Tag: manufacturing
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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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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