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......»»
Sorghum bran rises as an ingredient for enhancing gluten-free bread
Sorghum bran, often a low-cost byproduct of sorghum milling, can enhance gluten-free bread's nutritional value without compromising its flavor, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science......»»
Apple diversifies MacBook production with new China supplier
As Apple looks to move its manufacturing to India and Vietnam, it is still expanding the Chinese firms it uses for the MacBook Pro.Most of the news about Apple working to diversify its manufacturing base and reduce over-reliance on any one supplier,.....»»
Apple supplier Quanta pours $120M into Vietnam factory to try to catch MacBook orders
Quanta has become the latest Apple supplier to heavily invest in production in Vietnam, agreeing with a provincial government to build a $120 million plant facility.An M2 14-inch MacBook ProIn December, reports claimed Apple was preparing to move som.....»»
Apple supplier Quanta invest $120M into Vietnam factory
Quanta has become the latest Apple supplier to heavily invest in production in Vietnam, agreeing with a provincial government to build a $120 million plant facility.An M2 14-inch MacBook ProIn December, reports claimed Apple was preparing to move som.....»»
Supply chain event features top executives
Three top North American purchasing executives and two top supplier CEOs are scheduled to speak during a June 12 roundtable discussion as part of a longtime charity golf outing in suburban Detroit......»»
Sony reportedly to remain chief OLEDoS supplier for Apple MR devices
Sony is expected to be a market leader for OLED on silicon (OLEDoS) supporting Apple's much anticipated mixed reality (MR) devices without much challenge from its major competitors in the display industry, according to a media report from Korea......»»
Sea level rises could threaten sea turtle breeding grounds
Sea level rises could lead to the flooding of sea turtle breeding grounds in Australia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and the U.S., according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The findings suggest that flooding could contribute to the loss.....»»
Reliable leaker claims Apple VR tester was "blown away" by headset trial
Prominent leaker Evan Blass claims that a tester who has used several iterations of Apple's forthcoming Apple VR headset, has gone from underwhelmed to ecstatic.AppleInsider render of the forthcoming Apple VR headsetAs expectation rises that an Apple.....»»
EIH eyeing signage board opportunities
E Ink Holdings (EIH), an e-paper solutions supplier, is looking for a more significant presence in the e-paper signage segment by offering large-size models, according to company chairman Johnson Lee......»»
GaAs-based PA sales expected to rise in 2H23, says DIGITIMES Research
Demand for GaAs-based power amplifiers (PAs) is expected to pick up gradually in the second half of 2023 with the recovery of smartphone shipments, according to DIGITIMES Research's study of the GaAs-based PA market......»»
Silicon, next-generation power semiconductors to post 2-digit sales rises in 2023, says Fuji Keizai
Global market scale for silicon-based power semiconductors is estimated to grow 11.1% to reach JPY2.7 trillion (US$20.10 billion) in 2023, and that for next-generation power semiconductors like SiC, GaN, and GaO is projected to surge 34.5% on year to.....»»
EIH grows e-paper ecosystem to include BOE, MediaTek
E Ink Holdings (EIH), an e-paper solutions supplier, is actively expanding its e-paper application ecosystem to include panel vendor BOE Technology and IC design house MediaTek......»»
Ineos taps Magna Steyr to build off-road EV starting in 2026
The British chemicals company, which recently entered the automotive market with its BMW-powered Grenadier SUV, will lean on the Canadian supplier for its engineering and manufacturing expertise......»»
Former Toyota-GM exec Mark Hogan, longtime bridge between U.S. and Japan, dies
Mark Hogan helped lead General Motors, Toyota and supplier Magna over a career spanning more than four decades......»»
ASML reportedly sees first big EUV equipment order cut from TSMC
ASML reportedly has seen the first cutback in orders for EUV equipment from TSMC, its largest customer, which market insiders speculate is on track to slash such orders by over 40% or otherwise delay taking shipments from the Dutch supplier along wit.....»»
ZF to receive millions of silicon carbide microchips from STMicroelectronics as EV business grows
German parts supplier ZF Group signed a multiyear contract with a major producer of semiconductors to secure millions of silicon carbide chips that will be integrated into its upcoming inverter platform for electric vehicles......»»
Magna says human trafficking suit filed against it is ‘without merit’
The lawsuit, filed in Ontario Superior Court, alleges that the supplier "chose to illegally recruit and hire foreign workers and violate" the Employment Standards Act......»»
ZF to secure SiC supply by signing multi-year agreement with STMicro
STMicroelectronics (STM) has signed a multi-year agreement with ZF Group to supply more than 10 million SiC devices for products planned for 2025, as ZF viewed STM as a reliable supplier for devices in both quality and production capacity amid a rapi.....»»
Topco Scientific remains upbeat about 2023 growth
Semiconductor materials supplier Topco Scientific remains optimistic about its sales growth this year......»»
Yageo 1Q23 revenue up, Walsin down
Passive components supplier Yageo saw its first-quarter 2023 revenue decline 9.4% sequentially while Walsin Technology's revenue grew 4.4% quarter-on-quarter......»»