Tag: manufacturing
Chinese Chipmakers Urge Government to Establish Domestic Lithography Industry by 2030
Chinese semiconductor leaders call for coordinated national projects to develop domestic lithography systems and boost technological independence by 2030.
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Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Chip Supply Due to Helium Shortages
Rising tensions in the Middle East risk disrupting helium supplies critical to semiconductor manufacturing, potentially impacting global chip production.
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Xiaomi’s Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Precision in Electric Vehicle Assembly Line
Xiaomi’s humanoid robot achieved over 90% success rate while autonomously tightening self-tapping nuts in an EV factory assembly line.
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TSMC’s Overseas Facilities Show Divergent Financial Results with Profitable Chinese Plants and Loss-Making Japanese Site
TSMC’s Chinese factories lead in profitability, while its Japanese plant in Kumamoto sees increasing losses despite operational efforts.
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TSMC’s 2-Nanometer Chip Production Fully Booked Through 2028
TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm chip production capacity is fully booked for the next two years, with earliest deliveries expected by mid-2027.
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Belgian Researchers Identify New Approach to Speed Up EUV Lithography
Scientists at Belgium’s Imec discover an innovative method to enhance EUV scanner throughput without increasing source power or resist sensitivity.
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Ford Introduces Paid Frunk Option on Mustang Mach-E for $495
Ford now offers the Mustang Mach-E’s front trunk as a $495 paid option amid efforts to manage EV costs through add-ons.
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US Faces Growing Shortage of Critical Rare Earths Despite Trade Truce with China
Suppliers to US aerospace and semiconductor firms are encountering severe shortages of rare earth elements, especially yttrium and scandium.
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Samsung to End 2D NAND Production, Shift Focus to HBM4 Memory for AI Demands
Samsung will halt 2D NAND flash production and repurpose facilities to meet rising demand for HBM4 memory driven by AI advancements.
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Japanese Government Eager to Back Local Memory Chip Factories Amid Korean Hesitation
Japan is ready to support local memory chip plants, but SK hynix and Samsung remain reluctant to proceed with construction.
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ASML Advances EUV Lithography with 1kW Light Source, Boosting Semiconductor Production by 50%
ASML enhances EUV lithography with a 1kW light source, enabling a projected 50% increase in chip production within a few years.
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Honor Enters Humanoid Robot Market with First Model Unveiling This Week
Honor is set to debut its initial humanoid robot, marking the smartphone maker’s expansion into robotics beyond software development.
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