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Wednesday 1 July 2020
Notebook and tablet demand remains robust, says Catcher
Catcher Technology will continue to enjoy strong demand for notebook and tablet chassis in the second half of 2020 while demand from the smartphone segment will depend on sales of...
Wednesday 1 July 2020
PC firms upbeat about gaming notebook sales in 2H20
PC vendors are optimistic about gaming notebook sales in the second half of this year, but believe sales of commercial and consumer models may have already hit their peak levels for...
Tuesday 30 June 2020
Highlights of the day: Apple suppliers brace for weak 5G iPhone shipments in 2020
Apple is expected to launch its 5G iPhone later this year, but its supply chain partners are now much less optimistic about shipments for the new devices that reportedly will support...
Tuesday 30 June 2020
Backend firms see demand for TV, STB chips pick up
IC backend houses have seen demand pick up recently for processing TV SoCs and chip solutions for set-top boxes (STB) and other household appliances while chip demand for handset...
Tuesday 30 June 2020
UVAT continues to enjoy strong demand for notebooks
UVAT Technology, which provides OEM services for anti-electromagnetic interference (EMI) coating for notebooks and handsets, continues to enjoy a ramp-up in orders for notebooks with...
Tuesday 30 June 2020
Chinese firms gaining significant ground in Apple devices assembly chain
In order to cut costs, diversify production risks and better tap the Chinese market, Apple has allowed Chinese partners to play an increasingly important role in assembling diverse...
Monday 29 June 2020
IC equipment maker Group Up upbeat about 3Q20
Group Up Industrial (GP) has clear order visibility through the third quarter of 2020, thanks to growing demand from its PCB and IC substrate clients looking to ramp up their offerings...
Monday 29 June 2020
Chinese EV devices maker Leadrive teams up with Rohm Semi to set up SiC lab
China-based Leadrive Technology, specializing in third-generation semiconductor power modules for electric vehicles, has teamed up with Japan's IDM Rohm Semiconductor to set up an...
Monday 29 June 2020
Acer expects Asia Pacific shipments to benefit from peak season
Acer's president of Pan Asia Pacific Andrew Hou expects the company's PC shipments in the region to see seasonal demand in the second half of 2020, following a 10% on-year decline...
Monday 29 June 2020
Foundries see cutback in orders for auto chips
TSMC and other pure-play foundries have seen their mature process capacity utilization rates decline, due mainly to a substantial cutback in orders for automotive electronics applications,...
Monday 29 June 2020
China-based Luxshare rising fast with potential threats to iPhone assemblers
China-based AirPods assembler Luxshare Precision Industry has seen increasing presence in the supply chain of Apple devices, and may have a chance of winning Apple Watch assembly...
Wednesday 24 June 2020
Highlights of the day: MediaTek sees robust orders
MediaTek has booked more capacities at foundries and backend service providers for the second half of 2020. MediaTek...
Wednesday 24 June 2020
Ennoconn develops short-throw laser projection technology
IPC and IIoT solution provider Ennoconn has developed short-throw laser projection technology featuring high resolution and brightness catering to industrial, commercial and home...
Wednesday 24 June 2020
TV panel prices to rise over 10% in 3Q20
LCD TV panel prices are expected to rise more than 10% in the third quarter 2020 as TV brands are building up their inventory levels for panels aiming to ramp up their shipments in...
Wednesday 24 June 2020
Acer launches ruggedized notebook lineup
Acer has introduced its new Enduro series ruggedized notebooks and tablets for healthcare and other niche-market applications.