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Thursday 25 July 2024
Taiwan's NCKU achieves angstrom-scale breakthrough in semiconductor precision
The semiconductor industry, traditionally operating at the nanometer scale, is now pushing the boundary toward the even tinier "angstrom" scale (one-tenth of a nanometer) with an...
Thursday 25 July 2024
KLA sees bright future in advanced packaging and HBM, expects flat growth in China
Due to the AI-driven surge in demand for semiconductor equipment, KLA reported better-than-expected financial results. The company expects to benefit from investments in advanced...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Optical industry acquiring new factories in fear of land shortage
Players in the optical industry have been expanding factories abroad or purchasing new ones in Taiwan as demand for optical components has continued to rise from many different applications,...
Thursday 25 July 2024
TSMC to break ground for German fab at year-end 2024, sources say
TSMC is expected to break ground on its new wafer fab in Germany around the end of 2024, with volume production to begin by the end of 2027, according to sources at semiconductor...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
BOE's B16 OLED commitment boosts South Korean suppliers, Wonik to receive increased orders
Chinese panel manufacturer BOE has recently announced the construction of its 8.6G IT OLED production line, known as B16. This development has significantly benefited numerous South...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Taiwan machinery sector gains from global supply chain reshuffle amid US-China tensions
Observers believe that US President Joe Biden's decision to forgo his re-election bid will undoubtedly boost Donald Trump's chances of returning to the White House. This could likely...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
SDC 8.6G OLED investment fuels South Korea panel equipment import surge
South Korea's imports of panel manufacturing equipment soared tenfold in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching approximately US$315 million. This dramatic...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Samsung HBM3 and HBM3E still pending Nvidia quality tests
Korean media reports said Samsung Electronics's 4-generation high bandwidth memory product (HBM3) has been validated and has started mass production. However, industry sources only...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
India reduces import taxes for smartphones, benefiting Apple
In the latest budget, India reduced import taxes for smartphones and components, as well as 25 critical metals to develop local manufacturing ecosystems. India also increased import...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Composite materials balance high potential with high costs
Composite materials are gaining significant momentum across various industries, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and offshore wind energy sectors. Renowned for their high strength,...
Monday 22 July 2024
Advantest Taiwan opens new HQ amid surging AI chip demand
Advantest Taiwan recently opened its new headquarters at the Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Chubei, northern Taiwan. According to Alex Wu, president and CEO of Advantest Taiwan,...
Friday 19 July 2024
Wah Lee sees promising demand for advanced foundry processes
As the ICT and semiconductor markets recover, semiconductor material equipment supplier Wah Lee has experienced double-digit growth across its core businesses. Amid strong pull-in...
Thursday 18 July 2024
Canon targets double-digit growth in India, eyes local opportunity in chipmaking tools
According to PTI, citing Tiger Ishii, president and COO of Canon Marketing Asia, reported that the company sees India as a crucial market for future growth, driven by the...
Thursday 18 July 2024
TSMC sees 3nm chip output exceed 100,000 wafers monthly
The monthly output of 3nm chips at TSMC will climb to 125,000 wafers in the second half of this year, up from 100,000 units currently, according to industry sources. The output ramp-up...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
AI and China's chip demand keep ASML equipment orders thriving
By the end of the first quarter of 2024, Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML had a backlog of orders totaling EUR 38 billion (US$ 41.4 billion). This means that ASML needs EUR...
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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