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Tuesday 24 December 2024
China's SiC expansion reshapes global supply chain
The year 2024 marks a pivotal shift in the silicon carbide (SiC) industry, as unprecedented production increases by Chinese manufacturers transform the global supply chain. This critical...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Tale of two steel giants: Century Steel thrives while Singda faces NT$44.2 billion offshore wind downfall
Singda Marine Structure, a China Steel Corporation subsidiary, faces a potential shutdown after incurring losses of NT$44.2 billion (US$1.4 billion), igniting debates about Taiwan's...
Monday 23 December 2024
Taiwan's auto sector gears up for MaaS innovation, Volvo and Hotai leading the way
Taiwan's automotive sector is witnessing a shift toward digital and smart transformation, driving the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) industry into a new phase of growth. Global car...
Monday 23 December 2024
Micron forecasts slump in general-purpose memory, casting doubts on Samsung, SK Hynix
Micron has released its first-quarter fiscal 2025 (1QFY25, ending November 28, 2024) financial results, highlighting strong performance in its HBM segment. However, a weaker-than-expected...
Monday 23 December 2024
Kioxia's IPO raises questions about AI bets and reliance on NAND
Japanese NAND flash maker Kioxia debuted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market on December 18, marking a significant milestone. Despite an initial stock price surge, the company's...
Monday 23 December 2024
WKPT diversifies into electronics supply chain with global expansion
World Known Precision Industry (WKPT), Taiwan's largest supplier of metal-processed parts for commercial vehicles, is advancing its global footprint with new plants in the US, Taiwan,...
Monday 23 December 2024
CIP, UMC sign CPPA for Fengmiao offshore wind farm, boosting semiconductor green energy goals
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) for the development of the Fengmiao...
Monday 23 December 2024
TSMC capacity expansion powers supply chain for 2025 boom
TSMC is leveraging strong demand for sub-7nm advanced processes and its exclusive CoWoS packaging services, emerging as the leading beneficiary of the AI boom in 2024. Despite a slow...
Monday 23 December 2024
Taiwan's humanoid robot development targets cost reduction below US$20,000
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk raised concerns about chip shortages during a discussion with TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei, emphasizing the transformative potential of drones and multifunctional...
Monday 23 December 2024
3DIC and packaging drive AI chip innovation at SEMICON Japan 2024
While SEMICON Japan 2024 highlighted 3DIC and advanced packaging equipment essential for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, the event saw fewer physical machinery demonstrations...
Monday 23 December 2024
Nvidia resolves GB200 challenges, gears up for AI dominance in 2025
Nvidia has overcome production hurdles for its highly anticipated Blackwell chip, with CEO Jensen Huang confirming the resolution of design flaws in collaboration with TSMC. Shipments...
Monday 23 December 2024
SK Hynix unveils 61TB SSD, challenging Samsung in AI data center market
Amid surging AI demand, SK Hynix has unveiled a 61TB SSD tailored for AI data centers, marking a significant leap in the enterprise SSD (eSSD) market and intensifying competition...
Monday 23 December 2024
Samsung reportedly to begin construction of 7th-gen DRAM pilot line
Samsung Electronics (Samsung) is set to construct a test line for 10nm seventh-generation DRAM (1d DRAM) at Pyeongtaek Plant 2 (P2), strengthening its competitive position and enhancing...
Monday 23 December 2024
TSMC soars while Rapidus, SMIC stumble on state crutches
The global wafer foundry landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. TSMC maintains its dominance in advanced nodes below 7 nanometers, while competitors Samsung and Intel...
Monday 23 December 2024
From PC cases to Nvidia's supplier, Chenbro shares 40 years of growth experiences
On December 17, Maggie Chen, chairperson of Chenbro, which has been designated as a server case supplier for Nvidia, was invited to speak at the 12th National Science and Technology...