Silicon Saxony: Europe’s semiconductor powerhouse attracts global giants with EUR50 billion in investments

Germany’s Saxony region, already a key player in Europe’s semiconductor industry, is deepening its ties with Taiwan as TSMC expands its European footprint. This decades-long partnership, now backed by EUR50 billion in industry investments, aims to position Saxony as a global semiconductor powerhouse, centered in Dresden’s “Silicon Saxony.” Beyond chips, this strategic push opens doors for collaboration in electric vehicles (EVs), robotics, and hydrogen energy, further solidifying Europe’s tech leadership.

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Samsung reportedly adjusting wafer foundry strategy as it falls increasingly behind TSMC

Samsung Electronics is reportedly considering revising its schedule and plans for its wafer foundry projects currently under construction. The Pyeongtaek 4th factory (P4) in South Korea may cancel its planned foundry production line, while equipment investment for the Taylor foundry in the US could be postponed by about one more quarter.

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Samsung counters Apple’s Korea strategy with unprecedented US discounts in 3Q24

Apple has, for the first time, included South Korea in the initial wave of countries for the iPhone 16 series launch. In response, Samsung Electronics has raised its alert level and decided to offer unprecedented discounts on its foldable smartphones in Apple’s “home turf,” the United States. The smartphone war for the second half of 2024 has officially begun.

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Equipment maker Csun discusses company transformation and succession in Q&A

Csun Manufacturing has transitioned from producing constant temperature ovens and automatic exposure machines to becoming a semiconductor equipment supplier, focusing on wafer foundry and advanced packaging process tools. The market’s interest extends beyond Csun’s order volume to its long-term strategy, including the company’s succession plan.

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