Loft Dynamics secures $24M to advance pilot training with VR September 04, 2025 With this latest investment, the Virtual Reality (VR) flight training company is applying its cutting-edge technology and regulatory credibility to transform airline pilot training at scale.
EP NL, Eneco invest in 200 MWH Rotterdam port battery project August 25, 2025 The battery will have a connection capacity of 50 MW and an energy storage capacity of 200 MWh, enabling it to supply electricity for four hours. This will provide more flexibility for the Dutch electricity system when the battery is put into operation in 2027.
Guys, can we please stop inflating orders? July 10, 2025 We are all aware that the semiconductor industry is highly volatile. But that’s not just because of the market itself; in fact, a substantial part is self-inflicted. Because, in times of shortages, companies panic and place inflated orders with multiple manufacturers or suppliers. We see the same thing happening again now with DDR4. Samsung, which captures about half of the DRAM market, has announced that it will wind down its DDR4 production by the end of 2025. This is causing a ripple effect that we have seen time and again.
Meyer Burger closes Arizona solar plant, cuts 282 jobs May 30, 2025 Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger said it was in talks with a group of bondholders about restructuring, but the future of the Goodyear, Arizona site was uncertain.
Chinese skyscraper-cleaning robot deal with U.S. suspended May 05, 2025 Chinese robotics company Lindu Intelligent Technology has suspended a $1.6 million deal with a U.S. client due to the impact of tariffs.
Facing the inevitable: how to outsmart semiconductor obsolescence April 29, 2025 At Evertiq Expo in Tampere, Ronny Nitsche, Regional Sales Manager at Rochester Electronics, discussed strategies for minimising the impact of semiconductor shortages and product discontinuations through proactive obsolescence management.
Meyer Burger reacts to material shortages – cuts hours at Thalheim plant April 24, 2025 Meyer Burger Technology AG says that it will introduce short-time work at its solar cell production facility in Thalheim, Germany, citing temporary material shortages.
COGD calls for stronger risk analysis and proactive obsolescence management April 02, 2025 The newly re-elected board of the Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) is urging German industrial companies to enhance risk analysis and adopt proactive obsolescence management strategies amid growing supply chain challenges.
The electronics market in Europe – what needs to happen? March 20, 2025 The EU Chips Act was introduced in several phases to the wider public from 2021 onwards and, following approval by the European Parliament and the Council, the regulation came into force on 21 September 2023.
Evertiq Expo Tampere 2025: from chips strategies to cybersecurity March 17, 2025 Evertiq Expo Tampere is gearing up for its return to Tampere Hall on March 27, 2025, bringing together key players from the electronics industry for a full day of networking, knowledge sharing, and business development.
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.
Humanoid robots are coming – and building themselves February 26, 2025 With Jabil’s manufacturing experience and Apollo’s design built for mass production, the vision of robots building robots moves closer to reality, paving the way for the mass adoption of humanoid robots.
Humanoid robots to become the next US-China battleground February 25, 2025 Governments worldwide are ramping up investments in robotics R&D as labour shortages and rising costs persist. TrendForce reports that China, Japan, the US, South Korea, and Germany have consistently ranked among the top five countries for industrial robot installations and are expected to continue executing over USD 13 billion in related projects by 2025.
Finland's path to strengthen its semiconductor industry February 25, 2025 Finland has a solid plan to increase the country’s importance on the European semiconductor stage – and globally. But there are still hurdles ahead. According to Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, the country must address its talent shortage to secure a leading role in the industry.
Top five global robotics trends for 2025 January 28, 2025 The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of USD 16.5 billion. The industry’s growth is set to accelerate, fueled by technology innovations, shifting market dynamics, and emerging business opportunities. Looking ahead to 2025, the International Federation of Robotics highlights five key trends shaping the future of robotics.
Texas Instruments secures $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding December 23, 2024 The US Department of Commerce says it will grant Texas Instruments (TI) up to USD 1.61 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program.
