Die and Wafer Banking Benefits
Die and wafer banking is here to stay. According to Yahoo Finance, the wafer market is projected to grow in value from $11.4 billion in 2022 to $20.6 billion by 2027 — an annual growth…
Inflation Is a Global Issue, and International Supply Chains Need Solutions.
Despite recent efforts to curb the rising inflation rates seen in the U.S., little relief has been seen in the U.S. or in supply chains. These efforts included a third consecutive three-quarters percentage point interest…
Taiwan Wafer Manufacturer Announces Conditional for Plant in US
Some relief may be in sight for the semiconductor industry — but the relief comes with conditions, and there is no indication that those conditions will be met. Recently, GlobalWafers, the Taiwan-based wafer manufacturer and…
Reports on Global Supply Chain Mixed, With Signs of a Recession Looming
Although the global supply chain has a long way to go to reach pre-pandemic recovery, there are some notable signs that indicate the situation appears to be stabilizing. According to a report from logistics company…
“Penny Chips” Stalling Global Supply Chain. Price Increases Expected.
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that have the largest impact. This is the story of the supply chain woes still being felt in the runup to the 2022 holiday season, with one of the largest…
A Globalized Market for Semiconductors?
The United States is not the only country looking to shore up its domestic production of electronic components and semiconductors. According to Swarajya, India’s Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar…