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Feb
Smartphone SoC innovation has increasingly centered on boosting performance and improving power efficiency. However, unlike the pre-pandemic era, where leaps in technology were frequent, recent progress has been more incremental, fueling the perception that SoC makers are fine-tuning existing tech rather than introducing groundbreaking advancements.
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Feb
Fujifilm expands CMP slurry and post-CMP cleaner production to target advanced processes
Fujifilm is rapidly expanding its production of semiconductor materials in Kyushu, Japan. In addition to increasing the production capacity of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) slurries at its factory near TSMC’s Kumamoto plant, the company will also expand production of post-CMP cleaners in Oita Prefecture by the spring of 2026.
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Feb
Tesla hires in India, signaling entry plans after Modi’s US trip
Tesla is hiring in India, a sure sign it plans to enter the market shortly after CEO Elon Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US.
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Feb
Commentary: Intel’s 18A advantage undermines the case for a TSMC takeover
Pat Gelsinger’s exit as Intel’s chief executive has laid bare a fundamental clash between his vision and that of the board. Gelsinger pushed to ramp up capital spending, expand advanced chipmaking capacity, and reinforce Intel’s “Made in America” ambitions. Reports even suggested he considered acquiring GlobalFoundries to create an end-to-end foundry service spanning both cutting-edge and mature process nodes.
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Feb
Chinese robotics firms embrace modularization to enhance adaptability in humanoid robots
Industry insiders observe that Chinese robotics companies aim to differentiate themselves from American rivals by embracing modularization. Instead of concentrating only on full humanoid robots, they focus on flexible designs, such as splitting the upper and lower body and creating modular parts like dexterous hands to boost adaptability.
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Feb
DeepSeek to boost growth in AI PCs and the panel industry in 2025
Currently, there are over 30 million active users of DeepSeek’s large language model (LLM), making it the most popular LLM in China. This has sparked predictions that AI PCs will become more affordable and widely adopted, leading to growth in LTPS panels, which are more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly than OLED panels.
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Feb
Taiwan dismisses Trump’s TSMC claims, reaffirms win-win semiconductor partnership
After President Trump claimed that Taiwan has taken America’s semiconductor chip business away, some speculate that the US government might regret its decision to provide a US$6.6 billion investment incentive to Taiwan’s TSMC. Is it true that under Trump’s policies, the US government can avoid spending a dime, while Taiwanese companies and other foreign businesses operating in the US are pressured by tariffs to invest and expand domestically? This prospect has raised significant concerns and challenges for Taiwan.
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Feb
ASE to increase spending in 2025 for expansion, new Malaysia plant reportedly set to open
Global packaging and testing leader ASE Technology Holdings (ASE) expects total capital expenditure (capex) for the year to grow significantly by over 60%, primarily allocated for expanding advanced packaging and testing capacities. Notably, ASE’s new plant in Malaysia is set to officially commence operations soon, which is expected to further contribute to revenue growth in its packaging and testing business.
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Feb
宏碁宣布3月起对美出口笔记本电脑将涨价10%
2月18日,宏碁董事长陈俊圣在英国受访时透露,为应对美国加征关税,宏碁将依照进口时间,对受关税影响的产品涨价10%。预计自三月起,中国大陆生产的笔记本电脑(PC)在美售价将调涨10%。
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Feb
群智咨询:预计2月智能手机面板价格整体维稳为主
2月17日消息,群智咨询称,二月份,随着春节假期的结束,智能手机面板市场随之步入传统淡季。在“国补”政策以及各品牌积极促销的刺激下,手机市场仍保持一定热度,但由于2024年四季度的提前备货,一季度面板供应链的需求还未显现较显著的加单情况。根据群智咨询(Sigmaintell)预测,2月智能手机面板价格整体维稳为主。