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Thursday 1 January 2026

China capacity expansion and weakening end-market demand prompt cost reductions for 28nm process

The 28-nanometer process has become the most popular node among mature processes. It boasts the highest utilization rates and the strongest price support. However, market conditions...

Wednesday 17 December 2025

UMC backs Unimicron expansion to reinforce IC substrate supply as AI demand rises

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) announced on December 17 that it will participate in the capital increase of its affiliate, IC...

Thursday 11 December 2025

UMC prepares for a leadership change as veteran chiefs phase out

Following several executives' retirements at TSMC and the company's succession planning, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has initiated a leadership transition plan. TS Wu,...

Thursday 11 December 2025

UMC launches new Tainan plant to convert chip waste into valuable materials

United Microelectronics (UMC) has opened an NT$1.8 billion (approx. US$58 million) circular economy center at its Tainan campus, launching...

Tuesday 9 December 2025

UMC licenses Imec SiPh tech, plans risk production in 2026-27

UMC announced on December 8, 2025, that it has signed a technology licensing agreement with Belgium-based Imec to acquire the Imec iSiPP300 silicon photonics (SiPh) process. This process...

Friday 5 December 2025

UMC expands US supply chain with 8-inch wafer MOU with Polar Semiconductor

UMC has finalized plans to invest in the US semiconductor manufacturing sector by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with American foundry Polar Semiconductor on December...

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