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Samsung Electronics is accelerating the launch of its first chip plant in Yongin to 2029, one to two years ahead of schedule, as part of a broader national $880 billion tech investment plan.
Europe is investing €91 million in QuantumDiamonds, a Munich startup developing a revolutionary diamond-based microscope for chip inspection, as part of the EU Chips Act to boost domestic semiconductor production.
Taiwan's Unimicron Technology is raising up to $1.4 billion through a global depositary shares offering, capitalizing on the surge in demand for AI-driven semiconductors.
This article explains the concept of Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT), how it works in the semiconductor supply chain, and why it's crucial for India's growing tech industry and global AI development.
Learn how to model and simulate deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography technology used in semiconductor manufacturing, understanding the fundamental principles behind these critical tools and their geopolitical implications.
The U.S. accuses ASML of possibly shipping a key chip-making machine to China, while the company denies the claims, sparking a diplomatic and trade dispute.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has acknowledged that inflation is increasing manufacturing costs and has not ruled out raising chip prices. CFO Wendell Huang emphasized the company's commitment to reflecting its value while avoiding sudden, drastic increases.
Invisix, a spinout from ASML, raises €20M to develop soft X-ray metrology that can peer inside complex chips optical tools can't see.
Intel has joined SpaceX and Tesla in a new U.S. semiconductor factory project in Texas, marking a significant step toward domestic chip production. The move aligns with national security priorities and aims to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing.
South Korea is turning to Russian naphtha as a key alternative feedstock amid global supply chain disruptions, highlighting the growing vulnerability of the semiconductor industry to geopolitical tensions.
Arm has broken from its licensing-only model by manufacturing its first in-house chip, designed specifically for AI data centers. This marks a major strategic shift for the company, signaling its intent to compete directly in the high-growth AI chip market.
Arm has confirmed it's entering chip manufacturing with its own CPU, aiming to address market gaps in AI computing while potentially creating tension with its existing licensees.
