Eris Technology is on observe to develop new manufacturing processes, MPE (maverick product elimination) system, and implement its manufacturing facility automation initiatives together with its strong gross sales, mentioned Jonathan Chang, chairman of the diode maker.
It will begin adopting 5-inch GPP (glass passivation pellet) manufacturing course of, developed by its subsidiary Yea-Shin Technology, to supply diode wafers that may assist it scale back manufacturing prices, whereas boosting income, Chang mentioned.
The firm may even see its productiveness and product combine enhance considerably in 2021 because of the adoption of the MPE system, Chang added.
Its manufacturing facility automation initiatives, which would require a capital enter of US$304 million (US$10.94 million), will full within the first half of 2022 and begin producing revenues.
Chang famous the automation venture is being applied in response to rising diode demand for automotive, industrial and high-end CE purposes.
In addition to tapping into new area of interest market segments, demand for diodes from the pocket book, TV and gaming console sectors stays brisk within the wake of the virus-induced stay-at-home economic system.
The firm noticed its revenues develop 5.59% sequentially and 18% on 12 months to NT$170 million in April. For the primary 4 months of 2021, revenues totaled NT$619 million, rising 17% from a 12 months earlier.
Eris chairman Jonathan Chang
Photo: Michael Lee, Digitimes, May 2021
