OSATs still uncertain about constructing facilities in US
Though TSMC is building advanced wafer fabs in the US, Taiwanese OSAT companies still have concerns about constructing facilities there to provide cutting-edge packaging services such as those for chiplets or mainstream flip-chip (FC) processes, acco.....»»
Taiwan-based OSATs post better-than-expected sales for March
Taiwan-based OSATs, including ASE Technology Holding (ASEH), Powertech Technology and King Yuan Electronics (KYEC), have reported better-than-expected sales for March, indicating a gradual recovery of the local IC backend service industry......»»
Taiwan-based OSATs see upstream orders increase in 2Q23
Taiwan-based driver IC OSATs such as ChipMOS Technologies and Chipbond Technology are seeing the monthly operating growth rate of chip and backend companies exceed 20%, according to industry sources......»»
Memory market to bottom out in 2Q23 with uncertain recovery prospects
The memory industry is expected to reach the bottom of its downturn cycle in the second quarter of 2023 due to continuous falls in DRAM and NAND prices, high inventory levels at supply chain players and sustained slowdown in terminal consumer spendin.....»»
A Valuable Early-Warning System for Disease Outbreaks Could Be Shut Down
Uncertain funding means wastewater surveillance programs could close in the future.....»»
A Valuable Early-warning System for Disease Outbreaks Could Be Shut Down
Uncertain funding means wastewater surveillance programs could close in the future.....»»
Study investigates effects of isoeugenol on fish
Isoeugenol is a fragrance contained in plants that is very commonly used as an anesthetic in fish farming facilities and aquaculture. A research team at the Department of Animal Physiology at the University of Bayreuth has now investigated the mode o.....»»
In uncertain times, organizations prioritize tech skills development
Amid economic uncertainty and downturn, organizations are leaning on their technologists to continue to innovate and drive business value, according to Pluralsight. Though 65% of tech team leaders have been asked to cut costs, 72% still plan to incre.....»»
Fab equipment spending on track for 2024 recovery, SEMI says
Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities is expected to decline 22% on year to US$76 billion in 2023 from a record high of US$98 billion in 2022 before rising 21% to US$92 billion in 2024 to reclaim lost ground, according to SEMI......»»
Changing temperatures shown to increase pesticide risk to bees
Temperature influences how badly pesticides affect bees' behavior, suggesting uncertain impacts under climate change, according to a new study......»»
IC design houses still under price pressure
IC design houses expect their business to hit bottom in the first quarter but the outlook for the rest of the year remains uncertain despite seeing price pressure ease slightly, according to industry sources......»»
Taiwan OSATs consider Mexico as regional operations base to help partners expand in US
Taiwan-based OSATs, many of which are involved with TSMC and other chipmakers, are considering Mexico as their regional base of operations to assist partners looking to expand into the US, according to industry sources......»»
GlobalWafers says new US plant on track for volume production in 1Q25
Silicon wafer supplier GlobalWafers is constructing a new 300mm (12-inch) silicon wafer plant in Sherman, Texas, and expects it to be ready for volume production in the first quarter of 2025......»»
A non-native tree species reclaims its prominence after extreme weather
The long-term effects on forests of more extreme climate events, plus other drivers of forest change, are highly uncertain. A new study of the tropical forests across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), spanning 19 years, found that after.....»»
ASEH, Amkor reportedly eyeing orders for 5G modem from Apple
Apple will reportedly have its own 5G modem chip, with OSATs such as the ASE Technology Holding (ASEH) and Amkor Technology competing for orders, according to market sources......»»
Rebounding Mitsubishi Motors to invest more than $10 billion in electric vehicles, hybrids and EV batteries
Mitsubishi's new electrification plan calls for investing between $10.26 billion to $13.19 billion in r&d and facilities for electrification through March 31, 2026. It will partly fund the rollout of nine new electrified models, including battery-ele.....»»
Capacity utilization rates at South Korean OSATs fall below 50%
South Korea's major OSATs have seen their capacity utilization rates fall to below 50%, a rare phenomenon which, although resulting from semiconductor market headwinds, has sparked great concerns from related semiconductor supply chain entities in th.....»»
LED ODM Tons Lightology expects demand recovery starting 2Q-3Q
LED lighting ODM Tons Lightology expects end-market demand to start picking up between the end of the second and third quarters, even though the global economy remains uncertain, according to company sources......»»
OSATs see clear automotive MCU orders from IDMs till end-2023
Taiwan's OSATs including ASE Technology, TeraPower Technology under Powertech Technology (PTI), and Ardentec have seen clear order visibility for automotive MCUs from IDMs till the end of 2023, but it remains to be seen whether their order momentum.....»»
Major OSATs gearing up for automotive mmWave radar solutions
Automotive mmWave radars are widely believed to become important supporting components for future vehicles. Major OSATs including China's JCET, Taiwan's ASE Technology, and US-based Amkor Technology are all revving up their deployments in advanced pa.....»»
CDK"s massive outsourcing plan could affect customer service in uncertain ways
Customer service quality is a concern for dealers once CDK's outsourcing plan with Genpact is fully enacted......»»