TSMC and University of Tokyo open joint research lab for leading-edge semiconductors Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC), the world’s leading semiconductor contract maker in Taiwan, and the University of Tokyo announced that “TSMC-UTokyo Lab”, their joint research laboratory for the promotion of advanced semiconductor research, development, and personnel development in Japan, has started operations. This is the first time fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

au. Denso’s shareholdings in Toyota Group companies, such as Aisin Corporation, JTEKT Corporation, and Trinity Industrial Corporation, also decreased to zero during the fiscal year. On the other hand, Denso has acquired 1.12 million shares in Rohm Co., Ltd., which it is in cooperation with in the semiconductor field. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 13, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Honda to invest in Rapidus for stable procurement of semiconductors Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has decided to invest in Rapidus Corporation (Rapidus), which aims to start the mass production of next-generation semiconductors. Honda is expected to invest several billion yen in the second half of the fiscal year 2025 (from October 2025 to March 2026). Honda, which has been developing next-generation vehicles, aims to secure the stable procuremen...

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TSMC to begin volume production of 3 nanometer class automotive semiconductors in second half of 2025 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC), the world’s largest semiconductor foundry, will begin volume production of 3 nanometer (1 nm is one-billionth of a meter) class automotive semiconductors for automakers in the second half of 2025. The products will be offered for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS...

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Panasonic Automotive Systems joins SOAFEE SIG, UK governing body On June 2, the Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) announced that Panasonic Automotive Systems joined the SOAFEE community as a governing member of the SOAFEE Special Interest Group (SIG). SOAFEE initiative is an industry-led Special Interest Group (SIG) defined by automakers, semiconductor suppliers, open source and independent software vendors, and cloud technolo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

GlobalFoundries announces USD 16 billion total investment for U.S. semiconductor production and research On June 4, 2025, GlobalFoundries announced plans to invest USD 16 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities in its facilities in New York and Vermont. The investment is in response to the rapid growth in demand for next-generation semiconductors as artificial intelligence applications become more pre...

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Major automotive companies form OpenGMSL Association for in-vehicle connectivity On June 3, leading OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers and ecosystem partners announced the formation of the OpenGMSL Association, an initiative bringing together industry leaders to transform SerDes transmission of video and/or high-speed data as an open, worldwide standard across the automotive ecosystem. The launch of the OpenGMSL Association enabl...

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Cadence, USA launches design solutions for Arm Zena CSS to boost automotive software development On June 4, Cadence announced new IP, design solutions, and expert design services for software and Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) based on Arm Zena Compute Subsystems (CSS), Arm’s first-generation CSS for automotive. In the partnership, Cadence combines a digital twin for software development, semiconductor IP, design tools, and chiplet expertise to help a...

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Qualcomm acquires Autotalks to increase V2X deployments On June 5, Qualcomm Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has completed the acquisition of Autotalks, an industry leader in direct vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication solutions.  Autotalks is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2008, specializing in V2X communications. It pioneered the industry’s first purpose-built V2X chipset and has continued to ...

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Soitec, France and PSMC, Taiwan partner on ultra-thin TLT technology for nm-scale 3D stacking On June 3, Soitec announced a collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC). Soitec will supply PSMC 300mm substrates incorporating a release layer, Transistor Layer Transfer (TLT) ready, to support a new demonstration of advanced 3D chip stacking at the wafer level. This marks the first public announcement of Soitec’s TLT...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Thai BOI to launch 2025 international roadshow, eyeing EV and semiconductor growth Reported on June 1, 2025, Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) will launch an international roadshow to attract foreign investment in key industries, focusing on digital technology and semiconductors. The campaign will visit Taiwan in June, Japan in August, and the U.S. in September, where BOI will resume discussions with major investors, particularly in the semic...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

ss reforms to "produce no defects," and strengthening cooperation between groups. By leveraging dissimilar metal bonding, die casting, and other technologies it has developed in the existing business, the company will encourage the growth of new businesses that cover bus bars, heat sinks, and power semiconductor coolers. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 4, 2025)...

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F is also developing next-generation electric range extender systems, the electric Range Extender (eRE) and the electric Range Extender plus (eRE+). Both variants feature a highly integrated, flexible design adaptable to different power levels, electronics architectures, 400 V or 800 V systems, and semiconductor types. The eRE combines a generator, integrated inverter, and planetary gearbox, all managed by ZF software. Production for the first cu...

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savings also depend on a stable supply chain. Given global tensions and limited suppliers, controlling the value chain is crucial. That’s why Ampere has formed key partnerships. E2CAD supports electronic board design and software, while STMicroelectronics supplies efficient silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. These partnerships help secure essential parts, lower costs, and make the business more resilient to market changes. Semiconductor pro...

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’s The Future of Everything event, Barra declined to say whether GM planned to raise prices to offset tariff costs, calling pricing a “dynamic situation” influenced by multiple factors. Barra said GM is using 27% more U.S. content after disruptions several years ago caused by the pandemic and semiconductor shortage. (multiple sources on May 30, 2025)...

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Ather Energy, India partner with Infineon for semiconductor technologies for light electric vehicles On May 28, Ather Energy, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India, and Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Seoul, South Korea, to jointly drive innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in India. This collaboration will explore sensing and safety innovations to elevate vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Neways Electronics opens new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Malaysia Announced on May 22, 2025, Neways Electronics officially inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Selangor, Malaysia, specializing in advanced semiconductor assemblies. Industry leader ASML was the facility’s first customer.  The investment is expected to boost Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem through job creation and technology transfer. Newa...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Murata Manufacturing to mass produce NTC thermistors for power semiconductors Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Murata Manufacturing) has begun mass producing the “FTI series” NTC thermistors for power semiconductors. The thermistors with the world's first resin-molded structure boast ensured insulation. They are compatible with a mounting technology called wire bonding, which connects a semiconductor chip and electrodes with thin metal wires. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

March 2025 (FY 2024), marking the largest figure in the past 10 years and an increase for the third year in a row. About 60% (20 companies) out of the 32 had liabilities less than JPY 100 million. There was impact from the unstable state of automobile production after the spread of COVID-19, due to semiconductor shortages, logistics disruptions, and automakers’ certification fraud issues. Increases in raw material prices and transportation cost...

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KD, Spain to provide KD7251 transceiver for ZF’s ProAI ECU KD, a fabless semiconductor company, announced a technical collaboration with ZF Group to integrate its KD7251 transceiver into ZF’s ProAI ECU. They are working together to further enable ZF’s ProAI high-performance computer with optical multigigabit communications capabilities.  With the KD7251, KD provides the first optical transceiver to enable the transmission of data via auto...

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