Chipmakers gearing up for DDR5 output ramp-up
Samsung Electronics and other major DRAM chip vendors are looking to scale up substantially their output for DDR5 memory next year, according to sources at memory module makers......»»
TSMC thinking about moving some operations to Japan amid growing China tensions
Chip manufacturers, including Apple supplier TSMC, have begun considering moving a portion of their manufacturing to Japan as US/China tensions continue to escalate.Credit: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.Seven chipmakers have met with Japanese.....»»
Chipmakers look to Japan as worries about China grow
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he welcomed and expected more investment from global chipmakers, after meeting top executives on Thursday before a Group of Seven summit......»»
Lite-On gearing up for AI server boom
Lite-On Technology is gearing up for a surge in demand for AI servers, with a new US plant dedicated to developing power management systems for data centers and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations set to open in 2024......»»
FPCB maker Flexium upbeat about shipment growth in 2H23
Flexible PCB specialist Flexium Interconnect will ramp up FPCB shipments to a US-based primary customer for high-speed transmission applications in the second half of this year, according to company sources......»»
MediaTek gearing up competition in satellite communications market
MediaTek is gearing up competition with Qualcomm in the market for satellite communications, aiming to have a bigger say in standard-setting......»»
DDR3 prices under downward pressure
DDR3 memory prices are still under downward pressure despite suppliers' output constraints, according to industry sources......»»
SK Hynix takes temporary lead in DDR5 market, real competition to come after Samsung ramp-up
The top two semiconductor suppliers in South Korea, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, both reported big net losses in 1Q23. Facing a sluggish memory market, they are counting on the next generation memory, DDR5 DRAM, for sales recovery......»»
Alfa Romeo, Fiat output in Italy slowed by protest over working conditions
Production of Alfa Romeo Tonales and Fiat Panda models has been hit by a protest at the Pomigliano plant in Italy over unsanitary toilets, a lack of work gear and insufficient heating......»»
You can now put 192GB DDR5 RAM in your laptop for a mere $570
Exclusive: There’s some good news, and some bad news, when it comes to ultra high capacity SODIMM......»»
Taiwan"s ProLogium eyes 2027 for EV battery output in France
Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium Technology Co. aims to start mass production of a new generation of cells for electric vehicles in France from 2027 as part of its project to invest as much as €5.2 billion ($5.7 billion) in the country......»»
CIS firm PixArt enjoys ramp-up in short lead-time orders
PixArt Imaging has enjoyed a ramp-up in short lead-time orders which will continue buoying its sales performance in the second quarter, according to the CMOS image sensor developer......»»
Hyundai to invest US$2.45 billion to ramp up EV and battery manufacturing
Hyundai Motor signed an MoU with India's Tamil Nadu government to ramp up vehicle production and will set up battery manufacturing facilities as well as infrastructure to capitalize on the emerging EV market in India......»»
Best 5G business internet: T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T on price, speed, incentives
5G business internet competition in the US continues to ramp up and providers like T-Mobile and Verizon are offering some big incentives to attract customers. AT&T is in the game too but with a poor offering. Follow along for speed, pricing, and.....»»
Subaru plans 4 crossover EVs, 400,000 output in dramatic ramp-up
Subaru plans a four EV lineup by the end of 2026 and will add capacity to build 400,000 full-electric cars in Japan from around 2028. Operating profits nearly tripled in the company’s fiscal year ended March 31......»»
U.S. Steel forges ahead on greener, lighter steel as aluminum competition heats up
U.S. Steel Corp. is spending billions of dollars to ramp up production of greener, high-strength steel as the company looks to withstand the rise of aluminum and maintain business in a changing auto industry......»»
Winbond, Nanya see demand pick up from PC and TV sectors
Taiwan-based memory chipmakers Winbond Electronics and Nanya Technology will likely land more short lead-time orders from PC customers in May-June, boosting their sales performance in the second quarter, according to industry sources......»»
Experts: Massive changes emerge in global supply chain as EV output rises
S&P Global Media gathered experts Wednesday to discuss emerging opportunities and challenges facing the global battery sector in a webinar......»»
EU regulators ramp up probe into NFC tech at core of Apple Pay
European Union officials continue to scrutinize Apple for its restrictions on the NFC antenna used for Apple Pay, a practice the European Commission dubbed anti-competitive.Apple PayThe European Commission, which oversees antitrust laws in the EU, ha.....»»
Rivian affirms 50K production goal this year after $1.35 billion Q1 net loss
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe expects an accelerating production ramp up for the rest of 2023 and significant cost cutting on the way to profitability in coming years......»»
Rivian Q1 loss narrows to $1.35 billion
The company expects production ramp-up of its in-house Enduro powertrains to help offset parts supply issues in the second half of the year, enabling it to meet its smaller-than-estimated target of manufacturing 50,000 units......»»