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Thursday 17 October 2024
TSMC expects 13% revenue growth in 4Q24
TSMC has disclosed that its third-quarter revenue and margins surpassed the guidance it provided three months ago. The pure-play foundry anticipates a 13% sequential increase in revenue...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
TSMC outlook and key client orders to garner focus at upcoming investor meeting
TSMC will hold an investor meeting on October 17 to review the company's business and market projections, as well as updates on its capital expenditure strategy for the current yea...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
TSMC on track for 3Q24 sales forecast
TSMC reported that August revenue decreased by 2.4% sequentially, but increased by 33% year-on-year. This would allow the pure-play foundry to meet its sales forecast for the third...
Friday 30 August 2024
SMIC reports sharp profit decline amid revenue growth in 1H24
China's largest pure-play foundry, SMIC, reported a significant decline in profitability despite revenue growth in its latest financial results. The company remains cautious despite...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
TSMC maintains steady pace in EU fab expansion as competitors slow projects
Many chipmakers have disclosed delays or suspensions in their new European fab projects; however, TSMC's are proceeding more efficiently than those of their competitors.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
TSMC places SHR orders with fab toolmakers
TSMC has received an influx of orders for CoWoS and other chipmaking equipment, the majority of which require super hot runs (SHR), according to industry sources.
Friday 9 August 2024
SMIC's profit plummets amid fierce competition in China, despite record utilization rate
China-based pure-play foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) reported a decline in profit despite growing revenue by more than 20% amid intense competition...
Thursday 8 August 2024
TSMC growing supplier base in Taiwan
TSMC has taken targeted measures to boost its support for Taiwan's domestic supply chain, reduce costs, and reduce the risks associated with foreign monopolies. These efforts are...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Major Taiwan pure-play foundries achieve impressive sales and profits
Taiwan's top-3 pure-play foundries -- TSMC, United Microelectronics (UMC), and Vanguard Semiconductor International (VIS) – are outperforming their global competitors, achieving...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Nexchip joins Chinese indigenization drive with photomask production, aiming for full-service foundry status
Nexchip is expanding into photomask production, aiming to achieve mass production by the fourth quarter. This move positions Nexchip as a full-service foundry, similar to TSMC and...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Pure-play foundries' recovery rates differ
TSMC's revenue in US dollars for the first half of 2024 is likely to reach a new high compared to prior years, but this does not imply that the global foundry industry has fully recovered,...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
SEMICON West to bring record exhibitors
SEMICON West, set to take place in San Francisco on July 9, is expected to draw a record number of exhibitors.
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Taiwan's leadership in chip manufacturing may not last forever: Father of FinFET
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is a pure-play foundry that has been enjoying leadership status in the advanced semiconductor manufacturing market in the world.
Thursday 13 June 2024
Rapidus anticipates achieving a US$6.4 bln revenue target by 2030
Rapidus chairman Tetsuro Higashi said the Japanese pure-play foundry that aims to mass-produce 2nm chips could achieve its revenue target 10 years earlier than planned, as the AI...
Friday 7 June 2024
TSMC May revenue grows 30% YoY to NT$229.62 billion; Q2 targets within reach
Benefiting from the expanded orders from AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) customers, TSMC's May 2024 revenue remained high at NT$229.62 billion (US$7 billion), a slight decrease...
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