01 Increasing Demand for Compact and High-Performance Electronic Devices The market for 3D Integrated Circuits (ICs) is expanding due to the rising need for compact, high-performance devices. 3D ICs meet this demand by stacking multiple layers of circuits, which boosts processing speed and minimizes the overall size. This approach also lowers power usage, making it perfect for today’s electronics. Innovations in Through-Silicon Via (TSV) and stacking techniques are helping to speed up adoption. The vertical connections in 3D-TSV improve data transfer speeds and overall device performance. For instance, in September 2023, TSMC launched 3Dblox 2.0 to enhance 3D IC design efficiency. It showcased advancements in its 3DFabric Alliance, driving integration across memory, substrate, testing, manufacturing, and packaging while advancing 3D silicon stacking and packaging technologies.
February 2026 TSMC announced the expansion of its CoWoS-R advanced packaging capacity at Fab 20 in Taichung, aiming to significantly increase production to support rising demand for AI processors and next-generation 3D IC integration.
January 2026 Intel unveiled Foveros Direct with 3 µm hybrid-bonding production capability at its New Mexico facility, expanding its commercial 3D IC packaging services for external foundry customers.
September 2025 Samsung Electronics expanded its X-Cube 3D packaging ecosystem to support advanced AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications through enhanced heterogeneous integration capabilities.
June 2025 TSMC expanded CoWoS advanced packaging capacity in Taiwan by adding new CoWoS-L and CoWoS-S production lines to meet growing demand from AI chip developers, including NVIDIA and AMD.