Silicone distributor Topco braces for weak 3Q22
Topco Technologies, which distributes silicone materials for Japan-based Shin-Etsu Chemical, expects weak performance in the third quarter of 2022 due to inventory correction in the related supply chain......»»
Supply chain braces for impact from Inspur blacklisting
The supply chain is bracing for the fallout of the blacklisting of China-based server manufacturer Inspur Group by the US Department of Commerce on March 3......»»
Apple releases iPhone 14 silicone cases and Apple Watch bands in new colors
After Apple announced the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in yellow, the Cupertino firm has also updated the colors for its silicone cases … The post Apple releases iPhone 14 silicone cases and Apple Watch bands in new colors appeared first on.....»»
Apple launches fresh spring colors for iPhone cases and watch bands
Along with launching the new yellow version of the iPhone 14 today, Apple updated its collection of iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands with some fresh spring colors. The new options are available for Apple’s silicone iPhone cases and several diffe.....»»
iPhone 14 Silicone Cases & Apple Watch bands gain new spring colors
Apple has expanded its range of silicon cases for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro line by four new color options, as well as adding more choices for the Apple Watch band.New Silicone Case with MagSafe colors for iPhone 14It's not just the iPhone 14 t.....»»
Nissan credit rating cut to junk by S&P with profit, sales seen remaining weak
Nissan's profitability will continue to lag behind its competitors for the next one to two years S&P said, as supply-chain issues persist......»»
Using light to connect molecules
Molecular clusters are aggregates of molecules that are held together non-covalently, by relatively weak forces. When these clusters are excited, normally one would expect the cluster to simply break apart. However, a fascinating question is whether.....»»
Gaming market recovers first as MCU suppliers cultivate peripheral products
The global PC industry began a quarterly delivery decline in 2022, and overall PC demand in 2023 continues to be weak. The gaming market, in comparison, is not as severely affected by the economic cycle. MCU suppliers pointed out that customers have.....»»
More makers in China, Taiwan building presence in SiC sector
China-based carmakers and solar cell suppliers are aggressively foraying into the silicone carbide (SiC) segment in line with the semiconductor self-sufficiency goal set by the government, while Taiwan's silicon and solar wafer vendors like GlobalWaf.....»»
Realme charts path to race to the top amid Xiaomi"s dim outlook in India
As India's smartphone market is bracing for a potential leadership change amid a prolonged weak demand, Realme is looking to expand its offline reach and invest more in R&D......»»
India roundup: Vedanta-Foxconn"s wafer fab to be set up in Dholera SIR
Vedanta and Foxconn selected Dholera SIR in the Gujarat state for establishing its wafer fab project, and the weak economy leads to a drag on India's local handset manufactuers' production plans......»»
Distributor whistleblowing may help mitigate rising inflation
COVID-19 affected the global supply chain substantially, severely compromising the efficiency of the supply chain due to delays and disruptions. The effects continue to impact consumers and businesses, primarily in terms of rising inflation and incre.....»»
WT Micro expects over 20% revenue decline in 1Q23
IC distributor WT Microelectronics expects to post a revenue decline of 24-29% sequentially in the first quarter of 2023, as a result of seasonality and low customer demand......»»
India"s tablet momentum continues despite weak global demand
Despite macroeconomic headwinds that face the world, India's tablet market saw huge growth amid speeding roll-out and rising 5G services, with the momentum expected to continue over the next quarters......»»
Chiral detection of biomolecules based on reinforcement learning
As one of the basic physical properties, chirality plays an important role in many fields. Especially in biomedical chemistry, the discrimination of enantiomers is a very important research subject. Most biomolecules exhibit weak chirality in the ult.....»»
Taiwan MCU makers divided over sales strategies for post-pandemic China
Taiwan's MCU suppliers are recalibrating sales strategies in the Chinese market, which is set to rebound in 2023 following three years of COVID-induced weak consumer demand, according to industry sources......»»
VIS posts record profit in 2022 despite weak 4Q
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) saw its net profits fall to a seven-quarter low of NT$2.48 billion (US$81.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, but profits for the year still hit a record high of NT$15.28 billion......»»
PCB drill bit maker Topoint warns of weak 1Q23
Taiwan-based Topoint Technology, dedicated to supplying PCB drill bits and drilling services, has warned of a weak first quarter of 2023, when sales may fall more than expected due to sagging end-marker demand......»»
PWM IC firm uPI expects further revenue and profit declines in 1Q23
Taiwan-based uPI Semiconductor, an Asustek Computer affiliate specializing in power management ICs (PMIC), expects further drops in revenue and profits in the first quarter of 2023 due to continued weak demand and price-cutting pressure......»»
Notebook shipment update, January 2023
Global notebook demand remained feeble in January 2023 with the top-5 brands, not including Apple, and the top-3 ODMs all experiencing weak on-month and on-year shipment performances......»»
Audix posts revenue growth with record gross margin in 2022
Audix, an IC component manufacturer and distributor, reported brisk shipments of its voice coil motor (VCM) components in 2022, when revenue increased 12% year on year with a record-high 23.26% gross margin......»»