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New SEMI Auto IC Master to support collaboration between Taiwan chipmakers and automotive ecosystem

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SEMI Taiwan launched the SEMI Auto IC Master, a comprehensive guide to automotive semiconductor and component providers in Taiwan. The guide is available through an online account or in hard copy and can be purchased by contacting the SEMI Taiwan representatives listed on the SEMI Auto IC Master webpage.

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Foxconn unveils crossover and pickup truck prototype EVs; MODEL C EV to be delivered in Taiwan next year

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At the same time, Hon Hai showcased the production vehicle MODEL C, to be delivered in Taiwan next year, while showcasing key components of the EV supply chain, such as electric power steering (EPS) system, solid-state battery, silicon carbide power module and semiconductors. It is the first electric pickup designed and developed in Taiwan.

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Foxconn to build EV ecosystem and battery production chain in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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The Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) government has teamed up with Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to work on projects such as smart electric buses and smart city development, with the aim of becoming an arena that offers a comprehensive business and service model to attract global manufacturers to invest in Kaohsiung and establish a complete (..)

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SEMI: global total semiconductor equipment sales on track to top $100B in 2021 for first time

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Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to reach a new high of $103 billion in 2021, surging 44.7% The growth is expected to continue with the global total semiconductor manufacturing equipment market expanding to $114 billion by 2022. After seeing robust 33.8%

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DENSO and USJC announce mass production shipment of automotive IGBTs, targeting expanding EV market

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USJC), a subsidiary of global semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), announced a joint collaboration to produce insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT), which have entered mass production at the 300mm fab of USJC. DENSO and United Semiconductor Japan Co., A first shipment ceremony was held to mark this milestone.

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SEMI forecasts global chip industry to invest >$500B in new factories by 2024; automotive and HPC

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The projected growth in global factory count includes a record high 33 new semiconductor manufacturing facilities starting construction this year and 28 more in 2023. Taiwan is expected to start construction on 14 new facilities, while Japan and Southeast Asia are each projected to begin building six new facilities over the forecast period.

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Molicel to supply battery cells to Archer for production Midnight eVTOL

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Last year, Molicel announced plans to establish its first Gigafactory in Taiwan, which is scheduled to ramp up production in 2023. Archer now has more than 64% of its suppliers for its bill-of-materials selected, including many global leaders in the design, development and manufacturing of aircraft components.

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