Semiconductor manufacturers are doing well
Semiconductors, from chips used in telephones, video games and electronic systems in cars, have become indispensable.
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The Franco-Italian STMicroelectronics and the South Korean Samsung Electronics, number one in “smartphones” and one of the largest manufacturers of memory chips, are seeing their sales climb in a context of global shortage.
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In fact, sales of STMicroelectronics increased by 25% in 2021 to more than 12 and a half billion dollars.
Likewise, Samsung expects its profits to rise by more than 50% in the fourth quarter of 2021. This good health is explained by the strong global demand for semiconductors.
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These electronic components are essential for the manufacture of everyday objects.
From the computer, to the car, including household appliances.
They are everywhere.
However, with the pandemic and multiple lockdowns, chip manufacturing factories have not been able to produce as much as usual, which has created a major supply problem in global industries, especially the automotive industry.
They regained their strength with the vaccination.
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At the same time, with teleworking, the demand for computers, for example, has increased.
Semiconductor needs are also increasing with the development of artificial intelligence, robotics or 5G / 6G.
To produce more, Samsung and other chipmakers are also investing heavily in the creation of new factories.
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