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.
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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."
EU makes €216m available for chip projects
February 07, 2024
The EU has launched a second "call for proposals" as part of its Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) to support European semiconductor firms.
US prepares to hand out billions more to chip firms
January 29, 2024
The Biden Administration is set to announce a fresh round of subsidies as part of its USD 53 billion Chips and Science Act.
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