Tag: manufacturing
Processor Shortages Impact Supply Chains More Severely Than Memory Market
Shortages in central processing units are causing greater disruptions to supply chains compared to memory chips, with limited availability driving the issue.
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Intel Strengthens Contract Manufacturing Leadership with Hire from Samsung
Intel appoints Shawn Han, formerly of Samsung, to lead its contract manufacturing efforts as it expands third-party foundry services.
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Russian Microelectronics Manufacturer Element Reports Significant Loss in 2025
Russian microelectronics producer Element faced a 2 billion ruble loss in 2025 due to a sharp decline in industrial demand.
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Russia Implements New Localization Standards for Semiconductor Production
Russia adopts updated two-tier scoring system with transition period to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing standards.
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China Considers Banning Solar Panel Manufacturing Equipment Exports to the US
China is reportedly exploring a ban on exporting solar panel production equipment to the United States, expanding its economic leverage beyond rare earth minerals.
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Japan Allocates Nearly $4 Billion to Boost Rapidus’ 2nm AI Chip Development
Japan’s METI grants $4 billion to Rapidus for advancing 2nm process technology aimed at AI chip manufacturing.
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I-O Data and Verbatim Commit to Continuing Blu-ray Drive and Disc Production in Japan
I-O Data and Verbatim have pledged to maintain their Blu-ray drive and disc production amid declining industry demand in Japan.
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SpaceX Begins Installing Equipment at New Chip Packaging Facility in Texas
SpaceX starts installing equipment at its Texas chip packaging plant, aiming to begin operations by the end of the year.
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Intel Targets Major Chip Packaging Contracts with Google and Amazon
Intel seeks to secure billion-dollar chip packaging deals with Google and Amazon at its New Mexico facilities.
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China Implements Strict New Safety Standards for Portable Power Banks
China has introduced the first national mandatory safety standards for portable power banks, enhancing regulations on heat resistance, durability, and battery disposal.
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TSMC Plans Major Expansion of Semiconductor Facilities in Arizona
TSMC aims to grow its Arizona operations to 12 factories, add advanced chip packaging plants, and establish a new research center.
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Geopolitical Tensions Impact India’s Smartphone Export Growth, Apple Production Less Affected
Rising conflict in the Middle East disrupts smartphone supply chains in India, though Apple’s Indian-made iPhones face limited impact amid shifting production hubs.
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