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Tuesday 6 February 2024
TSMC unlikely to adopt High-NA EUV for 2nm, A14 processes
TSMC has not placed orders for high-numerical aperture (High-NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) tools and is unlikely to use the technology in 2nm and 1.4nm (A14) process manufacturing,...
Monday 5 February 2024
China SiC capabilities push means global competition: Q&A with SAS chairperson Doris Hsu (I)
China-based companies are expected to march into the compound semiconductor segment in 2024 as they solve the bottleneck of SiC crystal growth and are recognized by global companies...
Monday 5 February 2024
LGES, Hyundai reportedly to double battery production in Indonesia
As China-based BYD announced a US$1.3 billion investment in Indonesia, Hyundai Motor, which sees the country as a critical market, will likely take a countermeasure. The South Korean...
Monday 5 February 2024
TBMC forms strategic alliance with US biotech firm, aiming to become the 'TSMC of biomedicine contract manufacturing'
The Taiwan Bio-Manufacturing Corporation (TBMC), initiated by the government, recently formed a strategic alliance with the US-based biotech specialist National Resilience. The collaboration...
Monday 5 February 2024
Nissan aims to mass-produce LFP batteries in 2026 for emerging markets
Nissan plans to manufacture the cheaper LFP batteries in Japan. Starting in 2026, the automaker will use the batteries to power EVs sold in emerging markets.
Monday 5 February 2024
Japan's wafer-cleaner Screen mops up market share with new plant
Japanese semiconductor wafer cleaning equipment leader Screen has completed construction of a new factory at its existing facility in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and officially began...
Monday 5 February 2024
Roses are red, ultraviolets are blue, Samsung and ASML announce High-NA EUV equipment debut
Samsung Electronics and Dutch equipment manufacturer ASML jointly announced an investment in a semiconductor advanced process development center in South Korea.
Monday 5 February 2024
South Korea-based battery suppliers in expansion push in 2024 despite uncertainties
Amid signs of a slowdown in demand for EVs and industrial uncertainties, South Korean-based battery makers remain committed to their global production expansion plans.
Monday 5 February 2024
Infineon and Honda ink MOU to form ADAS, power semiconductor dream team
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon has announced plans to collaborate with Japanese automaker Honda.
Friday 2 February 2024
SK Hynix reportedly delays M15X factory construction amid industry uncertainty
SK Hynix's memory business is undergoing a rapid recovery; however, facing overall semiconductor industry uncertainty, it is reportedly delaying the construction schedule of the M15X...
Friday 2 February 2024
The future of Taiwan's post-pandemic gaming is 5G and esports
The key to growth in Taiwan's gaming industry slowing lies in 5G penetration and affordable high-speed transmission plans.
Friday 2 February 2024
SK Hynix's rumored Indiana HBM fab will give Nvidia onshore GPUs
SK Hynix is said to planning an advanced facility in Indiana, USA, to provide high bandwidth memories (HBM) to GPU customers.
Friday 2 February 2024
Rohm scales back earnings forecasts as SiC business remains the only driver
The decline of demand for PCs and industrial machines is impacting Rohm Semiconductor. The Japan-based company has also seen its automotive business slow while SiC power semiconductor...
Friday 2 February 2024
Sharp offers more batt for your buck with zinc-air research
Sharp plans to test its zinc-air batteries by FY2025.
Friday 2 February 2024
AI to fuel Samsung's smartphone business turnaround through flagship models
According to Samsung Electronics' financial report for the fourth quarter of 2023, the revenue and operating profits of Samsung's mobile eXperience (MX) and Networks division saw...