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ASML upholds bullish 2030 outlook in bet on AI-driven demand
ASML, the Dutch maker of advanced chip-making machines that are critical to global supply chains, reaffirmed its long-term revenue outlook as it bets on an artificial intelligence-driven boom in semiconductor demand.
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AMD cutting about 4% of workforce to focus resources on AI push
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is shedding about a thousand jobs as part of an effort to refocus on newer markets like artificial intelligence chips.
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Sumco expects declining profit in wafer sales in 2024
Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer Sumco has noted the robust demand for AI. However, demand for personal computers and smartphones has bottomed out, and the consumer, industrial, and automotive sectors continue to show limited strength, slowing the broader recovery in the silicon wafer market.
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ENLight, Bulky Animation forge AI alliance to revolutionize filmmaking
Taiwan’s AI computing power vendor ENLight Corp has teamed up with Bulky Animation Studio to establish an AI audiovisual technology center tailored to the growing AI needs of the film, music, animation, and entertainment industries.
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Industrial level digital twin plan: from AI factory to AI solution
“Quality” is the foundation of all manufacturing industries. Companies initiate product plans from their R&D departments, working collaboratively through production teams, suppliers, and customers to meet the Six Sigma requirements, ultimately aiming for “zero defects” when presenting products to consumers and users.
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Three Chinese solar firms accused of US$2.64 billion tax dodge in India
Three Chinese solar companies were found to have evaded taxes on approximately INR220 billion (US$2.64 billion) of profits earned from INR450 billion worth of solar product sales in India over the past decade.
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Kaori forms thermal tech subsidiary to capture AI cooling demand
Kaori Heat Treatment Co. approved the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on thermal solutions at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on November 12, transferring its thermal energy division to the new entity, Kaori Thermal Technology. The restructuring aims to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the group’s positioning in the growing artificial intelligence infrastructure market.
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CATL open to US investment if Trump welcomes Chinese capital
CATL’s chairman and CEO Robin Zeng has expressed willingness to build a factory in the US if President-Elect Donald Trump is willing to open the door for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) investments. This strategic shift comes as Chinese manufacturers face mounting pressure from Trump’s tariffs on EV and lithium battery imports.
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TSMC unveils Taichung zero-waste center, reducing 130,000 tons of waste annually
TSMC inaugurated its zero-waste manufacturing center in Taichung on November 13, while signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) to develop advanced carbon capture technology.