Keywords: EQUIPMENT


China begins mass production of domestic DUV lithography machines to strengthen chip independence

China has reached a new milestone in its semiconductor strategy by launching mass production of domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems, a technology considered essential for manufacturing advanced semiconductor chips. The move represents another major effort by Beijing......

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development prepares €22.6 million financing for Morocco’s mining services sector

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering a new financing package of around €22.6 million to support Procaneq Maroc SA and strengthen its mining services operations in Morocco. The proposed loan, equivalent to approximately 243 million Moroccan dirhams, is currently......

Global semiconductor equipment market set to reach record $229.5 billion by 2028

The global semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry is heading toward a historic milestone, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and the growing demand for advanced computing technologies. According to projections from international industry association SEMI,......

ASML plans €20,000 employee retention bonus to secure workforce through 2030

ASML, the world's leading manufacturer of semiconductor lithography equipment, is preparing a new employee retention initiative that would grant eligible staff a bonus valued at €20,000 for remaining with the company between 2027 and 2030. The Dutch technology group confirmed the proposal after......

SRM reports lower second-quarter 2026 results as construction slowdown weighs on activity

Société de Réalisations Mécaniques (SRM) reported weaker financial indicators for the second quarter of 2026, impacted mainly by slower activity in its construction and public works division, while its industrial segment continued to show strong momentum. The Moroccan company......

ASML includes Terafab demand in chip equipment expansion plans for 2027 and 2028

ASML, the world’s leading supplier of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, said its expansion strategy for 2027 and 2028 already factors in expected demand linked to Elon Musk’s planned Terafab chip production facility in Texas. The Dutch technology group confirmed that future......

T2S Group Holding secures AMMC approval for Casablanca Stock Exchange IPO

T2S Group Holding has received regulatory approval from Morocco’s Autorité Marocaine du Marché des Capitaux (AMMC) to proceed with its initial public offering (IPO) on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, paving the way for one of the country's significant healthcare technology listings......

ASM International appoints Chris Figee as incoming chief financial officer

ASM International has announced plans to appoint Chris Figee as its next Chief Financial Officer, strengthening the executive leadership of one of Europe's leading semiconductor equipment manufacturers. The Dutch technology company confirmed that Figee, currently Chief Financial Officer and a member......

Lidl air conditioners resold at inflated prices amid heatwave-driven demand surge

A surge in demand for low-cost cooling equipment has triggered a wave of resale activity across online marketplaces, with air conditioners originally sold by discount retailer Lidl being listed at significantly inflated prices just days after purchase. The trend follows a promotional sale in which thousands......