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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Murata set to expand with new production building in Vietnam
June 10, 2022
Murata Manufacturing Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Da Nang, Vietnam), a manufacturing subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., will start construction on a new production building in June 2022.
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.
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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.
Murata completes its acquisition of Resonant
March 30, 2022
The Japanese manufacturer of ceramic-based passive electronic component has completed its acquisition of RF filter design company Resonant.
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