Category Archives: Wafer and Foundries

Samsung’s 3nm Setback: Tech Giants Shift to TSMC Amid Yield Struggles

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May-30-2025 — Despite making progress at older manufacturing nodes like 7nm and 8nm—with Nintendo reportedly among its clients—Samsung continues to face serious issues at the leading edge. Three years into mass production, its 3nm yield remains stuck around 50%, according to South Korean news outlet Chosun Biz.
 
 
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TSMC to Launch First European Design Center in Munich by Q3 2025

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Munich, Germany – May 28, 2025 – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) today announced the establishment of its inaugural European Design Center, set to commence operations in Munich during the third quarter of 2025. This strategic move underscores TSMC’s commitment to supporting European clients in developing high-density, high-performance, and energy-efficient

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GlobalFoundries partners with A*STAR to accelerate advanced packaging innovation

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SINGAPORE, 20 MAY 2025 – GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced plans to expand its capabilities in advanced packaging through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore’s lead public sector research and development (R&D) agency.
 
Advanced packaging has become

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TSMC to accelerate expansion in 2025 with eight new fabs and one advanced packaging plant

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[May-15-2025] – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, is dramatically expanding its manufacturing capacity both domestically and internationally in response to growing demand and ongoing tariff pressures. The company plans to construct nine new facilities in 2025 alone, a significant acceleration of its expansion strategy.
 
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Adani Enterprises and Tower Semiconductor Pause $10 Billion Chip Project in India

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Mumbai, India – May 2, 2025 – Adani Enterprises Ltd., led by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, and Israel-based Tower Semiconductor have paused discussions on their proposed $10 billion semiconductor fabrication project in Maharashtra, India. The decision follows an internal strategic review, as reported by Reuters.
 
Announced in September 2024,

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X-FAB First Quarter 2025 Results

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April 29-2025 — TESSENDERLO-HAM, Belgium-Regulatory News:
X-FAB (BOURSE:XFAB):
 
Highlights Q1 2025:

Revenue was USD 204.1 million, down 6% year-on-year (YoY) and up 8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ)
Excluding the impact from revenue recognized over time (IFRS 15), revenue was USD 202.3 million, well within the guided range of USD 195-205 million
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