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2021-04-28 08:47 | Report Abuse

LHI Undervalued counter

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2021-04-28 08:46 | Report Abuse

LHI biz is bigger than QL over 35%

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2021-04-26 20:50 | Report Abuse

OTHERS PENTAMASTER CORPORATION BERHAD ("PCB" OR THE "COMPANY") - ESTABLISHMENT OF A WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED ENTERPRISE BY PENTAMASTER TECHNOLOGY (M) SDN. BHD., A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PENTAMASTER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, WHICH IN TURN IS A SUBSIDIARY OF PCB

PENTAMASTER CORPORATION BERHAD

Type Announcement
Subject OTHERS
Description PENTAMASTER CORPORATION BERHAD ("PCB" OR THE "COMPANY")
- ESTABLISHMENT OF A WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED ENTERPRISE BY PENTAMASTER TECHNOLOGY (M) SDN. BHD., A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PENTAMASTER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, WHICH IN TURN IS A SUBSIDIARY OF PCB
The Board of Directors of PCB wishes to announce that Pentamaster Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd. (“PT”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Pentamaster International Limited, which in turn is a subsidiary of PCB, had on 25 April 2021 established a wholly foreign-owned enterprise, Pentamaster Technology (Jiangsu) Limited (“PT Jiangsu”), in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) (the “Establishment”).

PT Jiangsu is a limited liability company established on 25 April 2021 in accordance with the Company Law of the PRC and other relevant laws and regulations of the PRC. The principal activity of PT Jiangsu involves the research and development, manufacturing and sales of automated testing equipment and automation solutions in the field of science and technology, as well as providing technical services, development, consulting and other businesses. The registered capital of PT Jiangsu is US$3,000,000 with its paid up capital of not less than US$450,000 to be paid by 30 June 2021 and the balance of the paid up capital to be paid progressively with the development of PT Jiangsu.

The Establishment of PT Jiangsu is part of the Group’s Greater China expansion plan to broaden its presence in the region.

Save for Mr. Chuah Choon Bin and Ms. Gan Pei Joo, being Directors of the Company who are also directors of PT, none of the Directors and/or substantial shareholders of the Company and/or persons connected with them have any interest, whether direct or indirect, in the Establishment.

The Board of Directors, after taking into consideration all aspects of the Establishment, is of the opinion that the Establishment is in the best interests of the Company.

This announcement is dated 26 April 2021.

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2021-04-21 22:40 | Report Abuse

Globetronics Technology Bhd (Trading Buy)
• GTRONIC is a company that develops and manufactures sensors which are used in a multitude of electronic products, such as mobile devices, personal computers and GPS systems.

• The group is poised to benefit from its: (i) latest product commercialisation with a German client, and (ii) expansion of factory space (+30k sq ft) which is targeted to be completed by Aug / Sep 2021.

• YoY, the group’s revenue has increased to RM227.5m (+5.1% YoY) in FY20 due to higher volume loadings of key sensors. Meanwhile, its net income increased to RM50.8m (+13% YoY) given the better operational efficiency achieved.

• Fundamentally, consensus is forecasting GTRONIC to make net income of RM67.7m (+33% YoY) in FY21 and RM77.8m (+15% YoY) in FY22, which translates to forward PERs of 26.7x and 23.2x, respectively.

• Chart-wise, the stock has been treading between the key support levels of RM2.57-RM3.05 since August last year. With the stock recently tested its key support level at RM2.57, which subsequently saw the RSI forming higher highs and the bullish MACD crossover, we thus expect the stock to rebound and head north.

• Our key resistance levels are set at RM3.00 (R1; +11% upside potential) and RM3.10 (R2; +15% upside potential).

• Meanwhile, our stop loss is pegged at RM2.40 (-11% downside risk).

Source: Kenanga Research - 26 Mar 2

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2021-04-21 22:36 | Report Abuse

not related to Ams Ag

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2021-04-21 22:35 | Report Abuse

Globetronics sets up RM50m cloud-based platform to integrate Industry 4.0 into supply chain

(theedgemarkets.com / April 21, 2021 13:12 pm +08)


KUALA LUMPUR (April 21): Miniaturised optical sensors manufacturer Globetronics Technology Bhd has established a cutting-edge, cloud-based platform through the adoption of Industry 4.0 processes into their high-volume mass production operations at a cost of RM50.2 million.

