Lee Min-hyung joined The Korea Times in 2014 and has worked as a journalist mainly in Korea’s finance, tech and automotive industry. He specializes in content creation, breaking news and in-depth analysis currently on transportation and mobility. You can reach him via mhlee@koreatimes.co.kr.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics hosts 2025 automotive electronics showcase in China
An official at Samsung Electro-Mechanics introduces the firm's product portfolio to clients on the sidelines of the 2025 Samsung Automotive-Component Tech-Day in Tianjin, China, Thursday. Courtesy of Samsung Electro-Mechanics
By Lee Min-hyung
Samsung Electro-Mechanics hosted the 2025 Samsung Automotive-Component Tech-Day in the Chinese city of Tianjin to display its strong commitment to the rapidly evolving global automotive electronics market, the company said Sunday.
The annual event took place on Thursday and Friday, bringing together more than 100 clients from some 30 global carmakers and auto parts makers.
The company emphasized the critical role of high-performance multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) in future mobility, as the auto industry is on track to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
MLCCs are key components for vehicles, widely used to stabilize power for semiconductors. They are also considered essential parts for autonomous driving and electric vehicles (EVs).
The Samsung affiliate focused on promoting its tech prowess in developing MLCCs and stressing reliability of its products. Samsung Electro-Mechanics is capable of producing a stable supply of the auto parts through tight quality control and expanded production at its smart manufacturing facilities, the company said.
The firm also gave a tour of its Tianjin production line, in a move to prove the quality of its automotive MLCCs, which are capable of withstanding high voltage and temperatures.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics reported automotive MLCC sales of 1 trillion won ($730 million) in 2024. Buoyed by the solid sales, the company plans to broaden its product portfolio into camera modules and semiconductor package substrates, as demand for both products is forecast to increase steeply in next-generation smart vehicles.
“We are witnessing rapid innovation and technological convergence in the automotive sector,” said Lee Tae-gon, executive vice president and head of strategic marketing at Samsung Electro-Mechanics. “Our goal is to become the ideal innovation partner for our clients by delivering differentiated products and solutions.”
According to data from market tracker, Reports Insights, the global automotive MLCC market is projected to grow from 6.7 trillion won in 2025 to some 16 trillion won by 2033.