DRAM Revenue Drops 5.5% in the First Quarter of 2025; SK hynix Overtakes Samsung for Top Spot, Says TrendForce
TrendForce’s latest findings reveal that global revenue for the DRAM industry reached US$27.01 billion in 1Q25, marking a 5.5% QoQ decline. This downturn was driven by falling contract prices for conventional DRAM and a contraction in HBM shipment volumes. Samsung’s redesign of its HBM3e products eased the HBM production squeezes. This prompted downstream players to […]
Mycronic’s Global Technologies acquires Surfx in the US
Mycronic’s Global Technologies division has acquired Surfx Technologies, a company headquartered in the US, providing atmospheric plasma solutions for surface treatment, including cleaning and active oxide removal. These solutions are used in advanced packaging, semiconductor processing, and other electronics manufacturing applications. Surfx provides plasma cleaning engines for integration into semiconductor packaging equipment, such as thermocompression […]
Up Close with Brian Lamers, COO, SMT Corporation
EMSNOW learns what drives a regional EMS in northern Wisconsin from SMT Corporation’s COO Brian Lamers. This company has leveraged its strengths to provide a very unique and focused value proposition to companies that may get overlooked by the larger Tier 1 EMS. Lamers reveals how they actively seek partnerships with organizations that can clearly […]
Navigating Digital Transformation Amid Economic Uncertainty
Despite the economic uncertainty caused by global conflicts, inflation, and shifting market dynamics, one trend remains clear: companies are not pulling back from digital transformation. While spending patterns have become more cautious and strategic, investments in digital capabilities continue at a steady pace. Why? Because digital transformation is no longer optional — it’s a core […]
What Do Cats and Teleportation Have in Common?
Quantum physics often defies everyday logic. Schrödinger’s cat – a feline that is both alive and dead until observed – remains one of its most iconic metaphors, illustrating how particles can exist in multiple states at once. This strangeness doesn’t just belong to theoretical puzzles; it underpins how information behaves at the quantum level. Quantum […]