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.
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Tokyo Electron, IBM renew partnership for advanced chip tech
April 03, 2025
The two companies will explore technology for smaller nodes and chiplet architectures to achieve the performance and energy efficiency requirements for the future of generative AI.
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.
Wingtech sells key assets to Luxshare, shifts focus to semiconductors
April 03, 2025
Wingtech Technology Co., Ltd. has announced plans to divest major assets in a strategic move to exit the product integration business (its ODM business) and focus on semiconductors. The company disclosed the proposed transaction in a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Kulicke & Soffa to shut down electronics assembly equipment business
April 02, 2025
Kulicke & Soffa’s board of directors has approved a strategic plan to cease operations of its electronics assembly equipment business. The decision aims to refocus the company on core semiconductor assembly business opportunities and improve long-term financial performance, according to a regulatory filing.
Robert Feurle takes the helm at Wolfspeed
April 02, 2025
Wolfspeed, US silicon carbide (SiC) specialist, has appointed Robert Feurle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025. The appointment follows a comprehensive internal and external search, the company revealed.
Hitachi opens new semiconductor equipment plant
April 01, 2025
Hitachi High-Tech Corporation has completed its new production facility for semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the facility started back in December 2023, and the facility commenced operations on March 17, 2025.
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.
India approves $2.7B plan to boost electronics manufacturing
March 31, 2025
The scheme seeks to incentivize local manufacturing of electronics components in India, setting goals for domestic and foreign entities to establish local facilities at subsidies of up to 50% of the project costs.
Evertiq Expo Tampere sets new visitor record for 2025
March 31, 2025
The Evertiq Expo in Tampere on March 27, 2025, proved to be a resounding success, setting a new visitor record as industry professionals from across the electronics sector gathered for a day devoted to the Finnish electronics industry.
Compound semiconductor materials market to cross $91B by 2035
March 31, 2025
EVs are emerging as a critical application area in the compound semiconductor industry, as many EV makers are resorting to MOSFETs or SiC Schottky barrier diodes (SBD) in DC-DC converters.
Siemens Cre8Ventures partners with Minima to enhance IoT security
March 31, 2025
Minima enhances digital twin security and verification processes by authenticating digital twin models, securing V2X & IoT communication and enabling trust in supply chain data.
Mazda, ROHM use next-gen chips for automotive components
March 28, 2025
The two Japanese firms have started developing automotive components using gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors, which reduce power conversion losses and contribute to the miniaturization of components.
Vishay to make $320M investment in UK’s largest chip factory
March 28, 2025
This investment by US firm Vishay Intertechnology at its Wales foundry is expected to generate over 500 high-value jobs and enhance production of semiconductors that play a key role in EV technology.
Global OSAT market to touch $94 billion by 2031
March 28, 2025
Increasing circuit complexity spurs OSAT market growth, as integrating various functionalities into a single device demands specialized assembly and test capabilities.
SEALSQ to establish Semiconductor Personalization Center in Singapore
March 27, 2025
Further expanding its footprint in Singapore would enable the company to strengthen its Asian semiconductor supply chain, and accelerate the development of post-quantum secure chips.
EnSilica secures key contract, opens second design centre in Brazil
March 27, 2025
The new design centre is in Campinas, São Paulo State, and complements the company’s Porto Alegre facility in Rio Grande do Sul, in southeastern Brazil.
YES ships first VeroTherm Formic Acid Reflow tool to chipmaker
March 27, 2025
This represents the first equipment produced in India for advanced semiconductor applications like High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), which is critical for AI and High-Performance Computing applications.
Thermo Fisher launches solution to boost chip manufacturing
March 26, 2025
The seamlessly integrated system is designed to enhance productivity, increase yield and reduce operating costs for semiconductor manufacturers.
Sivers teams up with WIN to enhance DFB laser production
March 26, 2025
Taiwan’s WIN Semiconductors will serve as an outsourced manufacturing partner for Sivers Semiconductors, enabling the company to scale production and meet the demand for its photonic solutions.
Schneider to invest over $700M in US to power AI growth
March 26, 2025
Coupled with previous investments in 2023 and 2024 to strengthen its North American supply chain, the French company's latest US planned investment will surpass USD 1 billion so far this decade.
FAMES Pilot Line launches open-access call for EU chip industry
March 25, 2025
Participants whose requests are selected will have access to FAMES technologies as they become available. Open-Access Calls will take place each spring through 2028.
Infineon inaugurates new R&D hub in Gujarat
March 25, 2025
The centre in Ahmedabad will employ 500 highly skilled engineers and professionals over the next 5 years, focusing on advanced R&D for chip design and product software, among other fields.
Taiwan’s Sera Network to invest $35 million in Telangana
March 24, 2025
The new facility in the southern Indian state of Telangana will focus on producing advanced data center switches, 5G technology equipment, and other high-tech electronic components.
Valens, MIPI A-PHY silicon vendors test interoperability
March 24, 2025
The testing is a key step towards broad adoption of A-PHY in China, where there is already a particularly robust ecosystem of companies developing products around this technology.
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.
Chip design centre in Cardiff to create over 100 jobs
March 24, 2025
The venture will leverage Cadence’s expertise and AI-driven IC design solutions, CSA Catapult’s advanced facilities and testing capabilities, and the Welsh government’s financial support.
ULVAC to develop dilution refrigerator for quantum computing
March 24, 2025
ULVAC, with input from IBM, has been developing the next generation of dilution refrigeration systems that meet IBM’s specifications for their superconducting qubit-based quantum computers.
Scotland’s chip packaging R&D centre receives $12 million
March 21, 2025
Hosted by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), the new facility will form part of the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre (ANZIC).
The electronics market in Europe – what needs to happen?
March 20, 2025
The EU Chips Act was introduced in several phases to the wider public from 2021 onwards and, following approval by the European Parliament and the Council, the regulation came into force on 21 September 2023.
Semiconductor startup ChipFlow relocates to Spain
March 20, 2025
ChipFlow, a UK startup developing an open-source semiconductor chip design platform (PaaS), plans to relocate to Spain. With the move, the company aims to unlock new opportunities for growth, talent development, funding and collaboration.
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