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Thursday 12 September 2024
Taiwan SiC foundries to reshape global semiconductor industry
As more major Taiwan-based pure-play foundries enter the silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing sector, they may provide international integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) with leverage...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Silicon wafer shipments increase in 2Q24
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 7.1% quarter-on-quarter to 3.035 billion square inches in the second quarter of 2024, but saw an 8.9% decline from the 3.33 billion square...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Wafer Works ramps up cross-strait 12-inch production, eyes strong second half
Wafer Works, a veteran semiconductor silicon wafer foundry in China, made its debut on Shanghai's STAR Market in February 2024. Simultaneously, the company launched a major expansion...
Wednesday 19 June 2024
GlobalWafers expects substantial growth in 2025
GlobalWafers has reiterated its sales growth outlook for this year, which calls for sequential growth through the fourth quarter. The silicon wafer company anticipates significant...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
GlobalWafers cautious about 1H24 chip market
Silicon wafer company GlobalWafers has expressed a prudent outlook regarding the market conditions for chips in the first half of 2024.
Thursday 7 March 2024
GlobalWafers expects flat revenue growth in 2024
Silicon wafer company GlobalWafers anticipates flat revenue growth in 2024, with the possibility of a minor uptick in the single-digit range. However, due to increased equipment depreciation...
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Chinese semiconductor market remains oversupplied
China's semiconductor market is being hit by a host of problems, such as overcapacity, with a bumpy ride likely lying ahead throughout 2024, according to industry sources.
Friday 26 January 2024
Chinese silicon wafer suppliers increasing production capacity
The National Silicon Industry Group (NSIG), China's largest domestic silicon wafer maker, and Wafer Works (Shanghai) have been expanding production in China, according to industry...
Friday 27 October 2023
Global silicon wafer shipments to bounce back in 2024
SEMI predicts that global shipments of silicon wafers will decline by 14% in 2023, followed by a recovery in 2024, as demand for wafers and semiconductors recovers and inventory levels...
Tuesday 24 October 2023
Specialty IC foundry VIS reportedly to set up 12-inch fab in Singapore
Vanguard International Manufacturing (VIS), which runs only 8-inch wafer fabs, reportedly plans to set up a 12-inch fab in Singapore for fulfilling mainly automotive related IC ord...
Monday 2 October 2023
Silicon wafer maker Sumco estimated 30% YoY decrease in annual profits; 2024 demand still sluggish
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco estimated that the trend of sluggish market conditions leading to a downturn in silicon wafer demand will continue until 2024. Sumco's operating...
Monday 11 September 2023
With heterogeneous integration technology constantly evolving, EVG sheds lights on hybrid bonding and NIL trends
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving demand for servers, high-end chips, and advanced packaging, with 3D chips as a potential star in next-generation advanced packaging technology...
Wednesday 6 September 2023
Chipmakers should brace for mounting costs, says GlobalWafers chairperson
The division of labor in the semiconductor industry is advantageous for cost reduction. However, geopolitical hazards have increased in recent years, prompting countries to pursue...
Thursday 10 August 2023
TSMC, VIS post over 10% sequential revenue increases in July
TSMC and specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) have reported sequential revenue increases of 13.6% and 14.4%, respectively, in July.
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Sumco sees sluggish silicon wafer demand continuing into 2024
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco stated during its earnings call that the demand for 12-inch wafers is sluggish, and this situation is expected to continue from the second...
Next-Gen Retail Revolution: The Power of Edge AI and Cloud Surveillance
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research