US to hold over 20% of advanced chip capacity by 2030
March 06, 2025
The US is projected to hold 22% of global advanced semiconductor manufacturing capacity by 2030, driven by TSMC’s expanded investment in US production, according to TrendForce. TSMC has increased its total investment in its US operations to USD 165 billion, with three newly planned fabs set to begin mass production after 2030.
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Vietnam approves $500 million for semiconductor plant
March 05, 2025
The new plant will focus on the production of small-scale, high-tech chips to support domestic industries and national security, reducing Vietnam’s reliance on global supply chains.
Benchmark breaks ground on its fifth facility in Penang
March 04, 2025
EMS provider Benchmark has officially broken ground on its new PT4 facility – which is also the company's fifth facility in Penang, Malaysia.
TSMC details its $100 billion Arizona investment
March 04, 2025
Building on its ongoing USD 65 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing in Phoenix, Arizona, TSMC plans to invest an additional USD 100 billion, bringing its total US investment to USD 165 billion.
RRP Electronics partners with Deca to boost wafer packaging
March 04, 2025
India’s RRP Electronics will integrate Deca’s Wafer-Level Chip Scale Packaging (WLCSP) and M-Series Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP) technologies into its state-of-the-art processes.
Microchip to cut 2,000 jobs in manufacturing footprint restructure
March 03, 2025
Microchip Technology has unveiled a significant restructuring plan aimed at streamlining costs and optimizing its manufacturing operations. This initiative expands on the company’s earlier decision to shut down its Fab 2 wafer fabrication facility in Tempe, Arizona, ahead of schedule.
SkyWater acquires Infineon’s Austin fab in strategic expansion
February 26, 2025
US-based semiconductor foundry, SkyWater Technology, has entered into an agreement to acquire Infineon Technologies’ 200mm fabrication facility in Austin, Texas (Fab 25). The transaction includes a long-term supply agreement between the two companies.
Apple to invest over $500B in US manufacturing, AI, and silicon engineering
February 25, 2025
Apple is making its biggest US investment ever – committing over USD 500 billion over the next four years to expand domestic manufacturing, AI, and silicon engineering. The tech giant will build a new manufacturing facility in Texas, double its US Advanced Manufacturing Fund to USD 10 billion, and ramp up R&D across multiple states.
ams OSRAM secures €227M EU support for Austrian chip facility
February 25, 2025
ams OSRAM has received approval from the European Commission for up to EUR 227 million in funding under the European Chips Act to expand its semiconductor manufacturing in Premstätten, Austria.
Infineon secures EU Chips Act funding for smart power fab in Dresden
February 20, 2025
Infineon Technologies has secured European Commission approval for funding under the EU Chips Act. This investment will advance its Smart Power Fab in Dresden, strengthening Europe's semiconductor industry.
Global semiconductor manufacturing industry reports solid 4Q24 results
February 20, 2025
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry closed 2024 with strong fourth-quarter results and solid YoY growth across most of the key industry segments, SEMI reports.
Global silicon wafers shipments and revenue start recovery
February 18, 2025
In the second half of 2024, worldwide silicon wafer demand started to recover from the industry downcycle seen in 2023, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reports.
Infineon reaches next milestone on 200 mm SiC roadmap
February 13, 2025
Germany's Infineon Technologies says that it has made significant progress on its 200 mm silicon carbide (SiC) roadmap. The company plans to launch its first products based on the advanced 200 mm SiC technology in the first quarter of 2025.
India’s RRP Semiconductor enters fabless market
February 05, 2025
Already equipped with OSAT packaging facilities and Fab prototyping, RRP Semiconductor is now positioning itself as an end-to-end semiconductor solutions provider.
RENEX partners Technica USA
February 04, 2025
Polish provider of advanced electronics manufacturing solutions RENEX has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with US-based distributor Technica USA.
Fab delays and cancellations start to pile up
January 30, 2025
The semiconductor industry is grappling with uncertainty as several high-profile semiconductor fab projects are struggling with delays, suspensions, or outright cancellations.
Ortel transfer wafer fabrication to CPFC
January 29, 2025
Ortel, a Photonics Foundries company, has transferred wafer fabrication for its C-Band, High-Power, Continuous Wave Laser Module platform to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC), a pure-play III-V semiconductor wafer foundry.
L&T Semiconductor Technologies unveils $10 bn fab plan
January 27, 2025
Huge silicon fabrication plant investment dependent on revenue targets
Minimal impact on wafer fabs following Taiwanese earthquake
January 23, 2025
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Taiwan near Chiayi in the early hours of January 21, 2025. According to TrendForce, preliminary assessments indicate minimal damage to nearby wafer fabs.
NXP secures €1B EIB loan to advance semiconductor innovation
January 16, 2025
NXP Semiconductors has secured a EUR 1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance the company’s RDI investments across its broad portfolio of semiconductor solutions.
MACOM invests $345 to upgrade fabs
January 14, 2025
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MACOM's Massachusetts and North Carolina fabs are set for modernisation and expansion with federal and state backing.
Infineon expands footprint with new backend fab in Thailand
January 14, 2025
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies has broken ground on a new semiconductor backend production site in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, in Thailand.
David Heinzmann retires as CEO of Littelfuse
January 14, 2025
After a 40-year career, David Heinzmann will retire and step down as president and CEO of Littelfuse, Inc.
Nova Metrion selected by unnamed memory manufacturer
January 14, 2025
Nova’s Metrion platform has been selected by an unnamed memory manufacturer for its most advanced DRAM R&D as well as DRAM and NAND high-volume manufacturing lines.
Chinese firms buy up stricken Belgian chip firm's assets
January 13, 2025
Chinese companies did most of the buying at the bankruptcy auction of BelGaN, Belgium’s last industrial chip manufacturer.
TSMC's Arizona facility has started 4nm production
January 13, 2025
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is now officially manufacturing 4-nanometer chips for its US customers in Arizona, says the US government.
TSMC's 2024 annual revenue is an all-time record
January 13, 2025
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has recorded total revenue of USD 90 billion for 2024. It's the firm's highest annual sales total since it went public in 1994.
Eighteen new semiconductor fabs start construction in 2025
January 08, 2025
The semiconductor industry is gearing up for a major expansion, with 18 new fabs set to start construction in 2025, according to the latest World Fab Forecast report from SEMI. These projects, spanning three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, will primarily start operations between 2026 and 2027.
Elmos partners with Samsung Foundry
January 07, 2025
Dortmund-based Elmos Semiconductor, which completed its fabless transformation following the sale of its wafer fab over the New Year holiday, has expanded its collaboration with its foundry partner Samsung Foundry.
Elmos sold its fab for €93 million to US company
January 06, 2025
The sale of the Dortmund wafer fab to the US technology company Littelfuse, completed the fabless transformation of Elmos Semiconductor. The transaction closed with the arrival of the New Year. With this, US-based Littelfuse became the new owner of Dortmund Semiconductor GmbH, the separate entity of the Elmos wafer factory.
TSMC plans two more fabs in Kaohsiung
December 30, 2024
The construction of the P4 and P5 fabs is scheduled to be completed in 2027, the Taipei Times report said. The five facilities are expected to create 8,000 jobs.
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