MediaTek, the top smartphone chipset supplier, is shifting focus to automotive chips and the Indian market amid challenges in its traditional Chinese market. The company reported a 62% profit increase in Q2, driven by its Power IC and Smart Edge Platforms. With plans to enhance its presence in automotive technologies and India, MediaTek aims to diversify its revenue streams and capitalize on new opportunities.
In a significant move to strengthen its global presence, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has commenced construction of its first European semiconductor plant in Dresden, Germany. The facility, part of a joint venture with major European companies, will involve a €10 billion investment and is expected to significantly boost Europe’s semiconductor production capacity by 2027. This expansion is part of a broader trend, with other Taiwanese firms also increasing their investments in Europe amid growing demand for local semiconductor production.
Micron has been integral to Taiwan’s economy for three decades, with an investment of NT$1 trillion and a workforce of over 10,500 employees. As Taiwan’s largest manufacturing site, Micron leads in developing cutting-edge DRAM and HBM technologies essential for the future of AI applications. Committed to sustainability, the company is advancing towards a net-zero carbon goal by 2030, alongside efforts to boost STEM education and support local communities.
TSMC is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by the soaring demand for advanced AI chips and expanding its global operations. However, the company faces challenges, including potential cultural clashes at its new U.S. facility and the risk of supply chain disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions and evolving AI market dynamics.
Electron microscopy is critical in enabling the examination of microchips and nanostructures, which then ensure the integrity and performance of semiconductor devices that power solutions around the world. The demand for high-performance semiconductor technology is growing exponentially, including generative AI, smart devices, and renewable energy. As Taiwan solidifies itself as a leader in the international…
As TSMC gears up to bring advanced semiconductor manufacturing to the U.S., the company’s American employees recount their experiences receiving job training in Taiwan. Several hundred young Americans are currently undergoing intensive training at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) chip manufacturing facility in Tainan. Once finished with the program, these trainees are expected to…
The complex sequence of inputs, outputs, and processes involved in producing the components powering virtually all modern electronic equipment is exposed to many risks that industry experts say must be addressed quickly. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently stated in an interview with CNBC: “If you allow yourself to think about a scenario where…
Despite decreased technology demand and geopolitical challenges, domestic chip designers, led by MediaTek, are posting strong sales while navigating U.S.-China tensions. Taiwan’s semiconductor firms are often referred to as “chipmakers” because many manufacture the computing brains of electronic devices. But some of the island’s most ascendant semiconductor companies do not make any chips at all:…
Taiwan’s government has taken immediate steps to implement export controls and other measures to limit economic activity between Taiwan and Russia following the latter’s invasion of Ukraine. Within a day of Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it would join the U.S., EU countries, and other nations in…
By Hannah Chang, Commonwealth Magazine Ambitions to manufacture in the U.S. closer to major customers have led TSMC to set up shop in America. The project and related supply chain relocation pose numerous challenges, from cost control to talent recruitment and management techniques in a different culture. Michelle Chang, director of the Taiwanese Chambers of…
