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.
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.
Mitsubishi to expand Texas plant for semiconductor chemicals
April 17, 2024
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company has decided to expand the Texas Plant of MGC Pure Chemicals America (MPCA), a subsidiary that manufactures super-pure hydrogen peroxide and super-pure ammonium hydroxide for use during the manufacturing process of semiconductors.
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.
Abracon announces senior management changes
April 08, 2024
Texas-based electronic components specialist Abracon has revealed a new leadership structure to prepare itself for future acquisitions.
Coherent expands capacity in US and Europe
March 27, 2024
Compound semiconductor specialist Coherent Corp. has established the world’s first capability for 6-inch indium phosphide (InP) wafer fabrication, at the company’s Sherman, Texas, and Järfälla, Sweden, wafer fabs.
Imperial Star Solar preps silicon wafer plant in Laos
March 22, 2024
Cambodia-based solar manufacturer Imperial Star is building a silicon wafer manufacturing facility in Laos, which should be operational in May.
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.
ABB opens refitted US robotics facility
March 14, 2024
ABB has officially opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.
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.
Samsung to start production at second US chip fab in July 2024
February 20, 2024
Samsung is reportedly expecting to have its chip fab in Tyler, Texas operational by July, 2024.
Onsemi reports better-than-expected 4Q revenue
February 06, 2024
US chip designer beat Wall Street expectations with its 4Q and full year results, but is still warning of a sluggish first quarter to come.
Indian government invites bids to revamp state-owned factory
February 02, 2024
Nine companies including Tata and Texas Instruments are competing for a USD 1 billion contract to modernise a 180nm chip manufacturing plant in India.
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.
LG opens its first US factory for EV chargers
January 18, 2024
LG Electronics has opened its first factory in the United States for assembling electric vehicle charging stations. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the new factory will create new jobs and support the growth of the country's EV charging infrastructure.
Taiwanese solder specialist opens new factory in Texas
January 17, 2024
Taiwan-based Shenmao Technology, a producer of solder products, is kicking off 2024 with a strategic expansion initiative – a new factory in Texas.
Worldwide semiconductor revenue dropped 11% in 2023
January 16, 2024
Research firm Gartner says that worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2023 totalled USD 533 billion in 2023, which spells a decrease of 11.1% from 2022.
ViTrox opens new Texas office and demo centre
January 16, 2024
Malaysian designer and manufacturer of vision inspection equipment and system-on-chip embedded electronics devices for the semiconductor and electronics packaging industries, ViTrox, has officially opened its new office and demo centre at Texas, USA.
Intel acquires Silicon Mobility
January 10, 2024
Intel plans to drive the company’s AI everywhere strategy into the automotive market, including a deal to acquire Silicon Mobility, a fabless silicon and software company that specialises in SoCs for intelligent electric vehicle (EV) energy management.
X-FAB acquires M-MOS
January 02, 2024
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE announces the acquisition of M-MOS Semiconductor Hong Kong Limited, a fabless company focused on the development of MOSFET technologies.
Samsung pushes back launch date for Texan plant
December 27, 2023
Samsung Electronics will start mass production at its chip plant in Taylor, Texas in 2025 – six months later than planned.
AT&T and Ericsson to accelerate Open RAN in the US
December 07, 2023
AT&T says it plans to lead the United States in commercial-scale open radio access network (Open RAN) deployment. The company says that it could spend roughly USD 14 billion over the 5-year term of the contract with Ericsson.
Broadcom lays off 1,267 California VMware employees
December 05, 2023
As Broadcom closed its acquisition of VMware, CEO Hock Tan pointed to the company’s long track record of investing in the businesses it acquires, and that this would continue with VMware. However, Broadcom is now planning to lay off over 1,000 VMware employees in California.
Intel strikes back, wins appeal against VLSI
December 05, 2023
Back in 2021, Evertiq reported that a U.S. judge had rejected Intel's request to set aside a jury verdict which ordered the chipmaker to pay VLSI Technology USD 2.18 billion for patent infringement. Intel however was clear on the fact that it intended to appeal.
Rocka Solutions expands operations in the USA
November 20, 2023
Rocka Solutions is expanding its operations in the US. The distributor announces its official status as a USA-based company, headquartered in Texas, to better serve customers in the United States and Canada.
China is beefing up its wafer capacity
November 16, 2023
TrendForce has taken a deep dive into mainland China’s semiconductor manufacturing capacity, investigating the country's existing and future fab capacity.
Samsung invests $1M to boost technical education in Taylor
November 15, 2023
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is investing USD 1 million to bolster career and technical education for the semiconductor industry at Taylor Independent School District (ISD).
Asensus turns to Flex for design & manufacturing services
November 14, 2023
Medical device company Asensus Surgical has turned to EMS provider Flex for design and advanced manufacturing services for Asensus’s LUNA Surgical System, a next-gen surgical robot platform.
Will Semiconductor plans to raise $445m on Swiss exchange
November 10, 2023
China's Will Semiconductor expects to raise USD 445 million through the issuance of global depository receipts (GDRs).
Siemens to invest $500+ million in US manufacturing
November 07, 2023
Siemens is pushing its US investments to support high-growth markets like data centres, batteries, semiconductors, EV charging and rail transportation. In total, the company's investments in the US will create a total of around 1,700 jobs.
TI breaks ground on $11 billion 300 mm wafer fab
November 03, 2023
Texas Instruments has started construction of its new 300-mm semiconductor wafer fabrication plant in Lehi, Utah.
Eaton to invest $85m to meet demand for electricity tech
October 27, 2023
Power management company Eaton is to ramp up its manufacturing capacity in Queretaro, Mexico. The investment will boost its supply of power generation equipment.
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