Semiconductor equipment manufacturer Skytech Inc. has achieved significant success with its self-developed ALD and PVD equipment, with this year’s revenue share exceeding 50% Skytech Inc. (6937), which transitioned from semiconductor components to self-manufactured equipment, has reported significant success in both front-end and back-end semiconductor processing equipment. Recently, the company has benefited from China’s expansion of semiconductor capabilities and Taiwan’s increased wafer foundry and advanced packaging capacities, leading to a notable acceleration in order growth. According to sources within the semiconductor supply chain, with higher-margin equipment shipments, Skytech’s revenue in February and March could potentially double compared to January. For the entire year, the revenue share from shipments of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) equipment is expected to exceed 50%, driving a double-digit percentage increase in total annual revenue for 2024. https://www.skytech.com.tw/newsdetail_en.php?id=5522

Taiwan Mittelstand 2024/01/31 As a winner of the Mittelstand Award, Skynet not only wishes to thank the government for its support and recognition but also strives to serve as an example to other Taiwanese businesses. We aim to upgrade the technical expertise of the Taiwanese semiconductor equipment industry, boost industrial growth in Taiwan, and provide high-quality local job opportunities. https://www.skytech.com.tw/newsdetail_en.php?id=5512

Taiwan Precision Materials Co., Ltd. (TPM), a supplier of high-purity consumable components for semiconductor equipment, is set to commence trading on the Emerging Stock Market on December 22, 2023, with a reference price of NT$35 per share. Established in September 1997, TPM, led by Chairman Ma Jian-Yong, has a paid-in capital of NT$282 million and serves major global semiconductor manufacturers.  In 2022, TPM reported revenues of NT$652 million and a net profit of NT$48 million, resulting in earnings per share (EPS) of NT$2.01. For the first half of 2023, the company achieved revenues of NT$307 million and a net profit of NT$17 million, with an EPS of NT$0.63.   TPM’s products are primarily used in front-end semiconductor processes such as etching and thin-film deposition. The company specializes in materials like alumina, zirconia, silicon nitride, and silicon carbide ceramics. With capabilities in material development, precision machining, surface treatment, and cleaning, TPM offers integrated manufacturing solutions. Notably, in 2014, TPM received certification from the world’s largest semiconductor equipment manufacturer.   Looking ahead, TPM plans to implement four growth strategies: (1) Developing next-generation ceramic materials; (2) Expanding refurbishment services; (3) Establishing high-end component cleaning production lines; and (4) Developing advanced quartz and silicon ring products.   These initiatives aim to meet the evolving demands of advanced semiconductor processes. The company anticipates that trends in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, digitalization, and electrification will drive continued growth in the semiconductor market, thereby increasing the demand for equipment components. By leveraging its existing strengths and exploring new materials and business models, TPM aims to provide comprehensive solutions to its customers and sustain business growth.  https://ec.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/4528332 2023/12/21 

2024/10/31 Ambiq VP of HR, Kris Potrafka featured above with the A List Award for Series C+ Growth Catalyst. Photos by @TYLERATX Ambiq®, a leading developer of ultra-low-power semiconductors and solutions enabling Edge AI, wins the 2024 A-List Award for Series C+ Growth Catalyst. The award show hosted by Opportunity Austin and SXSW on October 23rd 2024, recognizes exemplary entrepreneurs, investors, and startups creating global solutions through innovative technologies and thriving in the Austin ecosystem.   The Austin region serves as key tech hub in the semiconductor industry for its population of engineers, students, and innovative companies that push the boundaries of technology. For the last 14 years, Ambiq has been a rising startup semiconductor company with the headquarters based in Austin.   Ambiq, with its proprietary Subthreshold Power Optimization Technology or “SPOT” platform, challenges conventional circuit logic about power efficiency in semiconductors to perform complex computations such as AI related tasks. In conventional circuitry, a device turns off if the power drops below 1.0 voltage of power. With SPOT, developers can run their devices significantly below the 1.0 voltage threshold, resulting in quadratic energy savings.   This unrivaled energy efficiency enables manufacturers to design devices that run longer on a single charge or handle more complex workloads such as AI, without a dependence on the cloud. In March 2024, Ambiq announced their next generation Apollo510 MCU as their most powerful and energy efficient semiconductor yet. See video and photos from the event below:  https://ambiq.com/news/ambiq-wins-opportunity-austin-a-list-award-for-series-c-company

2023/10/19 At the 2023 OCP, GeNopsys Technologies, Inc. unveiled DOVINSY, a globally leading, SDN-intelligent-controlled, DWDM all-optical switching data center network system. https://genopsys-tech.com/blog/ocp-global-summit-2023

2024/02/06 In the heart of the global fashion and information hub, Times Square in the United States, a brand-new L-shaped high-definition, ultra-wide-angle LED display has officially emerged. This display stands uniquely on the street, spanning 27 meters in width and towering up to 13 meters in height. Broadcasting the latest news 24 hours a day, it has become a new landmark in this bustling city .https://www.en.savc-vision.com/star-asias-full-color-led-display-at-times-square/