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Wednesday 3 September 2014
Shortage of CNC capacity to remain until 2015, say chassis makers
Because a large portion of CNC machines are being used to carve out unibody metal-alloy chassis for iPhones, and Japan-, South Korea- and China-based smartphone vendors have adopted...
Monday 1 September 2014
Microsoft reduces Surface chassis suppliers; may adopt similar strategy for other components
Microsoft has recently reduced the number of chassis suppliers for its Surface tablets and is now outsourcing all the orders to Ju Teng. Microsoft stopped placing chassis orders with...
Friday 29 August 2014
Sony Mobile to adopt metal-alloy chassis for smartphones to be launched in 2015, say Taiwan makers
Sony Mobile Communications are developing smartphones to be launched in 2015 and will adopt metal-alloy chassis for high-end models, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
Tuesday 12 August 2014
Catcher expects 30% increase in chassis capacity
Catcher Technology will continue to expand its chassis capacity in the second half of 2014 and by the end of the third quarter, the company's overall capacity will increase 30% compared...
Wednesday 6 August 2014
Catcher Technology sees increased July revenues
Notebook chassis maker Catcher Technology has announced consolidated revenues of NT$4.64 billion (US$155 million) for July, up 0.3% on month and 36.79% on year.
Thursday 24 July 2014
Chassis makers doubtful about rumors Samsung to release metal chassis smartphone
With Apple's next-generation iPhones expected to appear in the market soon, rumors that Samsung Electronics is planning to release a metal-chassis smartphone in September to defend...
Monday 21 July 2014
NMT process gaining popularity in smartphone industry
With Samsung Electronics starting to adopt the nano molding technology (NMT) for its smartphone chassis in 2014, while other Japan- and China-based vendors are also onboard, chassis...
Thursday 17 July 2014
Ichia sees profits increase sharply in 2Q14
Flexible PCB and chassis maker Ichia Technologies has reported pre-tax profits of NT$524 million (US$17.46 million) for the second quarter of 2014, up 98% sequentially and 180% on...
Wednesday 16 July 2014
Apple orders for new iPhones to benefit Taiwan component maker revenues but not gross margins
Taiwan-based component makers are reducing the thickness of components including panels, chassis and battery packs for upcoming iPhones, and are facing technological difficulties...
Wednesday 25 June 2014
Casetek expects surging performance in 2H14
Chassis maker Casetek Holdings expects its revenue performance in the second half of 2014 to be far better than in the first as clients will start releasing new products, according...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Apple rejects Catcher iPhone 6 chassis; places extra orders with Jabil and Foxconn, says paper
Catcher Technology's 4.7-inch iPhone 6 chassis has reportedly been rejected by Apple due to defects in the connecting areas between the plastic and metal parts, forcing Apple to place...
Monday 5 May 2014
Catcher enjoys growth in April revenues; expects 15% growth in 2Q14
Taiwan-based chassis maker Catcher Technology has announced consolidated revenues of NT$4.27 billion (US$141.84 million) for April, up 4.8% on month and 18.1% on year and the company...
Tuesday 15 April 2014
HTC, Samsung to offer alternative chassis choices for flagship smartphones, say Taiwan makers
HTC and Samsung Electronics both reportedly plan to expand the product families of their latest flagship smartphones, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
Thursday 6 March 2014
Catcher Technology February revenues down sequentially
Metal-alloy chassis maker Catcher Technology has announced consolidated revenues of NT$2.76 billion (US$91.2 million) for February, down 22.77% on month but up 34.56% on year, and...
Wednesday 26 February 2014
Casetek to expand chassis capacity in China
Taiwan-based metal-alloy chassis maker Casetek Holdings has revealed it will invest NT$2-3 billion (US$65.9-98.8 million) to expand production capacity at its factory in eastern China...
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