The linear motor is a core component of the motion platform in a lithography machine. Lithography machine must “carve” circuit patterns onto silicon wafers with nanometer-level precision. The linear motor directly drives the worktable and the mask stage to achieve high-speed, ultra-precise linea...

As the U.S. clamps down on chip exports, China is fast-tracking the consolidation of its semiconductor industry. According to Economic Daily News and Chinese media like Sina, China’s A-share chip sector has announced at least 23 M&A deals since 2025. Notably, as the reports highlight, in 2...

After Washington tightened AI chip export rules in May—saying using Huawei's Ascend chips without a license is a violation of U.S. export control rules—Taiwan is stepping up too. On June 15, the International Trade Administration updated its export control list, adding 601 entities—inclu...

Amid China’s semiconductor consolidation wave to push back against U.S. pressure, local foundry giant SMIC announced on June 5 it is selling its full 14.83% stake in SMIC Ningbo to Shenzhen-listed Goke Microelectronics, according to Sina and the Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily. Pe...

Amid looming chip tariffs, China’s leading foundry SMIC delivered a robust 161.9% year-on-year surge in Q1 profit, hitting $188 million, as highlighted by Reuters and China’s Wallstreetcn. Despite the strong start, the company struck a cautious tone for Q2, projecting a 4–6% Q2 sales dip and a...