Omdia projects Foxconn to become the world’s largest server vendor
Fueled by soaring demand for AI-optimized servers from major US cloud providers, Foxconn’s ODM direct business will achieve astronomical growth in 2024, securing the top spot in Omdia’s global server market analysis. Foxconn will overtake Dell, which claimed the lead from HPE in 2018, marking the first time a non-US company tops the server market rankings. “The […]
North American PCB Industry Sales Up 4.7 Percent in November
IPC releases PCB industry results for November 2024 BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — IPC announced the November 2024 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.15. Total North American PCB shipments in November 2024 were up 4.7 percent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the […]
Rising Inventories and Weak Seasonal Demand May Push 1Q25 NAND Flash Prices Down by Over 10%, Says TrendForce
TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that NAND Flash suppliers are expected to face mounting inventory levels and deteriorating demand for orders in 1Q25, with average contract prices forecast to decline by a QoQ of 10-15%. While wafer price declines are expected to narrow, enterprise SSD orders may offer some buffer against further price erosion. Client SSD […]
From the Publisher: 7 EMS Trends to Watch in 2025
As EMSNOW considers the challenges of 2024, we see some trends coming into focus in our crystal ball.
Three Key Differences: Research Chemist vs. Chemical Safety Intern
Indium Corporation’s internship program is a stellar example of what we have been recommending to companies in the EMS industry to mitigate the skilled labor shortage. It’s going to take a multi-pronged effort to get young people interested in manufacturing again. Developing robust college intern programs is one avenue. Here’s a blog post from intern Savia Boyer with observations from her summer at Indium.