Robert Feurle takes the helm at Wolfspeed
April 02, 2025
Wolfspeed, US silicon carbide (SiC) specialist, has appointed Robert Feurle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025. The appointment follows a comprehensive internal and external search, the company revealed.
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Global chip industry to invest $400 billion in 300mm fab equipment
September 30, 2024
Spending is forecast to increase to USD 99.3 billion in 2024 and further grow to USD 123.2 billion in 2025. It is projected to reach USD 136.2 billion in 2026 and USD 140.8 billion in 2027.
India’s Polymatech to set up chip facility in Bahrain
September 16, 2024
The USD 16 million investment is part of a longer-term strategy, with the company planning to spend over USD 100 million in Bahrain by 2027, according to a report in the Economic Times.
Polymatech and Orbray sign MoU on sapphire ingots
April 09, 2024
Chennai-headquartered Polymatech Electronics has agreed a deal with Japanese precision manufacturing firm Orbray to work together on sapphire wafer fabrication.
New Hi-tech equipment boosts Escatec's MOEMS production
February 28, 2024
EMS provider Escatec has significantly expanded the micro-opto-electro-mechanical-systems (MOEMS) capability at its Swiss facility with the recent commissioning of a Delvotec M17S automated wire bonder.
Carlyle to acquire optical tech specialist Meopta Optika
June 05, 2023
Global investment firm says it will help the Czech company to expand its range of target markets, international presence, sales network and operations.
éolane expands internationally with the launch of a Malaysian subsidiary
May 11, 2023
Electronics manufacturer éolane is launching a new subsidiary in Malaysia. By the end of 2023, the company will open the doors to a brand new factory in Penang, Malaysia in Kulim Hi-tech Parc.
Aldo Kamper officially joins ams OSRAM as CEO
April 03, 2023
Aldo Kamper has officially become active in his role as CEO and Chairman of the Management Board at the company.
All-time high in store for global 300mm semiconductor fab capacity
March 28, 2023
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are forecast to increase 300mm fab capacity to an all-time high of 9.6 million wafers per month (wpm) in 2026, SEMI reports.
European components distribution reports record 2022
February 09, 2023
DMASS reports Q4 growth of 38% in semiconductors and 8% in interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. Second consecutive record year in sales. Normalisation is inevitable, but the outlook is difficult.
Three compact solutions for high step-down voltage ratios
November 18, 2022
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Global 300mm fab capacity to reach new high in 2025
October 12, 2022
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are forecast to expand 300mm fab capacity at a nearly 10% compound average growth rate (CAGR) from 2022 to 2025, reaching an all-time high of 9.2 million wafers per month (wpm), SEMI reports.
CMOS image sensors stall in ‘perfect storm’ of 2022
September 16, 2022
Optoelectronics’ biggest product category is expected to suffer its first sales decline in 13 years because of a smartphone slump, low camera growth in handsets, and weak global economy, says update report
DMASS: continued double-digit growth through 2Q22
August 05, 2022
DMASS reports Q2 increases of 33.4% in semiconductors and 19.6% in interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. Allocation continues, but selected relief is visible and fture risk assessment is becoming more difficult.
Riber receives new order for a production system in Asia
June 28, 2022
RIBER, a company supplying molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) equipment for the semiconductor industry, is announcing an order for a multi-4’’ GSMBE 49 production system.
Farnell expands Toshiba portfolio to support design engineers
June 15, 2022
The global distributor says that it has strengthened its global partnership with Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba), resulting in a significant product line expansion and increased stock holding.
Strong demand and allocation continue to drive European semiconductor distribution in 1Q22
May 09, 2022
DMASS reports Q1 growth of 43.5% in semiconductors and 35.7% in interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. Shortages continue, but order situation becomes lighter. Impact from the War is limited but poses a risk for near-term future.
Semiconductor sales to rise at 7.1% CAGR through 2026
February 11, 2022
In its latest Semiconductor Industry Flash Report, IC Insights forecasts that total semiconductor sales will rise 11% this year following a very strong 25% increase in 2021 and an 11% increase in 2020.
European semi distribution outperforms expectations
February 09, 2022
European components distribution recorded fourth quarter growth of 39.4% in semiconductors and 39.5% in interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. However, shortages will continue well into 2022, reports DMASS.
ams OSRAM to sell Fluence business to Signify
December 21, 2021
ams OSRAM confirms that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Fluence horticulture lighting systems business and brand to Signify for USD 272 million.
European Semiconductor distribution sales sets new records
November 25, 2021
DMASS reports a whopping 31.8% growth in semiconductors in Q3 and +44.7% in interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. Shortages remain biggest problem for entire industry.
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DMASS tops 25% growth
August 18, 2021
The COVID-19 dent in the European semiconductor distribution market seems to be over. While Q1 was still negative, Q2/CY21 more than compensated for it and ended up with 25.2% growth to over EUR 2.3 Billion combined distribution revenue of all DMASS members (semi only).
European semiconductor distribution tops 25% growth
August 13, 2021
The COVID-19 dent in the European semiconductor distribution market seems to be over. While Q1 was still negative, Q2/CY21 more than compensated for it and ended up with 25.2% growth to over EUR 2.3 Billion combined distribution revenue of all DMASS members (semi only).
KOE expands TFT display module product line-up for 2021
May 28, 2021
Industrial LCD manufacturer, Kaohsiung Opto-Electronics (KOE) have announced a major expansion of their TFT display module product line-up for 2021.
DMASS: '2021 to bring more of what we've seen'
May 17, 2021
The European semiconductor distribution market started 2021 with a “flat tyre”, despite a significant increase in bookings since last quarter. According to DMASS, sales in the European Semiconductor Distribution Market fell by 1.6% to EUR 2.17 billion. Sequential growth of 15.6% however, indicates strong turnaround.
Price and lead time trends for 2Q 2021
April 15, 2021
Since the turn of the year 2021, the market has changed dramatically and ongoing strong demand continues to outstrip supply, perpetuating very long lead times and continual review of pricing by manufacturers.
Osram sits on the throne as the top automotive LED supplier
March 25, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic heavily impacted the global auto market and in turn damaged the automotive LED industry in 1H20, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. However, 2H20 saw a gradual recovery.
X-FAB Makes Major Enhancements to its 180 nm APD and SPAD Devices
February 18, 2021
X-FAB Silicon Foundries, the specialty foundry for analog/mixed-signal and optoelectronic solutions, has just introduced its latest generation of avalanche photodiode (APD) and single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) devices.
Longer lead times and price hikes likely to dominate 1H2021
February 17, 2021
The European semiconductor distribution market seems to have seen the worst back in 2020 and a return to growth is highly likely in 2021. With COVID-19 impact easing and a return to strong growth in Asia driving component demand, the demand in Europe is growing too. However, Q4/2020 still resulted in a slight decline.
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