UCT opens new manufacturing facility in Malaysia
April 23, 2024
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCT), has officially inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Pulau Pinang. The new facility represents an investment of MYR 250 million (about EUR 49 million).
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.
Huawei to develop lithography tech at new R&D centre
April 12, 2024
Chinese tech giant Huawei is reported to be building a new research unit in Shanghai. It wants to develop chipmaking tools that could eventually rival those of ASML, Canon, and Nikon.
China to become the largest source of IC wafer capacity by 2026
April 10, 2024
According to the Global Wafer Capacity 2024 report from Knometa Research, wafer capacity for IC production is projected to grow on average 7.1% each year through 2026.
TSMC increases its investment in US production to $65bn
April 08, 2024
Taiwan's contract chipmaker TSMC will build a new fab in Arizona in what is claimed to be the largest direct project investment by a foreign company ever.
US government promises $75m for critical minerals research
April 08, 2024
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has announced a support package to boost the domestic critical minerals sector.
2023 semiconductor market revenue down 9% from 2022
March 28, 2024
A new Omdia report reveals a downturn in the semiconductor industry, with revenue down 9% from USD 597.7 billion in 2022 to USD 544.8 billion in 2023. A decline that follows two years of record growth, highlighting the cyclical nature of the semiconductor market.
Pragmatic opens the UK's first 300mm wafer manufacturing fab
March 27, 2024
Pragmatic Semiconductor has officially opened the UK's first 300mm semiconductor wafer fabrication line at Pragmatic Park in Durham.
Vishay acquires Nexperia’s Newport Wafer Fab for $177m
March 06, 2024
Vishay Intertechnology has completed the acquisition of Nexperia’s wafer fabrication facility and operations located in Newport, South Wales, UK for approximately USD 177 million.
UK government approves Vishay's Newport Wafer Fab purchase
March 04, 2024
Vishay Intertechnology's acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab has been cleared by the UK government, ending years of uncertainty over the UK's largest fab.
What is the future for SiC in Europe?
February 29, 2024
To understand the – potential – future, we first must look at the present and the ongoing movement. Therefore, Evertiq invited Yole Group as a keynote speaker during its inaugural Expo in Sophia Antipolis, France dig deeper into the market, investments and competitive landscape of SiC.
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.
MPS acquires Netherlands-based fabless startup
February 09, 2024
Monolithic Power Systems has bought Axign, a startup that specialises in programmable multicore digital signal processors for audio markets.
Warren Buffett-owned firm invests $98m in Korean chip plant
February 08, 2024
The IMC Group, which is owned by superstar investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, has agreed to build a semiconductor materials facility in Daegu, South Korea.
UK government awards £22m for semiconductor research
February 07, 2024
Research hubs in Bristol and Southampton have received £11m each to accelerate their development of new semiconductor technologies.
Global PCB industry to grow by 6.3% in 2024
January 30, 2024
Taiwan's printed circuit association is shining a spotlight on four key issues as the industry is expected to see a 6.3% growth in 2024.
US defense department makes $49m semiconductor investment
January 26, 2024
The US government has announced two contracts worth USD 49 million to Micross Components and the government of Osceola County, Florida.
ASML smashes forecasts with annual sales up 30%
January 24, 2024
Dutch semiconductor equipment supplier ASML has shrugged off a depressed chip market and geopolitical tensions to post stellar 2023 results.
Samsung SDI invests $18.8m in Canada Nickel Company
January 15, 2024
Korean electric car battery maker Samsung SDI has taken a stake in Canada Nickel to secure its supplies of critical raw materials.
Memory trends: What’s hot in semiconductor memory in 2024
January 12, 2024
If 2023 has proven one thing, then that semiconductor memory is not for the faint of heart. 2024 promises to get a lot better for memory manufacturers but it will also be a bit tougher for OEMs and IDMs who need to say goodbye to the bargain prices from 2023. What else will we see? Here are the top 5 memory trends for 2024.
France is looking to supercharge its electronics industry
January 11, 2024
In 2024, the French government – as part of the France 2030 investment plan – is looking to create 18,000 jobs in the electronics sector as the country is looking to address the economic consequences of COVID-19.
EU Commission approves German State aid for Northvolt
January 09, 2024
The European Commission has approved a EUR 902 million German measure to support Northvolt in the construction its battery production plant in the city of Heide, Germany.
US considers a 'chip visa' to solve skills shortage
January 08, 2024
The US semiconductor industry is lobbying the government to create a new type of visa that will make to easier for firms to hire overseas talent.
Tamil Nadu region secures $4.39bn from electronics giants
January 08, 2024
India's southern state of Tamil Nadu has received investment pacts from Tata Electronics Pegatron, Hyundai Motors, Vinfest and others.
Jabil turns to Arch for data and analytics solution
January 04, 2024
Provider of machine data and analytics for manufacturing Arch Systems has entered into a three-year strategic collaboration with EMS provider Jabil Inc.
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.
South Korea’s semiconductor shipments up 80% in November
December 29, 2023
South Korea’s chip manufacturing segment is bouncing back from its year-long slump, says the country's national statistical office.
Korean government commits $77m to electronics R&D
December 28, 2023
Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT has revealed a new investment plan targeting semiconductors, displays and secondary batteries.
Arrow sets up high-power centre of excellence in UK
December 13, 2023
Arrow Electronics and its engineering services company, eInfochips, have established a High-Power Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Swindon, UK, to assist customers in the development of high-power solutions, a critical component in advancing electrification.
German court ruling 'could cost Intel billions'
November 24, 2023
A decision to cancel German government funding of climate-related projects is threatening Intel's plans to build manufacturing plants in Saxony-Anhalt.
Stellantis and CATL ink battery supply MoU
November 22, 2023
Stellantis and CATL have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the local supply of LFP battery cells and modules to power Stellantis’ EV production in Europe.
FORVIA inaugurates electronics mega plant in Fengcheng
November 17, 2023
Franco-German automotive giant FORVIA is expanding its footprint in China with a new 30,000 sqm facility.
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