The 28-nanometer process has become the most popular node among mature processes. It boasts the highest utilization rates and the strongest price support. However, market conditions are changing. Demand for many chips using the 28nm process has weakened, and some chips are beginning to migrate to more advanced process nodes.

Veteran semiconductor equipment distributor Spirox has successfully entered the advanced packaging supply chain in the second half of 2025 with its self-developed advanced optical inspection equipment. Chairman Peter Chin said the product passed foundry customer validation and secured the first order for a non-destructive through-silicon via (TSV) inspection system, slated for shipment and revenue contribution in the first half of 2026. This milestone marks the group’s transition into a new business phase.

LG Electronics will introduce the LG Gallery TV, a new lifestyle screen designed to bring a gallery-quality atmosphere into the home, at CES 2026. Aimed at interior-conscious consumers, the Gallery TV is positioned as a dedicated canvas that complements LG’s Gallery+ service, which offers a rotating library of more than 4,500 pieces of content. The product blends display technology with…