MLCC shipments expected to increase by 6.8% in Q2
May 29, 2024
TrendForce reports that MLCC shipments in 1Q24 are expected to reach a three-quarter low. In the second quarter, demand for AI servers continued to grow steadily, while orders for other consumer electronics have fallen short of expectations due to traditional seasonal demand and preparations for China’s May Day holiday and the 618 shopping festival.
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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.
Japanese earthquake halts wafer, MLCC, and semiconductor fabs
January 02, 2024
TrendForce’s investigation into the impact of the recent strong earthquake in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, reveals that several key semiconductor-related facilities are located within the affected area.
Sunway opens new massive MLCC investment
November 14, 2023
Sunway Communication has officially opened and launched MLCC production at the Sunway Yiyang Electronic Technology Industrial Park.
Modest growth for global MLCC market predicted
November 14, 2023
TrendForce reports that global demand for MLCCs is set to experience a period of slow growth from 2023 to 2024.
Taiyo Yuden completes new MLCC factory
October 30, 2023
Taiyo Yuden has recently completed the construction of a new MLCC factory in Malaysia.
Murata now produces MLCCs in Thailand
October 03, 2023
Thailand is slated to become one of Murata's main manufacturing hubs for multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) for the global market.
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.
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Murata's new MLCC production building is completed
April 27, 2023
Izumo Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a manufacturing subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, has completed the construction of a new production building at its Iwami Plant.
Murata’s new MLCC plant in Thailand is ready to start production
March 31, 2023
Murata Electronics (Thailand), Ltd., a manufacturing subsidiary of the Japanese electronic component manufacturer, has been constructing a new production building since July 2021 – a project that is now completed.
Murata to set up JV to produce MLCC raw materials
March 20, 2023
Murata Manufacturing plans to set up a joint venture agreement with Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. and Fuji Titanium Industry, a subsidiary of Ishihara Sangyo.
MLCC suppliers will focus R&D and capacity expansion efforts
February 14, 2023
According to TrendForce’s recent analysis of the MLCC market, suppliers’ average book-to-bill (BB) ratio has risen slightly to 0.79 this February. The flow of orders has slowed down as seasonality affects the demand related to consumer electronics, data centers, and 5G network infrastructure.
Decline in prices of consumer-spec MLCCs eased during 4Q22
November 07, 2022
Despite the persistence of weak demand, TrendForce says that the decline in prices of consumer-spec MLCCs has eased during 4Q22 as inventory falls on the Chinese spot market.
TrendForce lists five tech industry trends for 2023
October 11, 2022
TrendForce is detailing 10 major trends that are expected to take place across various segments in the tech industry.
Limited impact on production following Taiwanese earthquake
September 19, 2022
On the evening of September 17, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Guanshan Township, Taitung. Yesterday (9/18) afternoon, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale occurred in Chishang Township, Taitung.
Murata to set up a new materials joint venture
September 19, 2022
Murata Manufacturing, Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha and Fuji Titanium Industry – a wholly owned subsidiary of Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha – have signed a basic agreement to establish a joint venture to manufacture barium titanate for use in multilayer ceramic capacitors and other products.
Kyocera to boost MLCC production with new plant
August 19, 2022
Kyocera says will construct a new production facility at its Kokubu Plant Campus in Kagoshima, Japan, to increase its production capacity of MLCCs and strengthen engineering development capabilities.
Prices of consumer-spec MLCCs will drop further in 2H22
June 16, 2022
China sticking with its “Dynamic Zero-COVID Policy” and the ongoing global inflation is, according to TrendForce, impacting the MLCC market in terms of demand and inventory.
The continuation of the shortage situation
May 30, 2022
2022 has not even passed the halfway point and has already presented new – major – challenges for the electronics manufacturing supply chain. While the industry is doing all it can to alleviate current supply chain constraints – it still has to fight earthquakes, lockdowns and logistical headaches.
TDK expands with new MLCC production site in Japan
May 16, 2022
Japanese TDK Corporation says that it will construct a new production building on the premises of the Kitakami Factory – located in Kitakami city, Iwate prefecture, Japan – in order to to enhance the company's MLCC production.
Consumer electronics will feel the brunt of the weakening stay-at-home economy
April 13, 2022
According to TrendForce, the consumer electronics market will feel the brunt of the weakening stay-at-home economy, the pandemic in China, international tensions, and rising inflation in 1H22.
Shanghai and Kunshan pandemic lockdowns clog supply chain logistics
April 12, 2022
Due to the explosion of the COVID-19 pandemic in China, Shanghai has adopted a rolling lockdown policy since March and Kunshan City, a major production hub for the electronics industry near Shanghai, has also felt the impact.
Murata start construction of new MLCC production building
March 08, 2022
Izumo Murata Manufacturing, a manufacturing subsidiary of Murata located in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, will start the construction of a new production building at its Iwami Plant (Hane) in March 2022.
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January 26, 2022
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As pandemic resurges Murata suspends production lines
January 18, 2022
The allocation of Murata's primary production hubs and production capacity is as follows: 56% in Japan, 36% in China, 3% in Singapore, and 5% in the Philippines, according to TrendForce’s investigations.
Annual automotive MLCC demand for 2021 to reach 449B Pcs
November 08, 2021
Various MLCC suppliers’ book-to-bill ratios as well quarterly shipments for 4Q21 now show signs of decline, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
Taiyo Yuden expands MLCC production in Malaysia
October 19, 2021
Japanese manufacturer Taiyo Yuden, will invest MYR 680 million (EUR 140 million) to expand its multilayer ceramic capacitors manufacturing facility in Kuching, Malaysia as the company is looking to increase its production capacity in the ASEAN region.
Passive components see increasing lead times
September 16, 2021
Capacitor, resistor and inductor markets all showed signs of increased demand in August 2021, with lead times for all three product lines reaching new heights.
A worsening of the pandemic could spell trouble for MLCC suppliers
August 06, 2021
A potential worsening of the pandemic in the Philippines may hinder both production and shipment from major MLCC manufacturers such as Murata and Samsung, Says TrendForce.
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.
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