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Tuesday 5 November 2024
Micro LED's massive application potential reaches turning point, says AUO chairman
As AUO (AU Optronics) undergoes a strategic transformation, the company maintains a cautious stance on fan-out panel level packaging (FOPLP) but shows increased optimism about silicon...
Monday 4 November 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix heat up next-gen memory race with cryogenic etching breakthroughs
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are advancing next-generation memory technology with "ultra-low-temperature" etching, a technique initially applied to high-density, multi-layer NAND...
Monday 4 November 2024
Innolux sells Chinese assets, second sale in two months amid cooling panel demands
Following the sale of its Southern Taiwan plant to TSMC, Innolux has announced it will sell its assets in Nanjing, China, in a transaction valued at CNY450 million (approximately...
Monday 4 November 2024
US invests US$825 million in EUV facility to boost chip development
The US government has designated the Albany NanoTech Complex in New York as the site for the first flagship research and development facility under the CHIPS for America program,...
Monday 4 November 2024
PSMC secures initial IP payment from Tata for India's first 12-Inch wafer fab, eyes 2026 mass production
After parting away with Japanese financial firm SBI Holdings, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) announced that it has received the initial payment from Tata...
Monday 4 November 2024
Will Trump's policies open the door for Chinese EV makers in the US?
The US presidential election outcome is poised to shake up the global auto supply chain. A Trump victory could reshape the industry by repealing the Inflation Reduction Act(IRA) and...
Monday 4 November 2024
LG Innotek and Semco underperform for 3Q24; both pin their hopes on AI
The two major South Korean component suppliers, Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) and LG Innotek, have released their financial reports for the third quarter of 2024, with performance...
Friday 1 November 2024
Samsung's foundry business faces challenges in catching up with TSMC
From the 14nm generation to the present, Samsung's attempts to capture Apple's orders have often been thwarted. Since the launch of Apple's A10 Fusion chip in 2016, TSMC has monopolized...
Friday 1 November 2024
Suzuki to supply made-in-India electric SUV to Toyota by early 2025
Toyota Motor and Suzuki Motor have partnered to launch a new battery electric SUV in spring 2025. The vehicle, to be produced in India, will feature a 60-kilowatt-hour battery and...
Friday 1 November 2024
Chinese automakers activate 'Plan B' as EU EV tariffs take effect
As the European Union implemented tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles on October 31, both European and Chinese EV supply chains have begun executing contingency plans. The tariffs...
Friday 1 November 2024
Micron spotlights Taiwan's 2 core strengths in supply chain strategy – a DIGITIMES exclusive
Global tech giants are increasing their investments in Taiwan, with Micron leading as the largest foreign investor. Over its 30-year presence, Micron has invested more than NT$1 trillion...
Friday 1 November 2024
Taiwan drone maker Carbon-Based turns to Asia as military contract pauses
Carbon-Based Technology recently delivered its "Albatross II" drone to Taiwan's Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) alongside Air Asia Company Limited (AACL)....
Friday 1 November 2024
Supermicro's financial crisis unfolds, supply chain on the lookout for 2 key issues: An in-depth analysis
Supermicro faces mounting financial scrutiny following the resignation of its auditor, Ernst & Young (EY), over corporate governance and transparency concerns. While supply chain...
Friday 1 November 2024
Intel secures two design wins for 18A, but 0.4 defect density unfit for mass production
Intel's third-quarter results exceeded expectations amid ongoing cost reduction efforts. Intel secured two design wins from customers and shared its partnerships with AMD and TSMC.
Friday 1 November 2024
AUO to close NT$7.4bn Tainan plant sale to Micron by 2024's end
AUO has recently agreed to sell its Tainan plant to Micron for NT$7.4 billion (approx. US$228 million), with the transfer expected to be finalized by the end of 2024. AUO anticipates...