GlobalWafers to acquire Shanghai subsidiary of Crystalwise
GlobalWafers recently disclosed that it would execute a letter of intent with Crystalwise Technology to purchase 100% of Shanghai Sawyer Shenkai Technology Material (SSKT) for up to CNY 100 million (US$14.8 million), through its China-based subsidiar.....»»
Qualcomm to acquire Autotalks
Qualcomm has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autotalks, a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions......»»
Tons Lightology to acquire StrongLED through share swap
LED lighting ODM Tons Lightology has announced plans to acquire fellow LED lighting solution provider StrongLED Lighting System through a share swap......»»
How CEO political leanings affect their international deals
Conservative CEOs are four times more likely than their liberal counterparts to acquire international firms rather than forge new alliances when entering foreign markets, according to new research. The same study finds that these political biases can.....»»
Quantum lidar prototype acquires real-time 3D images while fully submerged underwater
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a prototype lidar system that uses quantum detection technology to acquire 3D images while submerged underwater. The high sensitivity of this system could allow it to capture detailed information even.....»»
Shanghai on track to incentivize investments in semicondutor, AI sectors
The Shanghai Municipal Government has just announced a set of policy measures to strengthen the development of modernized industrial systems, offering subsidies to encourage more companies to invest in the semiconductor, AI, smart manufacturing, and.....»»
Silicon Island Chronicles interview series: SAS chairperson says global localization has become the trend
SAS is a veteran in the semiconductor sector, as it was the eighth company to enter and be established in the Hsinchu Science Park. In 2011, its semiconductor department broke off to form GlobalWafers. In an interview for the "Silicon Island Chronicl.....»»
GlobalWafers to acquire Crystalwise
GlobalWafers has announced plans to acquire Crystalwise Technology through a share swap......»»
Tesla eyes closer ties with China supply chain with new Shanghai factory
Tesla, with its new factory for energy storage products in Shanghai, is eyeing closer ties with local industry supply chains in China, according to sources at Chinese power component suppliers......»»
Chinese firms keen to acquire smaller Korean IC designers to sidestep US curbs
Chinese companies and funds reportedly have become keen to acquire or invest in small- and medium-size IC design houses in South Korea, or directly set up R&D branch offices there, seeking to use South Korea as a semiconductor transshipment base to s.....»»
Bosch to buy Calif. microchip maker TSI Semiconductors, invest $1.5B
Bosch plans to acquire a California microchip maker and invest around $1.5 billion in it to help meet growing demand for silicon carbide chips in electric vehicles......»»
Bosch to acquire US semiconductor foundry for SiC production expansion
Leading automotive supplier Bosch announced on April 26 that it is buying US-based TSI Semiconductors. The acquisition, prompted by rising demand for EVs, will boost Bosch's silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor production from 2026 onward......»»
NFL pressured to reveal why Sunday Ticket talks with Apple fell apart in class-action lawsuit
At one point, Apple was believed to be the front-runner in negotiations to gain the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket streaming. At some point, however, Apple backed out of negotiations, which paved the way for YouTube to acquire the rights starting this.....»»
Bosch to buy California microchip maker TSI Semiconductors, invest $1.5 billion
Bosch plans to acquire a California microchip maker and invest around $1.5 billion in it to help meet growing demand for silicon carbide chips in electric vehicles......»»
Coretronic Intelligent Robotics sees growing drone shipments
Coretronic Intelligent Robotics (CIRC), a subsidiary of Taiwan-based backlit unit (BLU) maker Coretronic, will likely see a significant increase in drone orders from ODMs and the military sector from 2023 onward......»»
Optoma works with NYCU to construct R&D center for AI and VR in Taiwan
Optoma, a subsidiary of Coretronic, has partnered with Tawan's National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University (NYCU) to work on building an R&D center for AI and VR interaction and is looking to develop solutions powered by human-collaborative robot equipm.....»»
Tesla readies export of Model Y to Canada from China
Tesla has begun producing in Shanghai a version of the Model Y for sale in Canada this year, the first time it will ship cars to North America from China......»»
TSMC signs contract to procure green energy for partners and subsidiaries in Taiwan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced it signed contracts with Ark Power, a green energy subsidiary of Taiwan-based Ark Solar Energy, to procure a total of 20 billion kWh of recycled energy for its supply chain partners and subs.....»»
FTTR commercialization accelerating in China
Commercialization of fiber to the room (FTTR) applications is expected to accelerate in 2023, with Huawei having showcased multiple FTTR solutions at this year's MWC in Shanghai......»»
Woot! has the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet for $25, and it’s a killer deal
Amazon is practically giving away the 2019 model of the Fire 7 Tablet on their subsidiary website Woot! Grab it for as low as $25......»»
Elon Musk vows to look into reports of "unfair" bonus cuts at Tesla"s Shanghai factory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised to look into reports that workers at the company's factory in Shanghai have been subjected to "unfair" reductions in their performance-related pay......»»