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Friday 15 September 2017
M31 Technology to list on Taiwan emerging stock market
M31 Technology will start trading on the Emerging Stock Board of the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) on September 20, according to the Taiwan-based silicon IP provider.
Friday 15 September 2017
Microsoft appoints new head for Taiwan branch
Microsoft has appointed Ken Sun as the new general manager of its office in Taiwan.
Friday 15 September 2017
Entegris expanding R&D center in Taiwan
Specialty materials provider Entegris has announced an expansion for its R&D center in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The expansion adds a new microcontamination control lab that focuses on...
Thursday 14 September 2017
SEMICON Taiwan 2017: Brewer Science showcasing innovative materials for EUV and 3D IC manufacturing
With the semiconductor-manufacturing industry needing the high computing power that can only be achieved through advanced node logic and memory, as well as the heterogeneous-integration...
Thursday 14 September 2017
Taiwan market: Android phone vendors breathe a sigh of relief on iPhone X
Most Android-based smartphone vendors generally have breathed a sigh relief after Apple unveiled its iPhone X as they believe the impact of iPhone X on their sales in the Taiwan market...
Thursday 14 September 2017
Fab equipment spending to increase 37% in 2017, says SEMI
Fab equipment spending for 2017 is forecast to increase 37% to reach a record high of about US$55 billion, according to SEMI.
Wednesday 13 September 2017
China PCB capacity expansion sharply benefits Taiwan equipment makers
Just one year after acquiring US-based flexible PCB maker Multi-Fineline Electronix (MFLX), China-based Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing is proceeding with a CNY3 billion (US$459.7...
Wednesday 13 September 2017
Touch Taiwan 2017: Merck to showcase innovative LCD technology
Germany-based technology giant Merck plans to showcase an array of innovative liquid crystal technologies, including its SA-VA technology for large-area displays, during the Touch...
Wednesday 13 September 2017
Toshiba signs MoU to sell memory business to Bain Capital-led consortium
Toshiba announced on September 13 that the company has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bain Capital Private Equity, the lead member of a consortium currently...
Wednesday 13 September 2017
Taoyuan cooperates with Microsoft Taiwan for smart city
The Taoyuan government has signed an MoU with Microsoft Taiwan to recruit the latter's technological assistance to help the northern Taiwan city turn into a smart city.
Wednesday 13 September 2017
SEMICON Taiwan 2017: KLA-Tencor showcasing reticle blank inspection tools
At the ongoing SEMICON Taiwan 2017, KLA-Tencor is showcasing its new FlashScan reticle blank inspection product line which represents the company's entry into the dedicated reticle...
Wednesday 13 September 2017
SEMICON Taiwan 2017: Focus on IoT, AI, smart applications
The 22nd annual SEMICON Taiwan trade show has kicked off in Taipei, running from September 13-15, with this year's theme focusing on IoT, AI, smart manufacturing, smart transportation...
Wednesday 13 September 2017
Taiwan market: Smartphone shipments to rebound in September
Smartphone shipments in the Taiwan market are expected to rebound to over 650,000 units in September, buoyed by the launch of new flagship models by Samsung Electronics, and Sony...
Wednesday 13 September 2017
Merck sets up IC materials R&D center in southern Taiwan
Merck has inaugurated its first IC materials application R&D center in Asia, which will be located in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. More than EUR2.8 million (US$3.35 million) will...
Tuesday 12 September 2017
Taiwan market: HDS sees expanding presence in solid-state array storage market
Hitachi Data Systems' (HDS) Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) F series solutions have gained increased recognition from enterprise users, helping HDS stay as a leading player in the...