According to a joint statement issued by the company and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Globetronics will incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data analytics and extended reality (AR + VR) into its end-to-end intelligent supply chain and manufacturing which enables higher levels of customisation, shorter cycle times and superior quality traceability for a diversified product portfolio and dynamic customer needs.

“In line with the government’s aspiration to spearhead rapid digital transformation in the manufacturing sector, Globetronics’ expansion will pave the way for enhancement in productivity, job creation and deepening the Malaysians skill set by leveraging on cutting-edge technology and emerging AI capabilities,” said MIDA chief executive officer Arham Abdul Rahman.

“The introduction of Industry4WRD policy served as a strategic direction for Malaysia to fully embrace Industry 4.0, including smart manufacturing and smart cities, smart grids, as well as smart solutions. While digitalisation is the antidote for business survival and growth in innovation-led value creation, Globetronics’ Industry 4.0 adoption will complement the electrical and electronics industry by producing advanced semiconductor photonic products through the utilisation of autonomous robots and smart manufacturing,” he added.

The new platform will prepare for the next-generation semiconductor wafer-level packaging technology, including the 2.5D, where the stacking of dies will be replaced by flip-chip on a silicon interposer.

At noon break, Globetronics’ share prices fell by 7.33% or 20 sen to RM2.53, while its market capitalisation is at RM1.7 billion.


## https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/globetronics-sets-rm50m-cloudba..

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2021-04-21 13:52 | Report Abuse

The group is poised to benefit from its: (i) latest product commercialisation with a German client, and (ii) expansion of factory space (+30k sq ft) which is targeted to be completed by Aug / Sep 2021.

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2021-04-21 13:52 | Report Abuse

I accumulating more today

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2021-04-19 12:43 | Report Abuse

QES GROUP BERHAD - QES集团

QES创立于1991年,并在2018年上市马股创业板。公司共有2大业务,即分销和制造业。分销业务主要是分销各种检验,测试和测量设备及提供材料和工程解决方案,主要的市场包括电子电器,金属,汽车和半导体领域。而制造业务是为半导体行业制造光学检测设备和自动化处理设备。

公司的业务分布在多个国家,其中大马的市场占了36.3%的营收,接着是新加坡,越南,泰国,菲律宾,中国,印尼等等,海外的市场占了63.7%的营收。

2020年的营业额为155.2mil,净利8.6mil,营业额YoY下滑了3.8%,主要是因为疫情导致分销业务取得较低的销售,不过制造业务却贡献了更高的营收,因为半导体的需求强劲让公司制造的设备取得更高的销售,公司的赚幅也因此而改善。

因此,管理层看好半导体市场前景,努力扩展制造业务,并计划在2-3年内将制造业务的比重提高至40%。而目前分销和制造业务的比例分别为83.9%和16.1%。

值得一提的是,管理层计划专注发展中国市场,因为中国为了减少对美国的依赖而积极发展半导体领域,为中国半导体市场创造大量商机,公司放眼旗下制造的设备能够从中受惠。

此外,公司刚在今年1月完成收购位于雪州的新厂房,预计在6月开始投产,产能有望提高1倍,预计可供未来2-3年的需求。

另一方面,公司的现金流稳定,是一家净现金公司,不过公司并没有制定股息政策,2020年并没派息。

展望未来,管理层谨慎乐观表示2021年的表现将会比2020年好,并放眼能取得双位数成长。预计半导体市场的需求在5G,物联网IoT,电动车,云端计算等的带动下继续强劲增长,公司有望从中受惠。

技术走势方面,股价在周五放量突破RM0.60的阻力水平,大涨了10%收在RM0.605,短期内预料将保持强势,有望挑战前期高点,可以继续关注。

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2021-04-16 08:34 | Report Abuse

行家论股
上升股:齐力 阻力RM11.38
2021年04月16日
齐力(PMETAL,8869,主板工业股)的日线交投走势,于4月15日闭市时收10.70令吉,按日涨68仙或6.79%,短期上升阻力或会处于10.72-11.38令吉水平。

15/4/21行情

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2021-04-16 08:34 | Report Abuse

