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INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2025 M2 COMMUNICATIONS US-based chipmaker MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTSI) has released its long-term investment plan to modernize its Massachusetts and North Carolina semiconductor wafer fabrication [...]

Byline: Shubha Mitra Eyeying massive job growth and driving India's semiconductor goals, Andhra Pradesh inks Rs140 billion deal for India's first private SiC semiconductor fab with Indichip and its Japanese [...]

Byline: Shubha Mitra With a proposed merger of the two, Bartronics India partners with PTW Group to transform India into a global semiconductor hub, eyeing to boost manufacturing and local [...]

Byline: Akanksha Gaur AI-powered inspections and nano-computed tomography systems transform quality control in electronics manufacturing by enabling machines to see, analyse, and reveal hidden flaws. As technology advances, so does [...]

Most AI chips are made in Taiwan by (https://www.businessinsider.com/tsmc-earnings-taiwan-semiconductor-chip-ai-chip-demand-asml-china-2024-10) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Startups focused on lowering the cost of AI are working with US manufacturers. AI chips are being [...]

Byline: Nijhum Rudra Despite frequent floods and an ecologically sensitive location, what drives Assam's position in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing investments? K S P V Pavan Kumar (IFS), who heads [...]

Byline: Akanksha Gaur This initiative, part of India's ambitious Semicon India Programme, promises 460 local jobs and aligns with the nation's goal of becoming a global electronics manufacturing hub. The [...]

Features MOVE SLOWLY AND BUILD THINGS EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON MICROCHIPS—WHICH MEANS TOO MUCH DEPENDS ON TAIWAN. TO REBUILD CHIP MANUFACTURING AT HOME, THE U.S. IS BETTING BIG ON AN AGING [...]

Byline: Nijhum Rudra What is Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM), and how is it attracting major investments, especially in semiconductor manufacturing? EFY's Nijhum Rudra spoke with GSEM head Manish Gurwani [...]

Silvaco Group, a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation, reported its participation in the Semiconductor [...]

The Wafer marking equipment plays a crucial role in semiconductor manufacturing, enabling the application of identification marks, codes, or labels to semiconductor wafers, reports Exactitude Consultancy. These marks serve as [...]

Byline: Shubha Mitra Advancing domestic chip manufacturing under the CHIPS Act, the US has granted $406M to Taiwan's GlobalWafers for Texas and Missouri wafer plants, creating 2500 jobs. The US [...]

Laser Photonics Corp., a global developer of industrial laser systems for cleaning and other material processing applications, reported the expansion of its product offering targeting the surging market for chip [...]

Rocket Lab USA, a provider of launch services and space systems, reported it has finalized a $23.9 million award from the U.S. Department of Commerce to increase its compound semiconductor [...]

The Biden administration secured commitments from top semiconductor chipmakers to build US factories. Building chip factories can take years, and some factories have faced delays. Hiring for roles in (https://www.businessinsider.com/semiconductor-certification-program-chipmaker-manufacturing-jobs-new-career-intel-tsmc-2023-8) [...]

2024 DEC 7 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Investigators discuss new findings in Materials Science - Semiconductor Processing. According to [...]

Key Highlights: * VSMC 12Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSM) is a global leader in advanced technology and intelligent materials. * VSM is creating a new technological and industrial base for [...]

Byline: Nijhum Rudra The regulations impose vital restrictions on 'computational lithography'--software that optimizes lithography machines from ASML and Japanese companies Nikon and Canon. After the Biden administration shocked the entire [...]

Byline: Shubha Mitra Addressing competition from China and uncertainties over US policies under President-elect Trump, South Korea plans $10 billion in loans to support its semiconductor industry. South Korea plans [...]

The US has introduced new export controls on China's semiconductor industry, targeting 140 firms. The move aims to curb China's AI and defense tech growth, citing national security risks. Trump [...]

Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to set a new industry record, reaching $113 billion in 2024, growing 6.5% year-on-year, SEMI announced [...]

Intel and Japan's AIST are collaborating to build an R&D facility focused on semiconductor equipment and materials. This centre will introduce extreme ultraviolet lithography technology, which will be the first [...]

Beijing is set to invest 33 billion yuan (US$ 4.6 billion) in building a 12-inch wafer fabrication facility, led by state-owned enterprises and funds, as part of China's push to [...]

Byline: Shubha Mitra Supported by Pound5 million from the Welsh Government, Vishay is injecting Pound51 million into Newport wafer fab, boosting Wales' semiconductor sector with new production lines. Vishay Intertechnology [...]

