Slovenia’s SG AUTOMOTIVE Launches Major Serial Production Following Successful Restructuring
SG Automotive, the Slovenian-based EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Service), manufacturer of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) and small lamps, has recently embarked on its first major serial production venture in the non-automotive sector following the successful completion of its restructuring at the end of 2021. “In the initial phase of this project, we are set to […]
Up Close with Dieter Weiss, in4ma – A deep dive into the European EMS industry’s financial health.
Eric discusses in4ma’s most recent research on the European EMS industry with Dieter Weiss, Senior Market Analyst, in4ma. In Part One, they discuss the inventory overhang in detail. Dieter explains the impact and reveals some surprises based on his own conversations with global suppliers. His discoveries highlight the uncertainty and challenges of filling orders expected […]
Samsung expected to report 80% profit plunge as losses mount at chip business
Samsung Electronics earnings are expected to plunge nearly 80% in the third quarter, according to analyst forecasts. Analysts see its semiconductor business — typically Samsung’s cash cow — reporting a more than 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) loss for the third quarter. Memory chip prices have fallen dramatically this year due to a glut caused […]
War in Israel to Impact Electronics Supply Chain
War is first, and foremost, about human tragedy and the conflict between Israel and Hamas — identified by the U.S. and other nations as a terrorist organization — has already claimed thousands of lives. There is likewise an economic toll. There are now 500 multinationals operating in Israel – mainly research and development centers after […]
SIA Welcomes Selection of National Semiconductor Technology Center Leadership
WASHINGTON—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer welcoming the selection of the board of trustees of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), a critical entity established by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to promote U.S. semiconductor research and development. An independent selection committee was […]