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[News] Polysilicon Imports Rebound in August, with Slight Decline Expected in September

Posted on 2024-09-30 by TrendForce

According to the latest customs data, China’s polysilicon import volume in August 2024 were 4,532 tons, a month-on-month increase of 55.13%. Among them, the import volume from Germany was 3829.3 tons, accounting for 84.50% of the total import volume. Compared …

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[News] China’s First Photonic Chip Pilot Line Launched, Along with Various Pioneering Research Achievements

Posted on 2024-09-30 by TrendForce

The industry holds high expectations for photonic chips, which play a crucial role in data centers, especially in high-bandwidth and energy-efficient data transmission. With the growing demand for efficient data processing driven by the rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, …

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[News] Canon Delivers Nanoimprint Lithography System to TIE, Reportedly Capable of Producing 2nm Chips

Posted on 2024-09-30 by TrendForce

Has the new semiconductor manufacturing equipment capable of rivaling ASML’s EUV lithography machines been shipped? Canon has announced that it will deliver its latest lithography platform, the FPA-1200NZ2C nanoimprint lithography (NIL) system for semiconductor manufacturing, to the Texas Institute for …

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[News] Arm’s Request of Acquiring Intel’s Product Division Has Been Reportedly Rejected

Posted on 2024-09-27 by TrendForce

The wild journey of Intel has yet to end, as tech giants have been approaching the company for potential acquisitions. In addition to Qualcomm, UK-based Arm is also said to inquire the possibility of acquiring the struggling chipmaker’s product division, …

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[News] China’s Industrial Profits Fall in August as Central Bank Unleashes Strong Stimulus for Weak Economy

Posted on 2024-09-27 by TrendForce

China’s industrial enterprises’ profits saw a significant decline in August, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on September 27. In August, industrial profits fell by 17.8% year-over-year, a sharp decline from July’s 4.1% increase, marking a …

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