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Wed, May 13

23:37Impact score 60
Japanese chemical giant JSR expands to Taiwan for EUV photoresist production near TSMC — plant to fill missing chemical link to scale EUV materials
JSR established a joint venture in Taiwan to build a photoresist plant expected to come online in 2028, filling a critical supply chain gap for TSMC's advanced nodes. This move consolidates JSR's position as the last of Japan's major EUV suppliers to have a local manufacturing base. Watch: The capacity expansion aims to secure supply for 2nm and below, potentially stabilizing the advanced photoresist market.
EUV PhotoresistPhotoresistJSR, TSMC and 4 totalTom's HardwareCapacity Change
13:30Impact score 60
TI looks for 95% in-house fab by 2030
Texas Instruments plans to fab 95% of its ICs in-house by 2030, investing $60 billion in seven new fabs. This vertical integration strategy aims to secure supply amidst booming demand from data centers and industrial markets, which saw 90% and 30% YoY revenue growth respectively.
GaNIndustrial ICsDatacenter ICsTexas InstrumentsElectronics WeeklyCapacity Change

Sat, May 9

09:16Impact score 65
Samsung accelerates Pyeongtaek fab expansion as memory supercycle builds
Samsung is accelerating the construction of the final production line at its Pyeongtaek campus, a major capacity expansion project driven by AI-driven memory demand exceeding expectations. Bearish: Increased supply from capacity expansion may exert downward pressure on prices.
Memory ChipsSamsung ElectronicsDigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change

Fri, May 8

03:33Impact score 65
[News] Ajinomoto Boosts Chip Materials Business With ¥1.2B Land Buy for 2032 Plant; ABF Margins Top 50% on AI Boom
Ajinomoto is investing 1.2 billion JPY to build a new ABF production facility in Gifu Prefecture, scheduled for operations in 2032. This expansion aims to meet growing demand from AI data centers, where ABF margins have exceeded 50%. Bullish: As the sole supplier with over 95% global market share, Ajinomoto's capacity expansion reinforces the tight supply and high pricing power of ABF in the AI packaging market.
ABFAjinomotoTrendForceCapacity Change

Tue, May 5

07:58Impact score 60
YMTC Expands NAND and DRAM Ambitions with New Fabs Despite U.S. Sanctions Pressure
YMTC is expanding NAND and DRAM production capacity to meet AI demand despite U.S. sanctions. This supply increase is bearish for spot prices.
NAND FlashDRAMYMTCEE Times AsiaCapacity Change

Fri, May 1

00:30Impact score 30
[News] Samsung Foundry Reportedly Wins Optical Module Order, Steps Up Silicon Photonics and CPO Drive
Samsung Foundry secured an order for optical modules and plans mass production in the second half of 2026, targeting the growing CPO market for AI data centers. This follows TSMC's similar moves and highlights the shift from copper to optical interconnects.
Silicon Photonics CPOOptical ModulesSamsung Electronics, Samsung Foundry and 3 totalTrendForceCapacity Change

Fri, Apr 24

16:17Impact score 65
SK hynix to Deploy 2,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs at Cheongju Fab for AI Infrastructure
SK hynix deployed 2,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs at its Cheongju campus to power internal AI operations and digital twins. This investment aims to secure sensitive data and optimize production processes. Bullish for SK hynix's AI infrastructure and Nvidia's AI chip demand.
Blackwell GPUsAI ServersSK hynix, NvidiaThe ElecCapacity Change

Thu, Apr 23

15:14Impact score 55
SK hynix Breaks Ground on P&T7 AI Memory Packaging and Test Facility
SK hynix broke ground on its P&T7 advanced packaging and test facility in Cheongju, investing 19 trillion won with phased completion through 2028. The facility is dedicated to AI memory, including HBM, and will add 150,000 sqm of cleanroom space. Neutral: This long-term capacity expansion plan addresses future AI demand but has no immediate impact on current supply or pricing.
HBMHigh-Bandwidth MemorySK hynixThe ElecCapacity Change

