OSI Systems receives $15 million order from medtech company
March 21, 2024
OSI Systems' Optoelectronics and Manufacturing division has received an order for approximately USD 15 million to provide critical electronic sub-assemblies for an unnamed healthcare OEM, known for "innovative and specialized medical solutions".
UK government approves Vishay's Newport Wafer Fab purchase
March 04, 2024
Vishay Intertechnology's acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab has been cleared by the UK government, ending years of uncertainty over the UK's largest fab.
MPS acquires Netherlands-based fabless startup
February 09, 2024
Monolithic Power Systems has bought Axign, a startup that specialises in programmable multicore digital signal processors for audio markets.
Enablence and Polar Semiconductor form strategic partnership
January 22, 2024
The two North American companies will come together to develop optical semiconductors for transceiver customers all over the world.
Foxconn and Porotech form partnership on AR micro-displays
December 18, 2023
Two electronics giants have confirmed they are working together to commercialise MicroLED Microdisplays for augmented reality applications in wearable and smart devices.
OSI Systems secures $5 million order
December 08, 2023
OSI Systems' says that its Optoelectronics and Manufacturing division has received orders totalling approximately USD 5 million to provide electronic assemblies to an unnamed technology OEM.
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Kyocera signs distributor TTI to provide LCD displays
September 11, 2023
TTI, Inc., is now an authorised distributor of Kyocera LCD display products in North America. The companies will focus on expansion opportunities in the industrial, medical and eMobility markets.
Mouser adds 29 new manufacturers in first half of 2023
August 11, 2023
Mouser Electronics continues to expand its line card by adding 29 new manufacturers to date in 2023.
Global 300mm fab equipment spending to reach record $119B in 2026
June 15, 2023
Global 300mm fab equipment spending for front-end facilities next year is expected to begin a growth streak to a USD 119 billion record high in 2026 following a decline in 2023, SEMI reports.
ST team up with Sanan to advance SiC ecosystem in China
June 08, 2023
STMicroelectronics and Sanan Optoelectronics have signed an agreement to create a new 200mm silicon carbide device manufacturing JV in Chongqing, China.
Global semiconductor market expected to hit $515 billion in 2023
June 07, 2023
The global semiconductor market is predicted to reach USD 515 billion in 2023, or a downturn of 10.3%. However, this is anticipated to be followed by a robust recovery, with an estimated growth of 11.8% in 2024, reports the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA).
Micross acquires Technograph Microcircuits
May 10, 2023
Micross Components, a provider of mission-critical microelectronic components and services, has acquired Technograph Microcircuits Ltd, a provider of hybrid integrated circuits, RF & microwave products, optoelectronics, and PCB assembly.
Zeiss expands its R&D site in Rossdorf
April 18, 2023
The optics and optoelectronics specialist is investing over EUR 20 million to expand its site in Rossdorf, Germany with 300 square meters with new cleanrooms.
Würth Elektronik opens High-tech Innovation Center
April 07, 2023
Würth Elektronik has officially opened its new High-tech Innovation Center (HIC) in Munich-Freiham. The new site focuses on partnerships with customers, research institutions, start-ups, and semiconductor manufacturers.
ASMPT opens European semiconductor centre of competence
January 27, 2023
ASMPT has opened its first European SEMI Centre of Competence (CoC) in Regensburg, Germany.
Zeiss to acquire Polish 3D inspection specialist
January 13, 2023
German optics and optoelectronics company Zeiss, announces that is acquiring Lenso Sp. z o.o. as it looks to strengthen market access and industry expertise in 3D metrology and inspection solutions in Poland.
The semiconductor market is expected to grow by 4.4% in 2022
November 30, 2022
Following strong a growth of 26.2% in the year 2021, the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) forecast a total size of USD 580 billion for the worldwide semiconductor market in 2022, i.e., up 4.4%.
VOEPL commissions a new Indian manufacturing facility
November 28, 2022
EMS provider Virtuoso Optoelectronics Ltd (VOEPL), says that it has added a new manufacturing facility at Wadiware in Nashik, Maharashtra,
Hunan Sanan secures order worth $524 million
November 22, 2022
Hunan Sanan, a Sanan Optoelectronics subsidiary, has signed a procurement letter of intent (LOI) agreement with an automotive partner. Under the agreement, Hunan Sanan will supply USD 524 million worth of SiC chips to the automaker's new electric vehicle product line in the next few years.
Ennostar and PlayNitride join forces to develop micro LED
November 14, 2022
Ennostar’s subsidiary Epistar and PlayNitride’s wholly-owned subsidiary PlayNitride Display have announced that they have teamed up to build a production line for 6-inch Micro LED epi-wafers.
Automotive IC marketshare seen rising to 10% by 2026.
September 28, 2022
IC Insights reports that the automotive IC marketshare has steadily increased since 1998 growing from 4.7% of total IC sales that year to 7.4% in 2021. Marketshare gains are forecast to continue for the auto segment, with an 8.5% share expected this year and 9.9% share by the year 2026.
CMOS image sensors stall in ‘perfect storm’ of 2022
September 16, 2022
Optoelectronics’ biggest product category is expected to suffer its first sales decline in 13 years because of a smartphone slump, low camera growth in handsets, and weak global economy, says update report
DMASS: continued double-digit growth through 2Q22
August 05, 2022
DMASS reports Q2 increases of 33.4% in semiconductors and 19.6% in interconnect, passive and electromechanical components. Allocation continues, but selected relief is visible and fture risk assessment is becoming more difficult.
Trendforce: Panel makers forced to reduce utilisation
July 28, 2022
Moving into 2H22, terminal brands continue to adjust their inventory, not only weakening panel demand, but also inducing a sustained drop in panel quotations.
European semiconductor sales up 20.4 percent year-on-year
July 08, 2022
European semiconductor sales in May 2022 reached US$ 3.777 billion, the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) reported based on the latest World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) data.
Fraunhofer IAF expands semiconductor research infrastructure
July 05, 2022
Two new research buildings provide researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF with facilities to continue developing technologies based on compound semiconductors.
Global semiconductor market expected to grow 16.3% in 2022
June 08, 2022
Following a strong growth year of 26.2% in the year 2021, World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) expects another year of double-digit growth for the worldwide semiconductor market in 2022 with a forecast of USD 646 billion, up 16.3%, reports ESIA.
Semiconductor growth still seen at 11% despite 2022 headwinds
June 02, 2022
New quarterly update shows higher gains in microprocessors and power discretes this year, but lowers sales increases in optoelectronics while the global economy faces greater risks, according to a new report from IC Insights.
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