There is a long list of challenges ahead for the chip market — rampant inflation, soaring energy costs, ongoing glitches in supply chains, recent Covid-19 virus lockdowns in China and Russia’s war with Ukraine. Still, IC Insights continues to anticipate an 11 percent increase in total semiconductor sales this year—the same growth rate that was…
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U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in May as underlying demand for goods remained strong and supply and pricing pressures eased
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In procurement and logistics, cryptography and blockchain technology could help to improve transparency and build trust between third parties.
DetailsRFMW, a specialized distributor of RF and microwave products, today announced the acquisition of Spantech Technology Solutions S.L.U. Spantech represents industry-leading manufacturers of RF, microwave, millimeter-wave components, and satellite communication equipment in Spain and Portugal. The agreement fortifies RFMW’s international presence and enhances their prominent position as a global and technically competent sales and marketing…
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New market dynamics are among five trends that IDC said will drive supply chain development over the next decade
DetailsLongtime industry luminary Robin Gray was awarded EDS’ Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his tireless efforts and leadership in making EDS the premier event for the electronic components industry. Robin is retiring from his role as General Counsel of the ECIA. Three organizations joined to present the award: ECIA, ERA and GEDA honored and…
DetailsAuthorities in Shanghai are set to begin the reopening process on June 1st. In the meantime, with manufacturing still restricted, transpacific ocean rates continued to fall. Asia – US West Coast rates fell 18% this week to $11,455/FEU and are 28% lower than at the start of the lockdown in late March. Asia – North…
DetailsTo better support our European members’ interests, IPC announces the formation of IPC Electronics Europe GmbH. The subsidiary was officially registered with the German government on May 4, 2022. The new entity’s main office is located in central Munich. John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO commented, “While we have been actively engaged and…
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Earlier this year, the White House issued a Fact Sheet entitled: “Securing a Made in America Supply Chain for Critical Minerals”. It was a message to China that the U.S. is serious about re-investing in mining rare earth and other critical minerals such as cobalt, graphite and lithium. In the 1990s, the U.S. was a…
DetailsThe memory market behaves differently than the overall semiconductor market so buyers are getting a few price breaks amidst inflation. NAND Flash contract prices dropped in Q1, reports TrendForce, and revenue for the sector declined 3 percent. As manufacturers actively shifted production capacity to 128 layer products, the market turned to oversupply, the firm reports. …
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