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Wed, Aug 5

22:31Impact score 65
China's CXMT targets 30% DRAM memory market share by 2030 with sixth mega-fab — future plans bottlenecked by access to advanced chipmaking tools
CXMT plans to build its sixth DRAM fab in Beijing, aiming to double monthly wafer starts to over 600,000. This expansion relies on government funding and targets 30% market share by 2030. Bearish - Increased capacity will likely lead to oversupply and downward pressure on DRAM prices.
DRAMCXMT, Micron and 3 totalTom's HardwareCapacity Change

Tue, Aug 4

03:47Impact score 90
[News] PSMC Reportedly Becomes Intel’s Exclusive EMIB Silicon Capacitor Supplier; UMC May See Order Boost
PSMC secures exclusive supply of Intel's EMIB-T silicon capacitors, expanding monthly capacity to 5,000 8-inch and 8,000-10,000 12-inch wafers. UMC also gains EMIB bridge orders. EMIB-T offers a 50% cost reduction over TSMC's CoWoS, creating competitive pressure on legacy packaging.
Silicon CapacitorsEMIB Silicon BridgesPowerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC), United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and 3 totalTrendForceCapacity Change

Mon, Jul 27

23:30Impact score 60
[News] Samsung Display Revives Asan OLED Expansion Plan with KRW 67 Trillion
Samsung Display has revived its 67 trillion KRW OLED expansion plan to upgrade facilities and build new lines. This move aims to counter Chinese competition despite recent demand weakness. Bearish: Capacity expansion exacerbates oversupply, pressuring OLED prices.
OLED PanelsSamsung DisplayTrendForceCapacity Change

Sun, Jul 26

01:53Impact score 65
Podcast: TSMC, SK Hynix, Intel face AI chip and cash flow inflection
TSMC pledges an additional $100 billion investment, while SK Hynix considers building a plant in the US. Analyst Luke Lin links this to surging AI chip demand and supply chain shifts. Bearish: Massive capacity expansion increases supply, pressuring prices.
AI ChipsTSMC, SK Hynix and 3 totalDigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change

Fri, Jul 24

16:43Impact score 65
SK Hynix seeks US engineers for 3D stacked DRAM push
SK Hynix is recruiting US engineers to co-design 3D stacked DRAM-on-logic with customers, extending its custom memory strategy beyond HBM to on-device AI applications. This move signals a strategic expansion into the custom DRAM market, which is bullish for future demand and capacity planning.
DRAMCustom DRAMDRAM-on-logicSK HynixDigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change

Wed, Jul 22

04:10Impact score 60
SK Hynix Nasdaq Debut Shows Global Memory Expansion Race
SK Hynix's Nasdaq debut highlights a global memory expansion race funded by capital expenditure, with Samsung and Micron following suit. This increased capacity could lead to oversupply, exerting downward pressure on memory prices.
MemoryDRAMNAND FlashSK Hynix, Samsung Electronics and 3 totalEE TimesCapacity Change

Mon, Jul 20

22:41Impact score 65
SK hynix Explores US Fab Options to Keep Memory Prices Under Control
SK hynix is exploring US fab options to increase supply and control memory prices. Chairman Chey Tae-won warns of 'chipflation' and supply shortages despite surging AI demand. This capacity expansion aims to alleviate shortages and pressure on PC OEMs to source from competitors like CXMT.
DRAM HBMSK hynix, CXMTTechPowerUpCapacity Change

Fri, Jul 17

03:54Impact score 55
TSMC's $265B US fab pledge is the outline of a concept of a plan
TSMC announced a $265B plan for 12 US fabs, but analysts warn execution risks are high based on historical delays at Intel and TSMC's own slow progress. This skepticism regarding the timeline of capacity expansion suggests supply relief may be delayed.
Wafer FabsTSMCThe RegisterCapacity Change

Tue, Jul 14

23:19Impact score 65
Samsung Texas Fab to Mass-Produce Tesla AI5 SoC on 2 nm Node
Samsung's Taylor, Texas fab will mass-produce Tesla's AI5 SoC on the SF2 2nm node, utilizing CHIPS Act funding. This marks a significant expansion of Samsung's US capacity and validates its advanced node. The move is bullish for Samsung's capacity utilization and LPDDR5X demand.
AI5 SoCLPDDR5X2nm Node (SF2)Samsung Electronics, Tesla and 3 totalTechPowerUpCapacity Change

Mon, Jun 29

15:02Impact score 65
Samsung, SK Hynix to build KRW800 trillion chip hub in South Korea’s southwest
Samsung and SK Hynix plan to build two memory fabs each in South Korea, investing KRW 800 trillion in a new chip ecosystem. This massive capacity expansion signals potential future oversupply and downward pressure on memory prices.
DRAMNAND FlashSamsung Electronics, SK HynixDigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change

