The Real Reason Behind the Automotive Industry IC Shortage — A Step-Function Surge in Demand!
After years of moderate increases, IC suppliers blindsided by automotive IC demand spike in 2021. IC Insights has updated and released its comprehensive forecast and analysis of the worldwide semiconductor industry in its January Semiconductor Industry Flash Report, which is included as part of the 2022, 25th edition of The McClean Report service. Next month, […]
Energy Storage System Companies Are Racing to Scale Production
As the global renewable energy market continues to grow rapidly, so too does the demand for Energy Storage Systems (ESS). In this post from Celestica’s excellent blog, the author explains the challenges of ramping up during a time of global supply chain disruptions.
Indium Corporation Expands Fine Wire Capabilities
Indium Corporation has expanded its manufacturing capabilities to include a fine diameter 0.004” (0.10mm) flux-cored wire made with select Pb-free alloys to help customers meet the progressively demanding requirements of fine-pitch applications. This new offering is designed to provide a fine wire solution to customers dealing with increased solder joint density and miniaturization in applications […]
PRIDE Industries Receives Customer Excellence Award
Infor recognizes the social enterprise for exceptional use of cloud technology in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing category Roseville, Calif.– PRIDE Industries, the nation’s leading employer of people with disabilities, has been awarded the Infor Customer Excellence Award for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing by Infor, the industry cloud company. These annual awards recognize customers […]
Results from U.S. Dept of Commerce Semiconductor Supply Chain Request for Information
Over the past year, the Biden Administration has worked with the private sector to understand and address the global shortage of semiconductors. These computer chips are essential building blocks for an increasing number of products, from your cell phone and your car to other critical goods such as medical devices. The semiconductor shortage has been […]