Huawei to develop lithography tech at new R&D centre
April 12, 2024
Chinese tech giant Huawei is reported to be building a new research unit in Shanghai. It wants to develop chipmaking tools that could eventually rival those of ASML, Canon, and Nikon.
Samsung Electronics lines up new $6bn US subsidy
March 15, 2024
The Biden administration is preparing to extend another huge grant to Samsung Electronics to encourage the Korean firm to invest in the US manufacturing base.
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.
Global top 10 foundries Q4 revenue up 7.9%
March 12, 2024
The latest TrendForce report reveals a notable 7.9% jump in 4Q23 revenue for the world’s top ten semiconductor foundries, reaching USD 30.49 billion.
US government to invest $3.5 billion in Intel military tech?
March 08, 2024
Online reports say the US has approved funding to support the production of advanced semiconductors for military and intelligence programmes by Intel.
GlobalFoundries bags a $1.5bn government grant
February 19, 2024
The US government has awarded USD 1.5 billion to contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries. The firm will use the funds to build a new site in New York and expand existing operations in Vermont.
Infineon and GF extend long-term deal
January 23, 2024
Infineon and GlobalFoundries have signed a new multi-year agreement on the supply of Infineon’s 40nm automotive MCUs.
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.
Silicon Labs starts the search for new CFO
December 12, 2023
As John Hollister will depart from Silicon Labs to join partner GlobalFoundries as CFO; CAO Mark Mauldin to be named interim CFO.
Silicon Labs Announces CFO Transition
From Silicon Labs to GF – John Hollister joins as CFO
December 11, 2023
GlobalFoundries announces that John Hollister will join the company as CFO, effective February 5, 2024. Hollister, who is a semiconductor industry veteran, will be responsible for GF’s financial strategy and will lead the company’s global finance organisation.
Top 10 foundries experience 7.9% QoQ growth in 3Q23
December 06, 2023
The third quarter of 2023 was a dynamic quarter for the global foundry industry – marked by an uptick in urgent orders for smartphone and notebook components, according to TrendForce’s research.
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.
GF to speed up production of next-Gen GaN chips
October 19, 2023
In partnership with the US Government, GlobalFoundries' semiconductor manufacturing facility in Vermont moves closer to large-scale production of next-gen gallium nitride (GaN) chips.
China to boost its mature process capacity
October 18, 2023
The global ratio of mature (>28nm) to advanced (>16nm) processes is expected to be about 7:3 between 2023 and 2027, according to TrendForce. China's mature process capacity is expected to increase from 29% this year to 33% by 2027.
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.
Microchip’s 28nm SuperFlash memory solution in production at GF
September 28, 2023
Microchip’s 28nm SuperFlash embedded flash memory solution has entered production at semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries.
GF creates 300 new jobs as it opens new Malaysia facility
September 27, 2023
GlobalFoundries has officially opened its new hub facility in Penang, Malaysia. This new facility will create 300 high-value manufacturing support roles, including technicians, engineers, administrative and support functions.
GF applies for CHIPS Act funding
September 26, 2023
GlobalFoundries says it has applied for U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Funding, with two full applications submitted to the CHIPS Program Office. With the submitted applications the semiconductor manufacturer is looking to expand capacity and modernise its U.S. manufacturing facilities.
GlobalFoundries opens $4 billion Singapore expansion
September 12, 2023
The US semiconductor foundry has officially opened its USD 4 billion fabrication plant expansion in Singapore.
Top 10 foundries report a 1.1% quarterly decline in 2Q23
September 05, 2023
TrendForce reports an interesting shift in the electronics landscape: dwindling inventories for TV components, along with a surging mobile repair market that’s been driving TDDI demand, have sparked a smattering of urgent orders in the Q2 supply chain.
Pixelworks appoints new COO for Shanghai subsidiary
September 04, 2023
Pixelworks, a provider of video and display processing solutions, has appointed Wallace Pai as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of its Shanghai-based subsidiary, Pixelworks Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai), otherwise called PWSH.
Foundry market expected to drop 6.5% YoY in 2023
July 03, 2023
The global semiconductor foundry market grew 27.9% YoY in 2022. However, it is projected to decrease by 6.5% YoY in 2023 due to inventory adjustments, according to IDC.
Nvidia is “extremely likely” to invest in Europe
June 26, 2023
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia Corp, seems very confident that the semiconductor company will invest in Europe.
Weak consumer product demand hits PSMC and VIS revenue hard
June 13, 2023
The foundry industry has been following a downward trend since the second half of 2022. Second and third-tier foundries, constrained by process technology limitations and high product overlap, face intense competition and lack bargaining power, reports TrendForce.
Lockheed Martin and GF team up to secure defence chip supply
June 13, 2023
Lockheed Martin and GlobalFoundries are teaming up to advance US semiconductor manufacturing and innovation and to increase the security, reliability and resiliency of domestic supply chains for national security systems.
Top 10 foundries report nearly 20% QoQ revenue decline in 1Q23
June 12, 2023
TrendForce reports that the global top 10 foundries witnessed a significant 18.6% QoQ decline in revenue during the first quarter of 2023.
France to invest $3.1 billion of state aid into chip production
June 08, 2023
French government is taking action to reduce its dependency on foreign companies in a strategically important sector.
GF and ST finalise deal for new French 300mm semiconductor fab
June 05, 2023
GlobalFoundries and STMicroelectronics have concluded the agreement to create a new, jointly-operated, high-volume semiconductor manufacturing facility in Crolles, France, which was announced during the summer last year.
US DoD accredits GF's fab in New York
June 02, 2023
The US Department of Defense (DoD), through the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), Trusted Access Program Office (TAPO), has accredited GlobalFoundries’ advanced manufacturing facility in Malta, New York, as a Category 1A Trusted Supplier with the ability to manufacture secure semiconductors for a range of critical aerospace and defense applications.
Ayar Labs adds $25 million in expansion of its $130 million series C
May 25, 2023
Ayar Labs, a leader in silicon photonics for chip-to-chip connectivity, today announced it has raised an additional USD 25 million in Series C1 funding, bringing its total Series C raise to USD 155 million.
STMicro and GF win EU approval for French microchips plant
May 01, 2023
STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries have secured EU approval to receive aid and support in the construction and operation of their new chip fab in France.
GlobalFoundries files lawsuit against IBM
April 21, 2023
The semiconductor manufacturer accuses IBM of having unlawfully disclosed information to Intel, the Japanese consortium Rapidus and others.
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