Finland's path to strengthen its semiconductor industry
Finland has a solid plan to increase the country’s importance on the European semiconductor stage – and globally. But there are still hurdles ahead. According to Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, the country must address its talent shortage to secure a leading role in the industry.
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Global semiconductor manufacturing industry reports solid 4Q24 results
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry closed 2024 with strong fourth-quarter results and solid YoY growth across most of the key industry segments, SEMI reports.
AI demand and production cuts to boost NAND prices in 2H25
The NAND Flash market remains oversupplied in early 2025, keeping prices low and pressuring suppliers. However, TrendForce predicts a rebound in the second half as AI-driven demand rises and production slows.
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Global silicon wafers shipments and revenue start recovery
In the second half of 2024, worldwide silicon wafer demand started to recover from the industry downcycle seen in 2023, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reports.
Order growth signals upswing for Finland’s electronics industry
The revenue of Finland’s electronics and electrical industry remained stable in 2024 compared to the previous year, with a total estimated turnover of EUR 20 billion. But things are looking up for 2025.
Chips from the North – Finland's semiconductor roadmap
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Global semiconductor sales increase 19.1% in 2024
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 627.6 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.1% compared to the 2023 total of USD 526.8 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Lithium-ion battery market to reach $483 billion by 2032
China is set to lead the market with its insatiable thirst for electricity, which will account for 40% of all demand by 2030. China also has a strong supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.
Top 10 largest semiconductors suppliers in 2024
It has become a tradition that on the occasion of each Evertiq Expo we publish a Top List dedicated to a different branch of the electronics industry. On February 6, the second edition of our expo was held in Sophia Antipolis, which is recognized as the capital of France's Silicon Valley. So this time we publish the Top 10 global semiconductor suppliers - we based the list on the latest data published by Gartner analysts.
Power semiconductor market to reach $75 billion by 2032
Countries like China, Japan, the US, Germany, India and France are leading this growth by adopting advanced technologies and backed by supportive government policies.
Global PCB market set to grow by $26.8 bn by 2029
Increased demand for electronic devices will drive uptick, although challenges will persist around environmental concerns, report concludes.
EV battery swapping market set to reach $2.8 bn by 2029
Technological advancements, consumer preferences and infrastructure improvements are set to push the battery swapping market over the coming years
Fab delays and cancellations start to pile up
The semiconductor industry is grappling with uncertainty as several high-profile semiconductor fab projects are struggling with delays, suspensions, or outright cancellations.
ECST show 2025 off to an encouraging start
With a score that broke solidly above the 100-point threshold in January for the overall component average the year got off to an encouraging start, ECIA’s Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) survey shows.
Top five global robotics trends for 2025
The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of USD 16.5 billion. The industry’s growth is set to accelerate, fueled by technology innovations, shifting market dynamics, and emerging business opportunities. Looking ahead to 2025, the International Federation of Robotics highlights five key trends shaping the future of robotics.
Automotive PCB market predicted to reach $25 bn
The anticipated boom in demand for electric vehicles is set to provide a significant uptick in the global automotive PCB market, a new report concludes.
More pain to come for NAND Flash manufacturers?
Industry continues belt-tightening in bid to balance market in 2025
Trump’s rollback unlikely to slow global lithium demand
Mining industry staying calm in the face of returning President’s early rollback on EVs
Five companies control 50% of the automotive semiconductor market
The automotive industry’s impact on the global economy cannot be ignored. And currently, the automotive industry is going through a dramatic transformation – driven by electrification, autonomous driving and new mobility models.
Automotive sensor market set to hit $14.3B by 2029
The global automotive sensor market is on track to grow from USD 9.3 billion in 2023 to USD 14.3 billion by 2029, driven by trends such as electrification and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), according to a report by Yole Group.
Study hints at possibility of longer lasting EV batteries
A new study from the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center has revealed that EV batteries might last up to a third longer than previously believed.
Biden ups loan for ioneer's Nevada lithium mine in parting gesture
The U.S. Department of Energy has finalised a USD 996 million loan for Australia-based ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium project
ESD industry posts $5.1 billion in 3Q24 revenue
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 8.8% to USD 5,114.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 from the USD 4,702.4 million registered in the third quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance reports.
AI infrastructure to dominate MLCC Demand in 2025
The US economy surpassed expectations in late 2024, but sustained high interest rates in 2025 may hinder spending and investment. Against this backdrop, TrendForce projects a 3% QoQ drop in MLCC shipments for Q1 2025.
Global semiconductor sales increase 20.7% YoY in November
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 57.8 billion during the month of November 2024, an increase of 20.7% compared to the November 2023 total of USD 47.9 billion and 1.6% more than the October 2024 total of USD 56.9 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Electrification and autonomy to boost semiconductor content in cars
Yole Group projects a transformative future for the automotive semiconductor market, fueled by advancements in electrification, ADAS, and computing power.
Eighteen new semiconductor fabs start construction in 2025
The semiconductor industry is gearing up for a major expansion, with 18 new fabs set to start construction in 2025, according to the latest World Fab Forecast report from SEMI. These projects, spanning three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, will primarily start operations between 2026 and 2027.
China and Korea to overtake Japan in commercialization of All-Solid-State Batteries
China and South Korea are expected to overtake Japan in the commercialization of semiconductor batteries in 2024 thanks to a subsidy of more than $660 million, according to recent TrendForce reports.
Evertiq’s 2024 recap: trends and challenges in the industry
As 2024 comes to a close, it is time to look back at the year that has passed and go over some of the biggest articles and stories that came out of the year.
The memory market: supply, demand, and geopolitical influences in 2025
As we head into 2025, the DRAM memory market is bracing for significant turbulence. With price erosion projected across multiple sectors and a shift in production dynamics, it’s clear that the landscape will look vastly different by the second half of 2025.
Omdia bets on Foxconn becoming world’s largest server vendor
Fuelled by skyrocketing demand for AI-optimised servers from major US cloud providers, Foxconn's ODM direct business will experience exponential growth in 2024, securing the top rank in Omdia's global server market analysis.
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