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Brewer Science Strengthens America's Semiconductor Supply Chain with Acquisition of Heraeus Epurio's Semiconductor Chemicals Business
Brewer Science has acquired Heraeus Epurio's semiconductor chemicals business, enhancing its vertical integration into ultrapure chemical manufacturing. This move is aimed at bolstering the reliability and purity standards in the semiconductor supply chain.
X reports TSMC to reach a new milestone with its 2nm process by end of 2026
TSMC is reportedly approaching a milestone with its 2nm process, aiming for 100,000 monthly wafers by the end of 2026. The shift is driven by AI customers seeking enhanced performance and reduced power consumption. This demand may accelerate manufacturing efforts at TSMC.
TSMC Fab 18 resumes full production after brief power dip
TSMC reported a 90-minute voltage fluctuation at Fab 18 in Tainan; no wafer scrappage confirmed; production normalized within 4 hours.
Memory makers accelerate HBM allocation as AI accelerator demand stays tight
Industry reporting pointed to continued tight high-bandwidth memory allocation for AI accelerators, with Korean and Taiwanese suppliers prioritising contracted hyperscaler demand.
TSMC activates quake protocols after southern Taiwan tremor; tools paused briefly
A moderate earthquake in southern Taiwan triggered automatic tool pauses at advanced fabs; TSMC said inspections preceded staged restart with no prolonged outage reported.
Samsung flags advanced-node yield progress at Pyeongtaek campus
Samsung Electronics highlighted improved yields on leading-edge logic processes at its Pyeongtaek complex, relevant to foundry competition with TSMC.
TSMC updates Arizona fab timeline as packaging and tool install continue
TSMC restated progress on US fab phases, with tool install and advanced packaging readiness cited as near-term milestones for volume ramp.