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......»»
IC backend equipment specialist K&S to see U-shaped demand recovery
The semiconductor backend packaging and testing industry chain, while facing a business correction currently, is likely heading for a "U-shaped recovery" in the second half of 2023, according to Chan Pin Chong, executive VP and GM of Kulicke and Soff.....»»
Two new companies want a piece of Apple"s 5G modem business
Two firms are reportedly competing to handle the final packaging of Apple's in-house 5G modem for future iPhone models.Apple currently uses 5G modems supplied by Qualcomm, with that partnership expected to end with the 2023 iPhone 15 lineup. After ye.....»»
Former TSMC R&D executive joins Samsung
Lin Jun-cheng, who previously worked in TSMC's advanced packaging and testing department, has been appointed as Samsung Electronics' VP of advanced packaging business, raising concerns that the appointment may pose a threat to TSMC in the advanced pa.....»»
Innolux dismisses closing module assembly lines in China
LCD panel maker Innolux has dismissed Chinese online media reports indicating that it has closed at least 50 module assembly lines at its plant in Ningbo, China, with 20% of the factory's workers being laid off......»»
LED makers Laster, Edison Opto step up investment in Taiwan
Taiwan-based LED makers, including automotive lighting module maker Laster Tech and packaging service provider Edison Opto, have stepped up factory expansions in Taiwan amid the growing trade dispute between the US and China......»»
Protected areas may not serve as "stepping stones" under climate change
Species across the planet are shifting their ranges in response to climate change. Historically, protected areas provided refugia and high quality habitat to help preserve biodiversity......»»
Taiwan panel makers keen on diversifying production sites
In the face of geopolitical uncertainty, Taiwan-based panel manufacturers, such as AUO and Innolux, are diversifying their manufacturing bases......»»
AUO, Innolux cautious about spending in 2023
Major Taiwan-based display panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux, having racked up heavy losses in 2022, are cautious about spending in 2023, although panel prices are showing signs of recovery......»»
Square Enix CEO steps down amid big changes in gaming
Square Enix announced that it will replace its president and CEO Yosuke Matsuda, who is stepping down from the top job. Square Enix announced that it will replace its president and CEO Yosuke Matsuda, who is stepping down from the top job.Read Mo.....»»
UFC 285 fight card: Who’s stepping into the Octagon?
If you're looking for the full UFC 285 fight card, we've got the fight schedule here, along with more details about the championship headliners......»»
Innolux sees collaboration with Vedanta as critical to transformation
Innolux is pushing ahead with the second phase of its double-pronged transformation by partnering with the India-based Vedanta Group, having reached a milestone in its first phase of the established policy, according to company chairman Jim Hung......»»
Is biodegradable better? Making sense of "compostable" plastics
Bacardi rum bottles, Skittles sweet wrappers, designer water bottles—a bevy of companies are developing biodegradable plastic packaging they say is better for the environment than traditional plastics......»»
JCET provides customers with advanced packaging HVM solutions for 4D mmWave radar
JCET recently announced that it provides advanced packaging HVM solutions for 4D millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar to multiple customers in order to meet the increasingly diverse and customized demands of automotive electronic applications......»»
High-end AI chip boom to spur demand for TSMC CoWoS packaging
A surge in high-end AI chip demand spurred by the growing popularity of ChatGPT is expected to drive demand for TSMC's CoWoS packaging, according to industry sources......»»
Microsoft reportedly mulls utilizing TSMC CoWoS for AI chip
Microsoft has reportedly approached TSMC and its ecosystem partners about using the foundry's CoWoS packaging for its own AI chip, according to industry sources......»»
China OSATs drop prices for mature ICs
Chinese OSATs JCET, Tongfu Microelectronics, and HT-Tech are reportedly lowering prices to attract orders for mature ICs while also making progress in advanced packaging technology development, according to industry sources......»»
IC packaging materials suppliers expect pick-up in demand for HPC substrates
IC packaging materials suppliers and distributors anticipate an increase in demand for HPC substrates in the second half of 2023, while demand for display driver ICs (DDI) will stabilize in the second quarter of the year, according to industry source.....»»
Polarizer maker CMMT eyeing orders from India
Polarizer manufacturer Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT) may land orders from India's panel industry supply chain now that its primary customer, Innolux, has decided to build up panel production facilities in India in cooperation with a local com.....»»
India roundup: Innolux signs technology transfer agreement with Vedanta
Taiwan-based panel provider Innolux agrees to give a hand in India's development of LCD technology and manufacutring. However, Tata's low yield in manufacturing iPhone cases is a warning sign that 'Make in India' will be a long journey......»»
Susan Wojcicki, Googler No. 16 and longtime YouTube CEO, is stepping down
It'll be up to YouTube's new leader, Neal Mohan, to fend off TikTok. Enlarge / Susan Wojcicki launched one of the company's new verticals, YouTube TV, in 2017. (credit: Bloomberg / Getty Images) There are big changes a.....»»