Fraunhofer to expand its collaboration with South Korea
April 30, 2024
Working together to expedite technological innovations in the fields of battery cell and semiconductor technology. That is the aim of an international collaboration program funded by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
Vsun Solar starts silicon wafer production in Vietnam
April 26, 2024
Japanese solar tech specialist Vsun Solar has officially opened its 4-gigawatt silicon wafer plant in Vietnam's northern province of Phu Tho.
China beefs up its chip production – grew 40% in 1Q24
April 25, 2024
Backed by official support and continued industry investments, China's total chip production reportedly surged by 40% during the first quarter of 2024 – reaching 98.1 billion units.
SK Hynix to invest $3.86B in DRAM production in South Korea
April 24, 2024
SK hynix says that it plans to expand production capacity of the next-generation DRAM, including HBM, in response to the rapidly increasing demand for AI semiconductors.
Vishay selects Aixtron SiC multiwafer batch technology
April 23, 2024
Aixtron's G10-SiC epitaxy production platform has been chosen by Vishay Intertechnology, to empower the company’s in-house SiC epitaxy needs for power device manufacturing.
SK hynix and TSMC to collaborate on HBM4 innovation
April 19, 2024
SK hynix has signed an MoU with TSMC for work together on next-generation HBM, with plans to mass produce HBM4 chips from 2026.
Samsung to receive $6.4B Chips Act boost for Texas fab
April 17, 2024
The Biden administration will award Samsung Electronics with up to USD 6.4 billion in direct funding to expand the company's semiconductor production in Texas as part of the CHIPS and Science Act.
FPT says its “all In” on AI, automotive and semiconductors
April 17, 2024
FPT Corporation has unveiled its strategic directions for the 2024-2026 period, with five focused areas defined as AI, Automotive, Semiconductor, Digital Transformation, and Green Transformation.
SK siltron bags another huge US subsidy
April 15, 2024
South Korean semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK siltron has lined up $77m in government funding to support the expansion of its Michigan plant.
Samsung edges closer to first ever workers' strike
April 12, 2024
Members of Samsung Electronics’ largest labour union, NSEU, have voted overwhelming to support the first strike in the company’s history.
CSA Catapult opens new advanced packaging facility
April 11, 2024
A new GBP 1.6 million facility to help accelerate electrification across the UK has officially opened at the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult in Newport, South Wales.
Global semiconductor equipment billings slip in 2023
April 11, 2024
Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment edged down 1.3% to USD 106.3 billion in 2023 from an all-time record of USD 107.6 billion in 2022, SEMI reports.
China to become the largest source of IC wafer capacity by 2026
April 10, 2024
According to the Global Wafer Capacity 2024 report from Knometa Research, wafer capacity for IC production is projected to grow on average 7.1% each year through 2026.
South Korea to spend $6.94bn fighting 'all-out AI war'
April 09, 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has promised to invest 9.4 trillion won (USD 6.94 billion) to keep the country in the global AI race for the next 30 years.
Has Samsung secured an advanced packaging deal with Nvidia?
April 09, 2024
Online reports say Samsung has sealed an advanced packaging order for NVIDIA’s AI processors.
Samsung Electronics expects 10x jump in profits
April 09, 2024
The post-pandemic slump appears to be over – if Samsung Electronics' Q1 profits projection is anything to go by.
Atlas Copco completes purchase of Presys
April 05, 2024
Swedish company Atlas Copco has confirmed its acquisition of Korean vacuum valve manufacturer Presys Co.
Its official: SK hynix to invest $3.87 billion in US plant
April 04, 2024
South Korean memory specialist SK hynix says that it will invest an estimated USD 3.87 billion in West Lafayette, Indiana to build an advanced packaging fabrication and R&D facility for AI products.
Infineon signs MoU with Korean shipbuilding firm
April 02, 2024
Germany's semiconductor group Infineon has agreed a partnership with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co to develop energy-efficient semiconductor tech for electric-powered shipping.
AESC commits $1.5bn to expand its US EV battery plant
April 02, 2024
Japan-based battery tech company AESC will boost production its lithium-ion electric vehicle battery manufacturing operations at Florence County, South Carolina.
SK Hynix to invest $4 billion in Indiana?
March 27, 2024
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is reportedly planning to invest about USD 4 billion to develop an advanced chip packaging factory in West Lafayette, Indiana, reports the Wall Street Journal.
South Korea reveals new subsidy for Gyeonggi mega cluster
March 25, 2024
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea has earmarked $372.86bn for the city of Yongin as the government starts the transformation of southern Gyeonggi into a hub for chip production.
Sequans bags EUR 10.9m France 2030 grant
March 25, 2024
The French government has pledged a EUR 10.9m subsidy to cellular IoT chipmaker Sequans Communications to bolster's France's position in the 5G telecoms space.
SK hynix starts volume production of industry’s first HBM3E
March 20, 2024
The South Korean memory giant has started volume production of HBM3E1, the latest AI memory product with ultra-high performance, for supply to a customer from late March.
300mm fab equipment spending to reach new highs in 2027
March 19, 2024
Global 300mm fab equipment spending for front-end facilities is forecast to reach a record USD 137 billion in 2027 after topping USD 100 billion for the first time by 2025, reports SEMI
TES opens new facility in Virginia
March 19, 2024
TES, a subsidiary of SK Ecoplant, has opened its new IT asset repurposing and processing facility in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The site is dedicated to extending the lifecycle of technology assets and data centre equipment.
Samsung to use MR-MUF tech in a bid to boost its HBM yields?
March 19, 2024
Korean memory giant Samsung is rumoured to have purchased a range of chipmaking equipment related to the mass reflow molded underfill (MR-MUF) method.
Turning a Chinese brand into a European company
March 18, 2024
Earlier in January this year, Luxshare ICT (Europe) celebrated its tenth anniversary. Although the Luxshare name has a much longer history, its success in Europe necessitated reshaping its identity to conquer new frontiers.
TSMC joins investors in Apple's conservation fund
March 18, 2024
Apple has announced TSMC and Murata among the cohort of new supporters of its Restore Fund, which is designed to scale global investment in carbon removal projects.
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.
Micro LED Apple Watch production faces significant changes
March 14, 2024
In a surprising twist, LED giant ams OSRAM has called off a significant Micro LED collaboration with Apple, casting substantial uncertainty on the launch of the much-anticipated Micro LED version of the Apple Watch as its sole chip supplier.
Stellantis reveals €5.6bn investment plan for LATAM
March 08, 2024
Automative giant Stellantis is to plough a record sum into the design and manufacture of EVs across the Latin American region.
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