Foxconn’s Exit from Joint Venture with Vedanta

In a mutual agreement to explore diverse development opportunities, Foxconn, the Taiwanese component maker, and Vedanta, led by Anil Agarwal, recently announced the termination of their joint venture aimed at semiconductor manufacturing in India. The joint venture, which was initially formed in 2019, faced several challenges, including regulatory hurdles and shifting market dynamics. Despite the…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Semiconductor Manufacturing

The semiconductor manufacturing process is a complex and demanding process, but it is essential to the continued development of technology. The semiconductor manufacturing process begins with creating a wafer, a thin slice of semiconductor material, typically silicon. The wafer is then polished to create a smooth surface. Next, a thin layer of silicon dioxide is…

Applied Materials to Invest $4 Billion in California Research and Manufacturing Facility

The White House revealed that semiconductor manufacturing company Applied Materials is set to invest up to $4 billion in research and development, as well as a new facility in California dedicated to chipmaking. The newly established Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization (EPIC) Center will spearhead the development of cutting-edge tools for semiconductor manufacturing. Applied…