Has Huawei invented a tech to bypass EUV lithography?
March 25, 2024
Reports say Huawei Technologies has achieved a breakthrough that will enable it to design advanced chips without the need for extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines.
ASML reaches 'first light' on High NA EUV
March 01, 2024
Dutch lithography firm ASML has confirmed that its next-gen high-numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet tool is functional.
Intel teases 1.4nm advanced manufacturing node
February 23, 2024
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has officially confirmed the firm's 14A node for the first time. He expects 14A and its variant Intel 14A-E to arrive by 2027.
Toppan and IBM to advance development of EUV photomasks
February 20, 2024
Toppan Photomask has entered into a joint research and development agreement with IBM related to the 2 nanometer (nm) logic semiconductor node, using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography. The agreement also includes High-NA EUV photomask development capability on next-generation semiconductors.
Toppan partners with IBM on 2nm logic semiconductor node
February 08, 2024
Toppan Photomask has confirmed a five year agreement with IBM to develop a 2 nanometer logic semiconductor node using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography.
Will SMIC bring 5nm fabrication to China this year?
February 07, 2024
China is a long way behind in advance chip manufacturing, but fresh reports say the country could be on the verge of a 5nm node breakthrough.
Canon to challenge ASML with 'nanoimprint' tech
January 29, 2024
Japanese imaging giant Canon is set to ship a new lithography tech that it says consumes 90% less power than ASML's market-dominating extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machines.
ASML smashes forecasts with annual sales up 30%
January 24, 2024
Dutch semiconductor equipment supplier ASML has shrugged off a depressed chip market and geopolitical tensions to post stellar 2023 results.
ASML ships next-gen EUV machines to Intel
December 27, 2023
Dutch firm ASML has dispatched its USD 400 million High-NA EUV machine to Intel in a move which some say could revolutionise the production of application processors.
Photonics specialist Lightmatter raises $154m
December 20, 2023
US-based startup Lightmatter has secured series D funding worth USD 154 million from investors including Google Ventures.
Taiwan’s foundry capacity share projected to decline to 41%
December 14, 2023
TrendForce’s latest findings show that as of 2023, Taiwan holds approximately 46% of global semiconductor foundry capacity, followed by China (26%), South Korea (12%), the US (6%), and Japan (2%).
Samsung and ASML to jointly build new chip plant
December 13, 2023
Together with South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics, Dutch chip-making equipment company ASML will invest as much as KRW 1 trillion (USD 760 million) to construct a facility in South Korea that will create cutting-edge semiconductor processing technology.
ASML names new CEO as Peter Wennink retires
November 30, 2023
ASML says that the company's Co-Presidents Peter Wennink and Martin van den Brink will retire from ASML in April 2024, at the end of their contracts. Christophe Fouquet is poised to take over the reins.
Rapidus and Tenstorrent to develop AI semiconductor IP
November 17, 2023
Japanese chipmaker Rapidus Corp has formed a partership with Canada's AI specialist Tenstorrent to mass produce semiconductors for artificial intelligence applications.
Intel brings high-volume EUV to Europe
October 02, 2023
Intel's fab in Ireland has officially started high-volume production of Intel 4 technology, which uses extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology, and is the first use of EUV in high-volume manufacturing in Europe.
ASML to set up shop in Hokkaido to support Rapidus new fab
September 28, 2023
ASML is reportedly planning to launch a base in Hokkaido, Japan, to support the production at Rapidus future semiconductor fab.
Intel to sell minority stake in IMS to TSMC
September 12, 2023
Intel has agreed to sell a 10% stake in the IMS Nanofabrication business to TSMC. TSMC’s investment values IMS at approximately USD 4.3 billion.
Rapidus breaks ground on semiconductor plant in Hokkaido
September 04, 2023
Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus Corporation has officially broken ground on its future IIM-1 plant in Chitose City in Hokkaido, Japan.
Imec and ASML team up to support semiconductor research in Europe
June 29, 2023
Imec and ASML intend to intensify their collaboration in the next phase of developing a state-of-the-art high-numerical aperture (High-NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography pilot line at imec.
Intel to sell minority stake in IMS Nanofabrication business
June 22, 2023
Intel Corporation says it will sell an approximately 20% stake in its IMS Nanofabrication GmbH business to Bain Capital Special Situations, in a transaction that values IMS at approximately USD 4.3 billion.
ClassOne Equipment delivers 300mm Takano particle detection system to EUV Tech
June 12, 2023
ClassOne Equipment says it has delivered its advanced new Takano WM-10 particle measurement system to EUV Tech, a producer of metrology equipment for cutting-edge EUV chip manufacturing.
Micron to bring EUV technology to Japan
May 19, 2023
Micron Technology says it will be introducing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology to Japan to manufacture its next generation of DRAM, the 1-gamma (1γ) node.
Denton Vacuum ships system to laser manufacturer
May 03, 2023
Denton Vacuum won a new system order for semiconductor laser facet coating from an unnamed laser manufacturer.
First EUV light marks key milestone for Intel in Europe
December 30, 2022
Intel’s first European high-volume EUV scanner, located at its Fab 34 facility in Ireland, generated its 13.5 nanometre wavelength light for the first time last week.
Samsung to start mass production of 12nm-Class DDR5 DRAM in 2023
December 21, 2022
Samsung Electronics has developed its 16-Gb DDR5 DRAM built using the industry’s first 12nam-class process technology, as well as completed product evaluation for compatibility with AMD.
ASLM plans to adjust capacity to meet future demand
November 11, 2022
ASML has provided an updated view on demand outlook, its capacity plans and its business model.
ASML reports ”record bookings” in third quarter
October 20, 2022
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML says Q3 ”record quarterly bookings” came in at 8,9 billion euro, compared to 8,4 billion euro for the corresponding quarter last year.
TrendForce lists five tech industry trends for 2023
October 11, 2022
TrendForce is detailing 10 major trends that are expected to take place across various segments in the tech industry.
Intel hits "milestone" in quantum chip production research
October 06, 2022
Intel has announced "exceptional yield" of quantum dots arrays, showing promise for large-scale qubit production using transistor fabrication technology.
US passes CHIPS Act – puts more pressure on China
August 01, 2022
The disruption of the chip supply chain caused by the pandemic in the past two years, as well as geopolitical flashpoints such as Sino-US trade frictions and the Russia-Ukraine war, have led regional economies worldwide to focus more on the autonomy of local production and supply chains.
ASML reports ”record net bookings” in Q2
July 21, 2022
The Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer second-quarter net sales came in at €5.4 billion with a gross margin of 49.1%.
ASML facing US pressure on equipment deliveries to China
July 06, 2022
Dutch manufacturer of semiconductor equipment, ASML is reportedly facing pressure from the US, said to be pushing the company to stop selling its lithography gear to China.
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