Global supply chain: CE, IPC, automotive

CE, IPC, automotive trends

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Friday 11 April 2025

Trump tariffs weigh on global auto industry, indirect pressure expected on Chinese exports

The automotive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are reshaping the global vehicle manufacturing landscape, with potentially far-reaching consequences beyond American borders...

Friday 11 April 2025

US carmakers scramble on pricing strategy as Trump's automotive tariffs hit

A 25% US tariff on imported passenger vehicles took effect on April 3, following earlier announcements and delays that gave automakers time to adjust. With varying levels of domestic...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Dixon Technologies to invest US$115 million in new facility in Tamil Nadu to make HP notebooks

Dixon will set up a notebook and PC manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, making products for brands like HP. India's largest EMS provider is riding on local incentives and global...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Altair expands EDA footprint, offering diverse system-level verification and simulation tools

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a driving force behind global technological innovation. As AI adoption proliferates, the mastery of semiconductor chip...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Auto tariffs take effect, components supply chain hit hardest

The US government under President Donald Trump initiated a new round of trade protection policies on April 3, 2025, imposing a 25% tariff on all automobiles produced outside the US...

Thursday 10 April 2025

2025 electronics distribution industry outlook: Navigating the opportunities and challenges

In the landscape of 2025, the electronics distribution industry presents significant opportunities and challenges. Demand across key sectors continues to climb, and by mid-year, it...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Trump's reciprocal tariffs unsettle global supply chains; two countries not considered for production relocation

According to sources within the notebook supply chain, meetings with brand manufacturers are intensifying as companies navigate the uncertainty...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Rapid EV adoption comes with growing cyberthreats

Cyberattacks have become a growing threat to electric vehicles (EV) whose market penetration is rapidly expanding amid a major transformation of the global transportation industry,...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Foxconn plans to launch EVs in Asian markets starting in 2026

Foxconn announced on April 9 in Tokyo its ambitious plans to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market, with multiple vehicle models expected to launch beginning in 2027. The announcement...

Thursday 10 April 2025

MinebeaMitsumi to counter Yageo's bid for Shibaura Electronics with acquisition proposal

Japan's MinebeaMitsumi is preparing to launch a counteroffer to acquire Shibaura Electronics, positioning itself as a white knight in response to a hostile takeover bid by Taiwan-based...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Tariff waves freeze global supply chains, forcing ODMs and brands to seek strategic retrenchment

Shifting tariffs have thrown global supply chains into disarray. Many clients, caught in the uncertainty, have halted shipments and paused...

Thursday 10 April 2025

Mexico provides refuge from US tariffs for automotive supply chain for now

US president Donald Trump's tariffs war has heaped pressure on the entire automotive supply chain. But Taiwan-based automotive components maker Hiroca Holdings, which runs manufacturing...

Wednesday 9 April 2025

Taiwanese AM auto parts firms see challenges and opportunities in US tariffs

The latest US tariffs have caused widespread anxiety among automotive manufacturers around the world, as complete vehicles and components imported to the US become targets. Amid this...

Wednesday 9 April 2025

Infineon to acquire Marvell's automotive Ethernet unit for US$2.5 billion

Infineon Technologies AG has agreed to acquire Marvell Technology's automotive Ethernet business for US$2.5 billion, aiming to strengthen its automotive microcontroller (MCU) and...

Wednesday 9 April 2025

MediaTek unveils Kompanio Ultra, hints at AI PC ambitions

MediaTek has launched its most powerful Chromebook platform to date, the Kompanio Ultra, signaling a significant leap in performance and AI capabilities. Built on TSMC's 3nm process,...

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