The semiconductor chip shortage wreaking havoc on the automotive and tech industries is forecasted to reach into 2023.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Introduces New HiScroll ATEX Scroll Pump
The new pumps in the HiScroll ATEX range meet the requirements of the European directive 2014/34/EU.
Micron Launches World’s First 176-Layer NAND in Mobile Solutions
Micron Technology, Inc. announced today it has begun volume shipments of the world’s first 176-layer NAND Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.1 mobile solution.
ZEISS Applies Artificial Intelligence to 3D X-ray Microscope Reconstruction Technologies
Two new reconstruction technologies introduced today by ZEISS use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve data collection and analysis, and speed up decision-making significantly.
Kyocera Celebrates 50 Years of U.S. Manufacturing
The City of San Diego has honored Kyocera International, Inc. for 50 years of U.S. manufacturing.
AKHAN Semiconductor Fabricates First of its Kind 300mm Diamond Wafer
AKHAN Semiconductor showcased the ability to manufacture 300mm complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) diamond wafers.
Brooks Instrument Opens New Manufacturing, Service and Applications Support Center in Korea
New location expands Brooks Instrument’s production, service and applications engineering capabilities, providing enhanced support to key customers in the region.
Silicon Wafer Shipments Reach New High in Second Quarter 2021
Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments increased 6% to 3,534 million square inches in the second quarter of 2021, surpassing the historical high set in the first quarter.
Wooptix Introduces Wafer Geometry System for 300mm Blank Silicon Wafers
Wooptix SL, a Spanish company dedicated to developing new imaging solutions, has introduced Phemet® lab system, a 300mm blank silicon wafer geometry system collecting millions of topography data points on a full wafer in a few seconds.
While Industry Booms, China Worries Mount
While China’s share of all semiconductor production has shot up, the Americas region has declined, raising alarm bells in Washington. “We see a continuation of this trend, with the Americas dropping by one more percent point next year and China building out its lead.” – SEMI senior principal analyst Christian Dieseldorff.
