Taiwan’s United Microelectronics Corp. plans to build a new advanced manufacturing facility in Singapore which will be a huge help with growing demand. “The first phase of this greenfield fab will have a monthly capacity of 30,000 wafers with production expected to commence in late 2024.” To find out more, click here.
Advantek will exhibit at SMTconnect in Nürnberg, Germany on May 10-12, 2022. “SMTconnect is the only trade fair for electronic production in Europe that brings people and technologies from the areas of development, production, services, and the applications of microelectronic assemblies and systems together in an inspiring work atmosphere.” Visit us at booth 345 in […]
As demand continues to grow, semiconductor companies are working hard to find a solution for the global chip shortage. According to CNBC, “The world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, has committed to investing $100 billion over three years to ramp up production of its cutting-edge silicon wafers, which are used to make a variety of chips.” […]
Join Advantek and other semiconductor leaders from December 28-30 at SEMICON Taiwan 2021 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. “Featuring more than 550 exhibitors in over 2,000 booths and chip industry leaders, SEMICON Taiwan 2021 – themed Forward as One – will showcase cutting-edge advances and solutions in critical semiconductor industry areas including heterogeneous integration, […]
With an exciting rise in stocks and decreased supply issues, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said the company will have enough supply to meet demand by the second half of next year. Read more here.
Advantek will be exhibiting at productronica 2021 in Munich, Germany on November 16th-19th. Visit us in Hall A2 Booth 362 to discuss our full line of carrier tape solutions; including high precision tapes for chip scale packages and bare die, wide and deep tapes for electro-mechanical components, Surftape®, cover tape, reels, and more. Redeem Voucher […]
Advantek will be exhibiting at productronica 2021 in Munich, Germany on November 16th-19th. Visit us in Hall A2 Booth 362 to discuss our full line of carrier tape solutions; including high precision tapes for chip scale packages and bare die, wide and deep tapes for electro-mechanical components, Surftape®, cover tape, reels, and more. PCBs, semiconductors, […]
The global race for countries to advance their own semiconductor capabilities and capacity is ramping up. The strategic significance of semiconductors and their ever-increasing importance for economic competitiveness and supply-chain resilience has become a focus for governments worldwide. Read more: https://www.semiconductors.org/global-governments-ramp-up-pace-of-chip-investments/
The top 10 largest OSATs (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) had excellent growth in 1Q2021. Revenues for these companies reached 7.17 billion dollars in 1Q2021, a 21.5% increase YoY, with most of these companies recording double-digit growths. Read more below: https://evertiq.com/news/50053
As the chip shortage continues to impact the global electronics market, there has been a steady flow of articles describing the situation and how we got here. One of the best articles we have found is from Bloomberg. It provides excellent information on the evolving demand for chips, supply chain issues, the manufactures, and the end […]
There is a growing concern about the water shortage in Taiwan and its possible impact on semiconductor manufacturing. For the semiconductor industry to continue operations, great efforts are currently being implemented. However, without significant rain in the next few months, the situation could constrain semiconductor manufacturing in Taiwan, seriously disrupting global supply chains. Read more […]
This surprise shortage in semiconductors has severely impacted the automotive industry. This chip shortage has disrupted supply chains and operations around the world, resulting in temporary plant closures and employee furloughs at the industry’s largest automakers. One of the major factors causing these shortages is the high demands for chips in other consumer markets. Please […]
Despite the devastating impact of COVID-19 on people and businesses around the world in 2020, Advantek Corporate Social Responsibility has continued in the Philippines but in a slightly different way. The site has supported both online teaching and classroom education by donating e-learning equipment such as laptops, calculators, printer ink/paper, and televisions. Along with that, […]
As part of Advantek’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, our Eden Prairie office participated in an event, for Project for Pride in Living. It is a Minneapolis, Minnesota non-profit that, “builds the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families who have lower incomes by providing transformative affordable housing and employment readiness services.” We put together […]
Advantek’s Senior Leadership Team graduated from their Center for Creative Leadership Program four months ago. The ambitious team of 24 successfully completed a six-month program around Leadership, and here is what a few of them had to say about it: “The CCL leadership training opened my mind to a new way of thinking. In the […]
Unfortunately we will not be participating in Electronica this year, as the in-person event has been cancelled. We look forward to see everyone again at Productronica next year. With any questions, please contact axel.held@advantek.com.