Semiconductor equipment billings increased 11% YoY in 3Q25 December 09, 2025 Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 11% year-on-year to 33.66 billion US dollars in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report from SEMI. Compared with the previous quarter, billings increased by 2%.
Xing partners with Ideenion to advance EV tech in Europe December 08, 2025 Together, the companies will co-develop next-generation electrification solutions for high-performance and commercial vehicles, marine platforms, and energy storage systems, with a strong focus on the European market.
Merck inaugurates €500M semiconductor materials plant in Taiwan December 05, 2025 Covering 150,000 square meters, the Kaohsiung site is the company’s largest semiconductor materials campus worldwide. It focuses on thin films, formulation materials and specialty gases for high-precision layering, etching and patterning processes in advanced semiconductor production.
Phix teams up with Taiwanese firms to advance optical engines November 24, 2025 The companies have entered into a collaboration to advance the hybrid integration and packaging of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for next-generation optical transceiver development.
Ichia Technologies opens new manufacturing facility In Malaysia November 06, 2025 Ichia Technologies has officially opened its second state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP), Kedah. The MYR 490 million (EUR 101.5 million) investment is expected to create approximately 600 new jobs.
Electronics industry warns Mexico tariffs threaten US supply chains October 27, 2025 The Global Electronics Association (GEA) has issued a policy brief warning that the proposed 30% tariffs on electronics imports from Mexico could disrupt North American supply chains, increase costs for US manufacturers, and undermine ongoing nearshoring efforts.
LTSCT teams up with HYS to develop 650V to 3300V wafers October 27, 2025 India’s L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT) will utilize HYS’s facilities in Taiwan to engineer and produce wafers to meet specifications tailored for automotive and industrial applications.
Rigaku opens technology centre in Taiwan October 21, 2025 Rigaku Holdings Corporation has opened a new facility in Taiwan as part of its strategy to strengthen research, development, and customer support in East Asia. The Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan (RTC-TW), operated by the newly established Rigaku Technology Taiwan (RTTW), began full-scale operations in October 2025.
Murata opens advanced EMC test lab in Nuremberg October 16, 2025 Murata Manufacturing says it is enhances its support for customers in the EMEA region and globally with its advanced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test laboratory in Nuremberg, Germany.
Global 300mm fab equipment spending to reach $374B by 2028 October 09, 2025 Global spending on 300mm semiconductor fabrication equipment is projected to reach USD 374 billion from 2026 and 2028, driven by rising demand for AI chips and efforts to strengthen regional semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook.
Tekever partners with Apex to deliver ISR drone tech to Taiwan September 26, 2025 Tekever to deploy AI-driven Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in Taiwan for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Partnership will combine Portuguese company’s tech with Apex’s local expertise.
Taiwan braces for more flooding after typhoon Ragasa September 24, 2025 Taiwanese authorities and residents remain on high alert after Super Typhoon Ragasa caused deadly flooding in Hualien County, leaving at least 14 people dead and more than 150 unaccounted for, Reuters reports.
IQE lowers 2025 forecast, explores potential sale September 11, 2025 Compound semiconductor specialist IQE plc says it expects weaker full-year revenue and has expanded its ongoing strategic review to include the potential sale of the company.
Trump warns ‘fairly substantial’ semiconductor tariffs are coming September 05, 2025 Trump had said last month that he would impose a 100% tariff on semiconductor imports, but would exempt products from companies that shift their manufacturing to the US.
Koh Young opens Taiwan office, appoints George Hsu as Managing Director September 02, 2025 Koh Young Technology has appointed George Hsu as Managing Director of its newly opened Taiwan office, the company announced.
Entegris to invest $700M in US to enhance semiconductor innovation August 22, 2025 This investment in R&D projects and related capital expenditures will span Entegris’ two divisions, Materials Solutions and Advanced Purity Solutions. A portion of the investment will be used to develop its Aurora, Illinois location into a state-of-the-art US Technology Center.
TriEye teams up with LITEON to advance SWIR sensing, imaging August 22, 2025 Adopting high-volume, scalable manufacturing strategies, these products provide cost-effective solutions for both consumer and industrial market demands.
