TSMC on Terafab: No Shortcuts in Foundry; Confirms Next-Gen LPU Project amid Samsung Rivalry
With Tesla teaming up with Intel on the “Terafab” initiative and accelerating its push into chip manufacturing, attention in the market is turning to how TSMC will respond. At today’s earnings call, chairman C.C. Wei acknowledged that both Intel and Tesla remain TSMC customers, while also calling Intel a “formidable competitor” that should not be underestimated. As […]
The Global Electronics Association and Responsible Business Alliance Publish GHG Emissions Reporting Guidance
The Global Electronics Association and Responsible Business Alliance announced the publication of joint guidance on Accounting for Scope 3 Category 1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions; saving time, improving data accuracy, and enabling more consistent, high-quality sustainability reporting across global supply chains. The guidance aims to provide the electronics industry with specific knowledge and practical recommendations […]
Navigating EHS Regulatory Challenges in Semiconductor Manufacturing: Insights and Strategies for 2026 and Beyond
The number of regulatory proposals, including restrictions on substances such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), that could hinder the semiconductor industry’s ability to continue manufacturing is increasing. The SEMI Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Working Groups, composed of industry technologists from across the global supply chain, meet on a regular basis to share intelligence and […]
From the Show Floor: APEX 2026 – Solin Ahmad, COO Koh Young Europe
Solin Ahmad, COO Koh Young Europe, shares her thoughts about the different vibes at shows in Europe and the U.S. and what it means for relationship-building with customers and colleagues. She tells EMSNOW about the trends in Europe and how the opportunities and strengths of the market there are unfolding after the past few challenging […]
Apple Foldable Supply Chain Takes Shape: Samsung, Foxconn, Chinese Suppliers in Focus
With several months still to go before Apple’s fall launch event, discussions around its first foldable iPhone are already heating up rapidly. Though Nikkei notes that Apple’s first foldable iPhone has encountered technical bottlenecks during engineering testing, raising delay risks, Bloomberg reports it remains on track for a September unveiling despite potential early supply constraints. According to ijiwei, against this […]