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Monday 18 November 2024
SK Siltron secures US$544 million loan to support SiC wafer production
SK Group's silicon wafer manufacturer SK Siltron has confirmed that it will receive a loan of US$544 million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to invest in its silicon carbide...
Monday 18 November 2024
Silicon wafer shipments rise in 3Q24, says SEMI
Global silicon wafer shipments showed positive growth in both sequential and annual comparisons for the third quarter of 2024, according to SEMI.
Thursday 14 November 2024
Sumco expects declining profit in wafer sales in 2024
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco has noted the robust demand for AI. However, demand for personal computers and smartphones has bottomed out, and the consumer, industrial,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
GlobalWafers' profit slumps through 3Q24; CEO expects 90%+ utilization for 12-inch wafers
High client inventory levels and slower clearance rates contributed to a slowdown in GlobalWafers' silicon wafer shipments for 2024, resulting in a 38.9% drop in after-tax profit...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Chinese solar experts call for an end to fierce competition
Following the launch of successive countervailing probes by US regulators into China's solar industry, related Chinese industry leaders appear to be looking for solutions to end fierce...
Friday 11 October 2024
SAS's new big three outshine in 2024, bolstering growth beyond semiconductors
Sino-American Silicon Products Group (SAS) continues to thrive, with GlobalWafers solidifying its position among the world's top three semiconductor silicon wafer producers. Yet,...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Taiwan SiC foundries to reshape global semiconductor industry
As more major Taiwan-based pure-play foundries enter the silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing sector, they may provide international integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) with leverage...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Silicon wafer shipments increase in 2Q24
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 7.1% quarter-on-quarter to 3.035 billion square inches in the second quarter of 2024, but saw an 8.9% decline from the 3.33 billion square...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Wafer Works ramps up cross-strait 12-inch production, eyes strong second half
Wafer Works, a veteran semiconductor silicon wafer foundry in China, made its debut on Shanghai's STAR Market in February 2024. Simultaneously, the company launched a major expansion...
Wednesday 19 June 2024
GlobalWafers expects substantial growth in 2025
GlobalWafers has reiterated its sales growth outlook for this year, which calls for sequential growth through the fourth quarter. The silicon wafer company anticipates significant...
Wednesday 24 April 2024
GlobalWafers cautious about 1H24 chip market
Silicon wafer company GlobalWafers has expressed a prudent outlook regarding the market conditions for chips in the first half of 2024.
Thursday 7 March 2024
GlobalWafers expects flat revenue growth in 2024
Silicon wafer company GlobalWafers anticipates flat revenue growth in 2024, with the possibility of a minor uptick in the single-digit range. However, due to increased equipment depreciation...
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Chinese semiconductor market remains oversupplied
China's semiconductor market is being hit by a host of problems, such as overcapacity, with a bumpy ride likely lying ahead throughout 2024, according to industry sources.
Friday 26 January 2024
Chinese silicon wafer suppliers increasing production capacity
The National Silicon Industry Group (NSIG), China's largest domestic silicon wafer maker, and Wafer Works (Shanghai) have been expanding production in China, according to industry...
Friday 27 October 2023
Global silicon wafer shipments to bounce back in 2024
SEMI predicts that global shipments of silicon wafers will decline by 14% in 2023, followed by a recovery in 2024, as demand for wafers and semiconductors recovers and inventory levels...
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