2014 Notebook Shipments Totaled 175 M; HP Tops All and Apple Highest Growth
According to the TrendForce’s newest report, the total notebook shipments in 2014 reached 175.5 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.6%. The growth of the top seven brands were even higher at 14.1%. “Looking ahead to 2015, the notebook market will only be able to maintain the same overall shipment level as last year,” said Caroline Chen, Notebook Analyst for TrendForce...
Memory Suppliers Account Over 60% of 300mm Wafer Capacity
According to IC Insights’ report, the top 11 suppliers held 93.2% of worldwide 300mm wafer start capacity in 2014 with the top eight companies having 300mm wafer start capacity of more than 100,000 wafers per month. For comparison, the top 300mm capacity leaders held 85% share of 300mm capacity in 2010...
UMC Reports Fourth Quarter And Full 2014 Results; Revenue Up 10%
TAIPEI, Taiwan – United Microelectronics Corporation(UMC) today announced its consolidated operating results for the fourth quarter of 2014.Fourth quarter consolidated revenue was NT$37.24 billion, a 5.7% quarterly increase from NT$35...
Tt eSPORTS Reveals New COMMANDER Combo
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Tt eSPORTS, the energetic and powerful challenger unveils the new COMMANDER Gaming Gear Combo, which offers gamers with the enhancements on Tt eSPORTS's keyboard and mouse specifications, allowing gamers to own both powerful weapons in this one combo...
Hon Hai Denies Layoffs, Emphasizes Development of Automation
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Regarding a Wall Street Journal report that the Hon Hai/Foxconn Technology Group will downsize its staff, Hon Hai on Tuesday clarified saying, “the news is completely inaccurate and entirely groundless.” Hon Hai emphasized that it will continue to recruit staff from all around the world and maintain its operations and business while also continuing to maintain its global workforce of over one million employees...
Macronix and Spansion Reach Settlement Agreement
Spansion and Macronix Reach Settlement Agreement HSINCHU, Taiwan - Macronix International, and Spansion today announced the companies have settled all outstanding patent disputes and actions, including their respective complaints at the US International Trade Commission as well as District Court, inter partes review proceedings at USPTO, and Macronix's patent infringement complaint against Spansion in Germany...