CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED EQUIPMENT
Friday 18 April 2025
SK Hynix-Hanmi alliance fractures as Korean memory giant seeks new suppliers
SK Hynix's eight-year partnership with Hanmi Semiconductor is showing signs of strain after the memory chipmaker began sourcing thermal compression bonding machines from rival Hanwha...
Friday 18 April 2025
Hanmi hikes TCB equipment prices by nearly 30% for SK Hynix, ends free maintenance
Hanmi Semiconductor has reportedly informed SK Hynix of a planned price increase for its thermal compression bonding (TCB) equipment, marking the first price hike since the South...
Friday 18 April 2025
C Sun poised to join US semiconductor expansion wave
C Sun Manufacturing is showcasing its advanced semiconductor, PCB, and panel-level packaging (PLP) equipment at Touch Taiwan 2025, emphasizing continued growth despite mounting concerns...
Friday 18 April 2025
SEMI reports 10% growth in global semiconductor equipment sales in 2024, reach record of US$117.1 billion

SEMI announced on April 16 that global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales will grow by 10% in 2024, reaching a total of US$117.1...

Friday 18 April 2025
Manz bolsters CoPoS innovation in Taiwan, eyes US expansion
Manz, a pioneering company in semiconductor equipment, is ramping up its efforts to advance Chip-on-Panel-on-Substrate (CoPoS) technology, aiming for commercialization and broader...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Hong Kong Electronics Fair highlights tariff crisis: Chinese companies halt US orders, seek market diversification
The ongoing trade dispute between the US and China continues to escalate, with Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) finding themselves caught in a dilemma due to internal...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Applied Materials acquires 9% stake in BE Semiconductor Industries to strengthen hybrid bonding partnership
In a press release, Applied Materials announced it had acquired a 9% stake in Dutch semiconductor assembly equipment maker BE Semiconductor Industries, marking a deeper commitment...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
US launches Section 232 probe into semiconductor and equipment imports
According to a document to be published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2025, the US Department of Commerce has formally initiated an investigation into the national security...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
India reportedly scrutinizes Chinese telecom gear amid security concerns
India is assessing Chinese telecom equipment within its networks amid US-China trade tensions, citing national security concerns. While 4G infrastructure utilizes Huawei and ZTE technology,...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
China says 'the sky will not fall' on trade, but risks remain
As trade frictions between China and the US escalate, with the US threatening to raise tariffs once again, the State Council of China held a press conference on April 14, 2025. The...
Monday 14 April 2025
Philippine-based manufacturers gain unexpected edge amid US tariff tensions
US tariff policy uncertainties have created challenges and opportunities for international manufacturers. Companies in countries with lower reciprocal tariffs enjoy a competitive...
Monday 14 April 2025
China-made iPhones exempt from tariffs, US Commerce Secretary hints at future taxes
On the night of April 11, Eastern Time, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the exclusion of several products from "reciprocal tariffs," including smartphones, computers,...
Monday 14 April 2025
FCS Machinery maintains stable outlook thanks to low US exposure
Despite the machinery sector's vulnerability to global tariff hikes, plastic injection molding machine maker FCS Machinery has reported minimal exposure to new trade barriers and...
Friday 11 April 2025
Trump's delay of sweeping tariffs leaves Taiwan networking firms cautious
President Trump announced a 90-day delay in implementing new tariffs for over 75 countries on April 9, 2025, just hours after the equal tariffs took effect. These countries will face...