Tag: manufacturing

Memory Price Surge Could Shrink Global Smartphone Production by Up to 15% in 2026

Rising memory costs may reduce worldwide smartphone output by 10 to 15 percent in 2026, according to TrendForce projections.

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TSMC Approves Nearly $45 Billion Investment to Boost Chip Manufacturing Capacity

TSMC plans to invest a record $45 billion to expand and upgrade its chip fabrication facilities, advancing next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.

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US Plans to Increase Chip Import Tariffs with TSMC Clients Receiving Exemptions

The US government prepares to raise semiconductor import tariffs, granting exemptions to American firms sourcing chips from TSMC.

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AI Chip Production Faces Bottleneck Due to Single-Source Fiberglass Supply from Japan

A unique fiberglass material crucial for AI chip manufacturing is supplied by only one Japanese company, limiting production growth worldwide.

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AI Infrastructure Surge Disrupts Traditional Chip Market Seasonality

The AI infrastructure boom has overturned the usual first-quarter decline in chip demand, driving production growth across semiconductor makers.

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Samsung Anticipates Sharp Order Increase with Launch of 2nm Chip Technology

Samsung projects a 130% boost in orders for its 2nm semiconductor process, focusing on AI system chips amid intensifying global competition.

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Cooling System Prices Expected to Increase Amid Rising Copper and Tin Costs

Manufacturers signal potential price hikes for PC cooling solutions driven by surging copper and tin prices impacting production costs.

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Intel and AMD Warn of Extended Processor Supply Delays Amid Ongoing Chip Shortage

Intel and AMD have alerted Chinese customers to potential multi-month delays in processor deliveries due to persistent supply constraints.

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TSMC to Launch 3nm Chip Production Facility in Japan Amid Growing Government Support

TSMC is set to begin 3nm chip manufacturing in Japan, with the government pledging increased subsidies to boost local semiconductor production.

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Russia Begins Production of Advanced Coaxial Cables for Superconducting Quantum Computers

Russian scientists have developed and started producing high-quality superconducting coaxial cables designed for quantum computers operating near absolute zero.

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Chinese Memory Chipmakers Accelerate Production Amid Global Shortage

Chinese memory manufacturers CXMT and YMTC plan to significantly boost output next year to capitalize on ongoing global chip shortages.

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Tesla Shifts California Factory to Optimus Robot Production Amid Reliance on Chinese Components

Tesla repurposes California plant for Optimus robot manufacturing but will continue relying heavily on Chinese suppliers for parts.

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