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Thursday 26 December 2024
SustainaCircuits: Japan's Elephantech unveils general-purpose multilayer PCBs
Elephantech Inc., a Tokyo-based printed electronics manufacturer, has announced a breakthrough in developing general-purpose multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs). The company's...
Thursday 26 December 2024
Japanese IT giants launch profound transformation amid digital shift
Major Japanese technology companies are undertaking comprehensive transformation initiatives in response to digital transformation and generative AI challenges, according to Nikkei...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
AI-powered inkjet tech breakthrough enables precision coating for advanced semiconductors
Elephantech, a Tokyo-based printed electronics manufacturer, has introduced NeuralJet™, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered inkjet technology that improves precision in...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Sony Semiconductor doubles image sensor shipments to 20 billion, builds new facility in Kumamoto
A report by Nikkei Asia reveals that Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing, operating mainly from four factories in Kyushu, Japan, has shipped over 20 billion image sensors. To...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Mitsubishi Electric unveils 6th QZSS satellite, advancing smartphone positioning precision to one meter
Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled the sixth satellite in Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) at its Kamakura Works facility. Scheduled for launch by the H3 rocket by the end...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Japanese automakers explore different growth methods; Toyota invests in EV plant, Honda and Nissan team up
Japanese automakers are perceived as antiquated and slow to innovate, especially when compared with the rapid growth of Chinese new energy vehicles (NEV) brands. However, major Japanese...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
TEL targets 40% AI equipment revenue amid waning China demand
Tokyo Electron (TEL) aims to increase its revenue share from AI-related semiconductor equipment to approximately 40% by the fiscal year ending March 2026, up from the current 30%...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Partner Tech invests in Cresson to enhance smart retail solutions in Japan and Asia-Pacific
Taiwan's leading smart retail solutions provider Partner Tech, a subsidiary of Qisda Group, has invested in Japanese theme park software service provider Cresson Inc., the company...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Google to fight Japan's claims that it hobbles rivals in search
Alphabet Inc. is preparing to counter Japanese government allegations that it engages in anti-competitive practices such as forcing smartphone makers to give priority to Google Search...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Foxconn reportedly seeks stake in Nissan-Honda merger via Renault
Reports have emerged that Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) is considering an investment in Nissan Motor, potentially influencing Nissan and Honda Motor to accelerate their merger...
Monday 23 December 2024
Kioxia's IPO raises questions about AI bets and reliance on NAND
Japanese NAND flash maker Kioxia debuted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market on December 18, marking a significant milestone. Despite an initial stock price surge, the company's...
Monday 23 December 2024
3DIC and packaging drive AI chip innovation at SEMICON Japan 2024
While SEMICON Japan 2024 highlighted 3DIC and advanced packaging equipment essential for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, the event saw fewer physical machinery demonstrations...
Monday 23 December 2024
TSMC soars while Rapidus, SMIC stumble on state crutches
The global wafer foundry landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. TSMC maintains its dominance in advanced nodes below 7 nanometers, while competitors Samsung and Intel...
Monday 23 December 2024
Weekly news roundup: Chinese chip crackdown intensifies as global semiconductor landscape shifts
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Friday 20 December 2024
Merck to set up new advanced materials center in Japan
Merck has announced plans to invest over EUR70 million(US$72.53 million) to construct a new advanced materials development center (AMDC) at its Shizuoka site in Japan. This latest...