Inventec laboratory for developing UWB solutions is powered by NXP
January 08, 2025
Investec has launched a lab at its facility in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The laboratory aims to design and develop Ultra-Wideband (UWB) based systems for the automotive industry by leveraging NXP’s solution offering including the NXP Trimension UWB portfolio.
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Global notebook shipments to grow by 3.7% in 2024
August 22, 2024
The impact of geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties has led to more conservative budget allocations in the consumer market, reports TrendForce. Consequently, global notebook shipments are projected to reach 173.65 million units in 2024—marking a 3.7% increase compared to 2023.
MLCC shipments to dip 7% in 1Q24 amid slowing demand
February 20, 2024
The global economic deceleration is taking its toll on the tech sector’s growth, with heavyweights like Intel and Texas Instruments signaling a downturn in their recent financial forecasts.
Server supply chain becomes fragmented
August 23, 2023
TrendForce reports that Taiwan-based server ODMs, including Quanta, Foxconn, Wistron (including Wiwynn), and Inventec, have set up production bases in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It’s projected that by 2023, the production capacity from these regions will account for 23%, and by 2026, it will approach 50%.
Reduced production capacity may become short-term norm for MLCC suppliers
May 22, 2023
TrendForce reports that global economic headwinds have had a significant impact on the MLCC industry, with shipments from January to April of this year totaling 1.359 trillion units. This represents a 34% decrease compared to the same period in 2021, highlighting the greater impact of global economic headwinds on the MLCC industry compared to the pandemic.
Taiwanese manufacturers to speed up investments in Mexico
January 24, 2023
EMS-giant Foxconn, alongside other Taiwanese tech companies, is increasing its production capacity in Mexico in order to keep up with the demand for EVs and servers to be made in North America.
Server supply chain undergoes realignment
December 12, 2022
Google, AWS, Meta, and Microsoft all add production sites in Southeast Asia to hedge geopolitical risks, says TrendForce.
Taiwanese server ODMs to make up 90% of the production in 2021
October 13, 2021
Escalating trade tensions between the US and China, rising geopolitical issues, increased tariffs, and uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic’s emergence last year have compelled server ODMs to actively shift their operations closer to clients as well as engage in risk mitigation strategies, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
Inventec to add production capacity in Taiwan
October 04, 2019
Inventec has invested NTD 1.18 billion (USD 37.78 million) to acquire a new production facility in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Murata dismiss reports about MLCC deals
May 18, 2018
Murata Manufacturing has dismissed recent reports alleging deals the company made over stable MLCC supply.
Inventec plans to increase its production capacity overseas
November 09, 2016
The Taiwanese ODM is planning to expand its server production in Mexico as well as the Czech Republic. The company will also increase production of PCs and smart terminal devices in India next year.
Top10 overall CM companies 2015
August 10, 2016
Foxconn continued its extraordinary dominance as the leading EMS firm in the industry, outdistancing its closest contender by almost four times.
Top 9: Apple and partners
March 31, 2016
US-american electronics giant Apple has released its Supplier Responsibility 2016 Progress Report and we will take a closer look at it. And Foxconn is still the main manufacturing partner it seems.
What a year, don't you think?
January 11, 2016
Mergers, teardowns, fires and other catastrophes … 2015 had it all. Records, more records and cooperations … that too.
Inventec to build new office in Shanghai
September 24, 2015
The ODM is tearing down an idle factory in Shanghai, once done Inventec will costruct two new 18-story commercial/office buildings.
Inventec to take care of Xiaomi's first laptop
September 23, 2015
Taiwanese ODM Inventec is reportedly working with Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone maker, as the company is getting ready to enter the laptop market.
Top phone makers in 1Q
June 29, 2015
Taiwan-based ODM Foxconn comes in as the world's second-largest assembler of smartphones in the first quarter of 2015.
Fire accident at Inventec
May 15, 2015
A fire accident, caused by a short circuit, was reported for a warehouse at Inventec's headquarter in Taiwan earlier this week (May 12, 2015).
Xiaomi looking to expand in India - with Foxconn
March 16, 2015
Xiaomi is planning to set up an Indian production facility together with Foxconn and Inventec.
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.
Changes to Apple's manufacturing list
February 23, 2015
It's that time of the year folks. It's time to dive in to the supplier list of American tech-giant Apple. Evertiq will start it off with taking a look at the company's 18 final assembly facilities.
Inventec to acquire Amtech
December 17, 2014
French-based, Inventec Performance Chemicals, has signed an agreement to acquire SMT International LLC, manufacturer of Amtech solder pastes and process support products.
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.
Apple & a new manufacturing partner
February 13, 2014
Apple seems a creature of habit and why change a winning concept. However, one little change (read addition) to its line-up of manufacturing facilities for its products has been made.
Contract manufacturers’ notebook PC shipments fall
June 28, 2013
Contract manufacturers of notebook computers suffered a worse-than-expected first quarter after shipments to clients like Apple Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. tumbled to the lowest level in three years.
Contract manufacturers’ notebook PC shipments fall
June 28, 2013
Contract manufacturers of notebook computers suffered a worse-than-expected first quarter after shipments to clients like Apple Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. tumbled to the lowest level in three years.
Top notebook makers start 2013 on a weak note
February 21, 2013
The world’s leading notebook PC original design manufacturers (ODM) will endure a bleak first quarter and slow first half in 2013, before ultrathin PC sales help revive the market later in the year, according to IHS iSuppli.
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.
List: Apple's manufacturing partners
January 25, 2013
Cupertino-based electronics giant Apple has provided a new supplier list for 2013.
List: The Rise of Foxconn
January 17, 2013
The EMS sector pre Foxconn, does anyone remember? Well, here is a list of the top 10 EMS companies from 1999 – 2011.
Report: Quanta to make half of HP's notebooks, Foxconn out
August 15, 2012
Hewlett-Packard has increased its orders 2013 notebook orders with Quanta Computer, according to a new report.
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