Economical fluctuations and the lower labor costs in emerging economies such as China and India have resulted in a predominant trend of offshoring manufacturing for nearly three decades. However, a recent increase of up to 20% in wages in such economies is forcing manufacturers to rethink their offshoring strategy. In & out of reshoring In…
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The holidays are here, and, as usual, high-tech shoppers are setting the trend – especially the Millennial generation. They're buying online more. They're using smartphones and tablets more often to make purchases. When they do shop in stores, they're researching products on mobile devices to enhance the experience and to get a better deal. These…
DetailsSan Jose, Calif. – Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCS) (“Fairchild”) today acknowledged receipt of an unsolicited proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Fairchild for $21.70 per share in cash (the “Proposal”). As previously announced on November 18, 2015, Fairchild entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as…
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NEW YORK – Whether or not the 2016 International CES holds any big surprises remains to be seen. What's certain is the mega-show will highlight evolutionary progress in the ways processors and networking continue to enhance drones, wearables and more. This year's CES will focus on how connectivity is proliferating everything from cars to homes,…
DetailsTaichung — Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd. Announcement (Taiwan Securities Exchange code: 2325, NASDAQ code: SPIL): Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd. (“SPIL”) and Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd. (“Unigroup”) entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement and Share Subscription Agreement today in Hsinchu. Purpose of Alliance (1) As a global semiconductor packaging and testing leader with advanced packaging…
DetailsFountain Inn, S.C. – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, recently recognized Avnet Electronics Marketing China (AEMC) for outstanding sales growth in the second quarter of AVX’s fiscal year. Recording more than 22% growth over the highest quarter from the previous year, the Avnet China sales team was the only…
DetailsHsinchu, Taiwan — ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services (“OSAT”), today announced that the Board of Directors of its 58.0% owned subsidiary ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS Taiwan”, Taiwan Stock Exchange Stock Ticker 8150) has authorized and signed a share purchase agreement to…
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Security is a major concern throughout today’s electronics industry. The predicted mass-adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, with the possibility of 50 billion items, all connected to the Internet, and all vulnerable to external attack, is a big part of this. But the potential problems go further: the infrastructure that makes up the Internet…
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The holiday season is here! In this time of gift-giving, shippers are constantly put to the test. With Halloween, Black Friday and Christmas all occurring in the last few months of the calendar year, freight forwarders will be busier than ever shipping electronics, clothing, and various other commodities in 2015. Yet, despite all of this…
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Too many jobs, not enough workers…that's one of the biggest conundrums in electronics manufacturing sector is the reality that demand for manufacturing and supply chain talent will far outpace supply in the coming years. Increasingly, the industry is working effectively to raise awareness amongst young workers and students about the stellar opportunities that electronics manufacturing…
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