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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...
Friday 20 December 2024
AEMC expands chip materials capacity for 2nm
Advanced Echem Materials Company (AEMC), a specialty chemical materials supplier for semiconductors, has secured a position in a major chipmaker's supply chain and is planning capacity...
Thursday 19 December 2024
China leads battery materials as South Korea's Posco Future M faces exit; Lotte eyes LFP mass production
China's battery materials sector is thriving, backed by government subsidies, low electricity costs, and cheaper labor, enabling aggressive investment. In contrast, South Korean firms,...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Urtopia to debut lightweight e-bike innovations and AI voice assistant at CES 2025
Urtopia, recognized as a leader in lightweight e-bike design, will showcase its latest advancements in cycling technology at CES 2025. The company is set to unveil the Urtopia...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Congo sues Apple alleging 'pillaged' minerals in products
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed lawsuits against Apple in France and Belgium accusing the company of using minerals "pillaged" from the central African nation in its product...
Monday 16 December 2024
Manufacturers face challenges in America as tariffs rise for Chinese solar materials
The US will increase tariffs on Chinese polysilicon and silicon wafers starting January 2025, raising the rate from 25% to a staggering 50%. This move has left many companies that...
Monday 16 December 2024
South Korea's semiconductor materials sector faces crisis amid market slump and foreign acquisitions
ET News highlighted challenges in South Korea's semiconductor materials industry, as sluggish markets and declining demand hit companies like LPN, Technium, and SK Enpulse...
Friday 13 December 2024
Delta unveils net-zero lab, advances hydrogen energy strategy
Delta Electronics has launched its "Delta Net Zero Science Laboratory" in Tainan Science Park, marking a major step in Taiwan's hydrogen energy development. Chairman Ping Cheng hailed...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Semiconductor materials distributors enjoy strong 2024, eye further 2025 growth
Semiconductor materials distributors are experiencing strong growth driven by advanced packaging demand, with expectations for continued expansion through 2025. Industry players are...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Japanese firms race to advance 1 nm semiconductor tech
Japan's leading semiconductor materials manufacturers are making strategic moves to develop crucial components for 1-nanometer chip production, positioning themselves at the forefront...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Samyang NC Chem targets EUV leadership with 2025 production plans
South Korea's Samyang NC Chem has begun mass production of EUV photoresist materials, aiming to establish itself as a key player in advanced semiconductor processes. The company plans...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Japanese intervention reportedly keeps China's CXMT off US entity list
Japan reportedly played a crucial role in keeping Chinese memory maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) off the recently updated US Entity List, according to sources from China's...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Tex Year expects strong growth in 2024 through India expansion, surging green materials demands
Tex Year Industries is set to deliver strong operational results in 2024, with positive momentum expected to continue into the first half of 2025. Company chairman and CEO Donald...
Monday 9 December 2024
Fujifilm expands CMP polishing agent production to meet AI chip demand
Fujifilm is expanding its chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing agent production in Japan to meet the rising demand for AI chips in Asia. This expansion will increase...
Monday 9 December 2024
Chinese companies claim core components are self-sufficient; impact from US sanctions limited
The Biden administration has unveiled the largest and most extensive list of chip sanctions against China to date, primarily targeting Chinese semiconductor equipment and materials...