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Thursday 16 January 2025
Dutch align with US export controls on some ASML chip tools
The Netherlands tightened export control rules to make ASML Holding NV apply for licenses with the Dutch government instead of Washington for some of its tools.
Monday 13 January 2025
Advanced process demand propels iST, MA-tek to record 2024 revenue
Driven by rising demand in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced packaging, advanced processes, and automotive electronics, inspection labs specializing in IC materials, including...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
China imposes customs measures in response to US sanctions
Key manufacturing equipment being held at Chinese customs is disrupting supply chain relocation plans as Taiwanese and Chinese manufacturers attempt to move production lines out of...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
ASE joins hands with Pegatron, substrate manufacturers for AI packaging substrate inspection
Leading OSAT firm ASE has teamed up with leading substrate makers, major AI server manufacturer Pegatron, and others to develop an AI visual inspection system, aimed at accelerating...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Taiwan's ITRI and MCU maker Generalplus showcase 3D IC packaging technology for smart healthcare
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has partnered with microcontroller unit (MCU) manufacturer Generalplus to develop a wireless oral sensing capsule for medical inspection...
Friday 15 November 2024
South Korean upstream suppliers power AI memory supply chain for Nvidia, SK Hynix
South Korea's thriving AI industry has catalyzed growth across its materials, components, and equipment sectors, particularly within the AI memory supply chain. South Korean manufacturer...
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Machvision invests in Hye Technology, eyes growth in advanced packaging
Machvision's board has approved a NT$274 million (US$8.6 million) strategic investment to acquire 13% of Hye Technology's common shares. The investment will represent 11.5% of Hye's...
Monday 11 November 2024
Zeiss shifts to data, integrated services with optical technology at its core
Zeiss president Andreas Pecher asked me how DIGITIMES observes Zeiss. I replied that it could gradually transition from an R&D focus to application markets, striking an appropriate...
Tuesday 5 November 2024
MA-tek to open Hokkaido lab early to meet 2nm chip demand
MA-tek will launch its new lab in Hokkaido, Japan by the end of this year, well ahead of schedule, to meet increasing demand for inspection and analysis services supporting 2nm chip...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Dekra pours NT$1bn into Taiwan expansion for IoT, AI testing
Dekra, the world's largest independent testing, inspection, and certification organization, officially opened its new Taiwan headquarters in Linkou, New Taipei City, on October 23,...
Monday 14 October 2024
Weekly news roundup: Samsung's HBM3E reportedly clears Nvidia's on-site inspection
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of October 7 - October 13.
Monday 7 October 2024
Samsung's HBM3E reportedly clears Nvidia's on-site inspection; mass production still pending
Samsung Electronics and Nvidia have reportedly completed the on-site inspection of the fifth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM3E). Despite delays in mass production and supply,...
Friday 20 September 2024
TSMC demand boosts suppliers performance; smaller ones gain competitiveness
Benefiting from TSMC's performance in advanced processes and advanced packaging, related suppliers are also seeing their fortunes rise, further strengthening Taiwan's semiconductor...
Monday 16 September 2024
Leading EUV mask inspection provider aims for double-digit revenue growth amid generative AI hype
Lasertec, the sole provider of EUV patterned mask inspection systems, aims for double-digit revenue growth despite a slowdown in sales from China due to US export restrictions. The...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Material analysis expert MSScorps poised for profit growth in AI, silicon photonics, and CPO markets
With the recent surge in AI, silicon photonics, and co-packaged optics (CPO), combined with TSMC's advancements in cutting-edge processes, Taiwan's materials analysis leader MSScorps...