Global semiconductor equipment billings up 19% YoY in 3Q 2024

SEMI just reported in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report that global semiconductor equipment billings rose by 19% year-over-year to $30.38 billion in Q3 2024 while quarter-over-quarter billings registered a 13% growth during the same period.

SP Manufacturing expands with New Malaysia plant

SP Manufacturing (SPM), a leader in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), is strengthening its global presence with two major moves: opening a new manufacturing facility in Senai, Malaysia, and successfully acquiring the Asian operations of the Ideal Jacobs Corporation.

Thailand BOI greenlights Foxsemicon subsidiary investment in high-precision semicon machinery parts

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) today announced it has granted investment privileges to a 10.5 billion baht (ca. US$ 306 million) investment by UNIQUE Integrated Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Foxsemicon Integrated Technology Inc. (Fiti Group), to build a factory to produce for export high-precision machinery parts and equipment used in the semiconductor industry.

SignOff Semiconductors expands global presence with new Office in Penang

SignOff Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Bengaluru, India, and a leading provider of VLSI and Embedded Design services, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new office in Penang, Malaysia.

Advanced processes, China policy propel global foundry revenue to new heights in 3Q24

According to TrendForce’s latest report, while the overall economic situation did not significantly improve in the third quarter of 2024.

WiMi develops FPGA-based digital quantum computer verification technology

WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc., a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality Technology provider, today announced that their R&D team has developed a revolutionary technology — FPGA-based digital quantum computer verification technology.

Quobly teams up with STMicroelectronics to boost quantum processor production

Collaboration will leverage ST's 28nm FD-SOI commercial semiconductor volume manufacturing processes to pave the way towards cost-competitive, large-scale quantum computing solutions.

UMC signs 30-year deal with CIP for 30 billion kWh of renewable energy

The agreement will help UMC achieve its goal of 50% renewable energy use by 2030 as part of its net zero roadmap.

MEMS Drive: Paving the way for super-high image resolution

Fabless chip firm MEMS Drive Hong Kong Ltd manufactures cutting-edge MEMS actuators targeted at mobile imaging in portable electronics.

Selecting the right design tool for cost-effective FPGA development

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Strong rebound for silicon wafer shipments in 2025, despite a softer 2024

Global Silicon Wafer Shipments to Remain Soft in 2024 Before Strong Expected Rebound in 2025, SEMI Reports

Summit puts a spotlight on booming automotive industry in Indonesia

2024 ASEAN Advanced Automotive Manufacturing Summit - Flexible Production & EV Solutions gathered industry leaders to exchange insights, explore technological advancements, and discuss the latest trends shaping the automotive sector in Indonesia and ASEAN.