Wed, Apr 22

12:42Impact score 58
What Does P&T7 Mean for Cheongju? A New AI Memory Production Hub and Catalyst for the Local Economy
SK hynix held a groundbreaking ceremony for its P&T7 advanced packaging facility in Cheongju, with an investment of trillions of KRW. The facility is dedicated to manufacturing AI memory products like HBM, with the WT line scheduled for completion by Oct 2027 and the WLP line by Feb 2028. Neutral: This long-term capacity expansion plan supports future HBM supply but has no immediate impact on current trading dynamics.
HBMSK hynixSK Hynix NewsroomCapacity Change
12:30Impact score 60
Samsung reportedly ramps up GDDR6 supply for Tesla but halts 1d DRAM mass production plan
Samsung Electronics is reportedly increasing GDDR6 production for Tesla starting April 2026, while simultaneously halting mass production plans for its next-generation 1d DRAM due to insufficient yields. This represents a strategic reallocation of capacity within Samsung's memory portfolio, prioritizing a specific, high-demand customer over a next-gen node. Watch: Mixed supply signals; GDDR6 supply for Tesla may tighten, but broader DRAM capacity constraints could ease slightly due to the 1d DRAM delay.
GDDR6DRAMSamsung ElectronicsDigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change
08:33Impact score 65
CXMT fills LPDDR4X gap as non-China CSPs seek capacity
CXMT is allocating 40% of its capacity to LPDDR4X production to address a supply gap created by Samsung's planned phase-out. This shift occurs amid tightening supply and rising memory costs, with the remaining 60% of CXMT's capacity focused on advanced DDR5/LPDDR5. Bullish: This capacity reallocation to a legacy node may tighten supply for advanced nodes and support prices for LPDDR4X amid high demand.
LPDDR4XDDR5LPDDR5ChangXin Memory Technologies, Samsung ElectronicsDigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change
06:18Impact score 58
[News] SK hynix Breaks Ground on P&T7 Advanced Packaging Fab in Cheongju, Wafer-level Packaging Set for 2028 Ramp
SK hynix broke ground on a KRW 19 trillion advanced packaging fab (P&T7) in Cheongju, targeting wafer-level packaging production in 2028. This investment is part of a broader push to expand HBM and AI memory packaging capacity, including a new U.S. facility. Neutral: Long-term capacity addition addresses future demand but has no immediate impact on current supply or prices.
HBMAI MemorySK hynixTrendForceCapacity Change

Tue, Apr 21

23:30Impact score 65
[News] SK hynix Reportedly Breaks Ground on First U.S. Advanced Packaging Plant in Indiana, Eyes 2H28 Production
SK hynix broke ground on its first U.S. advanced packaging plant in Indiana, targeting 2H28 production of HBM4E and HBM5 with a $3.87 billion investment. The company is simultaneously expanding domestic capacity in Cheongju and ramping up DRAM production with new EUV tools. Impact: Bearish for spot prices due to increased future supply.
HBM DRAMSK hynixTrendForceCapacity Change
16:00Impact score 58
Samsung plans NAND expansion at P5 on AI-driven price gains
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are accelerating NAND Flash capacity expansion plans, driven by surging AI and data center demand. This marks a shift from years of investment restraint in the memory sector. Bearish: Increased supply from major producers could moderate future price gains.
NAND FlashSamsung Electronics, SK HynixDigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change
09:04Impact score 60
China memory makers are doubling down on capacity — and local tool vendors are among the biggest winners riding this wave.
Chinese memory makers are aggressively expanding capacity, with local equipment vendors AMEC and Naura Technology being key beneficiaries. AMEC leads in 3D NAND etching, while Naura has developed high-aspect-ratio etching tools targeting 300+ layer NAND. Bearish: Increased future supply from China's capacity build-out poses a long-term downside risk to NAND Flash pricing.
NAND FlashAMEC, Naura Technology GroupTrendForce Official (Market Data)Capacity Change
00:30Impact score 65
[News] Intel-Backed Firm Breaks Ground on India’s 1st 3D Packaging Plant, Targeting ~70K Glass Substrates Annually
Intel-backed 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS) has broken ground on India's first advanced 3D packaging facility, targeting 69,600 glass panel substrates annually. The project, backed by Intel Capital and Lockheed Martin, aims to produce glass interposers and 3D heterogeneous integration modules for defense and AI applications.
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This capacity expansion signals a shift in the advanced packaging supply chain but may introduce long-term price pressure.
Glass SubstratesGlass Interposers3DHI Modules3D Glass Solutions, Intel and 4 totalTrendForceCapacity Change

