Tag: manufacturing

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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Noctua Completes Testing of Its First Liquid Cooling Systems, Launch Set for Q2 2026

Noctua has finalized production tests of its inaugural liquid cooling systems, confirming a planned release in the second quarter of 2026.

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Fujitsu to Develop Advanced 1.4nm AI Chip Manufactured by Japanese Firm Rapidus

Fujitsu is designing a cutting-edge 1.4nm chip for AI infrastructure, to be produced by Japanese semiconductor foundry Rapidus.

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Japanese Chipmaker Rapidus Aims to Narrow Gap with TSMC on Cutting-Edge Process Nodes

Japanese firm Rapidus plans trial production of 2nm chips later this year, targeting mass shipments next year and accelerating 1.4nm tech development.

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Chinese Chipmakers Aim to Replace 80% of Imported Semiconductor Tech by 2030

Chinese semiconductor firms plan to localize up to 80% of imported technology and equipment by 2030 amid ongoing export restrictions.

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Samsung and SK hynix Invest Nearly $1 Billion to Expand Memory Production in China Despite US Export Controls

Samsung and SK hynix invested close to $1 billion last year to expand memory chip manufacturing in China amid ongoing US restrictions.

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Panasonic Faces Battery Shortage Amid AI-Driven Demand Surge

Panasonic plans to quadruple lithium-ion battery output as AI-related demand strains supply, with most production already booked years ahead.

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