EU funding strengthens semiconductor innovation in Finland
February 19, 2025
The European semiconductor industry is receiving a boost through the APECS pilot line project, which has been awarded funding under the EU Chips Act. This initiative focuses on developing and providing new packaging and integration solutions for the industry.
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Top 10 largest semiconductors suppliers in 2024
February 06, 2025
It has become a tradition that on the occasion of each Evertiq Expo we publish a Top List dedicated to a different branch of the electronics industry. On February 6, the second edition of our expo was held in Sophia Antipolis, which is recognized as the capital of France's Silicon Valley. So this time we publish the Top 10 global semiconductor suppliers - we based the list on the latest data published by Gartner analysts.
Microchip says it will shut Arizona facility
December 09, 2024
The Arizona company, which makes chips for products like cars and consumer devices, also said that orders have been slower than anticipated and it was revising the December quarter’s outlook.
Microchip to shut down its Arizona wafer fab
December 05, 2024
Microchip Technology lowers its revenue guidance and unveils manufacturing restructuring plans.
Germany plans $2.1 billion in new chip subsidies
December 02, 2024
The Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to use the newly proposed funds to support 10 to 15 projects, ranging from wafer production to microchip assembly, the Bloomberg report says.
Applied Materials signs MoU to open centre in India’s Tamil Nadu
August 30, 2024
The centre in Taramani, Chennai, will work with Tamil Nadu universities and industry partners to boost the state’s semiconductor ecosystem and help develop a talent pool to support the sector.
Microchip hit by cyberattack
August 21, 2024
On August 17, 2024, Microchip Technology detected potentially suspicious activity involving its IT systems.
EU approves €5 billion subsidy to support TSMC's German fab
August 20, 2024
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a EUR 5 billion German measure to support European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in the construction and operation of a microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden.
Intel abandons French and Italian chip projects
July 23, 2024
Intel has "paused" its investment in major European projects after accumulating huge manufacturing losses in the last financial year.
BE Semiconductor to inject a further $42m into Saigon plant
July 22, 2024
Netherlands-headquartered BE Semiconductor Industries has confirmed it will plough more funds into its microchip packaging and testing plant in Saigon High-Tech Park.
Doosan Tesna to start build of $160m chip testing plant
July 09, 2024
South Korea’s Doosan Tesna is set to construct a semiconductor testing factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, to meet growing demand for the inspection of new system on chip (SoC) tech.
Analyst: US chip industry could be worth $5.5trn
June 07, 2024
The combined market value of the US's top semiconductor firms has surpassed USD 5.5 trillion – making the market the world's third biggest 'economy'.
US tariff barriers boosts Utilisation rates at Taiwanese foundries
May 22, 2024
The White House announced new tariffs on Chinese imports on May 14th, including a 50% tariff on semiconductor products manufactured in China, which will take effect by 2025. Something that has led to an increase in orders for Taiwanese foundries.
Samsung slipped to third place in global top 20
April 18, 2024
According to Omdia's latest report the semiconductor industry experienced a downturn in the market, with 2023 revenues slipping 9% to USD 544 billion compared to 2022. This decline however follows two years of record growth – which only serves to illustrate the cyclical nature of the industry.
Microchip acquires Neuronix AI Labs
April 16, 2024
Microchip Technology has acquired Neuronix AI Labs to expand its capabilities for power-efficient, AI-enabled edge solutions deployed on field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
Microchip secures 40nm manufacturing capacity at JASM
April 12, 2024
US-based chip design firm Microchip Technology has expanded its partnership with TSMC with a new deal to run specialized 40-nm manufacturing at TSMC's subsidiary in Japan.
Microchip acquires VSI
April 11, 2024
Microchip Technology has completed the acquisition of Seoul, Korea-based VSI Co. Ltd., a specialist in providing high-speed, asymmetric, camera, sensor and display connectivity technologies and products based on the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) open standard for In-Vehicle Networking (IVN).
Microchip secures 40nm manufacturing capacity at JASM
April 09, 2024
US-based chip design firm Microchip Technology has expanded its partnership with TSMC with a new deal to run specialized 40-nm manufacturing at TSMC's subsidiary in Japan.
SEALSQ Corp will open an OSAT in the US next year
April 02, 2024
Post-quantum tech firm SEALSQ has revelled plans to create an Open Semiconductors Assembly and Test (OSAT) plant in the US, which will be operational by end of 2025.
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.
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.
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.
AT&S secures EUR 45m loan for connecting materials R&D
February 08, 2024
Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik has agreed a loan from KfW IPEX-Bank to support the research and development of connecting materials for microchip production at its new plant in Leoben.
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.
Microchip expands its R&D commitment in the UK
January 09, 2024
Microchip Technology has recently inaugurated a new facility at Cambridge Research Park, Cambridge, UK. The company's new design centre will give Microchip access to a highly skilled engineering workforce, allowing it to expand and develop new solutions.
US government issues $162m subsidy to Microchip Tech
January 05, 2024
The Biden administration has confirmed its second CHIPS and Science Act grant: USD 162 million to help Microchip Technology improve its facilities in Colorado and Oregon.
Svenn-Tore Larsen steps down as CEO of Nordic Semi
December 12, 2023
The Board of Directors of Nordic Semiconductor has appointed Vegard Wollan as the company's new CEO, as Svenn-Tore Larsen is stepping down after more than two decades as the captain.
Finland's looking to boost Europe’s competitiveness
November 16, 2023
While people within the industry know and understand the significant role that semiconductors play in our society, those in power have finally realised its strategic importance and are looking to boost Europe's capacity and capabilities.
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.
Microchip to expand its presence in India, invests $300M
July 05, 2023
Microchip Technology is looking to step up its investments in India. The company is launching a USD 300 million multi-year investment initiative which includes funding for facilities, engineering labs and talent acquisition.
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