Tag: supply-chain
Widespread Equipment Failures Hit Older Data Centers in Russia
Aging infrastructure and supply chain issues are causing significant equipment failures in Russia’s decade-old data centers, affecting 20% of commercial facilities.
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Optical Disc Prices Set to Rise by 20% Amid Supply Chain Challenges
Optical discs are expected to see a 20% price increase in Q2 2026 due to supply shortages linked to geopolitical and industrial disruptions.
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US Authorities Accuse Chinese Chipmaker SMIC of Supplying Equipment to Iranian Military
The US claims Chinese chip foundry SMIC provided semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Iran’s military despite existing sanctions.
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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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Helium Shortage Disrupts Chip Manufacturing and Tech Industry Supply Chains
Reduced helium supply amid Middle East conflict is affecting chip production and tech manufacturing, prompting firms to seek alternative resources.
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Shareholders Sue Supermicro Over AI Chip Smuggling Scandal Involving China
Supermicro faces a shareholder lawsuit after allegations of concealing ties to smuggled AI chips sold to China disrupt its business.
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Widespread Price Increases Expected in Electronic Components Starting April
Several electronic component manufacturers plan to raise prices in April, impacting memory, CPUs, storage, graphics chips, and other devices.
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PC Processor Shortage Intensifies as Prices Rise and Deliveries Lengthen
The supply gap for PC processors worsens, with prices climbing and delivery times extending to several months, impacting major PC manufacturers.
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Broadcom Highlights TSMC Capacity Constraints Amid Rising AI Chip Demand
Broadcom reports supply chain challenges linked to surging AI chip demand, citing TSMC’s manufacturing capacity as a critical bottleneck.
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Tesla Semi Electric Trucks to Feature Batteries Rated for 1.6 Million Miles
Tesla enhances its electric Semi trucks with batteries designed to last up to 1.6 million miles, as production nears in Nevada.
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Smartphone Memory Capacities Expected to Keep Increasing in 2026, Defying Earlier Predictions
Despite earlier forecasts, smartphone manufacturers are projected to continue expanding memory capacities in 2026 amid supply and cost concerns.
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TSMC’s U.S. Facility Capacities Fully Booked Despite Ongoing Expansion
TSMC’s semiconductor production capacities in Arizona are entirely reserved, even as multiple new factories are still under development.
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