Apple iPad widens lead in India’s tablet market
In the past quarter, India’s tablet market experienced robust growth, with Apple demonstrating significant momentum and expanding its lead over competitors.
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Equipment manufacturers expanding from PCB to high profitability industries, primarily semiconductors
Taiwanese PCB manufacturers are expected to see demand improve in 2024.
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AMD masses ZT System engineers to soften increasing AI system complexity
AMD recently acquired ZT Systems (ZT) for US$4.9 billion. AMD emphasizes that its need for additional personnel stems from its desire to further invest in expanding an open ecosystem while ensuring freedom of choice for its clients.
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xMEMS aims for 2025 production of groundbreaking cooling SoC with 3-pronged market entry strategy
US-based xMEMS Labs is set to deliver its newly unveiled XMC-2400 µCooling™, a single-chip (SoC) air-cooled all-silicon active cooling solution utilizing MEMS technology, to customers for validation in the first quarter of 2025 and begin commercial production by the end of next year. TSMC and Bosch are among the prospective foundry partners.
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India shifts semiconductor incentives focus to compound semiconductors and silicon photonics
After approving four IC backend manufacturing facilities earlier this year, India reportedly plans to provide more incentives for compound semiconductor and silicon photonics projects.
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Electronic distributors adjust strategies as AI demand rises
Amid the growing demand for AI and its applications, electronic component distributors have adopted varied strategies. American companies are focusing on building AI ecosystems, while their Asian counterparts are targeting end-market opportunities in edge computing.
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GM’s job cuts highlight growing pressure on automakers regarding automotive software
General Motors (GM) recently announced the elimination of over 1,000 jobs, with its software and services division bearing the brunt of the cuts. This move underscores the immense pressure that software investments are placing on automakers and the subsequent concerns they must address.
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EU’s final draft on import duties for Chinese EVs targets overcapacity and past market disruptions
The EU’s final draft on import duties for Chinese-made EVs addresses concerns about overcapacity in the Chinese industry. This decision reflects Western markets’ apprehension over past instances where an influx of Chinese-made goods disrupted local suppliers.
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Global foundry revenue rises on AI demand
The global foundry industry’s revenue grew about 9% sequentially and 23% year on year in the second quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. The sequential growth was mainly driven by strong AI demand.
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Foxconn navigates complex AI server trading models to maximize profitability
Despite rumors of shipment delays for Nvidia’s new-generation AI chips, the demand for AI servers remains strong. For contract manufacturers like Foxconn, the challenge lies in maximizing actual profitability amid various trading models.