ACM Research, Inc. announced the launch of its Bevel Etch product, which further expands ACM’s comprehensive offering of wet tools.
Semiconductors
Macronix and Foxconn Sign Asset Transaction Agreement for 6-inch Wafer Fab
Macronix International Co., Ltd. and Hon Hai Technology Group today announced the signing of an Asset Transaction Agreement for the sales of Macronix’s 6-inch wafer fab and equipment in Hsinchu Science Park to Foxconn for NT$2.52 billion.
SEMI Unveils Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roadmap, Toolkit and Event Guidelines
SEMI, the trade association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today unveiled a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roadmap and Toolkit to help its more than 2,400 members transform the way they hire and retain employees and build a more diverse workforce.
“Fabrica 2.0 Machine” Replaces the “Tera 250” Name, Following the Latest Acquisition by Nano Dimension
Nano Dimension Ltd. announced today that Nanofabrica Ltd. and its 3D additively manufacturing (AM) printing system have been officially renamed following the acquisition by Nano Dimension in April 2021.
Nexperia Receives Bosch Global Supplier Award for the Second Time in a Row
Nexperia announced that it has received a prestigious Bosch Global Supplier Award for ‘Purchasing of direct materials – Mobility Solutions’.
Global Silicon Reclaim Wafers Market to Reach $840.4 Million by 2026
Silicon Reclaim Wafers market in the U.S. is estimated at US$120.7 Million in the year 2021.
GaN Systems and ON Semiconductor Partner to Deliver Smaller, More Efficient, Lower Cost Power Solutions
GaN Systems and ON Semiconductor released a new 300W BTP-PFC Bridgeless Totem Pole Power Factor Correction (PFC) evaluation board.
ACM Research Enters Bevel Etch Market to Support Emerging Process Steps in 3D NAND, DRAM and Advanced Logic Manufacturing
Wet process offers edge etch and clean to improve wafer yield with high throughput and low chemical consumption; First tool expected to ship during third quarter of 2021.
SIA Calls for House Passage of Bipartisan Research Bills
SIA CEO John Neuffer urges House to approve this legislation and calls on Congress to include robust funding for domestic chip production, innovation as these bills advance.

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 29.2% Year-to-Year in June; Q2 Sales Up 8.3% Over Q1
Sales in June were 2.1% more than the May 2021 total of $43.6 billion.