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Thursday 15 July 2021
TSMC expects 11% revenue growth in 3Q21; raises full-year outlook
TSMC expects to post revenues of between US$14.6 billion and US$14.9 billion in the third quarter of 2021, which is an 11% sequential increase at the midpoint. Gross margin and operating...
Thursday 15 July 2021
TSMC to diversify manufacturing bases
TSMC is looking to diversify its manufacturing bases for the sustainability of the company's competitiveness, Digitimes Research believes.
Wednesday 14 July 2021
Intel seeks to regain advanced manufacturing lead
Intel is eyeing to regain its manufacturing lead, particularly advanced process manufacturing. Intel's capex for 2021 will be a nearly 10-year high for the company, despite being...
Wednesday 14 July 2021
Egistec enters supply chain of Korea automakers
Fingerprint sensor specialist Egis Technology (Egistec) has reportedly entered the supply chain of South Korean automakers including Hyundai and Kia.
Wednesday 14 July 2021
Fanuc ships 750,000 industrial robots cumulatively
Japan-based Fanuc recently delivered its 750,000th industrial robot to a Europe-based client, according to president and CEO Shinichi Tanzawa for Fanuc Europe.
Wednesday 14 July 2021
Taiwan CIS backend firms to embrace strong 2H21
Backend houses including Xintec, ShunSin Technology and Tong Hsing Electronic Industries are expected to post brisker sales results for the second half of 2021 after posting impressive...
Wednesday 14 July 2021
Taiwan EV supply chain
Taiwan-based manufacturers are expected to show various levels of strength in different areas but have an established presence in EV components and subsystems.
Wednesday 14 July 2021
Taiwan IC distributors optimistic about 3Q21 sales performance
Taiwan-based IC distributors are set to experience robust sales in the third quarter of 2021, buoyed by persistent demand for MCUs, power management (PWM) ICs, RF chips and other...
Tuesday 13 July 2021
TSMC mulls 28nm, 12/16nm process capacity expansion overseas
TSMC will soon disclose plans to build additional 28nm and 12/16nm process fabrication lines at new fabs, in addition to its Nanjing fab expansion, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 13 July 2021
Taiwan 2nd-tier OSATs to embrace bright prospects for 2H21
Taiwan's second-tier IC backend houses are set to embrace brisker business results for the second half of the year thanks to a significant surge in customer orders, after posting...
Tuesday 13 July 2021
TSMC confirms 3 employees infected with coronavirus
Three of TSMC's employees have been confirmed infected with COVID-19, which, however, will not affect its operations, according to the Taiwan-based pure-play foundry.
Monday 12 July 2021
South Korean firms building smart city in Vietnam
South Korea's SparkLabs Korea, Daewoo E&C Vina, and Bespin Global have signed a strategic partnership to construct a smart city platform in Vietnam, according to SparkLabs Grou...
Thursday 8 July 2021
Highlights of the day: China foundries reducing support for Taiwan IC designers
Semiconductor manufacturing capacity supply has been tight and some China-based foundry houses are prioritizing supply...
Thursday 8 July 2021
China foundries cut capacity support for Taiwan chipmakers
China-based foundries including Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) and Huahong Group have cut back their capacity support for orders placed by Taiwan's fabless chipmakers...
Thursday 8 July 2021
Taiwan June exports second highest ever
Taiwan recorded exports totaling US$36.65 billion for June 2021, the second highest-ever monthly level with a sequential decrease of 2.0% but an on-year rise of 35.1% on year, according...