How to Scale Up Manufacturing: Should I Scale or Should I Grow?
In this Plexus Blog post, the author examines overlooked considerations warehouse automation OEMs make when keeping up with demand, and the support to help them reach their goals.
Top 10 Companies Hold 57% of Global Semi Marketshare, Reports IC Insights
In 2021, five of the top 10 semiconductor companies were fabless suppliers. In 2008, there was one fabless company in the ranking; in 2000, there were none. IC Insights’ 2Q Update to The McClean Report 2022 will be released in May. It presents an analysis of the marketshare of the major semiconductor suppliers excluding the pure-play […]
Evaluating the Sustainability of 3D Electronics, Discussed by IDTechEx
As electronics being increasingly ubiquitous, there is a clear trend toward greater integration. Rather than simply making space for a rigid 2D circuit board (PCB) within the product, electronic functionality will be either mounted conformally onto surfaces or incorporated within the structural materials. These emerging manufacturing methodologies can collectively be termed ‘3D electronics’. They offer […]
JJS Manufacturing’s Electronic Component Market Review – April 2022
SOURCE: JJS Manufacturing Blog As we head into the second quarter of 2022, there is very little change in the global electronics, electrical and mechanical market. Unfortunately, the continuing supply chain issues are still prevalent with no end in sight for many commodities. Global car giant Volkswagen Group is even predicting the semiconductor shortage will continue into […]
Cicor successfully completes the acquisition of SMT Elektronik GmbH
Bronschhofen– Cicor Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: CICN) announces today that the acquisition of SMT Elektronik GmbH located in Dresden (Germany) has been successfully completed. The closing of the transaction will take place today and will be financed by the existing credit facilities and the funds from the mandatory convertible bond (MCB) issued in January. Cicor […]