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Market Analysis

$100 billion automotive semiconductor market by 2029

$1,000 is the figure to keep in mind to visualise the key role of semiconductor technologies within the automotive industry in 2029. Yole Group’s analysts announce a $100 billion automotive semiconductor market at that time. Behind those figures, ADAS and safety will experience the highest growth with 14% CAGR between 2023 and 2029. Electrification is

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Short-term decline for back-end semiconductor equipment market

Back-end equipment spending has always been in the range of 1% of the total semiconductor industry revenue, confirms Yole Group. Hence, the back-end segment is expected to grow in line with semiconductor growth. The semiconductor market recovery in mainstream segments like automotive, industrial, and consumer has been slower than expected in Q2 and will continue

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Consumer robotics industry set for $65bn market value

According to Global Market Insights Inc., the global consumer robotics market size will grow at over 26% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. Significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies have made consumer robots more intelligent, versatile, and user-friendly, expanding their applications in households. The increasing consumer awareness of the benefits of automation,

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Mouser Electronics’ market views

In a rapidly evolving electronics landscape, staying ahead of market trends is more critical than ever. Mouser Electronics has shared valuable insights into how consumer-driven trends shape supply chain demands, the balance between AI advancements and energy efficiency, and the importance of transparency in sourcing genuine components. How to predict future supply chain demands using

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SIA: Global semiconductor sales climb in Q3

Global semiconductor sales soared 23.2% year on year to $166.0 billion in the third quarter of 2024, says the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). Sales grew 10.7% more than the second quarter of 2024. Global sales were $55.3 billion during the month of September 2024, an increase of 4.1% compared to the August 2024 total of

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German component distribution sees upturn in 2025

The consolidation of sales in the German component distribution market continues. The third quarter of 2024 also fell short of expectations. With a drop of almost 43%, the turnover of the FBDi reporting members decreased to €779 million, the lowest level since the end of 2020. Bookings also remained moderate, reinforcing the view that a

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Best procurement strategy – conflict or collaboration?

Author: Adam Fletcher, Chairman of the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn) Adam Fletcher, Chairman of the UK’s Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn) and the International Distribution of Electronics Association (IDEA), welcomes the great collaborative strides that have been made in the electronic components supply network, particularly over the past few years of severe market turbulence

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European distribution sales plunge 30% in Q3

European component distribution sales plummeted 30.2% to €3.64 billion in Q3 2024, says DMASS Europe. Semiconductor sales dived 38% to €2.27 billion, the sector’s lowest revenue value since Q1 2021. IP&E held up better, sliding 12.3% to €1.37 billion. Hermann Reiter, Chairman of DMASS commented: “2024 continues to be a challenging year. The correction we

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Global Wafer Fab Equipment revenue to hit $165bn

The semiconductor industry is on a strong upward trajectory, with revenue expected to reach $630 billion by 2024 and a 19% year-over-year growth from 2023 to 2024. However, beneath these impressive figures, the reality is more complex. Growth will vary significantly across different device segments. Yole Group analysts attribute this surge primarily to investments in

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Global sensor market set to exceed $250bn by 2035

The global sensor market is well established, with hundreds of millions of sensors produced yearly. Yet the market remains in flux, with trends in future mobility, Edge computing, AI, and digital healthcare continuously evolving and reshaping sensor technology requirements. A new report from market intelligence firm IDTechEx, ‘Sensor Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Trends, Players, Forecasts’, finds

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