Taiwan’s Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC), keen on product diversification to mitigate market risks, is expanding into the semiconductor and automotive sectors while maintaining 100% capacity utilization across all product lines, according to General Manager Chin-da Ou.
The global electronic component distribution landscape shifted in the first half of 2024, with WPG Holdings and WT Microelectronics rising to the top two positions. Meanwhile, Avnet and Arrow Electronics dropped to third and fourth, reflecting varying recovery speeds in the Asia-Pacific and Western markets.
Market opportunities for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite applications have gained increasing attention since the Russia–Ukraine war began in 2022, which has showcased the significance of SpaceX’s Starlink service in national defense. In addition to these geopolitical factors, the advent of satellite-connected smartphones that allow communication in remote areas without cell coverage also represents a massive opportunity for Taiwanese suppliers in the LEO satellite market.
Reports from the Chinese semiconductor industry suggest that Huawei’s Ascend 910C chip may face significant delays due to low production yields, which could severely impact scheduling and planning at wafer fabrication plants.