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Weakened demand and falling prices lead to NAND flash revenue decline
May 25, 2022
As manufacturers actively shifted production capacity to 128 layer products, the market turned to oversupply, resulting in a drop in contract prices in 1Q22, among which the decline in consumer-grade products was more pronounced, according to TrendForce research.
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Manufacturers Reassess their Supply Chains
Prevailing obstacles since the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 have manufacturers reassessing their supply chain strategies. The following major disruptions that occurred entering 2022 added to existing setbacks, or created new ones altogether:
German components distribution remains on record course
May 10, 2022
Continuing shortage and price increases from manufacturers provide lead to more than 50% sales growth for German components distribution, reports the FBDi. The order situation is relaxing slightly.
From a distributors point of view – Smith
May 10, 2022
Understanding current market trends, continuous investments in in-house testing and process automation, as well as strategically placed distribution hubs are key factors for mitigating the effects of the current global semiconductor shortage, according to Smith.
PI invests $60 million to increase productivity & capacities
May 09, 2022
The PI Group, a company mainly know for motion control, automation, nanopositioning and piezo technology solutions, has started a comprehensive initiative to invest in the future.
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.
The supply chain is evolving - and companies need to keep up
May 06, 2022
The past two years has delivered blow after blow to the electronics manufacturing industry. Disruptions stemming from the pandemic, logistical issues and lockdowns of complete cities. All out together we saw factories all over the world slowing down, sometimes resulting in partial or complete closures.
Fusion Worldwide expands with new office in Japan
May 06, 2022
Fusion Worldwide has opened a new office in Japan as part of the company's rapid international expansion.
II-VI launches new multimillion-dollar expansion in Taiwan
May 05, 2022
II‐VI Incorporated says it will extend its ion implanter disk refurbishing services to Asia, with a multimillion-dollar expansion in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, which is expected to come online in July 2022.
Gartner: Global semiconductor revenue to grow 13.6% in 2022
April 28, 2022
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to total USD 676 billion in 2022, an increase of 13.6% from 2021, according to Gartner, Inc.
Kitron's 1Q22 – strong demand and record order backlog
April 27, 2022
The electronics manufacturer is reporting first-quarter results showing very strong demand and record order backlog, but also revenue constraints due to the component supply situation.
Incap: “we can continue on our growth path in 2022”
April 27, 2022
Incap is showing off an another quarter of growth, despite the challenging market conditions relating to the global semiconductor shortage.
Localisation of chip manufacturing rising
April 25, 2022
According to TrendForce, Taiwan is crucial to the global semiconductor supply chain, accounting for a 26% market share of semiconductor revenue in 2021, ranking second in the world. Its IC design and packaging & testing industries also account for a 27% and 20% global market share, ranking second and first in the world, respectively. Firmly in the pole position, Taiwan accounts for 64% of the foundry market.
Consumer electronics will feel the brunt of the weakening stay-at-home economy
April 13, 2022
According to TrendForce, the consumer electronics market will feel the brunt of the weakening stay-at-home economy, the pandemic in China, international tensions, and rising inflation in 1H22.
Shanghai and Kunshan pandemic lockdowns clog supply chain logistics
April 12, 2022
Due to the explosion of the COVID-19 pandemic in China, Shanghai has adopted a rolling lockdown policy since March and Kunshan City, a major production hub for the electronics industry near Shanghai, has also felt the impact.
From a distributors point of view – A2 Global Electronics
April 12, 2022
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call the events of the passed two years a “perfect storm”. The ongoing consolidation among component manufacturers, coupled with trade wars and a pandemic – and all that followed – has created an environment where the ability to adapt is a must.
Continued price increases and longer lead times
April 11, 2022
The situation in the component market continues to remain strained. Adding to the already existing issue, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is also affecting the market.
From a distributors point of view – Alantys Technology
March 30, 2022
When the market experiences great change, whether that be due to structural changes in the landscape or due to world events, information becomes key; and having the ability to provide information – or rather market intelligence – becomes a lever for business success.
ASM continues to expand in Singapore
March 28, 2022
ASM International officially unveiled its Singapore manufacturing facility and operations hub today, 28 March 2022, and announced the groundbreaking of a second manufacturing floor at the site.
From a distributors point of view – MEMPHIS Electronic
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March 28, 2022
Memory has become a commodity and therefore, the market segment is more volatile than other areas of the semiconductor industry. And like all players, MEMPHIS Electronic – a memory specialist distributor – had to find ways to secure business continuation.
