VPEC rises as top GaAs epiwafer supplier
Taiwan-based epiwafer maker Visual Photonics Epitaxy (VPEC) has emerged as the world's top supplier of GaAs epiwafers with its market share in the segment surpassing that of British peer IQE by 14-15%, according to industry sources......»»
Automotive supplier BorgWarner expects electric product sales to reach 50% by 2027
US-based automotive supplier BorgWarner announced its latest electrification strategy on June 6. The company aims to reach more than US$10 billion in eProduct sales by 2027. Its eProudcts supporting battery and hybrid EVs will generate half of the ov.....»»
Radiant supplies backlight modules for new MacBook Air
Taiwan-based Radiant Opto-Electronics is reportedly the exclusive supplier of LED backlight units (BLUs) used in Apple's newly released next-generation 15-inch MacBook Air notebook model, according to supply chain sources......»»
CWTC likely to report higher-than-anticipated 2Q23 revenue
IC packaging leadframe supplier Chang Wah Technology (CWTC), which saw its monthly revenue exceed NT$1 billion (US$32.5 million) for the second consecutive month in May, is likely to report higher-than-anticipated revenue for the second quarter of 20.....»»
Short lead-time orders for AI and automotive chips emerge, says Formosa Sumco
The logic IC sector has seen some short lead-time orders for AI and automotive chips, according to silicon wafer supplier Formosa Sumco Technology......»»
Panasonic reportedly to grow EV battery production in Nevada
Tesla battery supplier Panasonic has made another move to scale up in the US. The company reportedly plans to set up a new battery production line in Gigafactory Nevada, which will likely increase output by 10%......»»
Tai-Saw expects modest recovery starting 2Q23
Tai-Saw Technology (TST), a Taiwan-based supplier of SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, expects flat or slight sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, the beginnings of a moderate rebound......»»
FHD to become mainstream for computing products, says OmniVision
Full HD (FHD), or 1080p, will overtake 720p as the standard for computing products, according to CMOS image sensor (CIS) supplier OmniVision Technologies......»»
Clarios shifting some production out of Toledo as strike enters fifth week
Vehicle battery supplier Clarios met with a UAW bargaining committee Monday to debrief their most recent agreement, which members voted down two weeks ago. The company is shifting some production out of Toledo as the strike enters its fifth week......»»
MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims
Staff at multiple organisations are warned of a payroll data breach after an IT supplier is hacked......»»
GaAs PA suppliers upbeat about demand for niche applications
For suppliers of GaAs-based RF power amplifiers (PAs), market demand for handsets and other consumer electronics devices will remain weak, but demand for niche-market applications such as aerospace, military, industrial control and infrastructure con.....»»
SDC, LGD 8.xG OLED projects may stall on evaporation equipment issue <strong> </strong>
Samsung Display (SDC) has disclosed plans to invest KRW4.1 trillion (US$3.1 billion) in building 8.6G IT-use OLED panel production lines by 2026, but tight supply of the core evaporation equipment and exorbitant quotes from the main supplier Canon To.....»»
Techwinsemi to expand outsourcing in Taiwan
Chinese memory module company Techwinsemi Technology plans to enhance its outsourcing business in Taiwan, looking to expand its supplier list to include flash controller vendors and backend service houses......»»
Nobody wants to budge at UAW strikes in Ohio, Michigan
UAW workers at two auto parts supplier plants remain on strike in suburban Toledo and suburban Detroit. The UAW is in talks with the company in Detroit but no negotiations are scheduled in Toledo......»»
FIC, Basemark team up for automotive MR solutions
Taiwan-based First International Computer (FIC) announced it is teaming up with Finland-based supplier of augmented reality (AR) software Basemark to develop automotive mixed reality (MR) solutions......»»
US DoD accredits GF advanced fab in New York
The US Department of Defense (DoD), through the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) Trusted Access Program Office (TAPO), has accredited GlobalFoundries' advanced manufacturing facility in Malta, New York, as a Category 1A Trusted Supplier with.....»»
As water levels drop, the risk of arsenic rises
When John Mestas' ancestors moved to Colorado over 100 years ago to raise sheep in the San Luis Valley, they "hit paradise," he said......»»
GM, Stellantis give $15 million lifeline to insolvent supplier
General Motors, Stellantis and Yanfeng Automotive Interior Systems agreed to bail out the insolvent supplier with price increases and investment of up to $15 million to tide over the company until it sells itself and restructures......»»
Valeo will invest in China-based DiDi to develop robotaxi safety solutions
French automotive supplier Valeo announced an investment in China-based DiDi Autonomous Driving. The pair will jointly develop safety solutions for robotaxi that enables level 4 vehicle autonomy......»»
IPC sector comes knocking for oToBrite"s iToF camera module
OToBrite, known as the ADAS optical sensor system supplier of Chinese automaker startup XPeng, has released an indirect Time of Flight (iToF) camera module. Besides officially shipping to the smart medical industry at the end of 2022, the industrial.....»»
ZF to raise APAC sales to 30% as production capacity expands in China
Tier-1 automotive supplier ZF Group is on track to grow its presence in China with additional production capacity for electronic power steering (EPS) systems. The company aims to increase sales in the Asia Pacific region from 25% to 30% of its global.....»»