Innolux stepping into IC packaging
Innolux will remodel a 3.5G LCD panel factory to house an IC packaging line, with production to begin in second-half 2023, according to company president James Yang......»»
Backend firms see slow adoption of FC packaging among handset APs
The adoption of advanced fan-out packaging among handset application processors has been sluggish, according to sources at backend houses......»»
China LED packagers raise quotes by 10%
China-based LED packaging houses, including MLS and DSBJ, have raised their contract quotes by up to 10% starting May, according to industry sources......»»
LED firm Edison Opto steps up deployment in automotive segment
LED module and packaging service provider Edison Opto has stepped up its deployment in the automotive segment, with plans to add a new LED automotive lighting product line in June, according to company sources......»»
South Korean supplier of ABF substrate cleaning equipment penetrates Chinese market with innovative technology
South Korean semiconductor equipment supplier Neontech's new product, "TB Cleaning Saw & Sorter," a tool for ABF substrate packaging, has penetrated the Chinese market and won an order of US$6 million. The machine is set to see robust exports in 2H23.....»»
Utilization rates for COF packaging rise
Backend houses' production utilization rates for COF packaging have increased, boosted by a recovery in display driver IC (DDI) demand, according to industry sources......»»
Samsung reportedly to move FOWLP to volume production in 4Q23
Samsung Electronics is stepping up its deployment in the advanced packaging field, and reportedly will move its fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP) technology to volume production in the fourth quarter of 2023......»»
Tested: Shargeek’s latest charger merges classic Macintosh vibes with 67W GaN power
Late last year, Shargeek launched a new version of its popular Mac-themed USB-C charger. Stepping up to include even more power into much of the same classic Apple form-factor, the new release can refuel far more than just an iPhone. Having just lau.....»»
Nvidia"s new mid-end gaming series to be mild boost to peripheral IC packaging & testing
The global consumer electronics market has faced sluggish end demand since the beginning of 2023. Sources anticipates suppliers to buoy the market with new product series this year, such as Nvidia's mid-end RTX 40 series......»»
At Last, ‘Ugly’ Sea Lampreys Are Getting Some Respect
Fisheries managers are recognizing the ecological importance of the maligned marine suckers and are stepping up efforts to help their populations recover......»»
UFC 288 fight card: Who’s stepping into the Octagon tonight?
We've got the full UFC 288 fight card lineup, as well as more details about the main event, right here......»»
Advantech steps up global deployment
Advantech, an industrial computing device and solution provider, is stepping up its investment in regional factory sites in North America, Japan, and Southeast Asia, according to the Taiwan-based company......»»
Malaysia needs at least one medium-size wafer foundry fab, says MSIA president
Malaysia should strive to attract investors to set up at least one medium-size wafer foundry fab to build a complete semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in the country, not just as an IC packaging base in Southeast Asia for international semicon.....»»
JCET gearing up for automotive, chiplet demand boom
Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology (JCET), the largest China-based OSAT company, is gearing up for a surge in demand for automotive and chiplet solutions with its expanding system- and wafer-level, and 2.5D/3D advanced packaging technology por.....»»
AMD partner, China-based packaging leader Tongfu Micro reported Q1 2023 results
Leading Chinese IC assembly and testing player Tonfgu Microelectronics has revealed its first-quarter 2023 results, seeing a revenue of CNY4.64 billion (US$670 million), up 3.11% YoY. Net profit was CNY4.55 million, down 97.24% YoY......»»
For some workers, low-paying jobs might be more of a dead end than a stepping stone
The most recent rise in Aotearoa New Zealand's minimum wage has again put the spotlight on low-wage jobs and the established belief that low wages are a starting point for workers who are quickly able to transition into higher-paid employment. But ou.....»»
Organizations are stepping up their game against cyber threats
Global median dwell time drops to just over two weeks, reflecting the essential role partnerships and the exchange of information play in building a more resilient cybersecurity ecosystem, according to Mandiant. Modern cyber defense capabilities The.....»»
UMC honorary vice chair sheds light on the development history of Taiwan as silicon island
Following half a century of development, Taiwan now has the world's most complete semiconductor industry clusters and professional division of labor, and ranks first globally in the foundry and packaging sectors and second in IC design, after the US......»»
CIS packaging house Tong Hsing less optimistic about automotive demand
Tong Hsing Electronic Industries has revised its automotive CIS business outlook from highly optimistic to just positive, according to the packaging house......»»
CIS packaging firm Tong Hsing becomes less optimistic about automotive demand
Tong Hsing Electronic Industries has revised its automotive CIS business outlook from highly optimistic to just positive, according to the packaging house......»»
Better recycling of plastic packaging: New process extracts fragrances
What doesn't smell good is hard to recycle. This simple rule also applies to the growing volume of plastic waste worldwide. One way to recycle it in an environmentally compatible and climate-friendly manner as high-quality post-consumer recyclates is.....»»