Soitec secures deal to supply POI wafers for Skyworks March 20, 2026 Under the agreement, Soitec will provide POI wafers for Skyworks’ Sky5 platform to address RF requirements of today’s 5G smartphones. Soitec POI provides the performance necessary for seamless advanced coexistence in dense signal environments.
From global dependence to local ambition – Apple’s supply chain shift March 20, 2026 With advanced semiconductor manufacturing still heavily concentrated in Taiwan, geopolitical tensions are forcing companies like Apple to reassess their supply chain strategies. The question is no longer if diversification is needed, but how quickly it can be achieved.
GlobalFoundries breaks ground on €1.1bn Dresden expansion March 18, 2026 GlobalFoundries has started construction of its planned semiconductor fab expansion in Dresden, Germany, marking the next phase of its EUR 1.1 billion investment under Project SPRINT, according to a company update on LinkedIn.
SK Group chairman: Wafer shortage could persist until 2030 March 17, 2026 SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said the global shortage of semiconductor wafers could last until 2030, as demand driven by artificial intelligence continues to outpace supply, according to Reuters.
Nexperia dispute deepens as China unit launches independent chip production March 10, 2026 A long-running dispute between Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia and its China-based subsidiary has intensified, with the Chinese entity announcing it has begun producing its own chips while tensions over operations and governance continue to escalate.
DNP invests in Rapidus to advance mass production of 2nm chips March 02, 2026 Through this initiative, DNP will advance the development and mass production of EUV lithography photomasks and support Rapidus as it establishes a mass production system for 2nm & next-generation semiconductors.
Micron opens semiconductor assembly and test facility in India March 01, 2026 US memory manufacturer Micron Technology has officially opened its semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat, India.
ASML unveils EUV light source upgrade to boost chip output by 50% by 2030 February 24, 2026 ASML has developed an upgraded extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source for its lithography machines, which the company says could increase chip production by up to 50% by the end of the decade, Reuters reports.
Intel backs away from manufacturing deal with Tower Semiconductor February 16, 2026 Tower Semiconductor has disclosed that Intel does not intend to proceed with a previously signed agreement to manufacture 300mm wafers for Tower’s customers at Intel’s facility in New Mexico.
Camtek books $25m Hawk inspection system order from tier-1 IDM February 13, 2026 Camtek has received an order worth approximately USD 25 million for its Hawk inspection systems from a tier-1 integrated device manufacturer (IDM).
Global silicon wafer shipments rise in 2025, revenue declines February 12, 2026 Global silicon wafer shipments increased in 2025, while total wafer revenue declined slightly, according to year-end data from SEMI.
Okmetic Vantaa fab expansion enters volume production February 11, 2026 Okmetic has entered volume production at its expanded Vantaa facility in Finland, targeting 150–200 mm silicon and bonded silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers.
Chipbond opens advanced semiconductor facility in Penang February 11, 2026 Taiwanese semiconductor packaging and testing company Chipbond Technology has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion.
ESMC holds topping-out ceremony at Dresden fab site January 28, 2026 European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) has celebrated the topping-out of its new office buildings at its Dresden semiconductor fab, the company said in a LinkedIn update. The ceremony marked the placement of the final structural beam in the central building.
IPValue affiliate licenses Sandisk to patent portfolio January 21, 2026 IPValue Management, Inc. has granted California-based Sandisk Corporation a worldwide, nonexclusive patent license to a patent portfolio held by IPValue’s affiliate Longitude Flash Memory Solutions, Ltd. that originated from Cypress Semiconductor.
The world’s most important machine January 09, 2026 Advanced electronics begin at the semiconductor manufacturing stage. In this edition of Video Friday, we highlight a video that takes a closer look at one of the most complex industrial machines used in the production of modern integrated circuits.
DRAM and NAND Flash prices to surge in Q1 2026 January 05, 2026 Global memory prices are set to rise sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as suppliers continue to prioritise server and AI-related applications, according to TrendForce.
Imec achieves wafer-scale solid-state nanopores using EUV lithography December 10, 2025 Imec has presented the first wafer-scale fabrication of solid-state nanopores using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography.
First 28Si FD-SOI wafers begin cycling in ST’s Crolles facility December 09, 2025 Quobly says that it has reached a key milestone in its roadmap toward industrial-scale quantum processors, with the first custom 28Si FD-SOI wafers from Soitec now cycling in STMicroelectronics’ 300 mm manufacturing facility in Crolles.
UMC, Polar Semiconductor ink to expand US onshore chip manufacturing December 04, 2025 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Polar Semiconductor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a partnership aimed at expanding US-based production of 8-inch semiconductor wafers, the companies announced today.
Nexperia navigates China challenges, supply chain tested November 20, 2025 Nexperia has provided an update on its ongoing operational and governance challenges following the Dutch government’s decision to temporarily suspend a control order under the Goods Availability Act.
TI opens assembly and test factory in Malaysia November 14, 2025 With a potential investment of up to USD 1.2 billion over time, Texas Instruments’ new factory in Melaka, Malaysia, will support up to 500 local jobs when fully operational.
SiCSem starts work on $220M chip production plant in India November 03, 2025 Chennai-based SicSem is partnering with British firm Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd to set up the silicon carbide (SiC) facility in Odisha. The plant is expected to create 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region.
Global silicon wafer shipments to rebound 5.4% in 2025 October 29, 2025 Global shipments of silicon wafers are projected to increase 5.4% in 2025 to 12,824 million square inches (MSI) followed by steady growth through 2028 when the market is expected to reach a new industry record of 15,485 MSI, SEMI reports.
GlobalFoundries to invest €1.1 billion in German expansion October 29, 2025 GlobalFoundries plans to invest EUR 1.1 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany.
LTSCT teams up with HYS to develop 650V to 3300V wafers October 27, 2025 India’s L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT) will utilize HYS’s facilities in Taiwan to engineer and produce wafers to meet specifications tailored for automotive and industrial applications.
Vertical secures $11M to advance development of GaN transistors October 17, 2025 Built on a decade of research at MIT’s Palacios Group, Vertical’s breakthrough transistors use GaN. Vertical has demonstrated the technology on 8-inch wafers using standard silicon CMOS semiconductor manufacturing methods.
GlobalWafers opens new 300mm wafer plant in Italy October 16, 2025 Taiwanese semiconductor company, GlobalWafers, has officially inaugurated FAB300, a new 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility at MEMC Electronic Materials in Novara, Italy. The company describes the site as one of Europe’s most advanced and fully integrated silicon wafer fabs.
Cambridge GaN Devices partners with GlobalFoundries October 14, 2025 Fabless semiconductor company Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has partnered with GlobalFoundries to manufacture its single-chip ICeGaN power devices. The agreement supports CGD’s fabless strategy and expands the company’s supply chain to meet increasing demand for energy-efficient GaN-based components.
Imec launches 300mm GaN power electronics program October 09, 2025 Imec has launched a new 300mm gallium nitride (GaN) program aimed at advancing power electronics technology and reducing manufacturing costs.
VSMC marks construction milestone at new wafer fab site in Singapore October 08, 2025 VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC) has reached a key milestone in the construction of its new 300-millimeter wafer fabrication facility in Singapore.
Samsung partners with OpenAI to boost global AI infrastructure October 03, 2025 This collaboration will bring together the collective strengths of Samsung companies across semiconductors, data centers, shipbuilding, cloud services and maritime technologies.