Supply chain reset – from excess to equilibrium
February 27, 2025
The global electronic component supply chain is expected to transition from excess inventory to a more balanced demand environment in 2025, according to a recent report from independent distributor Fusion Worldwide.
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Server DRAM and HBM continue to drive growth
February 27, 2025
TrendForce’s latest research reveals that global DRAM industry revenue surpassed USD 28 billion in 4Q24, marking a 9.9% QoQ increase. This growth was primarily driven by rising contract prices for server DDR5 and concentrated shipments of HBM, leading to continued revenue expansion for the top three DRAM suppliers.
Top 10 largest semiconductors suppliers in 2024
February 06, 2025
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.
ALTER | HTV puts new chip and wafer test tech into operation
February 05, 2025
ALTER | HTV is enhancing its testing capabilities with new technology investments.
AMETEK acquires Kern Microtechnik
February 04, 2025
AMETEK is acquiring Kern Microtechnik, a German manufacturer of high-precision machining and optical inspection solutions.
India to launch first semiconductor chip in 2025
January 27, 2025
Davos announcement confirms that India is set to take the plunge into new market this year
More pain to come for NAND Flash manufacturers?
January 24, 2025
Industry continues belt-tightening in bid to balance market in 2025
Five companies control 50% of the automotive semiconductor market
January 22, 2025
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.
NAND flash manufacturers to cut production in 2025
January 22, 2025
The NAND Flash industry will continue to struggle with weak demand and oversupply in 2025, according to TrendForce. To address this, manufacturers like Micron, Kioxia/SanDisk, Samsung, and SK hynix/Solidigm plan to cut production, which could lead to further industry consolidation over time.
Micron breaks ground on new $7B HBM advanced packaging facility
January 08, 2025
Micron Technology has started construction on a new High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) advanced packaging facility in Singapore, near its existing operations.
Micron to invest $2.17 billion in Virginia facility
January 02, 2025
US memory chipmaker Micron Technology will reportedly invest up to USD 2.17 billion to expand its operation in Manassas, Virginia.
The memory market: supply, demand, and geopolitical influences in 2025
December 30, 2024
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.
Semiconductor market posts strong Q3 says Omdia
December 17, 2024
The semiconductor industry continues to thrive, posting robust growth in the third quarter of 2024.
Marvell partners with Micron, Samsung, and SK hynix on custom HBM
December 12, 2024
Marvell says it has pioneered a new custom HBM compute architecture, enabling XPUs to achieve greater compute and memory density. The company is teaming up with Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix to define and develop custom HBM solutions for next-gen XPUs.
Micron secures $6.1 billion CHIPS incentives for US expansion
December 11, 2024
The US Department of Commerce is awarding Micron Technology up to USD 6.165 billion in CHIPS Act incentives to expand its DRAM production facilities in Idaho and New York.
Enterprise SSD demand soars while consumer orders lag
November 28, 2024
TrendForce’s latest findings have shown that the NAND Flash industry recorded a 2% QoQ decline in bit shipments in 3Q24, but a 7% rise in ASP boosted overall revenue to USD 17.6 billion—making a 4.8% QoQ increase.
Server DRAM and HBM boost 3Q24 DRAM Industry revenue
November 27, 2024
TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that the global DRAM industry revenue reached US$26.02 billion in 3Q24, marking a 13.6% QoQ increase.
Semiconductor growth slows down in 2025
November 26, 2024
The semiconductor market reached USD 166 billion in 3Q24, a 10.7% growth from 2Q24, according to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS). This marks the strongest QoQ growth since 3Q16 when growth hit 11.6%. On a YoY basis, the market grew by 23.2% in 3Q24, the highest since 4Q21's 28.3%.
NAND Flash shipments growth slows in 2Q24
September 10, 2024
TrendForce reports that NAND Flash prices continued to rise in 2Q24 as server inventory adjustments neared completion and AI spurred demand for high-capacity storage products. However, high inventory levels among PC and smartphone buyers led to a 1% QoQ decline in NAND Flash bit shipments.
India and Singapore ink deal to cooperate on semiconductors
September 06, 2024
The two countries signed agreements to cultivate talent in chip design and manufacturing and boost Singaporean tech investment in India.
$10 billion chip project in Maharashtra gets government approval
September 06, 2024
The fab project is to be jointly set up by India’s Adani Group and Israel’s Tower Semiconductor. However, it requires the approval of the central government.
CoWos Packaging Driving Growth in Advanced Packaging Equipment
September 05, 2024
Chip-on-wager-on-substrate (CoWos) packaging technology has taken the packaging business by storm, with TrendForce reporting growth in advanced packaging growth of more than 10% in 2024. What is important, this trend could even surpass 20% in 2025.
Indian govt approves Kaynes’ $413 million chip plant in Gujarat
September 04, 2024
The Kaynes OSAT unit will have a capacity of 6 million chips per day, which will be used across sectors including industrial, automotive, EVs, consumer electronics, telecom and mobile phones.
Korean semiconductor firm KoMiCo to open facility in Arizona
August 23, 2024
The Mesa location will be the company's third site in the US after Hillsboro, Oregon, and Austin, Texas.
Altus intalls second Koh Young AOI at Active-PCB Solutions
August 22, 2024
Capital equipment supplier Altus Group has successfully installed a second Koh Young Zenith 3D AOI system at Active-PCB Solutions.
DRAM industry surges 24.8% in 2Q24
August 15, 2024
According to TrendForce's most recent data, the DRAM industry had a significant revenue increase in the second quarter of 2024, reaching USD 22.9 billion – a quarter-over-quarter surge of 24.8%.
Semiconductor industry gains as memory demand surges
August 12, 2024
Recent research from IDC reveals significant trends in the semiconductor industry during the first quarter of 2024.
US mulling new Chinese sanctions on HBM chips
August 02, 2024
The Biden administration could extend its export restrictions to China to cover advanced memory chips including HBM3 and HBM3E.
Micron starts shipping ninth-generation NAND products
August 01, 2024
US memory specialist Micron has made available ninth-generation (G9) TLC NAND in SSDs – and become the first in the industry to achieve this milestone.
SK hynix ready to mass produce GDDR7 chips from Q3
July 31, 2024
The world's second-largest memory chip maker, SK hynix, has unveiled its next-generation graphics memory chip, and says it is ready to go to market in weeks.
Intel appoints new general manager for its foundry business
July 30, 2024
US chip pioneer Intel has appointed Dr Naga Chandrasekaran as its new head of manufacturing. He will replace Keyvan Esfarjani, who has retired after nearly 30 years of service.
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