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Power SiC device market worth $11Bn by 2031

Yole Group announces the release of its new annual Power SiC 2026 – Markets and Applications report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the global SiC industry, from materials and wafers to devices, applications, supply chains, and technology developments. Today, artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented demand for power in data centres. Meeting these requirements will

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Nexperia demonstrates resilience in Q1

Nexperia announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilient performance in a challenging operating environment. Despite supply chain constraints, including the loss of control over Nexperia’s operations in China and local management’s refusal to comply with Nexperia’s processes, Nexperia nevertheless maintained operational stability and delivered solid financial performance through financial discipline

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Memory pushes semiconductor market beyond $1.5Tn

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organisation has released its Spring 2026 semiconductor market forecast, significantly raising the industry outlook for both 2026 and 2027. Following exceptionally strong results in late 2025 and early 2026, the global semiconductor market is now projected to grow 89.9% in 2026, reaching $1.51 trillion. The sharp upward acceleration is

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ADAS market accelerates toward $66Bn

Yole Group announces the release of its latest market and technology report, Automotive ADAS 2026, providing a comprehensive analysis of a rapidly evolving industry entering a new phase of growth and transformation. As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, ADAS is no longer driven solely by the proliferation of sensors. Instead, the market is transitioning to integrated

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Electronics manufacturers see sharp decline in sales revenue

Electronics manufacturers have been hit by a decline in sales, according to new research – reflecting a drop in business confidence due to the war in Iran. Small and mid-sized firms in the category saw their average sales revenue fall by 22% in the first quarter of the year, compared to a 39% drop across

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Momentum to scale: DigiKey’s optimism grows

Fresh off a record-breaking year, DigiKey’s executive team took the stage at the EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas for their annual breakfast, delivering a confident, data-driven outlook on the semiconductor market and the distributor’s evolving strategy. Mike Slater, Vice President of Global Business Development, and Dave Doherty, President of DigiKey, shared results that validated

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The forces reshaping the electronics industry

At the TTI Family of Specialists executive breakfast at the 2026 EDS Leadership Summit, against the backdrop of a record-setting year for TTI, keynote analyst Alex Chausovsky delivered a comprehensive assessment of the forces reshaping the electronics industry. Three themes dominated: the escalating impact of the Middle East conflict on global supply chains, the entrenched

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Harwin announces results of 2026 connector research at EDS

Harwin has announced the availability of its latest research into the European and North American connector markets. Unveiled at this year’s EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, the company’s two new reports – ‘Connecting with Europe’ and ‘Connecting with North America’ – provide insights into evolving connector technologies and trends and design, specification and buying criteria.

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Why forecasting isn’t what it used to be

If forecasting component demand feels harder than it used to, you’re not alone. What used to be a relatively stable process, based on historical demand and predictable lead times, has become far less certain over the past 12-18 months. A big part of that comes down to AI explains Chris Withers, Sales Director at Zel

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Industrial batteries, traceability, and semiconductors in 2026

In 2026, AI will drive the most advanced industrial battery projects. Grid‑scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), factory microgrids, ports, warehouses, and heavy machinery fleets now rely on AI‑enabled electronics to hit efficiency, safety, and sustainability targets and to satisfy tightening regulations in Europe and North America. From a semiconductor analyst’s perspective, industrial batteries now

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