Rapidus begins installation of EUV equipment, aiming for multiple units

Rapidus, a Japanese company targeting the mass production of 2nm chips, has announced the delivery of Japan’s first extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine, the NXE:3800E, which will be installed at its Innovative Integration for Manufacturing (IIM-1) foundry under construction in Hokkaido. The company plans to introduce multiple units in the future.

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Micron sees data center-driven record sales, but guidance disappoints

Micron Technology reported record fiscal first-quarter revenue driven by data center SSD sales, which now represent over half of total revenue. While HBM shipments doubled quarter over quarter, the company’s fiscal second-quarter guidance fell below expectations due to weakening demand in non-AI segments. However, AI-driven growth prospects remain strong for fiscal 2025.

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China, US policies drive rush orders, lifting TV panel makers’ utilization rates

The Chinese government’s subsidy program for energy-efficient appliances, combined with anticipated US tariff hikes, has triggered a sudden surge in TV demand in China and the US. This spike, supported by robust sales during key shopping events like Single’s Day and Black Friday, has driven up production capacity utilization rates at TV panel manufacturers.

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