturing capacity, to enable the expected acceleration in growth of analog/mixed-signal and power semiconductors.
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