Byline: Akanksha Gaur Lam Research India plans to establish a local office to support the project, which is set to produce up to 50,000 wafers monthly. Tata Electronics is on [...]

The US government has scaled back Intel’s preliminary https://www.computerworld.com/article/3541875/intel-and-the-us-set-to-seal-8-5b-chips-act-funding.html to under $8 billion, reflecting concerns over the company’s delayed investments and financial woes, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/business/washington-curtails-intel-grant.html?smid=nytcore-android-share reported. The funding was part of [...]

Byline: Tanya Jamwal A new robotics platform redefines precision, efficiency, and scalability in semiconductor manufacturing through automated plastic welding. C-Hawk Technology, California has introduced 'Roberto', a unique robotics platform for [...]

Byline: Shubha Mitra With major players Beijing Yandong Microelectronics and BOE leading the charge, China bets $4.6B on a cutting-edge 12-inch wafer fab to power its semiconductor future. Beijing is [...]

At the recent SEMICON Europa event, Agileo Automation, a provider of control and connectivity solutions for global semiconductor equipment manufacturers, launched the E84 PIO Box. According to a release, the [...]

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a science and technology company, and Intel Corp. reported they have begun the implementation of the new academic research program in Europe announced last year for [...]

Byline: Nijhum Rudra The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized a $6.6 billion funding award under the CHIPS and Science Act to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This funding will [...]

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a science and technology company, and Intel Corp. reported they have begun the implementation of the new academic research program in Europe announced last year for [...]

Byline: Shubha Mitra Powering ahead, TSMC is dominating EUV market with 56% share reportedly. While it solidifies its lead in semiconductor technology, Samsung Foundry looks to compete too. Taiwan Semiconductor [...]

Intel is struggling to gain market share in the semiconductor industry. Intel becoming a globally competitive US chip manufacturer is vital for the US economy. Intel executives say the company [...]

INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS France-based Agileo Automation, a provider of control and connectivity solutions for global semiconductor equipment manufacturers, has launched the E84 PIO Box at its Booth at [...]

Byline: Shubha Mitra As ties between the two countries strengthen across sectors, Tata Sons chooses Singapore as a key partner for semiconductor ventures, with major investments planned in India. Tata [...]

President-elect Donald J. Trump has made no bones about it: legislation passed under the Biden Administration could be on the chopping block once he enters office on Jan. 20, including [...]

Laser metrology has substantial applications in semiconductor manufacturing for providing exact optical measurements and ensuring high quality of the products. Laser metrology involves the application of laser beams for measuring [...]

Semiconductor manufacturing often requires significant investment, typically feasible only for governments or large corporations. But are there opportunities for MSMEs as well? We spoke with Sanjay Gupta of L&T Semiconductor [...]

The Thailand Board of Investment is investing $350 million in a joint venture with Hana Microelectronics and PTT to establish the country's first silicon carbide chip fabrication facility. Targeting electric [...]

For semiconductor equipment manufacturer Applied Materials, Inc., the path to success starts with productivity--with plenty of employee training and skills development along the way. 'Time to productive work output from [...]

Byline: TimesTech After announcing the world's first 300-millimeter gallium nitride (GaN) power wafer and opening the world's largest 200-millimeter silicon carbide (SiC) power fab in Kulim, Malaysia, Infineon Technologies AG [...]

Byline: Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd) The fab will reportedly be the world's first 'multichip military fab,' manufacturing chips for applications in night vision, missile seekers, space sensors, drones, military [...]

MKS Instruments announced that MKS broke ground on its super center factory in Penang, Malaysia to support the growing needs of semiconductor equipment for wafer fabrication in the region and [...]

Byline: Nijhum Rudra The development appears amid the escalating US-China geopolitical scuffles, with the former preventing the export of EUV equipment to the latter. Island country Japan, well-known for offering [...]

In a letter, key U.S. lawmakers urged Japan to strengthen restrictions on sales of chipmaking equipment to China or risk facing U.S. curbs on Japanese companies, Bloomberg's Mackenzie Hawkins reported [...]

Byline: Nijhum Rudra The primary objective is to impose sanctions against China for developing a world-class chip ecosystem that could positively impact its military. In a further effort to shatter [...]

Byline: Shubha Mitra Fuelling tech innovation in North Carolina and New York, American chipmaker Wolfspeed lands $750 million to build a major semiconductor fab, creating 5,000 jobs. On Tuesday, the [...]