Murata establishes US-based venture arm to boost innovation investment
April 17, 2025
Japanese Murata Manufacturing is setting up a new corporate venture capital (CVC) arm, Wonderstone Ventures, in the United States as part of its long-term strategy to expand innovation and competitiveness.
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Murata inks deal to lease factory in India
February 20, 2025
Murata Electronics (India), a subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing, has signed an agreement to lease a factory in Tamil Nadu, India.
Murata to acquire Sensoride Corporation
January 07, 2025
Japanese electronic component manufacturer Murata Manufacturing, says that its subsidiary, Murata Electronics North America, has entered into an agreement to acquire Sensoride Corporation.
Dave Youngblood joins Avnet as Chief Digital Officer
October 22, 2024
Avnet has hired Dave Youngblood as Chief Digital Officer, effective October 21, 2024. In this newly created role, Mr. Youngblood will lead and further enable Avnet’s enterprise-wide digital platform and eCommerce approach.
Murata opens new silicon capacitor production line in France
October 08, 2024
Murata Manufacturing has broadened the scope of its Integrated Passive Solutions offering by opening a new production line at its site in Caen, France.
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.
Intel to take over Sharp's liquid crystal display plants
June 07, 2024
US chip giant Intel will work with its 14 Japanese partners to save costs and conduct research into back-end chip production and assembly processes.
TSMC joins investors in Apple's conservation fund
March 18, 2024
Apple has announced TSMC and Murata among the cohort of new supporters of its Restore Fund, which is designed to scale global investment in carbon removal projects.
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.
Murata to start building new R&D hub
February 14, 2024
Murata says that it will establish the Moriyama Innovation Center as a new R&D hub located in front of Moriyama Station in Shiga Prefecture. Construction will begin in February 2024 and is expected to be completed in May 2026.
US semiconductor firms mull $8bn investment in Vietnam
January 26, 2024
A US government official has revealed that 15 companies are preparing to start manufacturing to Vietnam, subject to their partners meeting renewable energy standards.
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.
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.
Murata to build new Japanese ceramic capacitor R&D centre
November 09, 2023
Fukui Murata Manufacturing, a manufacturing subsidiary of Murata, will establish a new research and development base, a “ceramic capacitor R&D centre”, near Echizen-Takefu Station in Fukui Prefecture.
HaiLa raises $10.35m to bring system-on-chip tech to market
October 13, 2023
HaiLa Technologies, a Canadian fabless semiconductor and software company, has completed a major fund raise from investors including Murata Electronics and Stanford University.
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.
Murata completes construction of new R&D building
September 18, 2023
Sabae Murata Manufacturing, a manufacturing subsidiary of Murata, has completed a new research and development building that has been under construction on its premises in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, Japan since February 2022.
Murata completes new production building in Vietnam
August 31, 2023
Murata has completed the construction of a new production building that had been under construction since June 2022.
Murata expands with new production plant in the Philippines
August 08, 2023
The Japanese company announces that it will start the construction of a new production building in the Philippines during August 2023.
iPhone parts supplier Murata opens plant in the Philippines
August 03, 2023
Japan's Murata plans to boost production of its multilayer ceramic capacitors by expanding its production capacity in South East Asia.
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.
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.
Murata to expand silicon capacitor production in France
March 09, 2023
The Japanese company says that it is expanding its manufacturing of silicon capacitors by adding a new 200-mm mass production line in Caen, France.
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.
Murata adds another manufacturing building to its network
January 26, 2023
Komoro Murata Manufacturing, a manufacturing subsidiary of Murata, has completed the construction of a new production building that had been under construction since November 2021.
Saitama Murata Manufacturing closes subsidiaries
January 24, 2023
Saitama Murata Manufacturing (formerly Toko, Inc.) will be closing its overseas subsidiary Huacheng Toko Electronics on January 31, 2023, and its domestic subsidiary COILTEC on April 30, 2023.
Murata breaks ground on new Chinese production building
November 07, 2022
Murata says that its subsidiary, Wuxi Murata Electronics Co., Ltd., has started the construction of a new production building – and associated buildings – in Wuxi, China.
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.
Murata to close Japanese sales offices at end of year
October 21, 2022
As part of the company's organisational restructuring efforts, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., will be closing two sales offices in Japan on December 31, 2022, and operations will be transferred to other locations.
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