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Monday 26 August 2024
Evalue set to lead Taiwan EV charging market with over 30% share by 2026
Fortune Electric's subsidiary, Evalue, is set to expand its charging pile network across Taiwan, aiming to install 3,700 units by the end of 2026, which could secure over 30% of the...
Monday 26 August 2024
Former TSMC executive set to depart Samsung after two years as advanced packaging division restructures
In early 2023, Samsung Electronics welcomed former TSMC deputy director Jing-cheng "Vic" Lin to lead an advanced packaging task force to compete against TSMC. However, industry insiders...
Monday 26 August 2024
MCU industry faces diverging fortunes in China and Taiwan
As the traditional peak season for MCU production approaches in the third quarter, the industry's outlook is characterized by a stark contrast between China and Taiwan. While Chinese...
Monday 26 August 2024
TSMC Kumamoto branch shows investment efficiency, expands general manufacturing
Three years since the Japanese government's decision in 2021 to support Taiwan's large foundry company, TSMC, in establishing a factory in Kumamoto, Kyushu has not only seen growth...
Monday 26 August 2024
AI accelerates green manufacturing shift amid ESG pressure
Smart manufacturing is reducing the industry's reliance on human labor and opening the door to green manufacturing amid the global push for environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Monday 26 August 2024
Weekly news roundup: Intel's 18A under fire for yield; US Chips Act scale now bigger than China Big Fund II
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of August 19 – August 23.
Monday 26 August 2024
SDC hints at launching 'competitively priced' micro OLED
Samsung Display (SDC) president Joo-sun Choi expressed strong confidence in the commercialization of Micro OLED.
Monday 26 August 2024
Kioxia files for October IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange
Kioxia, a leading Japanese NAND flash memory manufacturer, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This highly anticipated IPO is slated for October...
Monday 26 August 2024
Foxconn remains committed to China despite economic ups and downs
Foxconn reaffirmed its commitment to Henan, its primary manufacturing hub in China, during a traditional Ghost Festival ceremony at its Tucheng headquarters on August 23. The company...
Monday 26 August 2024
China to account for most L3 autonomous vehicles in foreseeable future
Initially launched in Japan and Europe, Level 3 autonomous vehicles are expected to see a significant production surge starting in 2024, with China leading the way, fueled by strong...
Monday 26 August 2024
AI, robotics reshape manufacturing: insights from Taiwan-Germany smart machinery forum
The 9th Taiwan-Germany Smart Machinery Forum brought together industry leaders to discuss the transformative impact of AI, robotics, and smart manufacturing technologies on the manufacturing...
Monday 26 August 2024
SEMICON Taiwan 2024 achieves record scale; dozens of industry leaders set to give keynote speeches
SEMICON Taiwan 2024, is set to take place on September 4, with over 200 industry leaders from the global high-tech and semiconductor sectors expected to attend.
Friday 23 August 2024
AMD to shift R&D centers to southern Taiwan due to northern power supply constraints
AMD is reportedly shifting its R&D centers away from north and central Taiwan due to power supply concerns. On the afternoon of the 21st, Senior VP of AMD, Mark Fuselier, led...
Friday 23 August 2024
Mitsubishi Materials develops world's largest rectangular silicon substrate for AI chips
Mitsubishi Materials has announced the development of the world's largest rectangular silicon substrate, a technology gaining attention due to advancements in advanced packaging....
Friday 23 August 2024
Singtex's new eco-friendly dyeing plant set to drive revenue growth
Taiwan's Singtex Industrial, known for its commitment to supplying eco-friendly functional textiles, is gearing up for mass production at its newly constructed high-precision dyeing...