Second Half Utilization Rate for 8-inch Production Capacity Expected to Drop to 50-60%; Chilly Demand Prospects Until 1Q24, Says TrendForce
TrendForce research indicates that in 1H23, the utilization rate of 8-inch production capacity primarily benefited from sporadic inventory restocking orders for Driver ICs in the second quarter. Additionally, wafer foundries initiated pricing strategies to encourage clients into early orders, offering solid backup. However, in 2H23, persistent macroeconomic and inventory challenges led to the evaporation of an […]
USPAE, DoD Launch $10 Million Defense Business Accelerator to Innovate Commercialization of Advanced Electronics
In a major initiative to innovate how the Department of Defense (DoD) spurs commercial technology development, the U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) and DoD launched a Defense Business Accelerator (DBX) to open doors for industrial base growth and stimulate private investment. The experimental DBX program brings together the electronics industry expertise of USPAE with the DoD’s Manufacturing, […]
The Vexos Story: Growth to $250 Million and More to Come, with CEO Paul Jona – EMS@C-Level
Strap in for an exciting conversation with Paul Jona, the leader steering the ship at Vexos, an EMS powerhouse that has doubled its revenue to a $250 million in just five years. We’ll be unearthing the secrets behind their success, closely examining their recent expansions and acquisitions. We’ll discuss their strategic establishment of a four […]
CERN Inaugurates Science Gateway, Its New Outreach Centre for Science Education
CERN has inaugurated its new emblematic centre for science education and outreach targeting a public of all ages. The building was designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano and funded by external donations, with the leading contribution coming from the Stellantis Foundation. GENEVA – CERN inaugurated its new state-of-the-art facility for science education and outreach. […]