Analysis
Semiconductor manufacturing industry poised for recovery
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry recovery is taking hold with electronics and IC sales increasing in the final quarter of 2023 and more growth projected for 2024, SEMI announced in its fourth quarter 2023 publication of the Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) report, prepared in partnership with TechInsights.
5G RedCap set to dominate cellular IoT growth, but when?
5G RedCap is poised to become the dominant technology brand for cellular IoT but not until commercial devices are widely available from 2026 onwards.
Nearly three-quarters of employers do not have AI protocols for internal comms
Even though the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing at a fast pace, 71% of organisations do not provide internal communicators guidance on when, where, or how to use the technology, according to Gallagher’s 2023/24 State of the Sector report.
Global silicon wafer shipments and revenue fall in 2023
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments in 2023 decreased 14.3% to 12,602 million square inches while wafer revenue contracted 10.9% to $12.3 billion over the same period, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its year-end analysis of the silicon wafer industry.
Astute U.S. wins certification to combat counterfeits
Astute Group has attained both ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation and SAE’s Aerospace Standard (AS) 6171 certification at its U.S. distribution and testing laboratory in Austin, Texas.
German components distribution: negative outlook for 2024
Decline in sales and orders in Q4 2023 (according to FBDi e.V.), but 4% growth for the year as a whole. Orders expected to remain weak. Hopes for a recovery in the second half of 2024.
New Point One navigation case study with Faction
Point One Navigation has announced a new case study - Faction: Accelerating Autonomous Delivery with Point One.
BESS revenues to reach $12.7bn by 2029
According to a new market intelligence report from Interact Analysis, global battery energy storage system (BESS) installations reached 38.8 GW in 2023, a record high compared with 18.5 GW in 2022. Falling costs of BESS systems and government policies are driving up installation rates.
2024 report: AIoT leads digital transformation
Telenor IoT publishes its annual IoT Predictions Report for 2024. The report explores how the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things is reshaping industries, and how it will become a necessity for companies to stay competitive in today’s digital world.
Adeia finds increase in demand for AI chipsets
Adeia research has found an increased demand for AI chipsets which will spur requirements for hybrid bonding technology across the semiconductor industry.