On November 30, semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics sent a product price increase notice to customers, and the effective date of the price increase is January 1, 2021, according to SemiMediaEdit. The notice, posted as posted on MarketWatch, mentioned that due to the increase in raw material and packaging costs, Renesas Electronics will increase the prices…
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The idea that the electronics industry would close the year on a high note seemed absurd 9 months ago. But like the manufacturing sector writ large, the supply chain has bounced back from the worst of coronavirus pandemic. “In spite of serious concerns about both supply and demand impacts in the early stages of the…
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The supply chain, along with the rest of the economy, is undergoing a major digital transformation right now. The development of new Industry 4.0 tech — like Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and big data analytics — as well as the increasing availability of computer resources has made digitization a more and more compelling option.…
DetailsInsight SiP, a leading developer of ultra-miniature RF modules with embedded antennas, using System-in-Package and Antenna-in-Package technology, today announced it has signed an distribution agreement with Avnet Japan, a leading global technology solutions provider. In Japan, Avnet operates in nine major Japanese cities. From today, Avnet Japan can supply RF modules across Insight SiP’s RF…
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U.S. manufacturing activity cooled a bit in November as a resurgence in Covid-19 cases pressured factory employment and production levels. The Institute for Supply Management’s PMI declined by 1.8 percent — to 57.5 — from October’s level of 59.3. Although workforce limitations are being felt across the supply chain, the PMI remains above 50, indicating…
DetailsSaitama Murata Manufacturing (formerly: TOKO, INC.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereafter: the Company), is closing its production subsidiary Sheng Long TOKO Tech in December 2020. Saitama Murata Manufacturing Group (formerly: TOKO Group) has contributed primarily to the development of the telecommunications market through its design and production of coil products. …
DetailsThe discovery of an asymptomatic, but infected, employee brought SK Hynix’s plant in Chongqing, China to a halt on Sunday, according to Evertiq. The Korean employee, who had been based at the plant in Chongqing since February had departed back to South Korea on Thursday. It was when the employee touched ground that the discovery…
DetailsOptimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer/distributor and service provider, has re-engineered its manufacturing capabilities at its main facility near Chicago to offer a full suite of fastener manufacturing services direct to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in North America. By adding manufacturing services to its array of supply chain services for OEMs, Optimas becomes the only…
DetailsAlthough peak season normally tapers off in November, this year’s extended peak is keeping China-US rates elevated, with West Coast rates 191% higher than last year, according to freight booking and research company Freightos. Of course, peak season this year also is characterized by acute equipment shortages. As carriers seem to prioritize empties to the…
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The semiconductor industry has been one of the most resilient markets during this coronavirus-plagued year. Seven top-15 semiconductor suppliers are forecast to show ≥22% growth in 2020 with Nvidia expected to post a huge 50% increase, reports IC Insights. Leading semiconductor supplier Intel, with only 4% growth, managed to maintain its No. 1 ranking. The…
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