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Friday 6 December 2024
Intel's interim chiefs blend newcomer vision with veteran roots
Following CEO Pat Gelsinger's unexpected retirement announcement, Intel has appointed CFO David Zinsner and EVP Michelle Johnston Holthaus as interim co-CEOs, marking the first time...
Monday 2 December 2024
GlobalWafers subsidiary Topsil gains recognition for advancing green energy ecosystem
Topsil GlobalWafers A/S, a Danish subsidiary of GlobalWafers, is a global leader in Float Zone (FZ) technology, catering primarily to the green energy sector. Recently, the company...
Monday 25 November 2024
Strict scrutiny of wafer qualification paves the way for 7nm technology restrictions
According to findings from China's semiconductor think tank, ICwise, the US Department of Commerce's (DOC) recent sanctions differ slightly from previous measures.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Display unveils stretchable panel with 50% expansion, redefining next-gen displays
LG Display (LGD) has revealed a groundbreaking prototype stretchable screen capable of expanding its stretch ratio from 20% to an impressive 50%, pushing the boundaries of flexible...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
LGD expands Vietnam OLED module production with US$1 billion investment
LG Display (LGD) will invest an additional US$1 billion in Vietnam over the next five years to strengthen operations at its Haiphong OLED module factory, marking a significant step...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Unisoc accelerates IPO timeline with solid shareholder lineup and AI focus
Unisoc, having achieved annual revenues above CNY10 billion (approx. US$1.38 billion) for two successive years from 2022 to 2023, is preparing to expedite its initial public offering...
Thursday 14 November 2024
Automotive chip fab projects face suspension in Europe amid EV slowdown
The global semiconductor shortage that plagued automotive chips from 2020 to 2022 has subsided, as electric vehicle (EV) demand in Europe and the US falls short of projections. While...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Pat Gelsinger seeks stronger CHIPS Act backing from incoming Trump administration
Since assuming the role of Intel CEO in 2021, Pat Gelsinger has actively collaborated with government leaders to advance the CHIPS Act, a 2022 initiative aimed at boosting US semiconductor...
Friday 8 November 2024
TSMC's Arizona fab opening reportedly set for December; Trump, Biden, Morris Chang expected
After TSMC announced plans for a US fab producing advanced sub-5nm chips, a milestone tool-in ceremony was held in December 2022 to celebrate the arrival of the first batch of equipment...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Xiaomi India president to step down by 2024-end
According to Bloomberg, the Times of India, and Hindu BusinessLine, Muralikrishnan B, president of Xiaomi's Indian operations, announced he will resign...
Friday 1 November 2024
Taiwan corporate R&D spending hits record NT$800 billion in 2023 despite slowdown
Taiwan's enterprises saw their combined annual R&D expenditures surpass NT$800 billion (approx. US$24.6 billion) for the first time in 2023, reaching NT$801.5 billion. This marked...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Intel foundry: to split or not? Insights from Gelsinger and insiders
In March 2022, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger was a guest at President Biden's State of the Union address, highlighting Intel's pivotal role in revitalizing semiconductor manufacturing in...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Intel's US fab ambitions clash with election-year politics
In July 2022, Congress passed the CHIPS and Science Act, the largest-ever federal funding package for semiconductor manufacturing—a milestone Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has devoted...
Thursday 24 October 2024
South Korea raises industrial electricity rates by 9.7%, impacting chipmakers
South Korea raises industrial electricity rates by 9.7% on average, marking the seventh adjustment since 2022. This cumulative rise exceeds 60% over three years and is expected to...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Global robotics outlook positive through to 2027 as China leads, North America gains momentum
According to the latest statistics from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global demand for robots remains robust. In 2023, global installations reached 540,000 units,...