Driven by the demand for semiconductors, mini-LED, and micro-LED technologies, Everlight Chemical saw robust revenue performance in its electronic chemicals segment throughout 2024. Even with fewer working days in January 2025, the company anticipates continued growth in electronic chemicals, supported by sustained semiconductor demand. Market expectations suggest that Everlight Chemical will maintain its momentum in 2025.

The global semiconductor manufacturing industry ended 2024 with strong fourth-quarter results and solid year-on-year growth across most of the key industry segments, according to a recent SEMI report co-authored by TechInsights. Despite momentum from significant investments in AI applications, seasonality and macroeconomic uncertainties may limit near-term development, making the industry outlook cautiously optimistic at the beginning of 2025.

Flexium, a flexible circuit board manufacturer, held an investor briefing indicating that 2024 will be a year of transformation challenges. After the operational low in the fourth quarter, the company expects to have passed the trough and plans to actively develop its transformation, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) transmission technology while continuously adjusting its mobile device product line. The goal is to achieve profitability in 2025 and fully bounce back in 2026.

The AI’s capability in research is fastly evolving, representing a shift from traditional search engines, as they can analyze complex subjects, produce detailed reports, and support in-depth research. The trend highlights AI’s increasing role in enhancing research capabilities, presenting new opportunities and challenges for researchers, knowledge workers, and businesses.