Global Smartwatch Shipments Maintain Growth Momentum in Q1 2026
Global smartwatch shipments grew 4% YoY in Q1 2026, driven by continued Apple adoption and the China market’s recovery. Apple shipments rose 21% YoY, the fastest growth among the Top 10 brands. Following the extension of the Chinese Government’s electronics subsidy and the rise of local demand, Huawei and other Chinese brands regained momentum. Rising memory prices are expected to have a more limited impact on smartwatches given their lower BoM costs. […]
World’s Smallest Semiconductor Nanotube Achieved at 1 Nanometer
A research team led by the The University of Tokyo has fabricated the world’s smallest semiconductor nanotube, according to a study published in the latest issue of Science. Using boron nitride (BN) nanotubes as a template, the researchers successfully synthesized single-walled molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) nanotubes with a diameter of just 1 nanometer—roughly one hundred-thousandth the […]
in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026: Connect Group
Speaking from Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Eric Miscoll and Dieter Weiss discuss their earlier visit to Connect Group in Ieper, Belgium.
Why Kyushu Could Be Japan’s Next Emerging Data Centre Market
The Japanese data centre ecosystem has a long-standing reputation as one of the most stable and mature markets in the world. However, as with other markets focused on a traditional hub, such as those in FLAP-D, there are early signs that demand may be starting to shift away from its core in Tokyo. One market that […]
TTM Technologies, Inc. to Acquire Privately-Held, European-Based Swiss Technology Group AG and ILFA GmbH
Acquisitions Would Establish TTM’s Presence in Europe, Adding Strategic PCB and Materials Capabilities in Medical, Aerospace & Defense, and Other Markets SANTA ANA, Calif– TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTMI) (“TTM”), a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced interconnect products, including printed circuit […]