Samsung bets big on AI: Groq investment marks third AI startup in quick succession
Samsung Electronics continues its series of strategic investments amidst the surging AI wave.
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Silicon Motion launches 6nm EUV PCIe Gen5 client SSD controller
Silicon Motion Technology has announced SM2508, a new PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2.0 client SSD controller series for AI PCs and gaming consoles, with its production ramp scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Issues with Blackwell have yet to deter big tech from investing in Nvidia AI chips
Nvidia has encountered engineering obstacles in developing two next-gen advanced chips, slowing down the product release pace that would expand its leading position in the AI computing market. Despite this, Nvidia is still expected to remain the primary hardware supplier for major US tech giants’ AI development investments. The likes of Microsoft and Alphabet are still among its key customers.
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SEMI Japan urges unified advanced chips packaging standards to ease capacity crunch
SEMI Japan president Masayuki Hamajima recently called for the semiconductor industry to unify packaging technology standards as soon as possible, particularly in the advanced packaging sector.
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Infineon capable of handling short-term SiC market volatility, says company exec
Infineon has a solid basis in SiC production technology capabilities and intends to mitigate potential market oversupply and other market headwinds by capitalizing on its superior technology, cost advantages, and long-term client orders, according to Ng Kok Tiong, SVP and managing director of Infineon Technologies (Kulim).
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Global semiconductor sales show strong growth in 2Q24, says SIA
The global semiconductor industry’s sales totaled US$149.9 billion in the second quarter of 2024, according to the most recent data compiled by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). This represents an 18.3% rise from the second quarter of 2023 and a 6.5% increase from the first quarter of 2024.
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AI agent goes global: SparkLabs Taiwan highlights AI startups and international expansion
SparkLabs Taiwan held its ninth Demo Day on August 2, focused on AI applications, showcasing integrated AI agents managing cross-platform marketing and communication tasks, indicating the broadening scope of AI beyond single-system interfaces.
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IPC firms eye lucrative niche as military and aerospace markets expand
As geopolitical tensions brew and regional conflicts persist, global defense budgets are surging, fueling demand in the military and aerospace sectors. Taiwan’s defense budget for 2024 alone has soared to NT$420 billion (about US$13 billion), surging to NT$606.8 billion (US$19 billion) after including special and non-operating budgets. This escalating demand is creating lucrative opportunities across the military and aerospace supply chains.
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Indian Motherson reportedly to form JV with BIEL in supplying iPhone glasses
India-based automotive component supplier Motherson Group is reportedly set to form a joint venture with Hong Kong-based BIEL Crystal Manufactory in Tamil Nadu, where Apple suppliers are clustered. This move marks another Indian conglomerate becoming a supplier for Apple, even as India remains cautious about Chinese investments.
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总投资8亿，芯乐光MiniLED项目封顶
8月8日，广东芯乐光工业园Mini LED项目一期封顶仪式在惠州圆满举行。该项目计划总投资8亿元，分两期开发，建成投产后预计可实现年产值21亿元，年税收6300万元。