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Where is the billion-dollar investment that Intel promised Europe?

Where is the billion-dollar investment that Intel promised Europe?

Intel announced a 20 billion dollar (17.5 billion euros) investment in two US chip factories. In contrast, the billion-dollar plans for Europe seem to be at a standstill. In September, Intel announced investments of $95 billion (84 billion euros) to construct chip factories in Europe. Two Europe... Read more

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ASML achieved record results in 2021, wants to grow further

ASML achieved record results in 2021, wants to grow further

ASML recently announced its yearly results. The Dutch tech giant managed to book a record turnover of no less than 18.6 billion euros. ASML expects a higher turnover in 2022. ASML managed to book a record turnover last year. In total, the company posted sales of 18.6 billion euros in 2021. Profi... Read more

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Intel is about to lose its leading position to Samsung

Intel is about to lose its leading position to Samsung

Intel, the world's largest chip vendor, is about to lose its leading position. In Q2 and Q3 of 2021, Samsung generated the most chip revenue worldwide. Fourth-quarter results will be released at the end of the month. Everything indicates that Intel is slipping to second place. Investors seem to ... Read more

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‘Chip shortage hinders functionality of Canon printer toners’

‘Chip shortage hinders functionality of Canon printer toners’

In response to the chip shortage, Canon has announced that it will cut the number of printer models eligible for toners containing chips. The decision can lead to malfunctioning alerts. Printer manufacturers are suffering from the global chip shortage. The problem stems from ink toners dependent... Read more

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‘Chip makers fight over staff worldwide’

‘Chip makers fight over staff worldwide’

Major chip manufacturers face a global shortage of qualified, university-educated personnel. According to the Wall Street Journal, most major manufacturers are scrambling for employees to man the increase in mega-factories under construction. Suppliers such as ASML and Intel, Samsung and TSMC ar... Read more

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ASML reports fire at its Berlin factory

ASML reports fire at its Berlin factory

A possible interruption in supply could worsen the effects of the global chip shortage. ASML on Monday said there has been a fire at a factory it owns in Berlin, Germany, according to a report by Reuters. The Eindoven, the Netherlands based company was quick to confirm that no one was injure... Read more

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European Processor Initiative concludes first development phase

European Processor Initiative concludes first development phase

The European Processor Initiative (EIP), an EU-backed initiative to develop European processors, concludes its first development phase. Developments resulting from the phase include an Arm-based Rhea processor, security technology for HPC and edge processors, and a proof-of-concept for the European... Read more

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Here’s why the global chip shortage persists in 2022

Here’s why the global chip shortage persists in 2022

The global chip shortage rages on. Supply still diverges from demand. Although manufacturers and governments initiated promising solutions in the past year, the challenge seems unbridgeable for now. Here's why. Anyone currently ordering a game console, smartphone or car risks paying more or wait... Read more

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‘China’s chipmaking advances threaten EU security’

‘China’s chipmaking advances threaten EU security’

A German think tank study says current EU chipmaking plans are insufficient China’s rapid advances in semiconductor technology pose a national security risk to Europe, according to a new report from German think tank, Stiftung Neuer Verantwortung. The threat, they say, requires governments to ... Read more

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