Industry News
02.15.2021
Renesas Factory Shutdown Creates Additional Uncertainty for Automakers
On Feb. 13, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit the coast of Japan injuring 48 people in the Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures. This resulted in Renesas’ Naka factory being hit with a temporary blackout.
Insights
02.11.2021
Commodity Chips Market Implications as Auto Demands Reallocation
As the IC market shifts allocations to save automotive manufacturers, these segments will be hit hard as tight supply becomes even more constrained.
01.28.2021
Employee Spotlight: In the Boston Office with Chris Kolodko
The first employee spotlight of 2021 showcases the remarkable contributions of Chris Kolodko, Fusion Worldwide’s sales manager in the Americas region.
Industry News
01.22.2021
Semiconductor Shortages Causing Automakers to Cut Production for Early 2021
Semiconductor shortages are wreaking havoc on the already stunted automotive industry, preventing its recovery.
Industry News
01.19.2021
The Surging Demand for Chips is Creating Problems Across Industries
Elsie Neoh, a commodity manager at Fusion Worldwide, reports chip customers usually place bulk orders well ahead of time, but fulfillment is taking much longer than usual.
Fusion: Press Release
01.18.2021
Tobey Gonnerman Announced as President at Fusion Worldwide
Fusion Worldwide announced today that Tobey Gonnerman has been appointed as the company’s new President.
Insights
01.13.2021
Market Outlook for Q1 2021
Rising demand should result in booming industries, but numerous shortages could stunt growth and leave manufacturers fighting over resources.
Fusion: Market Intelligence
12.30.2020
ABF Substrate Shortages Project Further Constraints into 2021
ABF substrate suppliers are trying to increase production in the coming months, but backlogs and lead times could extend into late 2021.
Industry News
12.23.2020
Tech Cold War Continues Brewing as US blacklists China-based SMIC
The blacklist of China-based SMIC is poised to disrupt the semiconductor industry, affecting the global ecosystem of foundries.
Fusion: Market Intelligence
12.16.2020
Wafer Shortage to Continue in Q1 2021 as IC Market Impact Grows
The 8-inch (200mm) wafer shortage continues to disrupt the semiconductor market – and is expected to continue into Q1 2021.