Industry
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Monolayer Molybdenum Disulfide Switches for 6G Communication Systems
Researchers have developed a novel monolayer molybdenum disulfide switch for 6G communication applications, a semiconductor device that has attracted considerable attention, making it possible to process digital signals significantly faster and very energy-efficient. To better support wireless co...Read more -
Europe looks to secure silicon wafer supply
Europe needs to secure its supply of silicon as a raw material for semiconductor production says European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič at a conference in Brussels today “Strategic autonomy is vital for Europe, not only in the context of COVID-19 and the prevention of supply disruption...Read more -
Tungsten Price Stabilizes Due to the Pressure on Raw Material Costs
The ferro tungsten and tungsten powder prices in China start to show sign of rise on September 28, 2021 as the epidemic and dual control of energy consumption have caused the cost of raw materials, packaging, labor, and freight to rise, stimulating the passive upward adjustment of product prices....Read more -
Tungsten Carbide Market–Forecast to 2027
The global Tungsten Carbide Market will be worth USD 27.70 billion by 2027, according to a current analysis by Emergen Research. The rising demand for industrial machineries across various industries, like aerospace and defense, industrial engineering, transportation, and mining and construction,...Read more -
Silicon Wafer Shipments Reach New High in Second Quarter
Jul 27, 2021 MILPITAS, Calif. — July 27, 2021 — Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments increased 6% to 3,534 million square inches in the second quarter of 2021, surpassing the historical high set in the first quarter, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis ...Read more -
China’s Ganfeng will invest in solar lithium power projects in Argentina
China's Ganfeng Lithium, one of the world's largest producers of electric car batteries, said on Friday that it will invest in a solar-powered lithium plant in northern Argentina. Ganfeng will use a 120 MW photovoltaic system to ge...Read more -
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 1.9% Month-to-Month in April
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 1.9% Month-to-Month in April; Annual Sales Projected to Increase 19.7% in 2021, 8.8% in 2022 WASHINGTON - June 9, 2021 - The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced worldwide sales o...Read more -
China’s rare earth exports in April
According to customs data, China’s rare earth metal exports were 884.454 mt in April, an increase of 9.53% year-on-year and 8.28% month-on-month. Exports totalled 2,771.348 mt from January to April, up 8.49% year-on-year. China’s r...Read more -
Thick Film Resistor Market Global Forecast to 2025
The thick film resistor market is projected to reach USD 615 million by 2025 from USD 435 million in 2018, at a CAGR of 5.06% during the forecast period. The thick film resistor market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for high performance electrical and elect...Read more -
Trade War Shifts Electronics Production
The U.S. is showing steady growth in electronics production. Three-month-average change versus a year ago (3/12) in March 2019 was 6.2%, the 12th consecutive month of growth above 5%. China electronics production is decelerating, with March 2019 3/12 growth of 8.2%, simi...Read more -
Xi’s Visit Boosts Rare Earth Stocks in China
Rare earth stocks in China soared on Tuesday May 21, with Hong Kong-listed China Rare Earth notching the biggest gain of 135% in history, after President Xi Jinping visited a rare earth enterprise in Jiangxi province on Monday May 20. SMM learned that most rare earth pro...Read more -
Global Semiconductor Sales Decrease 14.6 Percent Year-to-Year in May
Global Semiconductor Sales Decrease 14.6 Percent Year-to-Year in May July 25, 2019 The U.S. is showing steady growth in electronics production. Three-month-average change versus a year ago (3/12) in March 2019 was 6.2%, the 12th consecutive...Read more
