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[News] Rumors Hint at Samsung Losing HBM Edge Due to Talent Shift to SK Hynix; SK Hynix Denies the Claims

Samsung’s HBM, according to a report from TechNews, has yet to pass certification by GPU giant NVIDIA, causing it to fall behind its competitor SK Hynix. As a result, the head of Samsung’s semiconductor division was replaced. Although Samsung denies …

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[News] Booming Sales of Japanese Semiconductor Equipment Continue to Break Records, Reportedly Surpassing JPY 300 Billion

Sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Japan have been reportedly strong, with April 2024 witnessing the largest increase in sales in 17 months, continuing to surpass the JPY 300 billion mark and setting a new record for the highest monthly …

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[News] Micron Reportedly Set to Build New DRAM Plant in Hiroshima, Japan, Operational Expected by End of 2027

According to a report from a Japanese media outlet The Daily Industrial News, it reported that Micron Technology plans to build a new plant in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, for the production of DRAM chips, aiming to begin operations as early …

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[News] BOE Looking to Become OLED Panel Leader, Rumored to Have a 50% Capacity Expansion

Following its success in the LCD panel market, China’s BOE Technology Group plans to lead in the OLED panel sector as well. According to a report from Japanese media outlet Nikkei News on May 27th, BOE, China’s largest panel manufacturer, …

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[News] Russia Reportedly Completed the Manufacturing of a Lithography Machine for 350nm Chip Production

According to foreign media reports on May 25, Russia’s first lithography machine has been completed and is currently undergoing testing. Vasily Shpak, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, pointed out that this equipment can ensure the …

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