Hanwha Precision Machinery has been working on a new thermal atomic layer deposition (ALD) equipment designed for wafer fabrication, capable of depositing molybdenum, as reported by the Korean…
The surge in demand for silicon carbide (SiC) crystals is being driven by the exponential rate of electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the increasing need for SiC in power electronics components for…
INFICON has completed the acquisition of all assets of FabTime Inc., a specialized provider of cycle time management software and consulting services for semiconductor manufacturers based in San…
SCALINX, a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in France specializing in advanced mixed-signal chip design, has successfully concluded its second funding round, securing a global investment…
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger stated that the COVID-19 pandemic was a significant catalyst for Intel's decision to refocus on its manufacturing capabilities. He emphasized that the US and European nations…
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Transphorm, Inc., a global leader in robust gallium nitride ("GaN") power semiconductors, have officially…
ASML, the leading supplier of chipmaking equipment, is set to have its incoming CEO, Christophe Fouquet, visit Taiwan soon. This visit, as reported by Commercial Times citing supply chain sources,…
Chip prices are experiencing a downward trend as chip foundries in China, Taiwan, and South Korea engage in competitive price cuts to retain customers. Chinese wafer foundries' price reductions are…
Moore's Law, a principle governing the scaling of electronic devices, predicts that the number of transistors on a chip will double every two years, leading to increased computing power. However,…
Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision, recently announced a partnership with HCL Group to establish a semiconductor packaging and testing venture in India. This joint venture, valued at $37.2…
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is aiming to increase its investments in the semiconductor and space industries this year as part of the kingdom's strategy to diversify its economy…
Microchip Technology is planning to implement temporary furloughs for employees at its Gresham factory for two weeks in March, with the possibility of a similar furlough in June. This decision comes…
A free online course, titled "Semiconductor Fabrication 101," has been developed by Purdue University, the University of Texas at Austin, Intel Corp., and several global partners in the field. This…
The Taiwanese government has introduced the Industrial Innovation Act, similar to the U.S. CHIPS Act, aiming to provide tax breaks for semiconductor companies in Taiwan. This act allows eligible…
SÜSS MicroTec SE has recently finalized an agreement for the sale of its Swiss subsidiary, SUSS MicroOptics SA, and the division sharing the same name to Focuslight (HK) Investment Management Co.…
Deloitte's report forecasts that the ongoing trade tensions between China and the US, particularly concerning chips, could lead to shortages of essential metals used in chip manufacturing, such as…
Innatera, a leader in ultra-low power intelligence, has proudly introduced its neuromorphic microcontroller, the Spiking Neural Processor T1, at CES 2024. This release signifies a significant…
The South Korean government is collaborating with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to execute a significant investment initiative aimed at maintaining the country's leadership in the global…
In recent years, the global semiconductor industry has experienced a surge in investment. This trend is exemplified by the development of a cutting-edge computer chip plant in Durham, UK, where…
Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL), a Japan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer, is projected to derive approximately 40% of its annual revenue, estimated at JPY 700 billion (US$5 billion), from…
ASML, Europe’s leading technology company, recently criticized the European Union’s economic security efforts using a football analogy to highlight its assessment. Wouter Baljon, the company’s top…
