New Huawei phones feature SMIC's newest 7nm chips
April 26, 2024
Huawei’s latest Pura 70 series smartphones comprise an advanced made-in-China processor in defiance of US export curbs.
Malaysian government unveils new semiconductor strategy
April 22, 2024
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) says it will draw up a comprehensive Semiconductor Strategic Plan to make the country an attractive destination for chip makers.
Aspocomp’s net sales dropped 30% in 1Q24
April 18, 2024
Aspocomp’s first-quarter net sales amounted to EUR 6.2 million, down 30% from EUR 8.9 million during the same quarter last year.
Qualcomm drops bid to buy Autotalks
April 16, 2024
Qualcomm has terminated its deal to acquire Israeli V2X communications company Autotalks.
India's semiconductor trade body teams up with SEMI
April 12, 2024
The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) has announced an official alliance with the global industry association SEMI.
South Korea to spend $6.94bn fighting 'all-out AI war'
April 09, 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has promised to invest 9.4 trillion won (USD 6.94 billion) to keep the country in the global AI race for the next 30 years.
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Lemo opens new subsidiary in India
April 04, 2024
Interconnection solutions provider Lemo is expanding with the opening of its new Indian subsidiary, Lemo India Private Ltd
Siemens to acquire business unit from ebm-papst
March 26, 2024
Siemens AG has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology (IDT) business of ebm-papst.
Costa Rica presents plan to be a US semiconductor partner
March 25, 2024
Costa Rica has received a delegation from Washington to sell itself as a viable destination for the US semiconductor supply chain.
e-peas raises EUR 17.5m to advance its ambient energy tech
March 25, 2024
Belgian chip maker e-peas has closed a fresh round of funding led by Otium Capital and seven more investment firms.
US semiconductor manufacturing jobs soar past 200,000
March 22, 2024
The US government has proclaimed the rise in chip manufacturing employment after the slump of the 2010s – and says manufacturers are now adding about 6,000 jobs a year.
VDL ETG to build new chip making facility in Vietnam
March 22, 2024
The Netherlands' VDL ETG, the high-tech arm of VDL Groep, will begin construction of a new factory in the northeast of Vietnam with operations due to start in Q1 2025.
China will set aside $27bn to counter US sanctions
March 11, 2024
Central and local government agencies in China are pouring money into the so-called Big Fund, which was set up to accelerate the development of chip making tech in the country.
SEMI Europe advises against export controls
March 08, 2024
The semiconductor trade body SEMI has issued a stark warning to European Union politicians: think carefully before you copy the US's sanctions on chip exports.
Aerotech invests in Korean manufacturing facility
February 29, 2024
Precision motion control and automation specialist Aerotech, is expanding its partnership with South Korean distributor ANI Motion Tech. Their latest joint venture is a new manufacturing and research facility, located in the Songdo Knowledge Information Industrial Complex.
AI chip deals remain low; chip makers take over as major buyers
February 28, 2024
New research from Omdia reveals that while demand for AI chips is soaring, AI chip deals remain low – and that chip manufacturers are taking over as the major buyers.
US government: Chinese can keep buying mature chip tools
February 26, 2024
The US government will not extend its export restrictions to China to mature or legacy chips, said the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration.
ASML export licence revoked over China military fear
February 21, 2024
Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Trade, Geoffrey van Leeuwen, has expressed fears that ASML’s chipmaking equipment will be used for military purposes in China. Which is why the minister has decided to deny the company an export licence
The state of the electronic component Industry
February 13, 2024
Independent distributor of electronic components and products, Fusion Worldwide, has provided Evertiq with a comprehensive look at the state of the electronic component industry through "Fusion Worldwide's 2024 Report."
Japan to spend $300m on public sector chip R&D centre
February 09, 2024
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has approved a huge grant to support the country's Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC).
SMIC's revenue fell by nearly $1bn in 2023
February 08, 2024
China’s biggest chip firm, SMIC, endured a tough 2023 with sales down to $6.32 billion from $7.27 billion a year earlier.
Japanese government gifts $1bn to Kioxia and Western Digital
February 07, 2024
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has said it will give Kioxia and Western Digital USD 1 billion to boost memory production.
Global semiconductor sales hit $526.8bn in 2023
February 06, 2024
Revenue for the world's chip industry fell by 8.2% in 2023, but the year finished strongly with 4Q sales up 11.6% on the previous year.
Japan earmarks $307m for optical chip R&D centre
February 02, 2024
The Japanese government is making available USD 307 million in subsidies for a new unit to research optical technology semiconductors. The project is backed by NTT, Intel, and SK Hynix.
Chipmetrics closes seed round to advance metrology tech
January 29, 2024
Finnish startup Chipmetrics has raised a EUR 2.4 million war chest to develop its PillarHall metrology test chip, which measures conformality in semiconductor and thin film material manufacturing.
USI has upgraded its lights-off factory to a new scale
January 10, 2024
Electronic design and manufacturing company USI has announced the new scale of a lights-off factory in Shanghai, showcasing remarkable growth in advancing smart manufacturing capabilities.
Onsemi reveals silicon-carbide modules for fast EV charging
January 08, 2024
Onsemi is doing its bit for impatient EV drivers – its new EliteSiC Power Integrated Modules (PIMs) promise to charge EV batteries up to 80% in just 15 minutes.
Mycronic receives order for a Prexision 8 Evo
January 08, 2024
Mycronic AB has received a replacement order for a Prexision 8 Evo from an existing customer, for delivery to Asia.
Semiconductor capacity to exceed 30m wafers a month in 2024
January 05, 2024
Resurgent market demand and government incentives will combine to drive up global semiconductor capacity to record levels this year, says new data from SEMI.
China projected to export 1.2 Million NEVs in 2023
January 02, 2024
TrendForce reports that the global sales volume of NEVs (including BEVs, PHEVs, and FCVs) is estimated to reach approximately 12.8 million units in 2023. Regional market sales shares are expected to be 60% in China, 22% in Western Europe, 11% in the United States, and 6% in other regions, with China’s market demand distinctly in the lead.
Semiconductor market to hit $588.36bn in 2024
January 01, 2024
The global chip market will bounce back from its recent slump to grow 13% next year, say new numbers from World Semiconductor Trade Statistics.
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