Tag: manufacturing

Chipmakers Acquire Idle LCD Panel Factories Amid Semiconductor Shortage

Facing chip shortages, semiconductor manufacturers are purchasing dormant LCD panel factories to leverage similar production infrastructures.

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China’s Semiconductor Industry Advances Amid Geopolitical Challenges

China’s semiconductor sector continues to evolve, making strides in computer hardware despite ongoing international sanctions.

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Massive ‘Godzilla’ Robot to Accelerate ITER Fusion Reactor Assembly

A colossal industrial robot dubbed ‘Godzilla’ will enhance the construction process of the ITER fusion reactor by refining assembly techniques.

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ByteDance Ventures Into AI Chip Development with Samsung Manufacturing Partnership

ByteDance is developing a proprietary AI chip, with Samsung set to produce the first samples by the end of March.

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Micron Set to Begin Mass Production of HBM4 Memory Ahead of Schedule Amid Nvidia Partnership Competition

Micron confirms HBM4 memory mass production will start this quarter, contradicting rumors of low demand from Nvidia as competition heats up.

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U.S. Battery Plants Shift Focus from Electric Vehicles to Data Center Energy Storage

Battery manufacturing facilities in the U.S. are transitioning from electric vehicle production to supplying energy storage systems for data centers.

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Memory Price Surge Could Shrink Global Smartphone Production by Up to 15% in 2026

Rising memory costs may reduce worldwide smartphone output by 10 to 15 percent in 2026, according to TrendForce projections.

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TSMC Approves Nearly $45 Billion Investment to Boost Chip Manufacturing Capacity

TSMC plans to invest a record $45 billion to expand and upgrade its chip fabrication facilities, advancing next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.

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US Plans to Increase Chip Import Tariffs with TSMC Clients Receiving Exemptions

The US government prepares to raise semiconductor import tariffs, granting exemptions to American firms sourcing chips from TSMC.

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AI Chip Production Faces Bottleneck Due to Single-Source Fiberglass Supply from Japan

A unique fiberglass material crucial for AI chip manufacturing is supplied by only one Japanese company, limiting production growth worldwide.

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AI Infrastructure Surge Disrupts Traditional Chip Market Seasonality

The AI infrastructure boom has overturned the usual first-quarter decline in chip demand, driving production growth across semiconductor makers.

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Samsung Anticipates Sharp Order Increase with Launch of 2nm Chip Technology

Samsung projects a 130% boost in orders for its 2nm semiconductor process, focusing on AI system chips amid intensifying global competition.

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