Fri, Jun 26

10:59Impact score 60
SK Hynix races to open Yongin triple-deck fab in 2027
SK Hynix targets completion of its first triple-deck fab at the Yongin cluster by February 2027. This aggressive capacity expansion aims to outpace competitors. The move signals potential oversupply risks, exerting downward pressure on memory prices.
DRAMNAND FlashSK Hynix Inc.DigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change

Thu, Jun 25

09:30Impact score 60
SK Hynix eyes record Nasdaq ADR to fund AI memory expansion
SK Hynix approved issuing new shares worth KRW45.45 trillion to fund semiconductor facility investment. The capital will be primarily used for expanding AI memory production capacity. This move signals strong confidence in future demand and is likely to support the company's growth trajectory.
DRAM HBMSK HynixDigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change

Tue, Jun 23

10:33Impact score 60
A split is emerging in the HBM race: #Samsung is leaning into aggressive #HBM4 expansion, while #SKhynix shifts toward a more measured, profitability-...
Samsung achieved $1B in HBM4 sales and is aggressively expanding, while SK hynix focuses on profitability. This competitive shift suggests increased supply pressure on HBM4 pricing.
HBM4Samsung Electronics, SK hynixTrendForce Official (Market Data)Capacity Change

Fri, Jun 19

19:58Impact score 60
Intel hires former SK hynix chief Seok-Hee Lee to lead Intel Foundry advanced packaging — company establishing section as 'focused business with dedicated leadership'
Intel splits advanced packaging into a standalone business led by former SK hynix CEO Seok-Hee Lee, with EMIB-T technology rolling out in production fabs this year to compete with TSMC's oversubscribed CoWoS capacity.
EMIBAdvanced PackagingHBMIntel, SK hynix and 5 totalTom's HardwareCapacity Change

Fri, Jun 12

02:24Impact score 65
[News] Micron Taps Bechtel, Intel Ohio Fab Builder, to Speed Up New York Mega Fab Construction
Micron selected Bechtel for its NY fab construction, targeting late 2030 and 2033 operations. This $50B expansion aims to shorten ramp-up times but threatens to lower DRAM ASPs due to subsidized costs.
DRAMMicron Technology, BechtelTrendForceCapacity Change

Tue, Jun 9

18:00Impact score 90
RT NEWS: 🚀 Jensen Huang has been pushing aggressively for higher #HBM supply, and #SKhynix is ramping up capacity accordingly, as it reportedly pla...
SK hynix placed a 44.2 billion won order with Hanmi Semiconductor for TC bonders to expand HBM4 production capacity, responding to Jensen Huang's aggressive demand push. This investment signals a significant supply ramp-up to meet the surging AI chip demand, which is likely to support HBM pricing in the near term.
HBM4SK hynix, Hanmi SemiconductorTrendForce Official (Market Data)Capacity Change

Wed, Jun 3

06:45Impact score 60
SK Hynix to double capacity over next 5 years, as Nvidia CEO leaves 'Please make more' note on Computex booth
SK Hynix announced a five-year plan to double overall production capacity to address an AI-driven global memory shortage. The expansion involves deepened strategic cooperation with TSMC. Watch: Long-term supply will increase, but current tight market conditions persist.
MemoryDRAM HBMSK Hynix, TSMC and 3 totalDigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change

Tue, Jun 2

08:56Impact score 65
[News] SK Chair Sees Memory Shortage Through 2030, Eyes Capacity Doubling and Stronger TSMC, Taiwan Ties
SK Group Chairman expects memory supply tightness to persist through 2030 and plans to double total wafer capacity over the next five years. This move aims to address surging AI demand and strengthen partnerships with TSMC and NVIDIA for next-gen HBM4E. Bullish for memory pricing in the short-to-medium term, though long-term capacity doubling warrants monitoring.
DRAM HBMHBM4ESK hynix, TSMC and 3 totalTrendForceCapacity Change

Wed, May 20

03:38Impact score 65
[News] ASML Expects First High-NA EUV Memory, Logic Products Within Months Amid TSMC’s Cost-Driven Delay
ASML CEO expects first High-NA EUV products within months, while TSMC delays adoption due to high costs. Intel and SK hynix are aggressively deploying the technology, whereas Samsung adopts a pragmatic approach.
High-NA EUV Lithography EquipmentASML, TSMC and 5 totalTrendForceCapacity Change

Tue, May 19

06:34Impact score 15
[News] SCHMID Flags TSMC Panel-Level Packaging Push: 310×310mm Progress, Glass Integration Under Review
SCHMID forecasts the panel-level packaging market to expand 3-4x by 2030, with TSMC advancing its CoPoS platform and glass integration for mass production by 2028. This shift towards glass substrates and standardized panel sizes is driven by major OEMs like Intel and Samsung to overcome organic substrate limitations.
Glass SubstratesPanel-Level PackagingIC SubstratesSCHMID, TSMC and 8 totalTrendForceCapacity Change

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