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Wednesday 20 December 2023
Tesla charging connector attracts 28 automakers as Volkswagen joins the crowd
Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) has won over most leading carmakers after the Volkswagen group said several of its brands will adopt the charging connector in North...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
NTT innovative optical wireless network in Japan
According to DIGITIMES Research's studies, NTT's innovative optical and wireless network (IOWN) initiative, aiming to use photonics technologies to realize high-speed, large-capacity,...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
China-based Neta, LK Technology to develop 20,000+ ton die-casting machine
Carmakers have been pursuing more advanced production methods as automotive electrification continues. Chinese EV brand Neta announced that it will start developing a die-casting...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Taiwan unveils next-gen chip design initiative for tech autonomy beyond 2026
In response to the technological needs anticipated after 2026, Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has unveiled the "Key Emerging Chip Design and Development Program."...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
The fusion of AI and IoT paves the way for Taiwan's tech pioneers
The AI landscape has hit a new milestone with the advent of cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM). The rise of these next-gen AI technologies,...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
'On-device AI' to boost profitability and fuel turnaround for NAND Flash
With generative AI fueling the DRAM market, on-device AI is expected to boost the profit performance of NAND Flash. Recent analyses also estimated that the second half of 2024 will...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Rayzher breaks into supply chain for new TSMC fab in Japan
Rayzher Industrial, a company specializing in cost control, engineering design, and construction management, has entered the supply chain for TSMC's under-construction Kumamoto fab...
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Taiwan's NSTC offers grants for local heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging EDA tools
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) 2023 Electronic Resurgence Initiative 2.0 has inspired Taiwan to develop its electronic design automation tools for heterogeneous...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
LG set to showcase transparent automotive antenna at CES 2024
LG Electronics, having strengthened its investment in the automotive business, is set to showcase a new generation of transparent automotive antennas at CES 2024. The company's entry...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Nippon Steel will acquire US Steel to expand production capacity
Nippon Steel Corporation, one of the world's largest steel makers, said on December 18 that it would buy the United States Steel Corporation for about US$14.9 billion. The purchase...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Samsung targets CXL dominance amid HBM competition
SK Hynix currently holds a dominant position in high-bandwidth memory (HBM). However, Samsung Electronics is eyeing the next competitive frontier-- the new-generation memory technology,...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Samsung, SK Hynix set to expand investments in equipment and production, eyeing demand upturn in 2024
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are bracing for a revival of the semiconductor market in 2024, with plans to expand their equipment investments and production capacities. The industry...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Taiwan MCU suppliers slow wafer starts
Taiwan-based MCU vendors have cut wafer starts at foundries since the fourth quarter of 2023, awaiting a recovery in demand for consumer electronics products, according to industry...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Major Taiwanese notebook brands follow in Intel's AI PC footsteps and introduce new products
Intel's launched its next-gen processor, Core Ultra, on December 15. In response, all major Wintel PC brands have introduced new products that emphasize AI functions. Looking at the...
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Japan-based chipmaking tool suppliers see investments surge
Thanks to inward FDI from major chipmakers, particularly TSMC, Japan-based chipmaking equipment providers are expected to see surging capital and R&D expenditures in the current...