Tag: manufacturing
TSMC’s Japanese Fab Posts First Profit Just One Year After Starting Mass Production
TSMC’s Kumamoto fab in Japan turns profitable for the first time, marking a financial milestone one year after beginning mass production.
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Apple Explores Intel for iPhone Chip Production Amid Efforts to Diversify Suppliers
Apple is testing iPhone chip production at Intel facilities as part of a strategy to reduce reliance on TSMC, confirms analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
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Sales of Russian-Made Laptops Plunge Nearly 70% in 2025 Amid Import Substitution Struggles
In 2025, Russian-made laptop sales in retail dropped by almost 70%, failing to capture more than 5.5% market share.
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TSMC Raises Semiconductor Market Revenue Forecast to $1.5 Trillion by 2030
TSMC has increased its semiconductor industry revenue projection to $1.5 trillion by 2030, surpassing the previous $1 trillion estimate.
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FCC Targets Chinese Cellular Modules, Threatening Smart Device Supply Chains
The US FCC is intensifying restrictions on Chinese tech, moving to block cellular modules vital to smart devices and disrupting device testing processes.
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Global Chip Manufacturing Faces Helium Tank Shortage Amid Middle East Conflict
Chip production worldwide confronts new challenges as a Middle East conflict disrupts supply of specialized helium transport tanks.
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Canon Shuts Down Second Laser Printer Factory Amidst Market Pressures
Canon closes another laser printer manufacturing plant, citing declining paper usage and rising competition from Chinese firms.
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SMIC CEO Sees Growth Opportunities for Chinese Chipmakers in AI Boom Despite Technology Limits
SMIC’s CEO believes Chinese chip manufacturers can thrive amid the AI surge without access to cutting-edge sub-7nm technology.
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Tesla Postpones Ceremony for Final Model S and Model X Deliveries Amid Production Shift
Tesla delays the planned ceremony for the final batch of Model S and Model X vehicles as it prepares to repurpose production lines for humanoid robots.
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TSMC Plans to Ship Legacy 28nm Chip Production Equipment from Taiwan to Germany
TSMC is relocating older 28nm chip manufacturing equipment from Taiwan to Germany as part of its global expansion and modernization efforts.
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TSMC and Sony Semiconductor Solutions Form Joint Venture for Next-Gen Image Sensors
TSMC and Sony Semiconductor Solutions announced a new joint venture in Japan to advance the development and production of next-generation image sensors.
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Boston Dynamics’ Production-Ready Atlas Robot Performs Advanced Gymnastic Move
Boston Dynamics showcased its production-ready Atlas robot executing a complex gymnastic maneuver, hinting at its upcoming commercial release.
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