Seiko Epson and Universal Display enter OLED evaluation agreement
January 18, 2023
Universal Display Corporation has entered into an OLED evaluation agreement with Seiko Epson Corporation.
Malaysian lockdown expected to obstruct MLCC supply
July 01, 2021
The indefinite extension of Malaysia’s MCO (movement control order) 3.0 has posed severe challenges for the global MLCC market, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
Lockdown in Malaysia to have no effect on chip companies
June 02, 2021
National governments in Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, have been instituting increasingly stringent pandemic control measures in response to the intensifying COVID-19 pandemic in these countries.
Aroma Bit Receives Additional Capital Investment Funding
February 09, 2021
Japanese Aroma Bit, a company that develops and markets compact odor imaging sensors and various related services, has allocated additional shares to third-parties. The purpose of the funding is to acquire growth funds needed for future functionality enhancements of its compact odor sensors and development of mass production capabilities.
AR/VR devices shipment projected to reach 43.2M units in 2025
July 27, 2020
Total shipment of AR/VR devices is expected to reach 5.12 million units in 2020, according to TrendForce.
Drop-In Replacement für MA-406, MC-405 oder MC-406
June 05, 2020
QANTEK liefert technisch baugleiche Alternativen mit identischen Footprints.
Apple supplier list
February 24, 2015
As usual, Apple (and in turn Evertiq) is publishing a list of their 200 top suppliers as part of their Social Responsibility Report.
Bosch: the world's top auto MEMS supplier
June 27, 2014
Bosch was the No. 1 supplier in the world last year of automotive MEMS sensors, a market in which shipments continue to expand strongly but where revenue was being squeezed by marked price erosion.
How Bosch became No. 1
March 13, 2014
Most of the manufacturer’s growth, however, came from Bosch Sensortec, which focuses on consumer and mobile applications.
Apple: Supplier List 2013
February 13, 2014
Since a few years back, Apple has been providing the names of its 200 largest suppliers. Although it is a long list, there are some interesting names to be found. See below.
List: Texas falls from grace
June 12, 2013
Overall, the top 20 MEMS manufacturers last year accounted for a whopping 77 percent of the industry total of some $8.3 billion.
List: Texas falls from grace
June 12, 2013
Overall, the top 20 MEMS manufacturers last year accounted for a whopping 77 percent of the industry total of some $8.3 billion.
List: Apple's suppliers of 2012
January 25, 2013
Apple has provided a list of its top 200 suppliers, including component providers and others representing at least 97 percent of procurement expenditures for materials, manufacturing, and assembly of its products worldwide in 2012.
Samsung purchases CORE Flash portfolio license
May 10, 2012
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has purchased a license for its CORE Flash Portfolio Licensing Program. The agreement resolves the ITC Investigation and District Court lawsuit recently filed against the Korean electronics giant.
DLP Technology keeps TI at top of MEMS market
May 09, 2012
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) remained the world’s No. 1 MEMS manufacturer in 2011, retaining top honors after fending off runner-up HP in a bruising battle for the crown, according to information and analytics provider IHS.
Dialog's DA9052 powers new Moverio BT-100
April 16, 2012
Dialog Semiconductor's DA9052 configurable power management IC is being used by Epson to deliver approximately six hours of video playback from its new Moverio BT-100 standalone type 3D see-through mobile viewer.
Japanese earthquake strengthens global MEMS industry
March 16, 2012
For the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) market, the Japanese earthquake served as a Darwinian event, yielding a supply chain that is now much richer, more diverse and better suited for future growth, according to information and analytics provider IHS.
Apple lists suppliers for first time
January 16, 2012
Apple published a list of its suppliers for the first time on Friday.
List: Apple suppliers provided
January 16, 2012
Apple published a list of its suppliers for the first time on Friday.
Seiko Epson settles with Nokia
December 27, 2011
Seiko Epson has agreed to settle for USD 80 million civil lawsuits filed against it in the United States and United Kingdom by Nokia Corporation of Finland and its subsidiaries seeking damages stemming from purchases of liquid crystal displays.
Teardown: Nikon V1 camera
November 07, 2011
The V1, part of the new Nikon1 line, is a mirrorless camera. This optical format sits between a DSC and a micro 4/3, and is a new territory for Nikon, Chipworks tells us.
Nikon V1 camera has Aptina inside
November 07, 2011
The V1, part of the new Nikon1 line, is a mirrorless camera. This optical format sits between a DSC and a micro 4/3, and is a new territory for Nikon, Chipworks tells us.
2010: 1/3 of MEMS in value processed in Japan
October 06, 2011
Visitors at the Enics Day 2011 at the Slagthuset in Malmö (Sweden) were able to attend and listen to a number of interesting presentations. One of them came from Dev Patel, Regional Sales Manager EMEA at IHS iSuppli.
Japan disaster disrupts supply of crystals
May 09, 2011
Disruptions spurred by the Japan earthquake and tsunami caused shipments of crystals to be delayed by four weeks in April compared to March, impacting the supply of a critical component employed in products including cell phones and PCs, states IHS iSuppli.
Japan disaster disrupts supply of crystals
May 06, 2011
Disruptions spurred by the Japan earthquake and tsunami caused shipments of crystals to be delayed by four weeks in April compared to March, impacting the supply of a critical component employed in products including cell phones and PCs, states IHS iSuppli.
Japan: Global MEMS industry is relatively unaffected
May 06, 2011
Nearly two months after the Japan quake and tsunami wreaked havoc on the world’s industrial supply chains, the global microelectromechanical system (MEMS) industry is back on its feet, emerging relatively unscathed after the disaster, states IHS iSuppli.
Japan: Global MEMS industry is relatively unaffected
May 05, 2011
Nearly two months after the Japan quake and tsunami wreaked havoc on the world’s industrial supply chains, the global microelectromechanical system (MEMS) industry is back on its feet, emerging relatively unscathed after the disaster, states IHS iSuppli.
Largest buyers of Consumer/Cell Phone MEMS Sensors in 2010
May 02, 2011
Apple in 2010 rose one rank to become the world’s second largest buyer of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors for consumer electronics products and cell phones, as it snapped up parts for products including the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch, new IHS iSuppli research indicates.
Largest buyers of Consumer/Cell Phone MEMS Sensors in 2010
May 02, 2011
Apple in 2010 rose one rank to become the world’s second largest buyer of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors for consumer electronics products and cell phones, as it snapped up parts for products including the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch, new IHS iSuppli research indicates.
Epson Toyokom's Fukushima facility closed indefinitely
April 05, 2011
Epson Toyokom Corp. has closed down its manufacturing facility in Minamisoma-city, Fukushima indefinitely. The facility manufactures crystal oscillators.
Japanese electronics companies assess damages
March 11, 2011
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After Japan was hit by a 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tidal waves (tsunami), electronics companies assess damages to the manufacturing facilities.
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