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Tuesday 4 January 2022
Samsung keen to beat TSMC in GAA process segment
Samsung Electronics is eyeing to be the first foundry to adopt gate-all-around (GAA) technology with its 3nm nodes scheduled for 2022, while TSMC's 3nm FinFET technology is unlikely...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Industry watch: The role of Taiwan makers in regionalized production
During the inception of EV development, Taiwan makers have made substantial gains in the upstream field like in-car computer and cockpit panels. Battery material firms also have gained...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
EVOasis sets up EV charging station with rooftop PV system in Taiwan
Electric vehicle (EV) power charging solution provider EVOasis has set up a power charging station with a rooftop PV system in Taiwan, with the PV system supplying 30-50% of needed...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
RCEP helps auto suppliers cut costs
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) taking effect on January 1, 2022 is likely to enhance regional trade of automotive components and products such as electric...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Nissan tweaks car design to tackle chip shortage
While the auto chip shortage is easing, some electronic components suppliers continue delaying delivery. The situation prompted carmakers like Nissan to adjust the design to use different...
Monday 3 January 2022
Hyundai hikes car prices amid carflation
Carmakers are raising car prices as supply of batteries and semiconductors falls short and demand for EV causes "carflation." South Korea's battery prices are rising for the first...
Monday 3 January 2022
Japan sees slipping PC shipments in past several months
PC shipments in Japan have witnessed an on-year decline for eight months straight since April and are unlikely to resume growth before mid-2022 with shipments of tablets also facing...
Thursday 30 December 2021
Highlights of the day: A semiconductor supply chain cluster can be seen in US
Many Taiwan-based cleanroom and equipment and facility suppliers will come with TSMC to the US to build a semiconductor...
Thursday 30 December 2021
US additive manufacturing startup Arris Composite closes C round funding
Arris Composites, an additive manufacturing startup, closed a Series C round funding, raising US$88.5 million. The fund received exceeded its estimated target.
Thursday 30 December 2021
SSangyong Motor partners with BYD for EV batteries
SSangyong Motor is working with BYD to make EV batteries that will be equipped in its new U100 EV, an effort to expand the presence of electricity-powered vehicles in its product...
Thursday 30 December 2021
SK On puts IPO on hold till at least 2023
LGES and SK On employ very different strategies when it comes to going public. While the former is scheduled to go public in January 2022, the latter recently announced that it has...
Thursday 30 December 2021
LG develops biometric recognition technology for keyless car ignition
LG Electronics has developed a new biometric recognition technology that enables car owners to ignite their vehicles without using a key by identifying their facial expressions and...
Thursday 30 December 2021
Building trust in the edge devices: Interview with the CEO of CollaboGate
IoT devices, on one side, offer extended features and functionality; on the other side, they are well-known with weaknesses and vulnerabilities. With its solution, Tokyo-based CollaboGate...
Thursday 30 December 2021
More Taiwan suppliers join TSMC in IC industry cluster in Arizona
More Taiwan-based suppliers are looking to join TSMC in the IC industry cluster in Arizona, the US, where the foundry is constructing an advanced wafer fab, according to industry...
Wednesday 29 December 2021
Taiwan GaN makers to embrace robust consumer applications in 2022
Taiwan GaN suppliers are in pole position to benefit from the mounting penetration of the new-generation compound semiconductor in consumer electronics applications in 2022, given...