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.
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Silicon Box to build $3.3bn plant in northern Italy
March 11, 2024
Singapore's Silicon Box has received significant backing from the Italian government to construct a major new facility in the country, say reports.
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.
Pentagon Tech to open $50m precision cleaning facility
March 04, 2024
Pentagon Technologies Group is set to launch a new precision cleaning facility in Mesa, Arizona to serve local chip fabs. It should be operational by late 2024.
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 relaunches and renames its FPGA business
March 01, 2024
US chip giant Intel has re-branded its field-programmable gate array division. It's called Altera, which was the name of the FPGA company Intel acquired in 2015.
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.
Amkor closes in on approval for $2bn US facility
February 23, 2024
Council leaders in Preoria voted unanimously to wave through Amkor's proposed semiconductor packaging and testing facility in the city.
Microsoft and Intel strike a deal – potentially worth billions
February 22, 2024
During its first Foundry event, Intel Foundry Direct Connect, Intel Foundry announced a massive design win. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared that Microsoft has chosen a chip design it plans to produce on the Intel 18A process – a deal potentially worth billion.
HCLTech and Intel Foundry expand collaboration
February 22, 2024
Technology company HCLTech is expanding its collaboration with Intel Foundry to co-develop customised silicon solutions for semiconductor manufacturers, system OEMs and cloud services providers.
MLCC shipments to dip 7% in 1Q24 amid slowing demand
February 20, 2024
The global economic deceleration is taking its toll on the tech sector’s growth, with heavyweights like Intel and Texas Instruments signaling a downturn in their recent financial forecasts.
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.
US government mulling $10bn subsidy package for Intel
February 19, 2024
The Biden administration is rumoured to be in talks with Intel to award the chip firm more than $10 billion in loans and direct grants.
Tower posts less-than-expected Q4 revenue decline
February 16, 2024
Israel-based contract chipmaker Tower saw its quarterly sales fall by 12.7% – better than estimates by $2 million.
Intel wants to raise $2bn to fund new Irish fab
February 16, 2024
News reports say Intel Foundry Services (IFS) is seeking a $2 billion equity raise to build a new semiconductor fabrication plant in Ireland.
AI’s rocketing demand to drive server DRAM growth
February 14, 2024
In 2024, the tech industry remains steadfastly focused on AI, with the continued rollout of advanced AI chips leading to significant enhancements in processing speeds. TrendForce posits that this advancement is set to drive growth in both DRAM and NAND Flash across various AI applications, including smartphones, servers, and notebooks.
Tower to build $8bn fab in India?
February 12, 2024
Online reports say Tower Semiconductor has submitted a proposal to create a major new facility, with the Indian government paying half of the cost.
Intel loses German patent infringement case
February 09, 2024
A German court has judged against Intel in a patent dispute surrounding a number of its older processors.
TSMC is now the world's largest chip maker by revenue
February 07, 2024
TSMC sales hit $69.3bn in 2023 to beat Intel and Samsung for the first time, says influential industry analyst.
Faraday is developing a 64-core SoC with Arm and Intel
February 07, 2024
Faraday Technology Corporation is working on a 64-core System-on-Chip (SoC) utilising Intel 18A technology and Arm Neoverse Compute Subsystems.
Intel pushes back opening of Ohio plant to 2026
February 02, 2024
Intel's $20bn Ohio manufacturing facility is the latest US project to be held back by sluggish demand and red tape.
Japan earmarks $307m for optical chip R&D centre
February 02, 2024
The Japanese government is making available USD 307 million in subsidies for a new unit to research optical technology semiconductors. The project is backed by NTT, Intel, and SK Hynix.
Intel and UMC's partnership – a win-win for both
January 30, 2024
Intel and UMC officially announced their landmark collaboration on January 25, 2024, geared toward developing the 12-nanometer process. TrendForce believes that this partnership, which leverages UMC’s diversified technological services and Intel’s existing factory facilities for joint operation, not only aids Intel in transitioning from an IDM to a foundry business model but also brings a wealth of operational experience and enhances manufacturing flexibility.
US prepares to hand out billions more to chip firms
January 29, 2024
The Biden Administration is set to announce a fresh round of subsidies as part of its USD 53 billion Chips and Science Act.
Intel warns investors of a grim year ahead
January 29, 2024
Execs at Intel's Q4 earnings call forecasted weak revenues thanks to weak demand for data centre and self-driving vehicle chips.
US semiconductor firms mull $8bn investment in Vietnam
January 26, 2024
A US government official has revealed that 15 companies are preparing to start manufacturing to Vietnam, subject to their partners meeting renewable energy standards.
Intel and UMC to develop 12nm process platform
January 26, 2024
Intel and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) will collaborate on a 12-nanometer process to be manufactured at Intel fabs in Arizona from 2027.
Intel opens US's first advanced packaging fab
January 25, 2024
Intel has formally opened its Fab 9 factory in New Mexico. It describes the plant as its first high-volume chip operation and the only US factory producing advanced packaging solutions at scale.
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.
Sam Altman 'raising billions' for new chip venture
January 22, 2024
The CEO of the world's leading AI company, OpenAI, is rumoured to be talking to investors about building an ambitious new network of semiconductor fabrication plants.
Just 9 of the top 25 chip makers boosted revenue in 2023
January 19, 2024
The underwhelming performance of the world's biggest semiconductor firms meant that industry revenue fell by 11% in 2023, says Gartner.
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