行家论股
上升股:齐力 阻力RM11.38
2021年04月16日
齐力(PMETAL,8869,主板工业股)的日线交投走势,于4月15日闭市时收10.70令吉,按日涨68仙或6.79%,短期上升阻力或会处于10.72-11.38令吉水平。

15/4/21行情

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2021-04-16 08:33 | Report Abuse

Pmbtech up & PMETAL up

行家论股
上升股:齐力 阻力RM11.38
2021年04月16日
齐力(PMETAL,8869,主板工业股)的日线交投走势,于4月15日闭市时收10.70令吉,按日涨68仙或6.79%,短期上升阻力或会处于10.72-11.38令吉水平。

15/4/21行情

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2021-04-16 08:32 | Report Abuse

行家论股
上升股:齐力 阻力RM11.38
2021年04月16日
齐力(PMETAL,8869,主板工业股)的日线交投走势,于4月15日闭市时收10.70令吉,按日涨68仙或6.79%,短期上升阻力或会处于10.72-11.38令吉水平。

15/4/21行情

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2021-04-15 20:54 | Report Abuse

GG. Tomorrow 1.10

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2021-04-15 15:46 | Report Abuse

Hot Stock - Press Metal rises as higher aluminium prices seen to boost its earnings - http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/press-metal-rises-higher-aluminium-prices-seen-boost-its-earnings (Share from StockHunter)

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2021-04-15 15:46 | Report Abuse

Hot Stock - Press Metal rises as higher aluminium prices seen to boost its earnings - http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/press-metal-rises-higher-aluminium-prices-seen-boost-its-earnings (Share from StockHunter)

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2021-04-15 10:30 | Report Abuse

He sold 1.39 dy

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2021-04-15 10:30 | Report Abuse

KYY mana pi

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2021-04-15 10:29 | Report Abuse

I frankly advise have wait below 1.05 and see

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2021-04-15 10:18 | Report Abuse

Highlight - Press Metal and PetChem emerge as dark horses in Bursa's largest companies list - http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/press-metal-and-petchem-emerge-dark-horses-bursas-largest-companies-list (Share from StockHunter)

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2021-04-15 10:18 | Report Abuse

Highlight - Press Metal and PetChem emerge as dark horses in Bursa's largest companies list - http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/press-metal-and-petchem-emerge-dark-horses-bursas-largest-companies-list (Share from StockHunter)

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2021-04-15 10:09 | Report Abuse

below 1.20 soon

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2021-04-14 22:49 | Report Abuse

Kyy don't know pmbt is manufacturing silicon, still think it is fabrication aluminum products. This show he is not expert

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2021-04-14 22:49 | Report Abuse

Kyy don't know pmbt is manufacturing silicon, still think it is fabrication aluminum products. This show he is not expert

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2021-04-14 22:48 | Report Abuse

Kyy don't know pmbt is manufacturing silicon, still think it is fabrication aluminum products. This show he is not expert

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2021-04-14 12:09 | Report Abuse

FYI, LBALUM indirect pur raw alum from PMETAL..

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2021-04-14 12:07 | Report Abuse

1.22 now. will further dropping

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2021-04-14 12:06 | Report Abuse

follow KYY haha.

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2021-04-13 13:20 | Report Abuse

consider EMETALL

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2021-04-13 13:19 | Report Abuse

KYY bring u to Holland

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2021-04-12 20:48 | Report Abuse

MULTIPLE PROPOSALS MY E.G. SERVICES BERHAD ("MYEG" OR THE "COMPANY") (I) PROPOSED BONUS ISSUE; (II) PROPOSED DIVERSIFICATION; AND (III) PROPOSED AMENDMENT (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "PROPOSALS")

MY E.G. SERVICES BERHAD

Type Announcement
Subject MULTIPLE PROPOSALS
Description MY E.G. SERVICES BERHAD ("MYEG" OR THE "COMPANY")

(I) PROPOSED BONUS ISSUE;
(II) PROPOSED DIVERSIFICATION; AND
(III) PROPOSED AMENDMENT

(COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "PROPOSALS")
This announcement is dated 12 April 2021.



