Market Analysis

Market Analysis

North American PCB industry sales up 4.7% in November

IPC announced the November 2024 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Programme. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.15. Total North American PCB shipments in November 2024 were up 4.7% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, November shipments were down 1.4%. PCB bookings in November were

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Market Analysis

Is onsemi steadily reintroducing itself to the GaN market?

onsemi has recently swept under the radar with an acquisition move that some are touting as its potential return to the gallium nitride (GaN) market. GaN semiconductors are gaining prominence for their superior efficiency and performance, particularly in applications like electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial automation. As the industry continues to shift toward

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Market Analysis

Japan supply chain management market to reach $4,224.15M

According to the latest study from Astute Analytica, the Japan supply chain management market is projected to hit the valuation of $ 4,224.15 million by 2033 from $ 1,491.81 million in 2024 at a CAGR of 12.26% during the forecast period 2024-2033. Japan’s thriving economy continues to generate strong demand across manufacturing, retail, automotive, and

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Industry Insights Market Analysis

Will we see another semiconductor shortage in 2025?

The global semiconductor shortage has persisted since 2020, with lingering effects in various industries. While the United Kingdom has largely recovered from COVID-era shipping disruptions and material scarcity, its supply woes are not over yet – another shortage may emerge in 2025. Zac Amos, Contributing Writer, further explores. Why another semiconductor shortage is likely Although

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Market Analysis

AI automates supply chain efficiencies

In an industry-leading supply chain, problems are not something to be solved after the fact but rather mitigated and ideally avoided.  Traditionally, supply chain managers operated with limited visibility, often planning without the ability to foresee potential disruptions. However, advancements in technology, particularly AI, have transformed this landscape. The potential for AI technologies is vast, with

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Market Analysis

Optimism for Q1 2025 rebound, says ECIA

After expressing strong confidence for November sales sentiment in all component categories, survey participants projected equally strong pessimism for the December outlook. Fortunately, the glum expectations for December sales performance are overshadowed by the bright optimism for Q1 2025 sales sentiment. “Looking over the past year the ECST survey results show the second half was

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Market Analysis

UK electronics market faces a tough 2025

At the end of each year the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn) canvases its manufacturer authorised distributor (afdec) and electronic components manufacturer members for their opinions on how their businesses and the industry in general will fare in the coming year. The data collected is used to compile ecsn’s annual UK & Ireland Electronic Components

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Market Analysis

Industry record for semiconductor equipment sales

Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to set a new industry record, reaching $113 billion in 2024, growing 6.5% year-on-year, SEMI announced in its Year-End Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective at SEMICON Japan 2024. Semiconductor manufacturing equipment growth is expected to continue in the following

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Market Analysis

Semiconductor lasers are driving innovation

The semiconductor laser market is projected to grow from $3.1 billion in 2023 to more than $5 billion in 2029. Yole Group announces a 9% CAGR during this period. This growth will continue to be driven by several factors. Indeed, analysts underline significant and rapid technological advancements, a growing demand across multiple industries, and a

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Industry Insights Market Analysis

Schuetter steps up to SVP Products at Mouser

Mouser Electronics has promoted Kristin Schuetter to Senior Vice President of Products, effective January 1, 2025.

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