Mon, Apr 20

15:50Impact score 60
YMTC’s NAND Design Surprise Alongside a New Fab
YMTC is advancing a new fab project with a focus on locally sourced equipment and materials, defying existing sanctions constraints. This expansion signals a potential long-term increase in China's domestic NAND Flash supply capacity. Watch: The move could alter the global supply landscape but its immediate impact on pricing and availability remains uncertain.
NAND FlashYangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC)EE TimesCapacity Change
13:29Impact score 60
Japan gives $378m subsidy to Sony image sensor fab
Japan approved a $378m subsidy for Sony to expand its Kumamoto image sensor fab, with a total investment of $1.14bn. The new plant aims for 10k wpm capacity starting May 2029. This capacity expansion signals potential future supply growth.
CMOS Image SensorsImage SensorsSonyElectronics WeeklyCapacity Change

Sun, Apr 19

23:30Impact score 60
[News] Semiconductor Packaging and Testing Capacity Race Intensifies as ASE, Samsung and Amkor Announced New Moves
ASE, Samsung, and Amkor are aggressively expanding global packaging and testing capacity, with ASE planning six new fabs and Samsung investing $4B in Vietnam. This expansion is driven by demand from AI, HPC, and data centers. Bearish: The significant, coordinated capacity increase across major OSATs signals a future easing of supply constraints, potentially pressuring pricing power.
Advanced PackagingChip TestingASE Technology Holding, Samsung Electronics and 3 totalTrendForceCapacity Change

Fri, Apr 17

11:33Impact score 60
ASML extends Low NA EUV to 2031, ramps up High NA production
ASML extended its Low NA EUV tool production roadmap to 2031 and is ramping High NA EUV production, driven by stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 results underpinned by memory-chip demand. This indicates sustained long-term demand for advanced lithography tools from leading-edge logic and memory fabs.
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This dual-track capacity plan signals a stable supply of mature EUV nodes while accelerating next-gen capability, impacting the equipment procurement timeline for chipmakers.
EUV Lithography EquipmentASMLDigiTimes AsiaCapacity Change

Analog	$0.68	−5.9%
Connector	$0.75	+0.2%
CPU	$386.74	−21.3%
DDR4	$88.40	−0.2%
DDR52026-W13	$14.89	−11.2%
GPU	$478.20	+8.2%
MCU	$0.68	−61.7%Unusual
MLCC	$0.01	+54.0%Unusual
MOSFET	$0.12	−82.8%Unusual
PMIC2026-W13	$0.44	−12.5%
SSD/HDD	$288.43	n/a

NuAxi Stream - Real-Time Semiconductor Intelligence

Wed, May 13

Japanese chemical giant JSR expands to Taiwan for EUV photoresist production near TSMC — plant to fill missing chemical link to scale EUV materials

TI looks for 95% in-house fab by 2030

Sat, May 9

Samsung accelerates Pyeongtaek fab expansion as memory supercycle builds

Fri, May 8

[News] Ajinomoto Boosts Chip Materials Business With ¥1.2B Land Buy for 2032 Plant; ABF Margins Top 50% on AI Boom

Tue, May 5

YMTC Expands NAND and DRAM Ambitions with New Fabs Despite U.S. Sanctions Pressure

Fri, May 1

[News] Samsung Foundry Reportedly Wins Optical Module Order, Steps Up Silicon Photonics and CPO Drive

Fri, Apr 24

SK hynix to Deploy 2,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs at Cheongju Fab for AI Infrastructure

Thu, Apr 23

SK hynix Breaks Ground on P&T7 AI Memory Packaging and Test Facility

Wed, Apr 22

What Does P&T7 Mean for Cheongju? A New AI Memory Production Hub and Catalyst for the Local Economy

Samsung reportedly ramps up GDDR6 supply for Tesla but halts 1d DRAM mass production plan

CXMT fills LPDDR4X gap as non-China CSPs seek capacity

[News] SK hynix Breaks Ground on P&T7 Advanced Packaging Fab in Cheongju, Wafer-level Packaging Set for 2028 Ramp

Tue, Apr 21

[News] SK hynix Reportedly Breaks Ground on First U.S. Advanced Packaging Plant in Indiana, Eyes 2H28 Production

Samsung plans NAND expansion at P5 on AI-driven price gains

China memory makers are doubling down on capacity — and local tool vendors are among the biggest winners riding this wave.

[News] Intel-Backed Firm Breaks Ground on India’s 1st 3D Packaging Plant, Targeting ~70K Glass Substrates Annually

Mon, Apr 20

YMTC’s NAND Design Surprise Alongside a New Fab

Japan gives $378m subsidy to Sony image sensor fab

Sun, Apr 19

[News] Semiconductor Packaging and Testing Capacity Race Intensifies as ASE, Samsung and Amkor Announced New Moves

Fri, Apr 17

ASML extends Low NA EUV to 2031, ramps up High NA production

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