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Monday 2 December 2024
Samsung slashes photoresist usage in 3D NAND production, impacts supplier
Samsung Electronics has reportedly reduced its use of thick photoresist (PR) in the photolithography process for its latest 3D NAND flash, achieving significant cost savings. This...
Friday 29 November 2024
Push for cobalt-free batteries gains momentum amid geopolitical risks
Lithium-ion batteries, a cornerstone of modern technology, traditionally rely on cobalt for their stability and energy density. However, cobalt's high cost, environmental concerns,...
Thursday 28 November 2024
2025 EV price war looms as SAIC joins supply chain cost-cutting push
On November 26, BYD announced a directive requiring its suppliers to implement a 10% cost reduction starting January 1, 2025. Following this, SAIC Maxus has reportedly launched a...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Lam Research to set up office at Tata-PSMC wafer fab
Taiwan-based pure-play foundry PSMC is building a 12-inch wafer fab for Tata Electronics in India, and Lam Research, eyeing growing Indian opportunities, plans to set up an office...
Thursday 28 November 2024
IDMs develop automotive chips tailored for China market
International integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) have begun offering automotive-grade chips specifically designed for the China market in 2024, responding to mounting cost pressures...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Power IC maker Potens extensively engages with automotive industry
Potens Semiconductor, known for its power semiconductors, is actively entering the automotive sector despite the current inventory adjustments in the industry.
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Honda to begin all-solid-state battery trials in 2025, targets cost cuts to rival Chinese EVs
Honda plans to start trial production of all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) in January 2025, aiming to double EV driving range and reduce battery costs by 25% compared...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
MCU firm Padauk pursues cost structure optimization
Although demand visibility in the microcontroller unit (MCU) market is currently low, MCU players like Padauk Technology believe there will be opportunities for growth in 2025, driven...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan PMIC makers struggle to gain foothold in DDR5 market
Despite making progress in DDR5 power management IC (PMIC) development over the past two years, Taiwanese suppliers have seen limited revenue growth in this sector. This limitation...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Testing house Sigurd breaks ground on US$80.1 million Taiwan facility
Sigurd Microelectronics, an IC testing firm, conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in Zhudong, northern Taiwan, on November 11. The construction project, which...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Micro LED's massive application potential reaches turning point, says AUO chairman
As AUO (AU Optronics) undergoes a strategic transformation, the company maintains a cautious stance on fan-out panel level packaging (FOPLP) but shows increased optimism about silicon...
Friday 1 November 2024
Intel secures two design wins for 18A, but 0.4 defect density unfit for mass production
Intel's third-quarter results exceeded expectations amid ongoing cost reduction efforts. Intel secured two design wins from customers and shared its partnerships with AMD and TSMC.
Friday 1 November 2024
China SiC industry faces restructuring; Taiwan firms seek differentiation
With SiC production capacity rising in China, prices have fallen dramatically, potentially leading to a restructuring of China's SiC industry and prompting Taiwan-based players to...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
What is the real meaning of "free" and what is the benefit for companies and users?
In the modern world of business, particularly those now operating in online, digitized environments, the word "free" can have multiple definitions depending on the context in which...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Micron anticipates AI demand boost as EUV-based DRAM enters production in 2025
Micron Technology, which has fully allocated its HBM production capacity for calendar 2025, indicated that demand for AI will increase as it expands from cloud servers to consumer...
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research