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The impact of US sanctions on the Chinese semiconductor landscape
October 25, 2022
As previously reported, back in early October, the US launched a series of updates to its export regulations concerning semiconductors and associated technologies to China. Two of the nine new rules stand out, given the scale of both the short-term and long-term impact that they will cause.
ASML tells US employees to stop serving clients in China
October 13, 2022
The semiconductors equipment maker has reportedly ordered its employees in the US to stop serving customers in China as a response to the newly updated US regulations.
KLA halts sales and support to China-based customers
October 11, 2022
The US supplier of process control and yield management systems for the semiconductor industry will reportedly cease some supplies and services to China-based customers.
KLA to build a new R&D and manufacturing facility in Wales
September 30, 2022
KLA Corporation says that it plans to build a new R&D and manufacturing center for the SPTS division, in Newport, Wales, UK.
ClassOne acquires complete chip line
July 26, 2022
ClassOne Equipment says it has acquired a major semiconductor fab’s complete chip manufacturing line.
Soitec invests in inspection technology from KLA
July 18, 2022
Soitec has selected KLA Corporation to enable "high yield manufacturing" of Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices for the automotive industry.
Can pre-owned equipment be the way out of the shortage?
May 12, 2022
The global semiconductor supply chain remains under immense pressure. However, major investments are being made to increase capacity and fortify the supply chain for the future – but we wont feel the effect of these investments for years. Adding to the issue, there is not enough chips for the chipmaking machines.
KLA officially opens $200 million second HQ in Michigan
November 09, 2021
KLA Corporation has officially opened its second U.S. headquarters, a $200 million facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
KLA opens new AI computing lab in India
November 05, 2021
KLA Corporation is opening two important facilities in Chennai, India, supporting the company's investment in research and talent development.
Progress in importation of US equipment dispels doubts on SMIC’s capacity expansion
March 08, 2021
The major suppliers of WFE (wafer fab equipment) in the US are progressing smoothly in the application for license from the US government for the exportation of equipment systems, equipment parts, and customer services for 14nm and above processes to Chinese foundry SMIC, says TrendForce.
China’s semiconductor progress to take a hit as the US blacklists SMIC
December 08, 2020
On December 3, the U.S. Department of Defense announced its latest sanctions against four Chinese companies, including SMIC, which is the leading foundry in China, according to TrendForce.
China's semiconductor industry to brace for impact as SMIC assesses export restrictions
October 05, 2020
On October 4, 2020, SMIC made formal announcements assessing the Commerce Department’s notification to SMIC's suppliers that they will be restricted from shipping certain U.S.-originated equipment, components, and raw materials to the Chinese foundry, according to TrendForce's latest investigations.
U.S. may further crimp Huawei's global chip supply
March 26, 2020
Senior Trump administration officials have reportedly agreed on new restrictions to curb the global supply of chips to China’s Huawei Technologies, sources are saying.
Micralyne increases capability with new equipment from SPTS
August 19, 2019
MEMS fabricator Micralyne Inc., announces that the company has purchased a Versalis fxP Cluster System from SPTS Technologies, a KLA company.
KLA opens new R&D facility in Ann Arbor
June 13, 2019
California-based global electronics company KLA opened a temporary research and development office Tuesday in Ann Arbor, with intentions of later establishing its second headquarters just outside the city.
Orbotech’s Sharon Cohen: ‘2019 is going to be great’
March 06, 2019
2018 proved to be great for equipment manufacturer Orbotech. In fact, it was a record year for Orbotech West (covering the Americas and Europe).
KLA completes acquisition of Orbotech
February 21, 2019
KLA-Tencor Corporation says that the company has completed its acquisition of Orbotech Ltd.
Michigan on the move – new investments from Ford, Aptiv and Samsung
November 29, 2018
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has recently approved several projects which are expected to generate more than 3’400 new direct jobs in the region.
KLA-Tencor to establish R&D facility in Michigan
October 29, 2018
KLA-Tencor Corporation says that it plans to establish a R&D centre in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The plan includes an investment of more than USD 70 million and is set to create up to 500 new high-tech jobs in the region over the next five years.
KLA-Tencor to acquire Orbotech in a $3.4 billion deal
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March 19, 2018
Semiconductor equipment maker, KLA-Tencor Corp, has entered into a definitive agreement with Orbotech under which KLA will acquire the Israeli company in a deal valued at USD 3.4 billion.
