Trends in worldwide semiconductor production capacity
The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has made a deep dive, looking into the wafer fab capacities for semiconductor-producing regions worldwide.
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After a 3% drop, Automotive IC market to surge more than 25% in 2021
Since 1998, only the automotive and communications end-use segments have gained marketshare. Driven by the global explosion of smartphone demand, the communications market almost doubled its share of the IC market from 18.5% in 1998 to 35.0% in 2020.
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Electronics engineering and manufacturing company VDN Technologies is continuing its growth path and expands its manufacturing capacity by adding new SMT lines.
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S.D.A appointed Yamaha agent for Slovakia and Czech
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IDC forecasts Solid Growth for HDD and SSD markets
International Data Corporation (IDC) says that while both the HDD and SSD markets were affected the COVID-19 pandemic, the outlook looks good as demand for storage remains strong in multiple areas.
Magnachip receives an unsolicited offer
South Korean display and power solutions company Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation, confirms that the company has received an unsolicited proposal from a group of investors to acquire all outstanding shares in the company.
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Indian lockdown extended - Incap continues to ramp up
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Polestar and SK Inc sign MoU
Swedish electric performance car company Polestar is exploring a wide-ranging alliance with SK Inc, South Korea’s third largest industrial holding company, to advance its development of high-performance electric cars.
Hellmann invests in New Zealand for Techtronic Industries
The full-service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics announces a EUR 28 million lease and development investment with Auckland Airport to establish a new 19'200 square metre ambient warehousing complex dedicated to multinational manufacturer Techtronic Industries (TTI).
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Graphics DRAM contract prices to rise by 8-13% QoQ in 3Q21
TrendForce’s latest investigations find considerable discrepancy between prices for graphics DRAM products in the contract market and in the spot market. Quotes for graphics DRAM products continue to rise in the contract market as the severe undersupply situation persists.
Swedish EMS provider invest in Chinese operations
Swedish EMS provider Hanza says it sees an increased need for manufacturing close to the market in China and moves to new, larger premises. Furthermore, the electronics division is expanded through investments of approximately SEK 10 million (about EUR 1 million).
AT&S sets up manufacturing in Malaysia
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SK Innovation to expand EV battery manufacturing in Europe
SK Innovation succeeded in receiving a USD 500 million green loan from the Export-Import Bank of Korea for the investment in the second EV battery manufacturing plant in Komárom, Hungary.
Automotive IC marketshare slips in 2020 after steady gains
However, after a 3% drop in 2020, the automotive IC market is forecast to surge more than 25% in 2021, says IC Insights
Digi-Key Electronics partners with Rochester Electronics
Rochester Electronics joins Digi-Key's marketplace. The partnership will guarantee authentic components at a time when component counterfeit is on the rise due to shortages and high demand.
Massive fire at Chinese polysilicon plant
Updated: A Chinese manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon, has suffered an "explosion" at a polysilicon plant in Shihezi City, Xinjiang, China yesterday.
Global semiconductor market slated to grow by 19.7% in 2021
Worldwide semiconductor market is forecasted to be USD 527 billion in 2021 – an in-crease of 19.7% from 2020 – reports the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) based on the latest WSTS forecast data.
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