Lam Research etch system to accelerate nanofabrication R&D at UC Berkeley
April 24, 2025
Lam Research has donated its multi-chamber semiconductor etching system to the Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley to advance R&D for next-generation chip technologies.
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ST to cut up to 2,800 jobs in major manufacturing overhaul
April 10, 2025
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics will see up to 2,800 employees leave the company globally over the next three years as part of an overhaul of its manufacturing operations and cost structure.
STMicroelectronics responds to insider trading allegations
April 10, 2025
On Thursday, STMicroelectronics' supervisory board firmly refuted allegations of insider trading involving two members of the European semiconductor manufacturer's management board. The statement follows accusations made the day before by Italy’s Economy Minister, Giancarlo Giorgetti, who claimed that members of STMicro’s management sold shares just prior to releasing disappointing financial results.
IQE and X-FAB to develop European-based GaN Power device platform
April 10, 2025
IQE plc, a supplier of compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions, and X-FAB Silicon Foundries have entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to create a European-based GaN Power device platform solution.
Global fab equipment investment expected to reach $110B in 2025
April 03, 2025
Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2025 is anticipated to increase by 2% YoY to USD 110 billion, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth since 2020, SEMI reports.
Chip industry veteran KC Ang to head Tata Electronics’ foundry unit
April 03, 2025
Ang has worked extensively in countries such as Malaysia, Germany, the US and China. Most recently, he was President–Asia and Chairman–China at Global Foundries, where he served for over 15 years.
BelGaN’s facility to be repurposed for photonic chip production
April 02, 2025
As previously reported by Evertiq, the production site in Oudenaarde, Belgium — formerly operated by the bankrupt BelGaN — attracted interest from several potential buyers. Now, the site has reportedly found its new owner.
UMC opens new fab expansion in Singapore
April 01, 2025
Semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has officially opened its new fab facility in Singapore. The first phase of the new facility will start volume production in 2026, bringing UMC’s total production capacity in Singapore to more than 1 million wafers annually.
Microchip Technology taps Macquarie to sell Tempe wafer fab
March 24, 2025
Microchip Technology has engaged Macquarie Group to oversee the marketing and sale of its wafer fabrication facility (Fab 2) located in Tempe, Arizona.
Infineon aims to double India workforce to 5,000 by 2030
March 19, 2025
However, the German semiconductor firm clarified that it has no immediate plan to set up a chip manufacturing plant in India.
Fabs on hold, jobs on the line – welcome to 2025
March 18, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by turbulence in the electronics and semiconductor industry, with waves of layoffs, stalled investments, and shifting trade policies reshaping the landscape. The year began with cautious optimism, but that optimism has quickly faded.
New job cuts as Wolfspeed pushes for positive cash flow
March 12, 2025
In late January, Wolfspeed outlined a series of strategic initiatives aimed at improving financial performance and securing long-term growth. The plan focuses on three key areas: accelerating the path to positive free cash flow, strengthening the balance sheet, and raising cost-effective capital.
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.
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.
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