Joyson factory makeover strives to put Takata in past
As the company that owns what used to be troubled Takata, the safety supplier is determined to start anew......»»
Apple may never be able to quit manufacturing in China
A new report says Apple has trying to move operations away from China for a decade, and if it can ever accomplish it, the move will take another 20 years.Tim Cook visits Luxshare factory in 2017. Source: AppleApple and all major technology firms have.....»»
Apple AR headset reportedly getting a makeover to lower cost
Apple has long been reported to be planning to ultimate release lower-cost Apple AR headsets, but a new report claims the company has started over with a new design.A render of a potential Apple headsetApple has previously been expected to launch at.....»»
Foxconn replaces iPhone business chief in wake of factory issues
Apple assembly partner Foxconn has installed a new chief of its iPhone business, with a change in leadership arriving after months of troubled iPhone 14 Pro production.A Foxconn facilityThe new boss of Foxconn's iPhone assembly work is Michael Chiang.....»»
Ibase new plant to boost capacity significantly
Taiwan-based industrial PC (IPC) maker Ibase Technology hosted an opening ceremony for its new factory in Taoyuan, Taiwan on January 12 and the company's capacity is expected to rise 250% with the activation of the new facility, according to the comp.....»»
Batteries and hydrogen power these cute Toyota AE86 factory restomods
The Toyota AE86 is beloved due to its role in the anime Initial D. Enlarge / On the left, the AE86 BEV Concept; on the right, the AE86 H2 Concept. (credit: Toyota) I don't know about you, but I adore a good restomod. Res.....»»
How to set up your smart home for beginners
Are you ready to give your home a smart makeover? Here's a guide to how to get started with smart devices, what a smart home needs, and what to buy next......»»
Every AR, VR, MR, and XR headset we saw at CES 2023
In all shapes and sizes, eyewear is getting a high tech makeover. Here's all the latest gear.....»»
iPhone 14 Pro almost back to expected levels at retail
The iPhone 14 Pro models are returning to typical lead times, with the supply chain seemingly returning to normal in the wake of the Zhengzhou factory's issues.iPhone 14 ProThe lead times for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have been a continued probl.....»»
Weak demand for MacBook, Apple Watch, AirPods may have caused order cuts
Sources in China say Apple has reduced its orders from suppliers for almost all of its products, and the news has seen AAPL shares drop.Apple CEO Tim Cook at a Foxconn factory. Read more........»»
Foxconn"s iPhone 14 Pro factory gets closer to expected output levels
Production at Foxconn's troubled Zhengzhou facility is now up to 90% of peak capacity, a level that should help Apple catch up on its iPhone 14 Pro model backlog.A Foxconn facilityLong delays of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have long been.....»»
Apple "cuts orders" on MacBook, Apple Watch, AirPods after weak demand
Sources in China say Apple has reduced its orders from suppliers for almost all of its products, and the news has seen AAPL shares drop.Apple CEO Tim Cook at a Foxconn factory. Read more........»»
Tesla misses 2022 Q4 target, share price drops further
Tesla had a record year, but even big price cuts couldn't get it past the line. Enlarge / Tesla opened a factory outside Berlin, Germany, in 2022. (credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images) On Monday evening, Tesla revealed its.....»»
World"s largest iPhone factory bounces back from Covid disruption that hurt Apple
Production at the world's biggest iPhone factory, disrupted since October by China's Covid-19 restrictions and worker protests, is now running at nearly full capacity, according to a Chinese state media report......»»
Apple’s business under growing threat from China’s Covid wave
Outbreak following reversal of zero-Covid curbs creates uncertainty for iPhone maker. Enlarge / ZHENGZHOU, CHINA — A staff member wearing personal protective equipment disinfects a factory at Industrial Park of Foxconn on Nove.....»»
Direct observation of the electron and positron capture process
Positrons are anti-particles of electrons. At SuperKEKB B-Factory (SuperKEKB), they are produced in copious amounts and smashed into electrons at world-record luminosity. By studying the hundreds of decay patterns of B mesons and anti B mesons in the.....»»
Automakers, suppliers, China Inc. struggle as COVID cases spike
VW Group wants COVID-free workers to work longer hours at a factory in southern China, with a raft of employees out sick with the virus......»»
Porsche’s synthetic gasoline factory comes online today in Chile
The Haru Oni plant will scale up from 34,000 gallons to 14.5 million gallons by 2024. Enlarge / The HIF synthetic fuel plant near Punta Arenas in Chile. (credit: Porsche) This week, a Chilean startup called Highly Innova.....»»
Foxconn forcing sick workers to stay on iPhone production lines
Foxconn's bid to catch up on Apple's iPhone 14 Pro orders at its Zhengzhou factory in China is reportedly endangering further outbreaks, by having ill workers stay on the production line.A Foxconn facilityAfter months of measures to limit the spread.....»»
LED makers cautious about labor shortage caused by easing of anti-COVID-19 restrictions in China
As the China government is progressively relaxing anti-COVID-19 control measures, a large number of factory workers are expected to go home for the 2023 Lunar New Year vacation and, if a large portion of them do not return to work immediately after t.....»»
Renesas to restart Beijing chip factory hampered by COVID outbreak
Renesas, the world's top maker of automobile chips, said Monday it was making up for lost output with existing stock and did not expect much of an impact from the brief stoppage......»»