TSMC on track to mass produce 3nm chips this year
May 17, 2024
The world's biggest chip maker, TSMC, it set to make 3mn chips in the second half of 2024 following successful testing of its N3E process.
Biden targets Chinese chip suppliers with higher tariffs
May 17, 2024
The US government has announced new measures 'to counter China’s unfair trade practices' with the tariff rate on semiconductors to increase from 25% to 50% by 2025.
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SK hynix presents memory tech that stores and computes data
May 17, 2024
South Korea's memory giant SK hynix is working on a ‘dream semiconductor’, which could re-define the capabilities of the traditional memory chip.
Siemens team up with Foxconn to optimise manufacturing
May 16, 2024
Siemens and EMS provider Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to drive digital transformation and sustainability in smart manufacturing platforms.
Magnachip expands with subsidiary in China
May 16, 2024
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has officially open Magnachip Technology Company, Ltd. at its headquarters located in Hefei, China.
Polestar to use TactoTek's IMSE technology
May 16, 2024
Swedish electric carmaker Polestar, and Finnish smart surface specialist TactoTek, have entered a collaboration to explore the integration of Injection Molded Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology into Polestar’s vehicle programs.
How can Europe save its PCB industry?
May 16, 2024
The EIPC is urging people to sign an open letter of urgency to government leaders, calling for explicit assistance to the European PCB industry – including but not limited to direct financial aid, access to internationally competitive energy pricing, facilitating bank guarantees in support of capital expenditure, favourable loans, and tax breaks.
SiPearl partners with Samsung for built-in HBM in Rhea
May 15, 2024
SiPearl, the company building the high-performance low-power European microprocessor for HPC and AI inference, has signed a partnership with Samsung to equip its Rhea series with the South Korean company's memory solution.
E&R breaks ground on Taiwanese expansion
May 15, 2024
Advanced laser and plasma equipment manufacturer E&R Technology has officially broken ground on its new plant at Taiwan Qiaotou Science Park.
The European PCB industry is in jeopardy
May 15, 2024
The printed circuit board (PCB) is the building block for electronics systems providing electrical connection and physical structure to electronic systems with additional optical interconnect and thermal management.
Eaton opens new manufacturing base in Finland
May 14, 2024
Power management company Eaton has opened a campus in Helsinki to boost its capacity to manufacture and supply Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, including its latest product, the 9395X.
Kevin O’Buckley to lead Foundry Services at Intel
May 14, 2024
Stuart Pann, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Foundry Services, will retire from Intel after 35 years of service at the end of May. He will be succeeded by Kevin O’Buckley.
Secret semiconductor company places multi-system order with Veeco
May 14, 2024
Veeco Instruments says that a leading-edge semiconductor company has placed an order for multiple laser annealing systems to accelerate the design and manufacturing of 2-nanometer gate-all-around logic semiconductor chips.
Vedanta set to own 98.2% of display maker AvanStrate
May 13, 2024
India-based mining and electronics group Vedanta will acquire an additional 46.57% stake in Japan's AvanStrate Inc for $78.3 million. The transaction is expected to be completed by June 2024.
New microcapacitor tech has 170x more power density
May 13, 2024
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created a new thin film microcapacitor technology that could transform the size and energy efficiency of personal electronic devices.
Polar Semiconductor set to receive $120m government grant
May 13, 2024
The US company says the funding will help it to double its production capacity of sensor and power chips within two years.
Micron to establish a new facility in Mexico
May 13, 2024
Semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology will launch an engineering and operations centre in Guadalajara, Jalisco, as part of its global expansion strategy.
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Saudi chip fund will pull back from China if US demands it
May 10, 2024
The CEO of Saudi Arabia's semiconductor and AI chip investment vehicle says he is prepared to divest from the Chinese market if pressure is applied by Washington.
Arm posts strong results, but sees share price dip
May 10, 2024
ARM Holdings has reported 4Q financials ahead of projections but still took a hit on the markets.
Americans dominate European patents
May 09, 2024
The European Patent Office (EPO) wrote in a recent report that innovations in digital technologies and clean energy have boosted demand for patents in Europe in 2023, with companies and inventors filing a record number of patent applications.
2024 Apple iPad Pro estimated to ship Between 4.5 to 5M units
May 09, 2024
Apple’s recent product launch in May introduced a lineup of new tablets featuring advanced AMOLED screens. Notably, the Pro version boasts a dual-layer tandem structure designed to address the longstanding challenges of screen burn-in and lifespan that are common with AMOLED displays. The absence of a backlight module has facilitated the thinnest tables to date, Says TrendForce.
BAE Systems and Eaton expand collaboration
May 09, 2024
BAE Systems and Eaton are expanding their collaboration to include electric vehicle (EV) solutions for heavy-duty trucks.
The next generation of transistors comes from the south of Sweden
May 08, 2024
NordAmps, a spin-off from Lund University, is looking to revolutionise the landscape of high-frequency wireless communication and sensing with its vertical nanowire transistor technology.
Power Integrations to acquire assets of Odyssey Semiconductor
May 08, 2024
High-voltage integrated circuits specialist, Power Integrations, has agreed to acquire the assets of Odyssey Semiconductor Technologies, a developer of vertical gallium-nitride (GaN) transistor technology.
DSL expands its inspection capabilities
May 08, 2024
Datasound Laboratories Ltd. (DSL), a provider of industrial computing solutions and electronic design services, has boosted its inspection capabilities with the acquisition of the Mirtec MV-3 OMNI desktop 3D AOI series from Bentec Ltd.
Synopsys to sell its software business
May 08, 2024
Synopsys has entered into a definitive agreement with Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Francisco Partners, two global private equity firms, regarding the sale of its Software Integrity Group business in a transaction with a total value of up to USD 2.1 billion.
Powertech to boost CAPEX by 50% to meet demand for memory
May 06, 2024
Chip testing and packaging provider Powertech Technology Inc has revealed it will spend USD 460 million on advanced capacity and equipment.
Jusung Engineering to spin off chip, solar and display units
May 06, 2024
Korea's Jusung Engineering has revealed a plan to re-organise its corporate structure to 'avoid undermining shareholder value'.
Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI chip is in production, says TSMC
May 06, 2024
Electric car giant Tesla has started manufacturing its system-on-wafer processor, which it calls its Dojo Training Tile.
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