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Friday 31 July 2026

Exclusive Interview: Helium shock threatens advanced chipmaking as Asia shifts dependence to the US

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to intensify, shifting export conditions and a broader realignment of supply from...

Monday 6 July 2026

Analysis: Taiwan's semiconductor sector enters 2026 helium crunch, with nearly 90% dependent on Qatar

Taiwan's chipmakers walked into the 2026 helium supply shock more exposed to Qatar than any other major buyer, sourcing nearly 88% of their rare-gas imports from the Gulf state in...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Helium and tungsten shortages threaten South Korea's semiconductor industry

China's tightening grip on critical mineral exports is sending shockwaves through Asia's semiconductor supply chain. South Korea's chip industry, already on edge over the potential...

Sunday 5 April 2026

Samsung and SK Hynix to reportedly bolster helium supply chain as Iran conflict risks rise

Facing the risk of a prolonged Iran conflict, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have reportedly begun strengthening their helium supply chain management for semiconductor manufacturing...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

South Korean chipmakers stockpile helium, diversify supply beyond Qatar

South Korean semiconductor manufacturers hold enough helium inventory to sustain production through at least June, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions, according to government...

Monday 30 March 2026

Chipmakers race to secure helium as tensions disrupt supply, prices reportedly up 50%

Semiconductor manufacturers are racing to secure critical materials as Middle East tensions disrupt supply chains, with the risk of production...

Friday 20 March 2026

Malaysia chipmakers monitor helium supply risks as Middle East tensions weigh Qatar output

Malaysia's semiconductor industry is closely monitoring helium supply risks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, though companies have not yet reported operational disrupti...

Friday 13 March 2026

Middle East turmoil disrupts South Korean SME exports, stokes chip supply concerns

Escalating instability in the Middle East stemming from the Iran crisis is disrupting South Korean exporters and raising concerns about potential supply chain risks for the country's...

Thursday 12 March 2026

Middle East conflict raises helium supply risks for South Korean chipmakers

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reviewing their helium supply strategies as tensions in the Middle East disrupt key logistics routes, raising concerns over the availability of...

Tuesday 17 February 2015

Use of helium-filled HDDs in data centers to drastically rise in 2015, says HGST president

A large increase in the use of helium-filled hard disk drives (HDDs) in data centers is expected in 2015 mainly because more platters can be held in an HDD of the same volume than...

Wednesday 11 December 2013

HGST looks to adoption of helium-filled HDDs by ODMs

HGST (formerly Hitachi Global Storage Technologies), a subsidiary of Western Digital, has offered 3.5-inch hermetically sealed helium-filled 6TB hard disk drives (HDDs) and is looking...

Friday 4 January 2013

Helium-filled hard drives could lift Western Digital above competition in enterprise market, says IHS

Western Digital's upcoming line of high-efficiency and super-capacity helium-filled hard disk drives (HDD) could elevate the company to the top of the enterprise HDD space, according...

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