METIS Issues Report Outlining Top Skills Needed by European Microelectronics Industry
BRUSSELS, Belgium — SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced the publication of the final Yearly Monitoring Report by market research firm DECISION – Études & Conseil, marking the conclusion of the Microelectronics Training Industry and Skills (METIS) project. The Yearly Monitoring Report, conducted under the METIS framework, is an update […]
CHIPS R&D Funding Opportunities
President Biden signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act into law on August 9, 2022—creating a $52 billion investment to revitalize America’s domestic semiconductor industry and strengthen the country’s economic and national security. Of that sum, CHIPS for America within the U.S. Department of Commerce is responsible for administering $11 billion to advance U.S. leadership […]
EV Battery Prices Fell by 4–7% in January, Decrease Expected to Slow Down in February, Says TrendForce
TrendForce’s latest research indicates that the global lithium battery market remained subdued in January, with cell makers still working through their inventories and production rates lingering at low levels. The ASP of EV cells has continued to fall—the most significant drop was observed in EV pouch cells, which saw a MoM decline of 7.3% to […]
How product design and sustaining services play a key role in mitigating environmental impact.

Many companies are committing to a lower carbon footprint in response to global climate change initiatives. According to this blog from Plexus, there is another avenue: commit to zero waste. And that starts with product design.
Transforming Excess into Opportunities: CEO Don Akery Discusses Waldom’s Innovative Solutions in Latest Video
Waldom Electronics is proud to announce the release of an insightful video featuring CEO Don Akery. In the video, Akery addresses the unprecedented challenges faced by the industry in recent years, particularly the surge in inventory levels reaching record highs, impactingdistributors and end customers alike with a 20-30% increase. In response to these industry shifts, […]