RIR expands manufacturing of 1200V SiC diodes in collaboration with PASC
June 11, 2025
Besides serving existing domestic Indian and US customers, shipping from Taiwan also provides improved access to strategic high-growth markets for SiC devices in the South East Asian region.
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NXP reportedly to close four 8-inch fabs in shift toward 12-inch production
June 11, 2025
NXP Semiconductors is reportedly planning to shut down four of its 8-inch (200mm) wafer fabrication plants – one in the Netherlands and three in the United States — as part of a strategic transition to 12-inch (300mm) wafer production.
Top 10 foundries face tariffs and subsidies, 1Q revenue declines
June 11, 2025
The global foundry industry recorded USD 36.4 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, representing a 5.4% quarter-on-quarter decline, according to TrendForce. The revenue drop was softened by last-minute rush orders ahead of the US reciprocal tariff exemption deadline and continued demand driven by China’s 2024 consumer subsidy program.
Air Liquide’s gas supply deal with VSMC to boost Singapore’s chip industry
June 03, 2025
Strategically located within the Tampines Wafer Fab Park, one of Singapore’s four key wafer fabrication hubs, the new facility will bolster Singapore’s position as a global semiconductor powerhouse.
ClassOne, IBM Research team up to develop non-NMP solvent processing
May 26, 2025
The focus of the joint project will be to develop best known methods (BKMs) for non-NMP solvent processing in manufacturing IBM semiconductor devices.
KLA opens $138M R&D and manufacturing facility in Wales
May 26, 2025
KLA Corporation has inaugurated a new USD 138 million R&D and manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales, expanding its footprint in the UK. It will serve as the new home for KLA's SPTS division, which specialises in advanced wafer processing technologies.
Chinese firms gain ground in 2024 top 10 OSAT ranking
May 23, 2025
The combined revenue of the world’s top 10 outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) companies reached USD 41.56 billion in 2024, a 3% YoY increase, according to a new report from TrendForce. While established players ASE Holdings and Amkor retained their top positions, Chinese firms including JCET and HT-Tech posted double-digit growth, reshaping the competitive landscape.
GlobalWafers opens Texas wafer plant, announces major expansion
May 21, 2025
Taiwanese semiconductor company GlobalWafers has officially inaugurated its new, USD 3.5 billion, silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas, marking a significant step in efforts to boost US semiconductor manufacturing capacity. The company also announced plans to further expand the site, increasing its total investment in the region to USD 7.5 billion.
Semiconductor outlook: typical Q1, but atypical shifts ahead
May 21, 2025
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry entered 2025 with typical seasonal patterns. However, looming tariff threats and evolving supply chain strategies are expected to create atypical seasonality for several industry segments as the year progresses, reports SEMI.
NY Creates and Fraunhofer team up on 300mm memory R&D
May 20, 2025
NY Creates and the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (Fraunhofer IPMS) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) aimed at advancing research and development of next-generation memory devices at the 300mm wafer scale.
Foxconn and Thales eye semiconductor, satellite projects in France
May 20, 2025
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn and French defence and aerospace group Thales have entered a strategic partnership aimed at advancing semiconductor and space manufacturing in Europe.
Chemical mechanical planarization market to reach $10.5B by 2035
May 13, 2025
This upward trajectory is driven by the increased complexity in semiconductor architectures, growing demand for miniaturized electronic components, and the expanding integration of advanced node technology across the microelectronics industry.
Partstat, WIN team up to enhance chip storage solutions
May 12, 2025
The partnership between US-based Partstat and Taiwan’s WIN Semiconductors combines Partstat’s expertise in inventory management and storage with WIN’s advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
Smart Photonics speed up production set up with Aixtron
May 07, 2025
Aixtron supplies the Netherlands-based Indium Phosphide (InP) foundry Smart Photonics with its new G10-AsP system. The MOCVD solution for high-volume production of GaAs/InP materials will enable the foundry to increase its capacity and capabilities.
OKI develops 124-layer PCB tech for AI chip testing tools
May 02, 2025
This is a 15% increase in the number of layers over conventional 108-layer designs. Japan’s OKI Circuit Technology is seeking to establish mass production technology by October 2025 at its Joetsu plant.
Global silicon wafer shipments rise 2.2% YoY in Q1 2025
April 30, 2025
Global silicon wafer shipments grew modestly in the first quarter of 2025, rising 2.2% year-on-year to 2,896 million square inches (MSI), up from 2,834 MSI in Q1 2024, according to the latest quarterly report from the SEMI. The report highlights ongoing demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, though short-term pressures continue to weigh on the industry.
Global semiconductor materials market posts $67.5B in 2024 revenue
April 29, 2025
Global semiconductor materials market revenue increased 3.8% to USD 67.5 billion in 2024, reports SEMI.
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.
Melexis deepens China bet with local chip production
April 17, 2025
Belgian semiconductor company Melexis is taking the next steps in its China strategy by establishing a locally embedded logistics hub and end-to-end local manufacturing in China.
Applied Materials acquires 9% stake in BE Semiconductor Industries
April 15, 2025
Applied Materials has purchased 9% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (Besi), a Netherlands-based manufacturer of semiconductor assembly equipment.
Frontgrade opens the doors to its Microelectronics Facility
April 15, 2025
Frontgrade Technologies is allowing third-party access to its Colorado Springs manufacturing facility for microelectronics production. The move enables aerospace and defense programs to utilise Frontgrade’s experience in manufacturing, packaging, testing, and qualification.
Global semiconductor equipment billings surged to $117B in 2024
April 10, 2025
Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 10% to USD 117.1 billion in 2024 from USD 106.3 billion in 2023, SEMI reports reported today.
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.
Horiba acquires EtaMaX in South Korea
April 10, 2025
Japanese semiconductor metrology company Horiba has acquired EtaMax, a South Korean developer and manufacturer of wafer inspection systems, in a move aimed at expanding its capabilities in the compound semiconductor market.
Aixtron delivers G10-AsP system to Nokia
April 01, 2025
Aixtron will supply its G10-AsP system to Nokia, facilitating the production of 6-inch Indium Phosphide (InP) wafers for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
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.
SK hynix completes its acquisition of Intel's NAND business
April 01, 2025
South Korean memory giant SK hynix has officially completed its acquisition of Intel’s NAND flash memory business, a deal initially announced in October 2020.
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.
Waaree launches ‘India’s largest solar cell facility’ in Gujarat
March 31, 2025
Waaree Energies’ 5.4 GW factory in Chikhli, Gujarat, is spread across 150 acres with a built-up area of 101 acres. The Indian company has already invested USD 350 million in the campus at the Chikhli unit.
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