Car Production in October 2023 totaled 158,734 units
The October production reached at 158,734 units, decreased 7.02% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,544,705 units, rising 0.65%.
Car Production in November 2023 totaled 163,337 units
The November production reached at 163,337 units, decreased 14.10% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,708,042 units, rising 0.65%.
Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 0.3% in Fourth Quarter of 2023 but Declined 14.8% for the Year
Gartner Says Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0.3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022 but Declined 14.8% for the Year
Japan's Semiconductor Equipment Sales Set to Soar, Surpassing 4 Trillion Yen in FY2024
Sales of Japan's semiconductor manufacturing equipment in fiscal year 2024 are projected to reach 4.035 trillion yen. This reflects a substantial 27% increase from fiscal year 2023…
Car Production in December 2023 totaled 133,621 units
The December production reached at 133,621 units, decreased 15.75% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,841,663 units, drop 2.22%.
Thailand Aims to Produce 1.9 Million Cars in 2024
In 2024, Thailand targets an impressive 1.9 million cars, a 3.17% rise from 2023. This includes 1,150,000 cars for export (65% of total) and 750,000 for domestic sales (35%). The f…
Gartner Predicts Worldwide Shipments of AI PCs and GenAI Smartphones to Total 295 Million Units in 2024
Worldwide shipments of AI PCs and generative AI (GenAI) smartphones are set to hit 295 million units in 2024, up from 29 million in 2023. Gartner predicts 240 million GenAI smartph…
Car Production in January 2024 totaled 142,102 units
The January production reached at 142,102 units, decreased 12.46% (YoY). Produced for domestic use decreased 33.62% (YoY) and produced for export decreased 50.89% (YoY).
Car Production in February 2024 totaled 133,690 units
In February 2024, Thailand produced a total of 133,690 vehicles, a decrease of 19.28% from the same period last year. This was due to a decrease in both exports and domestic sales,…
Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain
Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…
Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain
Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…
DigiKey and NXP Unveil MCX MCU Design Contest at Embedded World 2024
DigiKey teaming up with NXP® Semiconductors to launch the MCX MCU Design Contest at embedded world. The contest opens on April 8, 2024, and all design ideas must be submitted by Ma…
DigiKey and 3PEAK Establish Global Distribution Partnership
DigiKey has expanded its product portfolio through a strategic global distribution partnership with semiconductor developer 3PEAK. This adds 3PEAK's cutting-edge products to DigiKe…
Car Production in March 2024 totaled 138,331 units
In March 2024, Thailand produced 138,331 cars, down 23.08% from March 2023. This drop was due to reduced domestic production and sales, particularly in pickup trucks and passenger …
DigiKey Officially Registers as an Importer of Record in Japan, Offering Japanese Customers a Localized Experience
DigiKey officially registers as an Importer of Record (IOR) in Japan, enabling Japanese customers to eliminate the need for customs clearance and payment of duties and consumption …
Car Production in April dropped by 11.02% to 104,667 units.
In April 2024, Thailand's total vehicle production amounted to 104,667 units, a decrease of 11.02% due to a decline in the production of passenger cars and pickup trucks for domest…
Sharp Exits LCD Business, Halts Production of Large TVs
Sharp scales back its device business significantly, discontinuing large TV manufacturing, suspending operations at the Sakai plant and cutting staff.
DigiKey Receives ISO 27001 Certification, Adding to Robust Information Security Program
DigiKey receives ISO 27001 certification, strengthening its commitment and ability to manage information securely and safely for customers, suppliers and partners.
Thailand Car Production Drops 16.19% in May Amidst Economic Slowdown and EV Readiness Concerns
Thailand's vehicle production in May 2024 reached 126,161 units, a 16.19% decline from last year. The decrease is attributed to subdued domestic sales, sluggish economic growth, an…
DigiKey Awarded Top Recognitions from Suppliers at the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit
DigiKey received 18 honors from suppliers at the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit, The company was recognized for its sales results, partnership, collaboration and more during the past y…
Electronic Components Boom! 7 Companies See Profit Growth as Electric Vehicles Drive Demand
Full-year forecasts for eight electronic component companies: seven increase in profits for the current period; automotive applications remain strong.
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Chips Revenue to Grow 33% in 2024
Revenue from AI semiconductors globally is expected to total $71 billion in 2024, an increase of 33% from 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.
DigiKey Awarded Global High Service Distributor of the Year for 2023 by Littelfuse
Littelfuse awarded DigiKey the Global High Service Distributor of the Year for 2023 for its customer count and revenue performance.
