Smartphone production grew 9.2% in Q4 2024
March 12, 2025
Global smartphone production in Q4 2024 reached 334.5 million units, marking a 9.2% increase compared to the previous quarter, driven by Apple's peak production season and consumer subsidies from local Chinese governments, according to TrendForce. While Apple expanded production with the launch of new models, Samsung faced production declines due to intensified competition in emerging markets.
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Foundry market hits $38.5B as top 10 dominate with 96% share
March 11, 2025
The global foundry industry reached a new revenue record of USD 38.48 billion in Q4 2024, driven by strong demand for advanced process nodes in AI servers, flagship smartphone application processors, and new PC platforms, reports TrendForce. The top 10 foundries achieved nearly 10% QoQ revenue growth, despite weakening demand for mature process technologies.
KIST develops high-performance sensor based on 2D chip
March 10, 2025
Using integral imaging technology, the team at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) achieved the acquisition and reproduction of RGB full-color 3D images.
Tata Electronics to set up display chip unit in Gujarat
March 06, 2025
Tata Electronics signed an MoU with Taiwan’s Himax Technologies and PSMC to boost India’s display and ultralow power AI sensing product and technology ecosystem.
Mycronic receives order for an MMX metrology system
March 05, 2025
Swedish high-tech company Mycronic has received an order for an MMX metrology system from an existing customer in Asia.
Weak demand pushes 4Q24 NAND revenue down 6.2%
March 05, 2025
TrendForce’s reports that the NAND Flash market faced downward pressure in 4Q24 as PC and smartphone manufacturers continued inventory clearance efforts, leading to significant supply chain adjustments.
Toray opens semiconductor R&D centre in Taiwan
March 05, 2025
The new facility will reinforce R&D in advanced semiconductor technologies and materials and provide technical services in the Taiwan market.
Volkswagen to recall 60,000 electric cars over display issue
March 03, 2025
The issue is reportedly linked to a software glitch that causes some gear positions to be displayed incorrectly.
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.
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.
Mycronic receives order from Asia
February 26, 2025
The Swedish high-tech company has received a replacement order for a Prexision Lite 8 Evo from an existing customer in Asia.
Samsung Display partners with Intel with eye on AI PC market
February 24, 2025
Through this MoU, Samsung Display plans to develop display solutions optimized for Intel’s cutting-edge processor chips that enable enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
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.
Qualcomm sales top estimates amid strong smartphone demand
February 06, 2025
Qualcomm forecast a sales range with a midpoint of USD 10.75 billion and adjusted profits of USD 2.80 per share, both above analyst estimates, according to data from LSEG.
3M joins group to accelerate US semiconductor technology
February 04, 2025
3M says it is joining the US-JOINT Consortium, a strategic partnership of 12 semiconductor suppliers to drive R&D in next-generation semiconductor advanced packaging and back-end processing technologies
Samsung reports sharp drop in profit amid chip slowdown
February 03, 2025
The South Korean company’s chip business showed a 2.9 trillion won operating profit due to the tech giant’s slow transition to HBM chips specialized for AI processors.
Mycronic receives order for two Prexision MMS
January 30, 2025
Swedish developer and manufacturer of production equipment Mycronic has received a replacement order for two Prexision MMS from an existing customer, for delivery to Asia.
More pain to come for NAND Flash manufacturers?
January 24, 2025
Industry continues belt-tightening in bid to balance market in 2025
Samsung teams up with SoulBrain
January 24, 2025
New semiconductor alliance promising improved supply chain ecosystem
Minimal impact on wafer fabs following Taiwanese earthquake
January 23, 2025
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Taiwan near Chiayi in the early hours of January 21, 2025. According to TrendForce, preliminary assessments indicate minimal damage to nearby wafer fabs.
Samsung, LG may shift home appliance production to US
January 23, 2025
South Korean electronics giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are reportedly evaluating plans to relocate some of their home appliance production from Mexico to the United States.
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.
Nokia inks video technologies license deal with Samsung
January 15, 2025
Nokia says it has signed a multi-year patent license agreement with Samsung regarding the use of Nokia’s video technologies in Samsung’s televisions.
Zinitix expands into notebook touchpad module market
January 08, 2025
Zinitix, a South Korean provider of interface solutions, has expanded into the notebook touchpad module market.
Elmos partners with Samsung Foundry
January 07, 2025
Dortmund-based Elmos Semiconductor, which completed its fabless transformation following the sale of its wafer fab over the New Year holiday, has expanded its collaboration with its foundry partner Samsung Foundry.
Rumors: iPhone with camera sensors from Samsung
January 06, 2025
Years ago, Apple began using Sony camera sensors in its iPhones. But now India Today reports, citing recent rumors, that in 2026 these collaborations may be replaced by Samsung.
Polish company implements industrial UPD technology in China
January 06, 2025
Polish company XTPL, which specializes in nano-printing for advanced electronics, has made the first industrial deployment of its proprietary Ultra Precise Dispensing (UPD) technology. The company is fulfilling an order for a Chinese display manufacturer listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The UPD modules will be used to repair defects in ultra-high-resolution displays.
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.
Samsung awarded $4.8B to boost US chip production
December 23, 2024
The US Department of Commerce has awarded Samsung Electronics up to USD 4.745 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program, supporting the company’s USD 37 billion expansion of advanced semiconductor manufacturing in Central Texas.
Polish innovator secures major OLED partnership in China
December 20, 2024
Polish innovative company Noctiluca has signed another major deal in China. This time a Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement with one of the key OLED companies. The Polish technology company did not reveal who exactly it is about. All that is known is that the JDP was signed with a subsidiary of the world's second-largest TV manufacturer for the development of OLED printed technology. The cooperation concerns the implementation of Noctiluca's proprietary chemical compound into the Chinese giant's commercial products.
NXP to acquire automotive networking company Aviva Links
December 18, 2024
NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aviva Links, a provider of Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) compliant in-vehicle connectivity solutions in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 242.5 million.
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