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Tuesday 3 September 2024
Arizona bets big on semiconductors, echoing Taiwan's tech cluster model
As the global demand for chips continues to grow, Arizona is positioning itself as America's answer to Taiwan's semiconductor prowess. The state is rapidly evolving into a powerhouse...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
SK Hynix unveils world's first 6th-gen 10nm-class DRAM, outpacing Samsung
SK Hynix has announced the successful development of the world's first sixth-generation 10nm-class DRAM (1c DRAM), surpassing industry leader Samsung Electronics in achieving mass...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Pixel 9 Pro mass production meets headwind, cause of issue unclear
Google unveiled four new Pixel models, two of which have been released in Taiwan. The new foldable phone is set to launch on September 4, while the Pixel 9 Pro is scheduled for release...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
SiC surge amid growing investment and demand uncertainty
As electronic products demand higher power density, driven by rising energy needs, third-generation semiconductors have become crucial. Among these, silicon carbide (SiC), known for...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers expect reduced revenue share from China amid rising investment elsewhere and import substitution
Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have experienced a significant revenue boost from China. However, with rising semiconductor investments in other markets like India,...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Semiconductor equipment spending in China to fall amid new rising forces
Semiconductor equipment spending in China is poised to fall throughout 2027 while new forces emerge in Europe, Japan, and the US, where spending will surge, according to SEMI.
Tuesday 3 September 2024
BigGo refines shopping experience with an all-around price comparison platform
Many consumers find it difficult to navigate through today's flourishing e-commerce landscape and have trouble comparing prices across shopping websites. BigGo's price comparison...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Gudeng steps into immersion cooling
Taiwan-based Gudeng Precision Industrial, a semiconductor front-end equipment manufacturer, has entered the liquid cooling sector, which it views as a potential future growth drive...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Golden age of semiconductors has arrived, says ASEH COO
The semiconductor industry has entered its golden era, necessitating collaboration across the supply chain to overcome bottlenecks, according to Tien Wu, COO for OSAT ASE Technology...
Monday 2 September 2024
South Korea wants US 'carrots' for embracing China chip curbs
South Korea seeks more flexibility and incentives from the US to encourage Seoul's compliance with additional curbs on advanced semiconductor exports to China that Washington is considering,...
Monday 2 September 2024
Samsung continues to push back construction on P4 and P5 to focus on Taylor site
Previously, Samsung Electronics reportedly decided to suspend the construction of its Phase 2 wafer foundry production line at the Pyeongtaek P4 fab.
Monday 2 September 2024
Rethinking supply chains in the age of China+1: Colley Hwang explores new frontiers and strategic shifts in ASEAN expansion
The electronics industry of the world and in Taiwan is at a crossroads, driven by geopolitical shifts and the ever-present need to diversify supply chains. Firms that once thrived...
Monday 2 September 2024
Supermicro's expansion sparks new competitive challenges
Supermicro's troubles are escalating as the company faces scrutiny from short-sellers, delays its annual report, and experiences a sharp decline in market value. The larger question...
Monday 2 September 2024
OmniEyes boosts fleet management efficiency with real-time Edge AI driver behavior analysis
Driver behavior management is a key part of logistics company operation. Unsafe driver behavior not only threatens road safety but also damages the company's reputation, and worse...
Monday 2 September 2024
As GenAI transforms semiconductor technology, materials also need to become 'smart'
SEMICON Taiwan 2024 is fast approaching, and this year's event focuses on key industry topics such as advanced processes, heterogeneous integration, compound semiconductors, silicon...