Qisda’s forecasts revenue growth as inventory adjustments gradually stabilize

At Qisda’s earnings call on August 7, Chairman and CEO Peter Chen announced that the company expects revenue and profits to rise quarterly in 2024. While the first half of the year continued the sluggish trend seen across most industries in late 2023, improvements are anticipated in the second half. Chen projected that 2024 will outperform 2023, with even stronger results expected in 2025.

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Nvidia’s ecosystem ambition

SIGGRAPH 2024 felt especially like a celebration party hosted by Nvidia, which has been sponsoring SIGGRAPH every year since 2020. Nvidia’s presence was everywhere at this annual conference centered around computer graphics: 20 papers at the intersection of generative AI and simulation, Gen AI Day, developer education sessions, OpenUSD announcements… the list goes on.

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Taiwan-based PCB industry navigates sustainability demands amid SEA expansion

Approaching the final quarter of 2024, major PCB and IC substrate manufacturers are expanding operations in Southeast Asia to reduce dependence on Chinese production. Needless to say, geopolitical tensions are poised to impact the PCB and IC substrate ecosystem in 2025. In addition, environmental concerns are pushing PCB makers to address carbon reduction demands from key clients lest they lose orders in an increasingly eco-conscious market.

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