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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...
Monday 9 December 2024
Japanese logistics companies prepare specialized transport solutions for Rapidus semiconductor plant
Rapidus is underway with the construction of a wafer fab in Chitose City, Hokkaido. The company aims to commence trial production of 2nm chips by April 2025 and anticipates scaling...
Friday 6 December 2024
Indium Corporation expands Chennai plant, aims to drive India's chip ambitions
Indium Corporation is reinforcing its engagement with India's growing semiconductor sector by enhancing its operations and fostering relationships with local partners.
Friday 6 December 2024
US awards chip incentives to Absolics, Entegris for advanced chip technology and onshore materials development
On December 5, the US Department of Commerce finalized grants under the CHIPS Incentives Program's Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities, directing significant...
Thursday 5 December 2024
Japanese semiconductor suppliers enthusiastic about India, says Deloitte
As India pursues its goal of establishing a robust domestic chipmaking ecosystem, Japanese companies, known for their strength in semiconductor equipment and raw materials, are turning...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Fujifilm Electronics Materials Taiwan breaks ground on new plant in Hsinchu
Fujifilm Electronic Materials Taiwan held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, on December 2. The event drew several prominent Fujifilm executives,...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
China sends warning to Biden and Trump with gallium and germanium export ban against US
On December 3, China declared an export ban on these metals to the US, a retaliatory action following US President Joe Biden's administration's introduction of new technology restrictions...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Merck's semiconductor pivot: a decade of transformation and future ambitions
Merck has fundamentally reshaped its business strategy, evolving over a decade from a display-focused powerhouse into a crucial semiconductor materials supplier. Following its recent...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
New US ban imposes 'large yard, high fence' on Chinese equipment, materials, EDA
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released a new regulation on December 2, adding 140 Chinese companies to the Entity List. This regulation targets...
Friday 29 November 2024
Push for cobalt-free batteries gains momentum amid geopolitical risks
Lithium-ion batteries, a cornerstone of modern technology, traditionally rely on cobalt for their stability and energy density. However, cobalt's high cost, environmental concerns,...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Topco anticipates rising demand for AI servers but a bleak automotive outlook
Topco Technologies, which distributes silicone and other chemical materials, is optimistic about demand for AI servers, but the outlook for the automotive sector is bleak.