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Monday 6 November 2023
2024: the commencement of Taiwan's floating wind farm era
Taiwan is making significant strides in the development of floating offshore wind power. As the capacity for wind power in shallow coastal areas gradually reaches its limit, offshore...
Monday 6 November 2023
Canon's advanced chip machines to cost a fraction of ASML's best
Canon Inc. plans to price its new chipmaking gear at a fraction of the cost of ASML Holding NV's best lithography machines, seeking to make inroads in the cutting-edge equipment now...
Monday 6 November 2023
Great expectations for Taiwan's progress in floating offshore wind energy: challenges and promising developments
Taiwan is taking significant steps toward harnessing the power of floating wind technology. Industry expert emphasizes that floating wind energy is the next frontier, paving the way...
Monday 6 November 2023
Micron expands advanced assembly and test facility in central Taiwan
Micron Technology, Inc., today announced the grand opening of its Advanced Assembly and Test Taiwan (AATT) facility at its Taichung site . The landmark, five-level building will enable...
Monday 6 November 2023
Taiwan's IC design houses under growing pressure as generative AI rewrites the game
Generative AI is making its way into edge devices: though there remain bottlenecks to overcome in terms of software and hardware, the overall trend is very significant. PC and mobile...
Monday 6 November 2023
RE100 a key battleground for South Korean battery manufacturers to outmaneuver Chinese peers
South Korea's major battery manufacturers, in response to the demands of the global automotive industry, will require battery material suppliers to provide materials meeting the RE100...
Monday 6 November 2023
Rohm to manufacture SiC wafers in Japan for the first time
Rohm Semiconductor is planning to produce silicon carbide (SiC) wafers for the first time within Japan in 2024 to expand its production capacity and increase supply stability.
Monday 6 November 2023
Concurrent planning to get ahead: Exclusive interview with Canadian supply chain solution provider Kinaxis co-founder Duncan Klett
In an era defined by global economic shifts, supply chain complexities, and ever-increasing uncertainty, companies must constantly adapt to survive and thrive. One company at the...
Monday 6 November 2023
Telesat's 'Lightspeed' shines in Taiwan: expanding Asian horizons with LEO satellite project
In a significant move to foster global cooperation in the field of satellite industry, Telesat embarked on a mission to Taiwan and South Korea. The Ottawa-based company is actively...
Monday 6 November 2023
The next stage of Taiwan's space industry: spin-offs and technological expansion
Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) has announced that the global space industry is experiencing robust growth, particularly in satellite ground equipment, which has already achieved a significant...
Monday 6 November 2023
Weekly news roundup: ASML's DUV installing progress in China and other top stories
These are the most-read articles during the week of October 30-November 3:
Monday 6 November 2023
DB Hitek expands its UHV power semiconductor business
South Korean 8-inch wafer foundry DB Hitek recently announced that it's upgrading its ultra-high voltage (UHV) power semiconductor process technology, marking its official entry into...
Friday 3 November 2023
KOTRA expects China to lift graphite export restrictions three months after taking effect
China will start to implement new graphite export restrictions in December. Europe, Japan, and South Korea have been keeping a close eye on the regulations and their impact. According...
Friday 3 November 2023
Government accepts donation of 12-inch wafer fab equipment to bolster Taiwan's chip-driven innovation
In a significant development for the 10-year Taiwan Chip-Driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP), certain businesses have expressed their willingness to donate 12-inch wafer...
Friday 3 November 2023
Next TSMC plant likely to be in Taiwan, according to DIGITIMES Research
In light of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) decision to suspend its plans for a new fabrication facility in the Longtan section of Hsinchu Science Park (HSP) due...