United Microelectronics Corporation is a global semiconductor foundry that specializes in the manufacturing of integrated circuits and various types of semiconductor devices
The company provides a wide range of services, including wafer fabrication and design support, catering to the needs of a diverse clientele in markets such as consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications. With a focus on advanced technology and innovation, it plays a key role in enabling its customers to develop and produce high-performance chips for various applications, thereby driving advancements in the electronic industry.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today officially unveiled its new fab facility in Singapore in a grand opening ceremony. The first phase of the new facility will start volume production in 2026, bringing UMC’s total production capacity in Singapore to more than 1 million wafers annually. It will also be one of the most advanced semiconductor foundries in Singapore, manufacturing semiconductors to enable communications, Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and AI innovations.
According to a report by Nikkie Asia, a merger between GlobalFoundries and UMC would create a larger, U.S.-based semiconductor firm with manufacturing capabilities spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Former TSMC executive Chiang Shang-Yi says Intel is no longer a chip industry leader and should stop chasing cutting-edge nodes, instead merging with mature chipmakers like UMC or GlobalFoundries to stay competitive.
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) is undergoing strategic shifts under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, making ETFs with significant Intel holdings a potential investment opportunity.
Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) is reportedly strategizing to rejuvenate its chip design and broaden its foundry business, with the potential of securing significant clients such as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO).
UMC is betting on capacity expansion and innovation to drive its growth in the future, including catering to the demand for artificial intelligence-optimized chips.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC” or “The Company”), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced its consolidated operating results for the fourth quarter of 2024.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303)(“UMC”), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced that its flagship Fab 12A in Tainan, Taiwan has been selected for the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, a group of 189 sites identified as exemplars in leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to enhance operational productivity, efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing. Fab 12A, UMC’s largest production and research & development site, is also the first semiconductor foundry globally to earn Lighthouse status.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303)(“UMC”), today announced the signing of a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with Fengmiao I Offshore Wind Farm (“Fengmiao I”), developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (“CIP”) flagship fund, CI V. UMC will purchase more than 30 billion kilowatt-hours of power from Fengmiao I over least 30 years, marking the largest renewable energy transaction in UMC’s history. This agreement will help UMC achieve its goal of 50% renewable energy use by 2030 as part of the company’s roadmap to net zero emissions and 100% renewable energy by 2050.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303)(“UMC”), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced it has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World Index for the 17th consecutive year, and has been included in the Emerging Markets Index for the eighth time. Over 3,500 large companies participated in the 2024 DJSI assessment of sustainability performance, with the top 10% from each industry selected for the World Index. This year, UMC achieved the top ranking among 356 peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment sector worldwide, reflecting the company’s commitment to implementing best practices in sustainability.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303)(“UMC”), a leading semiconductor foundry, today held its Low-Carbon Supply Chain Awards Ceremony, in which 16 suppliers were recognized for their performance in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. UMC launched its Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Inventory Initiative in 2022 to provide suppliers with resources to measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Since then, global sites of UMC’s suppliers have reduced a total of 2.64 million tons of emissions.