Scanfil adjusts 2024 outlook amid market challenges December 11, 2024 EMS provider Scanfil has revised its financial outlook for 2024 downwards, citing material shortages and a slight softening in customer demand towards the end of the fourth quarter.
SkyWater secures $16 million in federal funds December 09, 2024 Minnesota chip manufacturer SkyWater will use USD 127 million, including USD 19 million in matching state funds, to improve its infrastructure and cybersecurity systems, among other upgrades.
3Q24 global top 10 foundry revenues reach record highs December 05, 2024 TrendForce reports that despite a weak economy in Q3 2024, new smartphone and PC launches, along with strong demand for AI servers, boosted wafer foundry capacity utilisation compared to Q2.
GPV: "We have been excellent at adapting to the market situation" November 13, 2024 Danish EMS provider GPV reported sales of DKK 2.2 billion (EUR 294.92 million) and earnings (EBITDA) of DKK 186 million (EUR 24.93 million) for Q3 2024. This was a modest dip from the same quarter in the record year of 2023. Thus, GPV kept up in a worldwide market characterised by ongoing market rebalancing and declining end-customer demand.
chipsconnect enters into partnership with White Horse Laboratories October 25, 2024 The Austrian based chipsconnect platform, who wants to revolutionize the parts availability by seamlessly connecting OEMs, CEMs, and EMS companies, announced new partners with White Horse Laboratories to Launch Innovative QC Module.
Texas Instruments to receive $1.6 bn to help fund new plants in US August 16, 2024 The money would give a boost to Texas Instruments’ planned investment of more than USD 18 billion through the end of the decade to build three new facilities, the U.S. Commerce Department said.
DRAM prices expected to increase by 8–13% in Q3 July 05, 2024 TrendForce reports that a recovery in demand for general servers — coupled with an increased production share of HBM by DRAM suppliers — has led suppliers to maintain their stance on hiking prices.
The stage is set for Evertiq Expo Berlin 2024 June 17, 2024 The next Evertiqs Expo in Berlin is just around the corner. This year, Evertiq has paid special attention to market and global trends, and we believe that our programme reflects this.
Samsung strike to have no immediate impact on memory production June 04, 2024 The Samsung Electronics Union is reportedly planning to strike on June 7. However, analysts at TrendForce believe that this strike will have no impact on DRAM and NAND Flash production – nor will it cause any shipment shortages.
SEMI launches European job skills study May 29, 2024 The global trade body for the chip space is embarking on a major survey to assess the supply and demand of job skills in Europe's microelectronics industry.
Rochester accelerates lifecycle support with NXP May 22, 2024 When technology undergoes rapid advancements, managing a consistent and long-term supply chain can be a challenge. to address this issue, NXP has partnered with Rochester Electronics for continued customer support on active and obsolete devices.
Did we finally learn the lesson, or is this just the calm before the storm? May 21, 2024 Following the earthquake in Taiwan in April, the industry expected an impact on chip and especially memory prices. After all, 65% of the world’s advanced nodes are being produced there, and when it comes to AI servers the figure is even higher.
NAND and DRAM contract prices set to increase even more May 08, 2024 TrendForce’s latest forecasts reveal contract prices for DRAM in the second quarter are expected to increase by 13–18%, while NAND Flash contract prices have been adjusted to a 15–20%. Only eMMC/UFS will be seeing a smaller price increase of about 10%.
Obsolescence: navigating challenges in an ever-evolving industry May 03, 2024 Component obsolescence is a topic that is not talked about frequently enough. It is after all an inevitable aspect of our industry driven by constant innovation – but that doesn't have to mean product obsolescence.
NAND Flash industry revenue grows 24.5% in Q423 March 06, 2024 TrendForce reports a substantial 24.5% QoQ increase in NAND Flash industry revenue, hitting USD 11.49 billion in 4Q23.
The state of the electronic component Industry February 13, 2024 Independent distributor of electronic components and products, Fusion Worldwide, has provided Evertiq with a comprehensive look at the state of the electronic component industry through "Fusion Worldwide's 2024 Report."