In an era defined by technological innovation, semiconductors have emerged as the lifeblood of modern industry. These tiny silicon wafers power everything from smartphones to cars, and their… Read More

In an era where technological advancements drive economies and national security, the semiconductor industry stands as a linchpin of progress. From smartphones to AI systems and defense app… Read More

Calling Artificial intelligence (AI) the trend of 2023 is a monumental understatement. As the technology continues to evolve at an astonishing rate and embed itself into nearly every facet… Read More

The chip market in 2023 is difficult to understand, and even harder to predict moving into the new year. While companies can, it’s time to seriously consider buffer stock. Geopolitic… Read More

Taiwan has had a difficult start to 2023 for a myriad of reasons, not least of which is the increasing tensions between the Taiwanese government and mainland China. The woes have stretched… Read More

The semiconductor industry has been one of the fastest-growing industries of the past few decades, and it shows no signs of slowing down. As technology continues to advance, the demand for… Read More

The U.S. has historically dominated the semiconductor design process. According to the Center for Security and Emerging Technology, 47% of semiconductor design is done in the U.S., along wi… Read More

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has revealed many shortcomings and bottlenecks in the global supply chain, and over one year in it is still revealing new wrinkles that, in some cases, will perm… Read More

Silicon Valley Bank fallout has had drastic implications throughout all of industry, and the full implications of it have yet to be fully understood. Already, President Joe Biden has urged… Read More

Counterfeit components represents far more than financial and reputational risk for the manufacturer. In some cases, human lives are very much at stake. Failure to properly safeguard supply… Read More

War is never something one likes to think about, especially as another war is already occurring in Ukraine. But with tensions between China and neighboring Taiwan continuing to escalate, th… Read More

According to MEMA Aftermarket President and CEO Paul McCarthy, who heads a 500-member division that represents parts manufacturers for the auto industry, the current supply chain crisis is… Read More

As of this writing, the 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has claimed the lives of more than 22,000 civilians. Worse still, survivors, many of whom are now homeless, will now have… Read More

WINTER SPRINGS, FL – Partstat, a unique inventory ownership solution provider, recently entered into a partnership agreement with one of the world’s leading financial groups. Thr… Read More

The automotive industry is changing. According to Bank of America Securities, there will be an average of approximately 60 new vehicle models entering the market between 2022 through 2025… Read More

Much has been said about the desire for many major global economies, the U.S. included, to decouple their supply chains from China. One of the most visible examples of this is the adoption… Read More

Die banking is a process through which raw die and wafer is stored by a manufacturer until it is required for ASIC assembly. Because of its ability to keep manufacturers from continuously r… Read More

Despite recent efforts to curb the rising inflation rates seen in the U.S., little relief has been seen in the U.S. or in supply chains. These efforts included a third consecutive three-qua… Read More

Toshiba Announces New 300-Millimeter Wafer Fabrication Facility In a new announcement, Toshiba has unveiled plans to construct a new 300-millimeter wafer fabrication facility for power semi… Read More

Much of the recent media cycle has been dedicated to speculation regarding the potential for an economic recession, not just in the U.S. but across the world. But how likely is it at this p… Read More

What little optimism industries had for an easing of supply chain challenges moving into 2022 has largely shattered not even six months in. Skyrocketing inflation, historic gas prices, labo… Read More