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Global firms face $1.2Tn cost surge amid US tariffs
Market Analysis

Global firms face $1.2Tn cost surge amid US tariffs

Global companies are expected to incur at least $1.2 trillion (£895bn; €1tn) in additional expenses during 2025, largely due to renewed US tariffs and the end of key trade exemptions, according to a new whitepaper from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The analysis, based on forecasts from 15,000 sell-side analysts covering 9,000 listed firms, found that

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New growth engines for glass in advanced packaging
Market Analysis

New growth engines for glass in advanced packaging

As semiconductor chip architectures become more complex and performance-driven, the materials enabling advanced packaging are evolving just as fast. Yole Group’s new report, Glass Materials for Advanced Packaging 2025, provides the first in-depth analysis dedicated to the fast-growing glass materials market across multiple packaging platforms, including glass core substrates, glass interposers, glass carriers, TGVs, and

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Industry Insights Market Analysis

How computing power is reshaping the automotive industry

In its new report, Automotive Computing and AI 2025, Yole Group analyses the technological and market forces redefining vehicle intelligence, safety, and connectivity. The automotive industry is accelerating into a new era of intelligence, and semiconductors are at the heart of this revolution. Yole Group’s latest report, Automotive Computing and AI 2025, provides a comprehensive

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ASML reports steady Q3, China demand expected to decline
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ASML reports steady Q3, China demand expected to decline

ASML announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting total net sales of €7.5 billion and a gross margin of 51.6%, in line with its previous guidance. Net income reached €2.1 billion, with quarterly net bookings of €5.4 billion, of which €3.6 billion came from Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) systems. The company projected

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Why secure, traceable supply chains matter more than ever
Market Analysis Supply Chain Management

Why secure, traceable supply chains matter more than ever

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  • 10 October 2025
  • 3 minutes read

In aerospace and defence, where programmes can span decades, secure and traceable supply chains are vital in ensuring successful programmes are delivered on time and within budget. From managing obsolescence and regulatory risk to mitigating geopolitical disruption, early procurement decisions can determine long-term success. This article explores the key risks and how to address them

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Market Analysis

August global chip sales soar 21.7 per cent

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) says global semiconductor sales were $64.9 billion during the month of August 2025, an increase of 21.7% compared to the August 2024 total of $53.3 billion and 4.4% more than the July 2025 total of $62.1 billion. AsiaPacific and All Other led the way chalking up a year on year

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According to research from Counterpoint Research, the global semiconductor foundry market's revneue grew 19% year-on-year in Q2 2025
Market Analysis

Global semiconductor foundry market grew 19%

According to research from Counterpoint Research, the global semiconductor foundry market’s revneue grew 19% year-on-year in Q2 2025, predominantly driven by sustained AI demand on both advanced process and advanced packaging, and also benefited from pull-in demand by a China subsidy programme. This momentum will continue to accelerate, resulting in a mid-single digit QoQ revenue

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Market Analysis

Hotspot: Slovenia

Doing a lot with a little. That encapsulates the approach of Slovenia, a country whose electronics manufacturing industry is small – but continuing to grow. As a member country of the EU, Slovenia draws on its links to a wide base of research and development, as it builds on the foundation of a strong electronics

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Adam Fletcher, chairman of the Electronics components Supply Network says procurement professionals must be proactively involved early in planning new designs
Industry Insights Market Analysis Sourcing Strategies

Procurement in a proprietary components’ world

There are numerous factors that contribute to the success or otherwise of an organisation’s sourcing strategy; choice of suppliers, logistics, legal structures, industry, people, markets served, location, and more. Relationships with these ‘influencers’ are usually well established, having evolved over time as the organisation grew, matured, and sometimes diversified.  An organisation that has invested thoughtfully

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What does the Cyber Resilience Act mean for engineers & buyers?

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) became law in December 2024 – mandating that from 2027, products with digital elements and connectivity must adhere to a strict set of rules in their design, documentation, and support before they can be supplied into the EU. In this article, David Pashley, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Direct

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