Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the electronic components industry is strengthening its supply chains and pursuing growth markets. Companies including Murata Manufacturing and Nidec are increasing their focus on growth markets.
The electronic components industry is addressing the recovery of supply chains in the post-COVID-19 environment and the development of growth markets as key challenges, while reporting on market developments. Demand trends in areas such as automobiles, healthcare, robotics and factory automation are expected to drive efforts to strengthen product portfolios centered on semiconductor devices.
Murata Manufacturing and Nidec have indicated their intention to focus on growth markets, drawing attention to efforts to secure new projects and develop markets in the device sector. The main text does not provide details on specific customers or timing.
Kyocera's devices are cited as an example of crystal devices that deliver the performance required for 5G. Such devices are considered capable of contributing to higher performance in communications infrastructure and various electronic equipment.