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                        | China to assert state control over rare-earth metals | 
                            7/3/2024 | 
                     
                    
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                            China plans to take state ownership in October of its rare-earth materials used in semiconductor production, covering the entire supply chain from mining to export. The move aims to secure national interests amid a trade war with the US, and China emphasizes the regulation's principles of sustainability, innovation and safety.
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                        | TSMC to boost 2nm tech spend to rival Samsung | 
                            7/3/2024 | 
                     
                    
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                            Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is set to increase its investment next year and expand its 2-nanometer semiconductor production capacity, sources say, as competition with Samsung Electronics grows. TSMC's capital expenditure for 2025 will likely range from $32 billion to $36 billion, according to sources
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                        | Kioxia aims for 1,000-layer 3D NAND flash by 2027 | 
                            7/2/2024 | 
                     
                    
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                            Kioxia wants to achieve 1,000 layers of 3D NAND flash by 2027, a significant boost to SSD densities. Technical challenges persist, including management of signal noise and the need to shrink NAND cells.
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                        | TI, Delta team up on EV power electronics with new lab | 
                            6/28/2024 | 
                     
                    
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                            Texas Instruments and Delta Electronics are collaborating on a joint laboratory in Pingzhen, Taiwan, to develop electric vehicle power electronics. The partnership aims to leverage TI's digital control and gallium nitride technology to enhance Delta's automotive power expertise.
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                        | Nexperia invests $200M in Hamburg chip production | 
                            6/28/2024 | 
                     
                    
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                            Nexperia is investing $200 million to expand its semiconductor production in Hamburg, Germany. The company, owned by Chinese electronics maker WingTech, aims to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient chips used in electric vehicles and other technologies without tapping into EU subsidies.
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