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Murata Closes “Sheng Long TOKO Tech” Coil Factory
November 24, 2020, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced that Saitama Murata Manufacturing (formerly: TOKO, INC.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereafter: The Company), is closing its production subsidiary Sheng Long TOKO Tech in December 2020. Saitama Murata Manufacturing Group (formerly: TOKO Group)…
New! Supply Chain Risk Management Services
Keeping pulse on current global, industry and economic conditions – SiliconExpert recognized very early on that the nuances of 2020 from global pandemic, to riots, to acquisitions would have direct impacts on supply chain. In response to a need for insights and forecasted impacts, SiliconExpert…
U.S. adds Additional China based Companies to the Defense Blacklist, Including SMIC!
In June 2020 The Department of Defense released its initial list of companies that would be blacklisted to prevent U.S. investors from buying those firm’s securities. The Department of Defense has recently added additional names of “Communist Chinese military companies” operating directly or indirectly in…
AKM Factory Fire: Delays Expected
On October 21, 2020, Asahi Kasei Microsystems (AKM) issued a press release that a fire broke out at 4:45 pm at their Nobuoka semiconductor Plant “Fab2”. This factory mainly produces large-scale integrated circuits (LSI) used in audio equipment, home appliances, TCXO oscillator, and other products. …
Regulation and Compliance updates
Starting January 2021, UK REACH and EU REACH Will Operate Independently – Using UKCA Mark After Brexit
Starting January 1, 2021, UK REACH and EU REACH regulations will operate independently from each other. Companies that are supplying and purchasing substances, mixtures, or articles to and from the EU/EEA/Northern Ireland and Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) will need to ensure that the…
Join Peer to Peer Dialogue on December 15: Thriving In A Time of Chaos
And as counter-intuitive as it may be, today’s disruptors are accelerating innovation. Through a mix of human drive, expanded networks, real-time feedback and automation, and new intelligence – we are enabling resilience through digitization. Technology roadmaps are being delivered in months vs years. New-use products,…
AMSYS Proactive Obsolescence Case Management – A Recipe for Success
The best recipes can be undone by using underwhelming ingredients. The converse is also true. The best ingredients are left wanting when there is no recipe to bring them together. SiliconExpert and AMSYS have teamed up to provide an appetizing solution for obsolescence management. SiliconExpert…
Announcing the Launch of Our New and Engaging SiliconExpert.com
We are so excited to announce the launch of SiliconExpert’s newly designed website – www.siliconexpert.com! Our goal with this website refresh was to create a user-friendly browsing experience for our trusted and valued customers and business partners. We hope you enjoy our new clean design…
Accelerating Growth and Leadership in Cloud and 5G Infrastructure – Marvell to Acquire Inphi
On Oct 29, 2020, Marvell and Inphi announced a definitive agreement under which Marvell will acquire Inphi in an all-stock transaction for USD $40 billion. Marvell’s intention with this acquisition is to accelerate its growth and leadership in the cloud and 5G Infrastructure market. Under the…
Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates
SCIP Database is Ready for Use
The ECHA has launched officially the SCIP Database “Substances of Concern In articles, as such or in complex objects (Products)”. Companies can now submit data on substances of very high concern (SVHCs) within their articles. This database has been developed in close cooperation with industry…