European Commission Opens Consultation on Upcoming Circular Economy Act – Feedback Welcome Until 6 November 2025
by Diana Radovan, Director, Sustainability Policy, Global Electronics Association On 1 August 2025, the European Commission launched its long-anticipated public consultation and call-for-evidence for the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA), expected in Q4 2026. The consultation remains open until 6 November 2025, providing industry stakeholders ample time to contribute. The CEA is a central pillar of […]
DDR4 and LPDDR4 Supply Tightens Sharply in 2H25 as Structural Shortage Drives Strong Price Surge, Says TrendForce
TrendForce’s latest findings reveal the DDR4 market is set to remain in a persistent state of undersupply and strong price growth through 2H25. Rigid server orders are crowding out supply for the PC and consumer markets, forcing PC OEMs to accelerate DDR5 adoption. Manufacturers of consumer electronics, meanwhile, are struggling with high prices and material […]
SAP opens new campus in Bengaluru, its second-largest R&D hub outside Germany
SAP opened its new campus in Bengaluru on Tuesday, marking it as the company’s second-largest R&D hub outside its headquarters in Germany. The India Innovation Park, as it is called, is located in Devanahalli, in the northern part of the city, close to Bengaluru’s international airport. SOURCE: Indian Express The 41-acre campus will be developed […]
From Latency to Reaction: Simulating the Next Wafer Demand Inflection
The semiconductor industry faces an unprecedented paradox: AI demand is booming, fab investments are rising, yet wafer shipments remain stubbornly flat. What’s driving this disconnect, and when will it break? This blog from SEMI outlines the issues market planners face.
PCB East 2026 Booth Space Now Open to Any Exhibitor
PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The exhibition floor for PCB East 2026 is now open to any prospective exhibitor, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced today. The exhibition takes place April 28 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, a new location for PCB East. Attendance for the PCB East 2025 exhibits rose nearly 4% year-over-year, PCEA […]