PlayNitride expanding microLED capacity
PlayNitride has disclosed it is expanding microLED panel production capacity, with first-quarter 2022 revenue exceeding that of full-year 2021.
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May
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May
QIC Inside Investor Relation Series (6): MiFID II and its impact
The capital market and investor relations have been impacted by the regulations of MiFID II beginning in January 2018. What is MiFID II and why will it continue to have an impact on all the market participants? In this article, we will discuss what MiFID II is, and what you need to know.
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May
Non-consumer 32-bit MCU demand strengthening
Taiwan-based MCU suppliers have seen a gradual pick-up in 32-bit MCU demand for gaming applications since the second quarter, and are optimistic about the overall 32-bit demand for automotive electronics and other non-consumer device applications this year, according to industry sources.
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May
PC component makers see no cutback in customer orders amid China lockdowns
China’s COVID lockdowns and restrictions have little impacted order placements from clients despite causing shipment delays, but supply chain players may not be able to fully resume order fulfillment momentum until after their manufacturing operations return to normal in the third quarter of the year, according to sources at PC component makers.
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May
Elan looks to further disperse production bases
Elan Microelectronics, a supplier of notebook touch ICs, has said the COVID-19 lockdown in China’s Kunshan has affected its April revenue. It plans to disperse outsourced production to more cities while anticipating growth driven by demand for business notebook chips.
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May
Denso and UMC collaborate on automotive semiconductors; Taiwan-based companies continue to set up assembly bases in Mexico
This Asia tech industry summary will mainly focus on Denso and UMC’s Japan subsidiary USJC collaborating on the production of automotive power semiconductors; China have imported less semiconductors from South Korea following the US-China trade war; and Taiwan-based companies continuing to expand server assembly plants and production lines in Mexico to lower impacts of the US-China trade war.
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May
Automotive battery separator film demand outlook promising, says BenQ Materials
BenQ Materials continues expanding production capacity to meet growing demand for separator films for EV batteries, defying economic uncertainties around the world, according to company chairman Chen Chien-chih.
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May
Canada’s Kat Innovation works on bone recovery device
Canadian startup Kat Innovation aims to develop a medical device to help hip surgery patients recover faster by stimulating their bone formation. It seeks to work with hospitals in different countries for in-vitro and clinical studies.
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May
Adata, Transcend post profit increases in 1Q22
Memory module maker Adata Technology saw its net profits hike over 700% on year in the first quarter of 2022, while earnings at fellow company Transcend Information climbed nearly 60% from a year earlier, thanks mainly to their efficient chip purchasing and inventory controls.
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May
Belgium showcases its semiconductor ecosystem and policy incentives to attract Taiwan investment
At the 22nd Taiwan-Belgium Joint Business Council Meeting (virtual) on May 5, Belge academic and research institution leaders expressed interest in collaborating with Taiwan on the semiconductor technology development, while officials beckoned local chip companies to invest and produce in its microelectronic clusters.