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......»»
EV battery heavyweights revive city’s dream of factory glory
In the race to build a North American hub to support the electric-vehicle industry and challenge China's dominance, one tiny Quebec community is charging ahead......»»
Gotion breaks ground joint battery plant in Vietnam with VinES
Two China-based battery makers made significant moves recently. Gotion High-tech started to build the first LFP battery factory in Vietnam with local-based VinES. In addition, Svolt Energy filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in China, aiming t.....»»
The ROG Phone 6 Diablo Edition looks like it’s straight out of hell
ASUS gave the ROG Phone 6 a Diablo-themed makeover. It's red, firey, and has everything a Diablo superfan could want......»»
Samsung Vietnam smartphone factory expected to shut down for 15 days
Samsung Electronics Vietnam smartphone factory is expected to shut down for about 15 days in December, probably due to sluggish smartphone sales and Samsung's desire to take more aggressive measures to adjust inventory, the Korean media reported......»»
Death tied to defective Takata airbag in Ford Ranger prompts urgent warning
NHTSA said the Takata driver's side airbag inflator ruptured in the 2006 Ford Ranger, which was already under a "do not drive" warning issued in 2018......»»
China urges military veterans to work at iPhone factory
The country wants retired military personnel to help boost production at the plant in Zhengzhou......»»
UK blocks Chinese-led buyout of biggest microchip factory over national security
The UK ordered China's Wingtech Technology Co. to undo its acquisition of Britain's biggest microchip factory more than a year after the deal closed, citing national security concerns......»»
China asks retired military to fill posts at Foxconn"s iPhone factory
Faced with Foxconn struggling to resume full iPhone production after local COVID measures, China is asking ex-forces retirees to step in.The impact of China's coronavirus lockdown has been marked enough for Foxconn to report of a severe revenue hit,.....»»
Teco to start production in India in 1Q23
Teco Electric & Machinery will complete construction of a factory in India by the end of 2022 and begin production of motors there in first-quarter 2023, according to company president Thomas Fann......»»
Apple chip production reportedly coming to the US as company diversifies its supply chain
Apple is set to move a key aspect of iPhone production to the United States, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apple will reportedly begin sourcing at least some of its Apple Silicon processors from an upcoming TSMC factory currently being b.....»»
iPhone 14 will remain hard to get through the holidays, says JP Morgan
Apple's Chinese iPhone factory misfortunes will certainly impact shipments, says JP Morgan, but the full impact won't be known until the facility returns to normal output.A Foxconn facilityFoxconn's assembly plant in Zhengzhou, China is dealing with.....»»
Foxconn to quadruple iPhone factory workforce in India
Foxconn is reportedly planning to greatly increase iPhone in India, quadrupling its workforce over the next two years.Faced with a severe hit to its revenues because of China's COVID lockdown measures, Foxconn was already moving iPhone production to.....»»
ASE to expand production site in Malaysia
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) plans to expand its factory site in Malaysia with total investment estimated at US$300 million, according to the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test vendor......»»
Rivian demand remains strong, CEO says after $1.7B Q3 net loss
The EV startup reported preorders of 114,000 for its R1T pickup and R1S SUV. It recently started production on on a second manufacturing shift at its Normal, Ill., factory to meet demand......»»
Germany blocks sale of chip factory to China over security fears
The German government has blocked the sale of one of its semiconductor factories to a Chinese-owned tech company because of security concerns......»»
TSMC plans second Arizona plant following US grants
As its first Arizona plant is due to start initial production, TSMC is now believed to be planning a second processor factory in the region.TSMCApple supplier TSMC has previously said that the US's efforts to rebuild a semiconductor industry are doom.....»»
COVID iPhone delays won"t destroy demand, but push it to 2023
Apple's reduction in iPhone 14 production at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory will hit revenue for the holiday quarter, says Morgan Stanley, but it also presents an opportunity for investors to "buy the dip."A Foxconn factoryThe COVID-19 restrictions affe.....»»
Apple is the most profitable company in China
Apple has grown so much in China over the last two years that its regional operating profit far exceeds the country's native tech giants, fueled by extensive diplomatic efforts.Apple CEO Tim Cook at a Foxconn factory.It is well known that Apple relie.....»»
iPhone factory workers in China offered bonuses to return to work
One of Apple's largest suppliers is trying to strike a delicate balance in China......»»
Don’t let the delays scare you — the iPhone 14 Pro is still worth it
Apple has acknowledged that a COVID-19 restriction in a factory in China may impact shipments of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, but they're worth the wait......»»