DigiKey Announces Global Partnership with Memory Products Leader Kingston Technology
DigiKey has partnered with Kingston Technology to distribute its memory and storage solutions globally.
Thailand Car Production Drops 16.19% in June 2024 Due to Decrease in Domestic Sales Production
Thailand's vehicle production in June 2024 totaled 116,289 units, marking a 20.11% decline from the previous year and a 7.82% drop from May. The main factor was a significant reduc…
DigiKey Expands Supplier Portfolio and Introduces More Than 340,000 Innovative New Products in the First Half of 2024
DigiKey introduces over 150 new suppliers and more than 340,000 innovative new products across its core business in the first two quarters of 2024.
DigiKey and Schneider Electric to Host Webinar on Wireless Pushbutton Technology in Manufacturing
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immed…
Thailand Car Production Drops 16.62% in July 2024 Due to Domestic Car Sales Crash
Thailand's vehicle production in July 2024 reached 124,829 units, a 16.62% drop year-on-year. This was primarily caused by a 40.85% decrease in domestic sales.
Sharp enters the EV business with a Futuristic Living Room on Wheels
Sharp is diving into the EV market, teaming up with Foxconn to create the "LDK+" model. This new EV offers a living room-style interior complete with a 65-inch screen and is slated…
Thailand's Auto Production Plunges 20% in August 2023
Thailand's automotive production experienced a substantial decline in August 2024, with a total of 119,680 units produced—a 20.56% decrease compared to the same month in 2023.
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Shipments of AI PCs to Account for 43% of All PCs in 2025
Gartner forecasts that worldwide shipments of AI PCs will reach 114 million units in 2025, a 165.5% increase from 2024. These AI PCs will account for 43% of all PC shipments that y…
Automotive Industry Stumbles! Vehicle Production Down 25.48% in September
In September 2024, Thailand's total vehicle production reached 122,277 units, marking a 25.48% decrease compared to September 2023, with the decline impacting both export productio…
Sharp's New Venture: Can Electric Vehicles Save the Company?
In search of “Sharp-ness,” Sharp’s unique approach to the EV market will be put to the test as the company moves away from its traditional LCD business and accelerates its efforts …
DigiKey Adds More Than 611,000 Products and 139 New Suppliers in Q3 2024
DigiKey expanded its NPI portfolio during the third quarter of 2024, adding 139 new suppliers and more than 611,000 innovative products.
Thailand's Car Production Down 25% in October
In October 2024, Thailand produced a total of 118,842 cars, a decrease of 25.13% from the 158,819 units produced in October 2023. The decline was driven by a 7.00% decrease in expo…
Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Forecast to Grow 14% in 2025
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 14% in 2025 to total $717 billion, according to the latest forecast from Gartner
DigiKey’s 16th Annual DigiWish Holiday Giveaway Kicks Off Dec. 1, 2024
DigiKey’s 16th Annual DigiWish Holiday Giveaway Kicks Off Dec. 1, 2024 by selecting 24 lucky winners
Electronics Industry Booms: 8 Major Companies Raise Full-Year Revenue Targets Amid Growing Digital Transformation Investments
Eight major electronics companies revised their full-year revenue forecasts upward, driven by strong core businesses and increasing global demand for digital transformation (DX).
Thailand Approves Semiconductor Strategy to Attract 500 Billion Baht
Thailand’s New Semiconductor Board approves framework of National Strategy and Skilled Workforce Development to prepare for 500 Billion Baht expected foreign investment wave.
Thailand's Car Production Down 28% in November
In November 2024, Thailand produced a total of 117,251 cars, a decrease of 28.23% from the 163,337 units produced in November 2023. The decline was driven by a 20.67% decrease in e…
Thailand's Car Production Plunges 17.37% in December
Thailand produced 104,878 vehicles in December 2024, marking a 17.37% drop year-on-year. The decline was driven by both domestic and export market weakness.
Thailand’s January 2025 Auto Production Plunges 24.63% Amid Domestic and Export Decline
Thailand's total vehicle production in January 2025 stood at 107,103 units, marking a sharp decline of 24.63% compared to January 2024. The drop was observed in both domestic and e…
Samsung in Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed as AI Semiconductor Race Slips Away
Samsung Electronics is facing a serious crisis. Despite holding the top market share in DRAM, it is under intense pressure from SK Hynix.
Thailand’s Auto Production Drops 13.62% in Feb 2025 – Pickup Trucks Plunge 42.10%, Exports Down 9.48%
Thailand’s total vehicle production in February 2025 reached 115,487 units, a decline of 13.62% compared to February 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by a 21.26% drop in do…