ASE sourcing more aQFN leadframes for Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 SoCs
ASE Technology has landed big orders from Qualcomm and MediaTek for processing their Wi-Fi-Fi SoCs with its unique aQFN (advanced quad flat no-lead) technology, and is actively seeking additional supply of related packaging materials including leadfr.....»»
Industry needs Treasury guidance on Inflation Reduction Act"s EV sourcing rules, executives say
The U.S. Treasury Department should issue guidance on which vehicles will be eligible for EV tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act's "foreign entity of concern" provision as soon as possible to give automakers, suppliers, dealers and consumer.....»»
Stellantis invests $100M in Calif. "green" lithium project
The investment in the world's largest geothermal lithium sourcing effort will help make Stellantis EVs eligible for federal consumer incentives......»»
Meta releases open source AI audio tools, AudioCraft
Meta's suite of three AI models can create sound effects and music from descriptions. Enlarge (credit: Meta) On Wednesday, Meta announced it is open-sourcing AudioCraft, a suite of generative AI tools for creating music.....»»
All Tesla Model 3 vehicles now eligible for full $7,500 US tax credit
All of Tesla Inc.'s Model 3 sedans are now eligible for the full US tax credit under new criteria for battery-sourcing set by the US Treasury Department, part of a Biden administration plan to spur adoption of electric vehicles......»»
Ford hires Whirlpool executive Liz Door as chief supply chain officer
The automaker, which saw its suppler relations score plummet in a recent study, said it has hired Liz Door, a sourcing executive at Whirlpool......»»
Qualcomm, MediaTek gearing up for new flagship mobile SoC rollouts
Qualcomm and MediaTek are both set to roll out new flagship smartphone SoCs supporting generative AI in the second half of this year, according to industry sources......»»
India roundup: Foxconn to make iPhones in Karnataka by April 2024
The government of Karnataka said that Foxconn will beginning making iPhones in the state in 2024. Xiaomi will expand local sourcing for its smartphones and wearable devices to regain its leadership in India......»»
India roundup; Foxconn to make iPhones in Karnataka by April 2024
The government of Karnataka said that Foxconn will beginning making iPhones in the state in 2024. Xiaomi will expand local sourcing for its smartphones and wearable devices to regain its leadership in India......»»
Toyota ramps up BEV and battery investments in US
According to Toyota's statement, the company further expanded its investments in the US amid increasing demand for EVs and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that mandates automakers to meet local sourcing requirements to be eligible for incentives......»»
Dixon may make Xiaomi"s smartphones in India
Amid the Indian government increasing its regulatory scrutiny against Xiaomi and Xiaomi's sliding share in the local smartphone market, the China-based smartphone brand is changing its sourcing strategy and getting more local EMS providers on board......»»
Report: The Pixel Watch 2 dumps Samsung Exynos SoCs for Qualcomm
Anything would be an upgrade over the 4-year-old Exynos in the Pixel Watch. Enlarge / The first-generation Pixel Watch. It's a perfect, round little pebble. (credit: Ron Amadeo) The first Pixel Watch represented a prom.....»»
More pragmatic approach needed when sourcing seeds for ecological restoration in New Zealand
It's time to relax the strict guidelines around ecosourcing seed for local genetic stock if we want to build resilience into our changing environment......»»
Leadframe supplier CWTC opens new factory in southern Taiwan
Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) has inaugurated a new facility in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, where it will manufacture leadframes for advanced quad flat no-lead (aQFN) packaging, third-generation semiconductors and miniLED backlighting......»»
Meet the female rancher fighting to make your clothes out of American wool
Using locally-sourced, ethically raised sheep reduces the impact of your wool clothes. But are brands listening? For years, luxury brands prided themselves on sourcing high quality wool from Italy. But three years ago, American designer Janessa Leon.....»»
‘Alarmed" lawmaker questions Ford CEO Jim Farley on deal with China"s CATL
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., raised concerns over whether the arrangement leans on a "loophole" in the electric vehicle tax credit's battery component sourcing requirements and goes against the law's intent of U.S. energy security and reducing depen.....»»
Demand for power module leadframes to see big rebound in 4Q23
Despite a slight correction in orders for automotive and industrial control applications, customers including IDMs are likely to restart their scramble for more supply of leadframes for packaging power modules in the fourth quarter of 2023, according.....»»
Column: Why the Pentagon cares about EV battery materials
The U.S. auto industry and the Department of Defense are in the same boat when it comes to sourcing critical metals......»»
Samsung Signs Multi-Year Deal with AMD to Bring Radeon Graphics to Exynos SoCs
Samsung says that this deal will have a particular focus towards mobile gaming performance. Despite wavering public reception to its Exynos line of mobile processors, Samsung hasn’t stopped working on its in-house SoC, which many migh.....»»
New US battery guidance will likely reduce tax credits for EVs
The US Treasury Department released the Critical Minerals and Battery Components Requirements last week, specifying rules about sourcing battery materials locally. Several automotive OEMs have said the guidance will cut tax credits for many of their.....»»
Samsung to bring AMD Radeon graphics to future mobile platforms
Samsung Electronics has signed a multi-year agreement extension with AMD to bring multiple generations of high-performance, ultra-low-power AMD Radeon graphics solutions to an expanded portfolio of Samsung Exynos SoCs, according to the Korean chip ve.....»»