According to a TechNews report citing Nikkei, Japanese food and biotech company Ajinomoto plans to invest at least JPY 25 billion (approximately USD 166 million) by 2030 to boost production capacity of Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF)—a key material used in semiconductor substrates—by 50%. As th...

Following the unexpected death of the late Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee, focus has been on Samsung Electronics’ upcoming executive appointments aimed at addressing the leadership gap. According to South Korean news outlet EBN, Han had held three major positions concurrently: head of the Device eXper...

With its Kaohsiung plant in Southern Taiwan featuring 2nm groundbreaking today (March 31), TSMC’s next-gen 1.4nm seems to be making strides as well. According to the Economic Daily News, the foundry giant has recently informed suppliers to prepare for the necessary manufacturing equipment for the ...

Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to reviving its foundry business, and new plans regarding advanced node production have recently been unveiled. According to a report from Liberty Times, citing eeNews Europe, Intel is shifting high-volume production of 3nm chi...

Rare metals are essential materials for advanced industries such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, aerospace machinery, and refining. Amid the complex international landscape, the importance of rare metals is becoming increasingly prominent, prompting global efforts to strengthen their supply ch...