Sinbon Electronics opens new facility in Mexico August 21, 2025 Taiwanese electronic component design and integrated connector manufacturing solutions provider, has inaugurated its new facility in the Villa de Reyes Industrial Park, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
TSMC to phase out 6-inch wafer production August 13, 2025 TMSC is planning to gradually phase out its 6-inch wafer production over the next two years, while consolidating its 8-inch wafer operations to enhance efficiency, Reuters reports.
Tokyo Electron fires employee suspected of stealing TSMC tech August 11, 2025 The six people arrested on allegations of intellectual property theft at the Taiwanese chipmaker include a person identified by local media reports as a former employee of Tokyo Electron. The leaked information was reportedly related to TSMC’s most advanced 2-nanometer chip technology.
SIA: Hope tariff exemptions, trade deals ensure US chip leadership August 08, 2025 President Trump said this week that he plans to impose 100% tariffs on imported semiconductors but indicated he would not charge companies that commit to making chips in the US.
Ventec breaks ground on new Thai factory – mass production scheduled for 2026 August 07, 2025 Ventec International Group has officially broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in the Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Covering approximately 35,000 square meters, the plant is strategically located about an hour from both Bangkok Airport and the port.
Trump’s new tariffs trigger confusion across the globe August 01, 2025 Economists estimate the overall tariff rate on US imports at around 15% compared to the roughly 2% at the start of the year. This makes it the highest level since the 1930s. However, in a hint that Trump was open to further negotiations, the White House said that the new measures will take effect in a week.
Report: Nvidia orders 300,000 H20 chips from TSMC due to China demand July 29, 2025 The Trump administration recently allowed Nvidia to resume sales of H20 GPUs to China, reversing an effective ban that aimed to keep advanced AI chips from reaching China. The new orders with TMSC would add to the existing inventory of 600,000 to 700,000 H20 chips, Reuters reports.
SHENMAO enhances semiconductor capabilities with acquisition of PMTC July 11, 2025 PMTC is recognized for its high-reliability solder alloys that offer excellent ductility, thermal fatigue resistance and drop performance. The company brings in-house alloy development, application expertise and a strong R&D foundation, positioning SHENMAO to accelerate innovation in semiconductor solder materials.
One in a Million. People used to be our greatest strength July 07, 2025 In this first article of Evertiq’s new expert column series, Claus Aasholm – seasoned technology executive and strategist – shares his perspective on the trends, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the global electronics industry. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Claus offers sharp, thought-provoking insights that go beyond headlines and buzzwords. Expect analysis that connects the dots – and challenges the status quo.
Report: Is Intel’s CEO exploring major shift in chip manufacturing business? July 03, 2025 According to this new plan, outside customers would be offered a newer generation of technology, which is expected to be more competitive against Taiwan’s TSMC in Intel’s attempt to woo customers like Apple or Nvidia, the Reuters report said.
Navitas partners with Powerchip for 200mm GaN production in Taiwan July 02, 2025 Navitas Semiconductor has announced plans to start 200mm GaN-on-silicon production in collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), marking a new phase in the company's supply chain and technology strategy.
Claus Aasholm: “The semiconductor cycle is broken” July 02, 2025 During Evertiq Expo Malmö 2025, Claus Aasholm, founder of Semiconductor Business Intelligence, offered a sobering reassessment of the global semiconductor market. In his keynote and follow-up interview, Aasholm argued that the industry’s historical four-year cycle has broken down – replaced by a fragmented, profit-driven upswing felt by only a select few.
Semiconductor foundry landscape to transform by 2030 June 25, 2025 Market intelligence and analyst firm Yole Group explores the status of the semiconductor foundry in its latest report – digging deep into the geopolitical, economic, and capacity realignments setting the stage for the foundry industry.
IPC becomes Global Electronics Association June 24, 2025 The organization known as IPC – originally the Institute of Printed Circuits – is changing its name to the Global Electronics Association, and unveils a new study on the electronics industry.
Canatu receives purchase order for semiconductor inspection membranes June 20, 2025 Finnish company Canatu is a supplier of inspection membranes for EUV mask inspection. The use of these membranes reduces damage to EUV optics and enhances quality control during EUV mask inspection.