HDI PCB makers see robust orders for non-handset applications
HDI PCB manufacturers have enjoyed a strong influx of orders for non-handset applications, with order visibility extended to April-May, allowing them to expect a strong first-half 2021, according to industry sources......»»

HDI PCB makers see ramp-up in orders from China handset vendors
HDI PCB manufacturers have seen a significant ramp-up in orders from Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi, who are seeking sufficient supply of components to support their expansion in the China handset market in 2021, according to industry sources......»»
Rigid-flex PCB makers gearing up to diversify applications
Taiwan-based rigid-flex PCB specialists, particularly those in the supply chain for Apple's AirPods 2, are looking to diversify their businesses this year aiming to offset the impact of falling orders from major clients, according to industry sources......»»
Taiwan PCB makers eyeing 5G infrastructure, HPC applications for 2020 growth
Taiwan-based PCB makers are expected to see robust demand for.....»»
TPK, GIS see growing demand for notebook and tablet applications
Touch panel makers General Interface Solution (GIS) and TPK Holding have both enjoyed a ramp-up in orders for new iPad Pros, which will be buoying their revenue performance in the second quarter of 2020, according to industry sources......»»
Unimicon, Na Ya to enjoy robust orders for ABF substrates till 4Q20
Taiwan-based IC substrates makers including Unimicron and Na Ya PCB are expected to see their capacities, especially those for ABF substrates, fully booked ti.....»»
Chinese PCB makers expanding capacity for 5G applications
Driven by growing demand for 5G handset applications, China-based PCB makers are keenly expanding capacity for HDI and substrate-like PCB (SLP) products and IC substrates, according to industry sources......»»
Memory demand for mass-market apps weakens
Memory storage demand for SSDs, handsets and other mass-market applications has slowed down, according to sources at memory module makers, which expressed concerns about cutbacks in customer orders for the second quarter......»»
HDI PCB makers to see strong 1Q20 with robust orders for 5G devices
Taiwan-based HDI PCB manufacturers are expected to enjoy a particularly strong first quarter of 2020, thanks to a ramp-up in orders for 5G infrastructure and smartphones, according to industry sources......»»
Taiwan PCB makers urged to widen tech lead in 5G applications
Taiwan's PCB industry ended 2019 with better-than-expected performance thanks to robust demand for 5G infrastructure and TWS (t.....»»
Taiwan optical component makers eyeing orders for 5G base stations in China, Korea
Taiwan-based optical communication components providers are poised ro see robust demand for related components needed for 5G based stations from Chinese and Korean telecom operators in 2020, according to industry sources......»»
Highlights of the day: TSMC, Taiwan CCL makers to enjoy 5G growth in 2020
With the rising business opportunity of 5G applications, orders for related technologies and components hav.....»»
HDI PCB makers striving to improve product mix for higher profits
Taiwan-based HDI PCB manufacturers have put increased focus on non-handset applications to improve product portfolios, which is expected to drive up their quotes and profitability in 2020 amid the increasingly tight supply, according to industry sources......»»
PCB production lines may remain humming during Lunar New Year
Taiwan-based PCB makers are planning to maintain normal production during the Lunar New Year holidays in late January thanks to clear visibility of orders from Apple and Chinese handset vendors extending to early 2020, according to industry sources......»»
Transcom enjoys robust GaAs demand for niche device applications
Transcom, a Taiwan-based GaAs chip and foundry company, is expected to report impressive financial results for 2019 thanks mainly to robust orders for niche-market power amplifiers, according to market sources......»»
BLU makers Radiant, Coretronic report strong sales for March
Backlit unit (BLU) makers Radiant Optoelectronics and Coretronic have both reported strong sales for March, driven by robust BLU orders for Apple's 7.9-inch iPad mini and 10.5-inch iPad Air, according to industry sources......»»
Chip demand from Android phone makers picking up
China-based handset brands have ramped up their chip orders since March with the demand momentum likely to continue into early May, according to sources from Taiwan's IC suppliers......»»
Equipment makers Acter, Nova 1H18 revenues surge
Robust cleanroom and engineering equipment orders from China's semiconductor and FPD industries buoyed both Acter's and Nova Technology's revenues in the first half of 2018......»»
Capacitor makers in Taiwan, China ramping up shipments
Aluminum electrolytic capacitor suppliers in Taiwan and China are significantly ramping up their shipments to meet strong demand for 5G base station, automotive and work-from-home applications, according to industry sources......»»
Highlights of the day: MediaTek expects bright 2021
MediaTek is optimistic about its operation in 2021, with revenues expected to rise up to 8% sequentially in the first quarter of 2021 thanks to clients' robust orders, and the momentum is also expected to benefit MediaTek's backend services.....»»
TPK, GIS to share most touch-panel module orders for iPad in 2021, say sources
Taiwan's top-two touch-panel module makers TPK Holding and General Interface Solution (GIS) are likely to share the majority of Apple's iPad device orders in 2021, according to industry sources......»»