Power and Compound Fab Capacity Projected to Top Record 10 Million Wafers Per Month in 2023, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, Calif. — Fueled by pent-up demand for automotive electronics caused by semiconductor supply chain disruptions wrought by the pandemic, worldwide installed capacity for power and compound semiconductor fabs is projected to top 10 million wafers per month (WPM) for the first time in 2023, growing to 10.24 million WPM (in 200mm equivalents) and climbing to […]
Taiwanese Server ODMs Expected to Account for About 90% of Global Server Production in 2021 by Expanding Production Capacities Outside of Domestic China, Says TrendForce
Escalating trade tensions between the US and China, rising geopolitical issues, increased tariffs, and uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic’s emergence last year have compelled server ODMs to actively shift their operations closer to clients as well as engage in risk mitigation strategies, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. Taiwanese ODMs, in particular, are shifting their […]
GE Announces Multi-Million Pound Investment to Create Diverse New Generation of UK Engineers
‘Next Engineers’ programme to attract 3,500+ young people from all walks of life General Electric (GE) has announced a five-year, $3.5 million (£2.5m) investment in the UK as part of its global Next Engineers programme, to increase the diversity of young people entering engineering. The UK programme will be based in Staffordshire, where GE operates three sites […]
Regionalization Equals Resilience, But OEMs Need More Data About North American EMS Capabilities

Having a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem in each geographic region will not happen without serious effort. The first step is gaining visibility for the EMS companies that are already up and running in each region. That data is already available in Europe. Now is the time for North American EMS to come out of the shadows.
Phillips 66, Plug Power Sign Agreement to Advance Green Hydrogen
Collaboration to scale green hydrogen throughout industrial and mobility sectors, while advancing development of key hydrogen infrastructure and fueling capabilities HOUSTON and LATHAM, N.Y.– Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) and Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, today announced that the companies have signed a memorandum of […]