Reference is made to the Company’s announcement on 16 March 2021 in relation to the Proposals ("Earlier Announcement”). Unless otherwise stated, defined terms in this announcement shall carry the same meanings as defined in the Earlier Announcement.



On behalf of the Board, AmInvestment Bank wishes to announce that the additional listing application in respect of the Proposals had on 12 April 2021 been submitted to Bursa Securities.

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2021-04-12 20:48 | Report Abuse

MULTIPLE PROPOSALS MY E.G. SERVICES BERHAD ("MYEG" OR THE "COMPANY") (I) PROPOSED BONUS ISSUE; (II) PROPOSED DIVERSIFICATION; AND (III) PROPOSED AMENDMENT (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "PROPOSALS")

MY E.G. SERVICES BERHAD

Type Announcement
Subject MULTIPLE PROPOSALS
Description MY E.G. SERVICES BERHAD ("MYEG" OR THE "COMPANY")

(I) PROPOSED BONUS ISSUE;
(II) PROPOSED DIVERSIFICATION; AND
(III) PROPOSED AMENDMENT

(COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "PROPOSALS")
This announcement is dated 12 April 2021.



Reference is made to the Company’s announcement on 16 March 2021 in relation to the Proposals ("Earlier Announcement”). Unless otherwise stated, defined terms in this announcement shall carry the same meanings as defined in the Earlier Announcement.



On behalf of the Board, AmInvestment Bank wishes to announce that the additional listing application in respect of the Proposals had on 12 April 2021 been submitted to Bursa Securities.

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2021-04-12 20:46 | Report Abuse

MULTIPLE PROPOSALS EONMETALL GROUP BERHAD ("EONMETALL" OR THE "COMPANY") (I) PROPOSED ACQUISITION; (II) PROPOSED DIVERSIFICATION; (III) PROPOSED ESOS; AND (IV) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "PROPOSALS")

EONMETALL GROUP BERHAD

Type Announcement
Subject MULTIPLE PROPOSALS
Description EONMETALL GROUP BERHAD ("EONMETALL" OR THE "COMPANY")

(I) PROPOSED ACQUISITION;
(II) PROPOSED DIVERSIFICATION;
(III) PROPOSED ESOS; AND
(IV) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

(COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "PROPOSALS")
(For consistency purposes, the abbreviations and definitions used throughout this announcement shall have the same meanings as those previously defined in the announcement dated 9 February 2021 in relation to the Proposals.)



We refer to the announcement in relation to the Proposals dated 9 February 2021.



On behalf of the Board, Mercury Securities wishes to announce that Bursa Securities has, vide its letter dated 12 April 2021, resolved to approve the following:-



(i) listing and quotation of up to 135,714,284 new Shares to be issued pursuant to the Proposed Acquisition; and



(ii) listing of such number of new Shares, representing up to 15% of the total number of issued Shares (excluding treasury shares) to be issued pursuant to the Proposed ESOS.



The approval granted by Bursa Securities is subject to the following conditions:-



(i) Eonmetall and Mercury Securities must fully comply with the relevant provisions under the Listing Requirements at all times pertaining to the implementation of the Proposed Acquisition and Proposed ESOS;



(ii) Eonmetall and Mercury Securities are required to inform Bursa Securities upon completion of the Proposed Acquisition;



(iii) Eonmetall is required to furnish Bursa Securities with a written confirmation of its compliance with the terms and conditions of Bursa Securities’ approval once the Proposed Acquisition is completed;



(iv) Eonmetall is required to furnish Bursa Securities with a certified true copy of the resolutions passed by shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting for the Proposed Acquisition and Proposed Diversification prior to the listing and quotation of the Shares to be issued pursuant to the Proposed Acquisition;



(v) Mercury Securities is required to submit a confirmation to Bursa Securities of full compliance of the Proposed ESOS pursuant to Paragraph 6.43(1) of the Listing Requirements and stating the effective date of implementation together with certified true copy of the resolution passed by the shareholders in general meeting approving the Proposed ESOS; and



(vi) Eonmetall is required to furnish Bursa Securities on a quarterly basis a summary of the total number of Shares listed pursuant to the Proposed ESOS as at the end of each quarter together with a detailed computation of listing fees payable.





This announcement is dated 12 April 2021.

