Tag: manufacturing
Apple’s New CEO John Ternus Faces Delicate Balance Between US and China Interests
Apple’s incoming CEO John Ternus must navigate complex tensions between US economic pressures and China’s manufacturing dominance.
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Samsung Worker Strike to Temporarily Impact Global Memory Chip Production Amid Supply Tightening
A worker strike at Samsung’s South Korean plant is set to reduce global memory chip output, potentially increasing prices during ongoing supply shortages.
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Middle East Conflict Contributes to Shortage of Raw Materials for Printed Circuit Boards
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have disrupted petrochemical supplies, affecting the availability of raw materials essential for printed circuit board manufacturing.
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Samsung Achieves Breakthrough with Sub-10nm DRAM Chip Production
Samsung Electronics has produced its first functional DRAM chip using manufacturing technology smaller than 10 nanometers.
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Samsung Chip Production in South Korea Plummets Amid Worker Strike
Samsung’s chip output in South Korea sharply declined by 58% due to a large-scale employee strike demanding higher wages.
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Intel Reports Improvement in Yield Rates Across Intel 4, 3, and 18A Process Nodes
Intel’s foundry division shows improved chip yield rates for Intel 4, 3, and 18A processes despite ongoing operational losses.
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Rivian Begins Production of Electric R2 SUV at Normal Factory
Rivian has officially started serial production of its electric R2 SUV at the Normal, Illinois plant.
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Middle East Conflict Disrupts Semiconductor Supply Chain with Chemical Shortages
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing shortages of key chemicals vital to chip manufacturing in East Asia.
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SK hynix to Develop New Memory Packaging Plants in US and South Korea
SK hynix plans new testing and packaging facilities in the US and South Korea to strengthen its position in the AI memory market.
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Russia Sets Technology Fee on Electronics, Impacting Smartphone and Laptop Prices
Russia introduces a technology fee on imported and domestic electronics, affecting smartphones, laptops, and even landline phones.
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Tornado Damages Rivian Factory Ahead of R2 SUV Production
An EF-1 tornado struck Rivian’s Illinois plant, damaging a workshop roof but causing no injuries as the company assesses the impact.
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Samsung Ends Orders for LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X Mobile DRAM, Prepares for 1c DRAM Production
Samsung stops new orders for LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X mobile DRAM, shifting production lines to newer 1c DRAM technology by early 2027.
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