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Samsung could start construction of new US plant in 3Q
May 18, 2021
The South Korean electronics giant could be next up to make a manufacturing push in the US. According to reports, Samsung could start construction of a USD 17 billion US semiconductor fab as early as the third quarter of this year.
MKS Instruments to acquire optical sensor specialist
May 12, 2021
MKS Instruments has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which MKS will acquire Photon Control for CAD 3.60 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately CAD 387 million (EUR 263.85 million).
KORE Power is eying three potential sites for US battery plant
May 12, 2021
Evertiq has previously reported that the battery cell technology company is scouting U.S. locations for a one million square foot lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant. KORE Power now announces that it has narrowed down its search to locations in either Arizona, Florida or Texas.
Infineon: "The semiconductor market is booming"
May 04, 2021
"The semiconductor market is booming; electronics that help accelerate the energy transition and make work and home life easier remain in high demand. The push for digitalization continues unabated. Infineon is firmly on course to meet its targets for the current fiscal year," says Dr. Reinhard Ploss, CEO of Infineon in the company's quarterly report.
Apple to invest $430 billion in the US over next five years
April 27, 2021
The accelerated commitment will fund a new North Carolina campus and job-creating investments in fields like silicon engineering and 5G technology. Ultimatly, the $430 billions will result in 20,000 new jobs across the US over the next five years.
BSU relocates – set to more than double workforce
April 26, 2021
US EMS provider, BSU Inc., was founded in upstate New York more than 30 years ago, recently expanded to Austin, Texas, setting up its HQ and manufacturing in a new – bigger – facility.
This round goes to Intel
April 22, 2021
A U.S. jury has ruled in favour of Intel in a patent infringement lawsuit the chip maker filed against VLSI Technology LLC.
Micross to consolidates US operations into two next-gen facilities
April 20, 2021
Micross Components says that it is combining and relocation of its component modification services (CMS) facility from Hatfield, Pennsylvania to two of its AS9100 certified CMS Centers of Excellence, located in Manchester, New Hampshire and Round Rock, TExas.
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TT Electronics moves to Plano facility - looking to hire
April 16, 2021
TT Electronics is consolidating its North American Sensors and Specialist Components operations and moving into a new, purpose-built facility in Plano, Texas.
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.
Top 10 semiconductor vendors by 2020 revenue
April 13, 2021
Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled USD 466.2 billion in 2020, an increase of 10.4% from 2019, according to final results by Gartner, Inc.
MacDermid Alpha opens new die attach applications centre
April 12, 2021
MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions officially opened a Greater China Die Attach Application Centre on April 1st, 2021. The technology and application centre will house technical service and lab personnel, equipped with die attach assembly and process equipment.
TT Electronics facility receives FDA registration in USA
April 07, 2021
TT's manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio has gained FDA registration status for medical device manufacturing. The registration allows the company to manufacture finished medical instruments and devices, like imaging and diagnostic systems, in the USA.
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Elon Musk: “10’000 people needed for Giga Texas”
April 01, 2021
The Tesla CEO recently took to twitter stating that the electric vehicle manufacturer will need over 10’000 people for its Giga Texas plant “just through 2022”.
Infineon Austin to reach pre-shutdown levels in June 2021
March 22, 2021
Due to the February winter storm, which hit Texas with full force, several Austin based semiconductor operations were forced to shut down. Among them was Infineon, which is now re-ramping its production at its Austin, Texas operations.
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NAND Flash contract prices to increase by 3-8% QoQ in 2Q21
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March 18, 2021
With Samsung, YMTC, SK Hynix, and Intel leading the charge, NAND Flash suppliers will maintain an aggressive effort to expand their production capacities throughout 2Q21, during which NAND Flash bit output will likely increase by nearly 10% QoQ, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
