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SK Siltron, a South Korean semiconductor supplier, plans to shut down its silicon carbide (SiC) wafer manufacturing plant in Michigan, affecting all 140 employees. The closure, expected by mid-September 2026, follows a downturn in the U.S. electric vehicle market, which has significantly impacted de

SK Siltron's planned launch of a new silicon wafer manufacturing facility in South Korea next month reflects the growing demand for wafers driven by AI data center investments. While AI technology advancement and accelerated data center construction have significantly increased demand for high-quali