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2021-04-12 15:23 | Report Abuse

KYY sold at 1.38-1.39 today

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2021-04-12 15:23 | Report Abuse

huhu jarang besar 1.28 now...expected close at 1.20

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2021-04-12 14:53 | Report Abuse

Pity those masuk big jarang ikan

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2021-04-12 14:44 | Report Abuse

Those want to buy Wait 1.20

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2021-04-12 14:39 | Report Abuse

KYY bring you to Holland

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2021-04-12 14:06 | Report Abuse

Very Funny KYY total don’t know what is the PMBTECH main product now . PMBTECH is produce silicon metals not aluminium. Haha

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2021-04-12 14:06 | Report Abuse

Very Funny KYY total don’t know what is the PMBTECH main product now . PMBTECH is produce silicon metals not aluminium.

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2021-04-12 14:04 | Report Abuse

Very Funny KYY total don’t know what is the PMBTECH main product now . PMBTECH is produce silicon metals not aluminium.

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2021-04-10 17:12 | Report Abuse

Pmbtech

Silicon: Semiconductor shortage impacting automotive industry

Posted 19th January 2021 in  Industry news.
By Nils Backeberg


According to Reuters, automakers around the world have been caught off-guard by a shortage of semiconductors that has required the industry to compete against the consumer electronics industry for chip supplies. Leading semiconductor manufacturers reassigned capacity from automakers after the pandemic cut down vehicle sales, instead shipping chips to companies that produce smartphones, gaming systems and other electronic goods that remained in high demand.

Several companies, including Volkswagen, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and others, have been impacted and are struggling to secure the chips to maintain production lines. All chips, whether bound for a laptop or a vehicle, start life as a silicon wafer, an industry that has always struggled to keep up with sudden demand spikes.

Roskill View

Polycrystalline silicon (polysilicon) is used in the production of silicon wafers. Polysilicon remains only the third-largest end-use for silicon metal worldwide, however, it has been the fastest growing of the three major applications for silicon metal in the past two decades with its share of global demand rising from 3% in 2000 to 20% in 2019.

Silicon metal is consumed directly in the production of poly-crystalline silicon wafers for use in photovoltaic (PV) solar cells, and indirectly in mono-crystalline silicon wafers for use in semiconductors for integrated circuits and a range of electronic equipment. Until 2007, the production of mono-crystalline silicon wafers for use in semiconductors was the largest end-use for polysilicon. The consumption of silicon metal in polysilicon began to take off significantly after 2009, fuelled in part by generous subsidies for producers and consumers of solar products in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis. By 2019, the proportion of global polysilicon demand accounted for by semiconductor applications had fallen to just 16%.

Though Asia accounts for about 70% of global silicon semiconductor wafer output, China remains a relatively small player with a market share of about 15%, in contrast to its dominance of the solar value chain. The leading producing countries are South Korea, Taiwan, the USA and Japan, with over 50% of supply consolidated into the five largest producers.

The rapid advancement of technology both drives and restrains the demand for silicon chips and wafers, and the constantly changing balance of these influences has led to a haphazard growth over the last decade, while silicon wafers in the solar industry have enjoyed a consistent growth. Looking forward, Roskill forecasts that the solar industry will continue to drive growth in demand for silicon metal with double digit increases in demand to 2023. Moreover, while semiconductor demand as a whole is expected to remain in the low single-digit growth rates over the next decade, the impacts of COVID-19 are already indicating a haphazard growth year in 2021.

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2021-04-10 17:09 | Report Abuse

Pmbtech

Silicon: Semiconductor shortage impacting automotive industry

Posted 19th January 2021 in  Industry news.
By Nils Backeberg


According to Reuters, automakers around the world have been caught off-guard by a shortage of semiconductors that has required the industry to compete against the consumer electronics industry for chip supplies. Leading semiconductor manufacturers reassigned capacity from automakers after the pandemic cut down vehicle sales, instead shipping chips to companies that produce smartphones, gaming systems and other electronic goods that remained in high demand.

Several companies, including Volkswagen, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and others, have been impacted and are struggling to secure the chips to maintain production lines. All chips, whether bound for a laptop or a vehicle, start life as a silicon wafer, an industry that has always struggled to keep up with sudden demand spikes.

