IDC: Global Semiconductor Market to Grow by 15% in 2025, Driven by AI
AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) will drive growth in advanced chips, 2nm technology, and packaging, reshaping the semiconductor industry in 2025, says IDC. SINGAPORE– The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) will continue to rise, growing by over 15% in 2025, according to IDC ’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Technology Supply Chain Intelligence report. Major application […]
Silicon Wafer Market Outlook – A Dynamic Between Equipment Investment and DRAM Pricing
By Sungho Yoon, SEMI Market Analyst The silicon wafer market showed promising signs of recovery in Q2 2024, bouncing back after a prolonged downturn. The growth is fueled by seasonal factors and strong demand from investments in AI data centers, however, the consumer, automotive, and industrial segments are experiencing a slower pace of recovery. Historically, year-over-year (YoY) […]
EMS Spotlight: VTech CMS NPI Centre

In this podcast, recorded in Hong Kong, Eric describes his visit to the VTech CMS NPI Centre, which houses 100+ engineers providing electrical, mechanical and software engineering expertise to customers. Launched in 2020, the NPI Center operates at the center of the Shenzhen cluster of universities, new product incubators, and supplier ecosystem ensuring a vibrant, […]