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2026-06-27
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China's AI chip race is pushing the semiconductor bottleneck into advanced packaging and testing, where HPC, HBM, Chiplets and domestic substitution are driving a new capacity cycle.
2026-06-27
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ShunSin, a Foxconn-affiliated packaging and testing company, held its 2026 annual general meeting, with chairman Shang-Yi Chiang presiding. Chiang said ShunSin will leverage its packaging, testing, and optoelectronic integration capabilities under Foxconn's "3+3+3" strategy to seize advanced packaging opportunities in AI optical communications.
2026-06-26
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Texas Instruments (TXN) stock is trading at $312.98, reflecting a daily gain of 3.25%. The price is positioned above its key moving averages, highlighting notable strength relative to recent trend levels. Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc. has reduced its holdings in Texas Instruments by 19.9% during the first quarter, which may indicate portfolio rebalancing or a changed view on TXN, according to
2026-06-25
digitimes.com 2026-06-25
The global semiconductor packaging and testing race is heating up as TSMC recently signed a 10-year agreement with Amkor to expand advanced packaging collaboration in Arizona, drawing close market attention to how the rivalry with ASE and Amkor will reshape market share. ASE Chief Operating Officer Tien Wu said he is "optimistic," stating that strong demand from US customers and the need to divers
2026-06-25
digitimes.com 2026-06-25
JCET Group is accelerating its AI chip packaging expansion with a CNY7.8 billion (US$1.1 billion) investment in a new advanced packaging and testing plant in Shanghai Lingang, strengthening capacity for AI computing, high-performance chips, high-density memory and automotive electronics.
2026-06-25
digitimes.com 2026-06-25
IC design firms are scrambling to expand their partner networks as tight packaging and testing capacity remain the most pressing bottleneck in the supply chain. Companies in Taiwan, Europe, and the US say the shortage is worse than expected, pushing packaging, testing, and related materials into broader supply constraints.
2026-06-25
digitimes.com 2026-06-25
The European Commission has given the green light to a EUR76 million (approx. US$86.3 million) German subsidy supporting QuantumDiamonds' plan to build a new semiconductor testing equipment facility in Munich, the Commission announced. The approval is the latest step in Brussels' push to reduce Europe's reliance on foreign chip technology and strengthen its industrial autonomy.
2026-06-25
digitimes.com 2026-06-25
Sigurd is expanding testing and packaging capacity as AI demand and steady customer orders keep its facilities fully utilized. For global readers, the move underscores how supply chains for silicon photonics (SiPh), AI servers, and advanced chips are tightening, while new capacity is expected to ease bottlenecks and shape revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.
2026-06-25
www.azfamily.com 2026-06-25 AZ Family
Scottsdale man sentenced for conspiracy to steal semiconductor testing trade secrets An Israeli citizen living in Scottsdale has been sentenced in a case involving the theft of a Valley company’s trade secrets. By Ryan McCoy Published: Jun. 25, 2026 at 7:03 AM GMT+8|Updated: 3 hours ago Comment 0 Share Add as a preferred source on Google SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — An Israeli citizen living in Sc
2026-06-23
simplywall.st 2026-06-23 simplywall.st
United States/Semiconductors/NasdaqGS:FORM Should Analyst Upgrades Tied to AI and HBM Testing Require Action From FormFactor (FORM) Investors? June 23, 2026 Simply Wall St Reviewed by Sasha Jovanovic Share Copy Link In recent weeks, FormFactor has attracted a series of analyst upgrades that emphasize its role in testing technologies tied to artificial intelligence and high bandwidth memory. This r
2026-06-23
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Taiwan's semiconductor packaging and testing (OSAT) industry delivered strong year-over-year revenue growth in May 2026, with 21 of 24 tracked companies posting positive year-over-year gains, according to monthly revenue filings compiled for the period. The results underscore continued downstream demand driven by AI-related chip shipments and a broader recovery in consumer electronics.
2026-06-22
digitimes.com 2026-06-22
Semiconductor testing and analysis service provider Hongkang held its annual shareholders' meeting on June 18. Chairperson Hsieh Yung-fen said the company has begun investing in a silicon photonics wafer-and-chip optoelectronic analysis platform in anticipation of growing demand for silicon photonics. The first system is expected to be installed before August 2026, followed by a second and third s
2026-06-20
news.google.com 2026-06-20 The Critical Communications Review
2026-06-18
digitimes.com 2026-06-18
Penang has played a critical role in the global semiconductor back-end industry for decades, particularly in assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP). The region has built a highly competitive industrial base and, amid supply chain diversification and geopolitical shifts, has recently attracted record levels of investment.
2026-06-18
digitimes.com 2026-06-18
Beyond its established role in assembly, testing and packaging (ATP), Penang's next stage of development will depend on its ability to deepen capabilities in precision engineering, automation and system integration, while moving into higher-value equipment manufacturing and R&D. Following the opening of Galatek's new facility in Penang, Malaysia, DIGITIMES spoke with Galatek Malaysia general manag
2026-06-14
tomshardware.com 2026-06-14 Jowi Morales
Is this the beginning of the end for Copilot+ PCs?
2026-06-14
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Chunghwa Leading Photonics Tech, a subsidiary of Chunghwa Telecom, is set to list on the Taipei Emerging Stock Board. The company has recorded record-high revenue and gross margin in the first four months of 2026, boosted by rising demand in Industry 5.0... Some subscribers prefer to save their log-in information so they do not have to enter their User ID and Password each time the
2026-06-14
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Chunghwa Leading Photonics Tech, a subsidiary of Chunghwa Telecom, is set to list on the Taipei Emerging Stock Board. The company has recorded record-high revenue and gross margin in the first four months of 2026, boosted by rising demand in Industry 5.0 applications, advanced semiconductor process inspection, and AI data center optical communication. With short-wave infrared (SWIR) transmissive a
2026-06-14
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2026-06-12
digitimes.com 2026-06-12
The global push for AI and HPC chips is tightening advanced packaging capacity and lifting orders for outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers. For international customers and supply chains, the shift suggests stronger demand for Taiwan's packaging and testing firms, alongside a broader rebalancing of semiconductor production.