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Lite-On Tech Expects Steady Growth in Power Supply Shipments for Smart Speakers
April 29, 2019 | DigitimesEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
EMS provider Lite-On Technology expects power supply shipments for smart speakers to grow 5-10% on year over the next few years, Digitimes reports. Lite-On began shipping power supplies for Amazon Echo in 2018 and will also begin shipments for Google Home in third-quarter 2019.
It has reported first-quarter 2019 consolidated revenues of NT$41.173 billion ($1.33 billion), with 64.72% coming from IT product lines including power supplies used in servers, PCs and mobile devices as well as PC peripherals and MFPs (multi-function peripherals); 15.92% from optoelectronics product lines including automotive CCMs (compact camera modules), LED devices and lighting products; 14.04% from SSDs and optical disc drives (ODDs); and 5.32% from structural components of hand-held devices and other product lines, according to Digitimes.
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10/29/2025 | productronicaJust a few more weeks to go before the anniversary edition of productronica. The world’s leading trade fair for the development and production of electronics celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall. From November 18 to 21, Munich will once again be the meeting place for the international electronics industry.
Unlocking the Promise of AI in Electronic Manufacturing
10/29/2025 | Shobhit Agrawal, Keysight TechnologiesThe electronics manufacturing industry is rapidly evolving as more complicated products are introduced in the production lines, which require technological advancements even in the production processes. The requirements for production that is efficient, product quality that is greater, and product life cycles that are shorter are more crucial than ever before. In the electronic device life cycle, from design to maintenance, test phases have a significant impact on the economy of the company. Test processes are closely linked to the production volume and impacted by the complexity of the product. For businesses to maintain their competitive edge, they need to adopt innovative solutions and redefine processes.
Driving Innovation: Mechanical and Optical Processes During Rigid-flex Production
10/28/2025 | Kurt Palmer -- Column: Driving InnovationRigid-flex printed circuit boards are a highly effective solution for placing complex circuitry in tight, three-dimensional spaces. They are now indispensable across a range of industries, from medical devices and aerospace to advanced consumer electronics, helping designers make the most efficient use of available space. However, their unique construction—combining rigid and flexible materials—presents a fundamental challenge for PCB manufacturers.
TSMC Fast-Tracks Advanced Chip Technology at Arizona Plant Amid Rising AI Demand
10/27/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamTSMC said earlier this month that it’s speeding up the rollout of its most advanced chip technology in the US because of rising AI product demand and Intel’s growing competition, The Register reported.
Altus Group Adds Scienscope's Newest Flagship X-ray Inspection System to its Portfolio
10/27/2025 | Altus GroupAltus Group, a leading distributor of advanced electronics assembly equipment in the UK and Ireland, will be adding the Xspection 6600 to its inspection portfolio as its flagship Scienscope offering, supporting Scienscope as they unveil the system at Productronica 2025.