Roskill View

Polycrystalline silicon (polysilicon) is used in the production of silicon wafers. Polysilicon remains only the third-largest end-use for silicon metal worldwide, however, it has been the fastest growing of the three major applications for silicon metal in the past two decades with its share of global demand rising from 3% in 2000 to 20% in 2019.

Silicon metal is consumed directly in the production of poly-crystalline silicon wafers for use in photovoltaic (PV) solar cells, and indirectly in mono-crystalline silicon wafers for use in semiconductors for integrated circuits and a range of electronic equipment. Until 2007, the production of mono-crystalline silicon wafers for use in semiconductors was the largest end-use for polysilicon. The consumption of silicon metal in polysilicon began to take off significantly after 2009, fuelled in part by generous subsidies for producers and consumers of solar products in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis. By 2019, the proportion of global polysilicon demand accounted for by semiconductor applications had fallen to just 16%.

Though Asia accounts for about 70% of global silicon semiconductor wafer output, China remains a relatively small player with a market share of about 15%, in contrast to its dominance of the solar value chain. The leading producing countries are South Korea, Taiwan, the USA and Japan, with over 50% of supply consolidated into the five largest producers.

The rapid advancement of technology both drives and restrains the demand for silicon chips and wafers, and the constantly changing balance of these influences has led to a haphazard growth over the last decade, while silicon wafers in the solar industry have enjoyed a consistent growth. Looking forward, Roskill forecasts that the solar industry will continue to drive growth in demand for silicon metal with double digit increases in demand to 2023. Moreover, while semiconductor demand as a whole is expected to remain in the low single-digit growth rates over the next decade, the impacts of COVID-19 are already indicating a haphazard growth year in 2021.

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2021-04-10 17:07 | Report Abuse

Pmbtech

Silicon: Semiconductor shortage impacting automotive industry

Posted 19th January 2021 in  Industry news.
By Nils Backeberg


According to Reuters, automakers around the world have been caught off-guard by a shortage of semiconductors that has required the industry to compete against the consumer electronics industry for chip supplies. Leading semiconductor manufacturers reassigned capacity from automakers after the pandemic cut down vehicle sales, instead shipping chips to companies that produce smartphones, gaming systems and other electronic goods that remained in high demand.

Several companies, including Volkswagen, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and others, have been impacted and are struggling to secure the chips to maintain production lines. All chips, whether bound for a laptop or a vehicle, start life as a silicon wafer, an industry that has always struggled to keep up with sudden demand spikes.

Roskill View

Polycrystalline silicon (polysilicon) is used in the production of silicon wafers. Polysilicon remains only the third-largest end-use for silicon metal worldwide, however, it has been the fastest growing of the three major applications for silicon metal in the past two decades with its share of global demand rising from 3% in 2000 to 20% in 2019.

Silicon metal is consumed directly in the production of poly-crystalline silicon wafers for use in photovoltaic (PV) solar cells, and indirectly in mono-crystalline silicon wafers for use in semiconductors for integrated circuits and a range of electronic equipment. Until 2007, the production of mono-crystalline silicon wafers for use in semiconductors was the largest end-use for polysilicon. The consumption of silicon metal in polysilicon began to take off significantly after 2009, fuelled in part by generous subsidies for producers and consumers of solar products in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis. By 2019, the proportion of global polysilicon demand accounted for by semiconductor applications had fallen to just 16%.

Though Asia accounts for about 70% of global silicon semiconductor wafer output, China remains a relatively small player with a market share of about 15%, in contrast to its dominance of the solar value chain. The leading producing countries are South Korea, Taiwan, the USA and Japan, with over 50% of supply consolidated into the five largest producers.

The rapid advancement of technology both drives and restrains the demand for silicon chips and wafers, and the constantly changing balance of these influences has led to a haphazard growth over the last decade, while silicon wafers in the solar industry have enjoyed a consistent growth. Looking forward, Roskill forecasts that the solar industry will continue to drive growth in demand for silicon metal with double digit increases in demand to 2023. Moreover, while semiconductor demand as a whole is expected to remain in the low single-digit growth rates over the next decade, the impacts of COVID-19 are already indicating a haphazard growth year in 2021.