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......»»
Apple supplier list shows gradual production shift from China to India
Apple's list of suppliers reveals it is relying on fewer companies in China while increasing the count in India, in what could be an indicator of Apple's move to lower its reliance on a single country for production.Mumbai, IndiaApple has a "symbioti.....»»
MCU firm Generalplus sees order visibility remain low
Order visibility for microcontroller unit (MCU) supplier Generalplus Technology remains low despite sustained demand from the industrial control market segment......»»
Apple expanding supplier base in China, Southeast Asia, and India
As manufacturers embark on massive relocation efforts to build a more resilient supply chain, Apple is expanding its supplier base in most Asian countries......»»
Equipment supplier Csun sees gradual sales recovery in 2H23
Semiconductor and PCB equipment maker Csun Manufacturing has seen improvement in order visibility for the third quarter and anticipates a gradual sales recovery in the second half of this year......»»
UAW president: Supplier strikes an "inspiration" to rest of union
Shawn Fain, who took office in March, said the 560 striking workers at Clarios and Constellium are asking only for "a decent wage" and should hold their ground......»»
Battery supplier Microvast eyes options after U.S. cancels $200 million grant
The grant, which stemmed from the $1 trillion 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, was to help Microvast build a plant in Tennessee......»»
Emerging lithium supplier Argentina says it"s close to US deal under IRA
The world's fastest-growing lithium producer says it could soon gain access to the US market......»»
Honda will become Aston Martin F1 team"s engine partner
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the power-unit supplier deal will help the development of the automaker's future mass production electric vehicles, including an electric flagship sports model......»»
Despite market share loss, Japan IC substrate supplier influence on semi industry still strong, says DIGITIMES Research
As IC packaging trends toward high density and multiple layers, IC substrates that use Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF) as an insulation material (also called ABF substrates) are gaining market attention. Japan was once a major IC substrate provider, bu.....»»
Apple expands US investment with new multibillion-dollar Broadcom deal for 5G tech
Apple has announced a major new partnership with Broadcom, one of its long-time supplier partners. This new partnership, which Apple says is a “multibillion-dollar deal,” will see Broadcom develop and build a number of key 5G radio frequency com.....»»
Auto supplier Gentex hit by ransomware attack
Company says it "is aware of the data breach that occurred several months ago, and we have communicated to all affected parties. It's important to note that the breach has not had an impact on our operations.".....»»
Unable to make a profit, Wistron is giving up iPhone assembly in India
Apple supplier Wistron is selling its iPhone assembly factory in India because Apple's terms prevent it from making a profit in the region.Wistron exits Apple India businessA report on May 2 had suggested Wistron was gradually scaling down a majority.....»»
Panasonic rugged laptop supplier sees FPC shipment recovery in Q3 2023
Taiwan-based Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) manufacturer Complex Micro Interconnection Co. expects that FPC shipment momentum in third-quarter 2023 will gradually recover as customer inventory levels decrease. The company is also stepping up the cons.....»»
Leadframe supplier CWTC opens new factory in southern Taiwan
Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) has inaugurated a new facility in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, where it will manufacture leadframes for advanced quad flat no-lead (aQFN) packaging, third-generation semiconductors and miniLED backlighting......»»
Magna, Department of Energy develop greener manufacturing process for aluminum parts
A new manufacturing process developed by supplier giant Magna International and the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory could soon make it so new aluminum parts can be made without having to use any new aluminum......»»
Tesla supplier Panasonic to quadruple battery capacity by 2030
The Osaka-based company intends to tap subsidies provided by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, as well as focus on cylindrical batteries and the North American market to expand. .....»»
TSMC thinking about moving some operations to Japan amid growing China tensions
Chip manufacturers, including Apple supplier TSMC, have begun considering moving a portion of their manufacturing to Japan as US/China tensions continue to escalate.Credit: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.Seven chipmakers have met with Japanese.....»»
UAW strikes Ford supplier Constellium in Michigan
UAW workers began striking at a Constellium aluminum components plant in suburban Detroit on Wednesday over health and safety issues and management's disciplinary practices. Meanwhile, a UAW strike at a Clarios battery plant near Toledo has reached d.....»»
Tai-Saw upbeat about shipments for automotive, networking
Tai-Saw Technology, a Taiwan-based supplier of SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, anticipates an improvement in total production utilization in the second quarter as shipments for automotive and networking device appli.....»»
AOI equipment maker HYE eyeing double-digit sales growth for 2023
Taiwan-based automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment supplier HYE Technology, with UMC Capital among its investors, expects to continue registering a double-digit revenue growth in 2023 on substantial orders from its largest customer UMC and new.....»»