Tag: manufacturing
Apple Shifts Significant iPhone Production to India Amid Trade Concerns
Apple now assembles about 25% of its iPhones in India, marking a major shift from China due to tariff concerns on US smartphone imports.
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Middle East Conflict Threatens Critical Supplies for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Ongoing instability in the Middle East risks shortages of helium, bromine, and energy crucial for chip production, impacting the global semiconductor supply chain.
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Thermal Grizzly Faces Supply Delays Amid Counterfeit Copper Scandal
Thermal Grizzly reports supply chain issues caused by counterfeit copper sourced from Chinese suppliers, impacting water block production.
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Japan Aims to Capture 30% of Global Market for AI Chips by 2040
Japan sets a goal to control 30% of the global market for chips used in robotics and AI devices by 2040, reviving its semiconductor ambitions.
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Chinese Authorities Warn of Global Semiconductor Crisis Amid Rising Tensions with Nexperia
Chinese officials caution that escalating tensions surrounding Nexperia could trigger widespread disruptions in the global semiconductor industry.
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Chinese Chipmakers Urge Government to Establish Domestic Lithography Industry by 2030
Chinese semiconductor leaders call for coordinated national projects to develop domestic lithography systems and boost technological independence by 2030.
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Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Chip Supply Due to Helium Shortages
Rising tensions in the Middle East risk disrupting helium supplies critical to semiconductor manufacturing, potentially impacting global chip production.
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Xiaomi’s Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Precision in Electric Vehicle Assembly Line
Xiaomi’s humanoid robot achieved over 90% success rate while autonomously tightening self-tapping nuts in an EV factory assembly line.
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TSMC’s Overseas Facilities Show Divergent Financial Results with Profitable Chinese Plants and Loss-Making Japanese Site
TSMC’s Chinese factories lead in profitability, while its Japanese plant in Kumamoto sees increasing losses despite operational efforts.
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TSMC’s 2-Nanometer Chip Production Fully Booked Through 2028
TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm chip production capacity is fully booked for the next two years, with earliest deliveries expected by mid-2027.
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Belgian Researchers Identify New Approach to Speed Up EUV Lithography
Scientists at Belgium’s Imec discover an innovative method to enhance EUV scanner throughput without increasing source power or resist sensitivity.
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Ford Introduces Paid Frunk Option on Mustang Mach-E for $495
Ford now offers the Mustang Mach-E’s front trunk as a $495 paid option amid efforts to manage EV costs through add-ons.
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