Notebook vendors stepping up diversification of manufacturing bases
With lockdown measures being imposed in several Chinese cities due to a resurgence of COVID outbreaks locally, notebook assemblers and related suppliers are being asked by brand US vendors to accelerate the pace of their production relocation, accord.....»»
Midnight Blizzard delivered iOS, Chrome exploits via compromised government websites
Suspected Russian hackers have been hitting iPhone and Android users visiting government websites with exploits first leveraged by commercial surveillance vendors, Google TAG researchers shared. The watering hole campaigns Between November 2023 and J.....»»
Advances in semiconductor patterning: New block copolymer achieves 7.6 nm line width
A recently developed block copolymer could help push the limits of integration and miniaturization in semiconductor manufacturing, report scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TOK). Chemically tailored for rel.....»»
Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Weather Bird
Make a science toy that can forecast the weather. The post Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Weather Bird appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Apple CFO shakeup: Kevan Parekh replacing Luca Maestri
Luca Maestri has served as Apple's CFO for over a decade, but he's stepping down and being replaced by Kevan Parekh, Apple's current VP of Financial Planning and Analysis.Apple ParkKevan Parekh has spent 11 years at Apple and leads Financial Planning.....»»
Dual-screen laptops make more sense with this spiral notebook-like hinge
Having two laptop screens needn't mean foregoing a built-in keyboard. On the left is Screen B, on the right is Screen A. [credit:.....»»
Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster
Redmond wants to improve the resilience of Windows to buggy software. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Microsoft is stepping up its plans to make Windows more resilient to buggy software after a botched CrowdStrike update too.....»»
Scientists help turn whisky waste into valuable commodity
A new method to extract valuable bio-based chemicals from whisky distillery waste streams could transform manufacturing and be worth up to £90 million in global chemical manufacturing markets......»»
Microchip Technology manufacturing facilities impacted by cyberattack
American semiconductor manufacturer Microchip Technology Incorporated has had some of its business operations disrupted by a cyberattack. “As a result of the incident, certain of the Company’s manufacturing facilities are operating at less th.....»»
Repeal of Inflation Reduction Act"s EV, manufacturing incentives a ‘scary thought," industry executives say
The auto industry is urging lawmakers to preserve the Inflation Reduction Act's EV manufacturing and sales incentives, arguing they're crucial to making the U.S. competitive on the global stage......»»
Study shows continuous manufacturing reduces cultivated meat costs
A new study demonstrates the first cost-effective method for producing cultivated meat. The study shows that continuous manufacturing addresses the key challenges of scalability and cost, potentially making cultivated meat accessible to everyday cons.....»»
Tim Fallon becomes Stellantis" North America manufacturing chief after 2 years at Rivian
Fallon will bring EV manufacturing expertise to Stellantis at a time when the automaker is preparing to launch several electric vehicles......»»
iPhone 16 launch will see Apple hit major milestone in reducing dependence on China
Apple will this year hit a major milestone in its efforts to reduce its manufacturing dependence on China, according to a new report today. When the iPhone 16 line-up launches, both Pro models will be made in India within weeks of launch, somethin.....»»
India will assemble iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max for the first time
Apple is continuing to expand manufacturing in India, and the country will reportedly produce the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max as well as the regular models.Tim Cook visits India in 2016Originally, India only manufactured older iPhones, and th.....»»
Small molecule organic eutectics show potential for replacing plastics
Plastics have long been a mainstay in modern manufacturing, but their environmental impact has increased demand for eco-friendly alternatives. Researchers at The University of Warwick have made significant progress in the search for sustainable alter.....»»
New twist on synthesis technique promises sustainable manufacturing
James Tour's lab at Rice University has developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform the synthesis of high-quality solid-state materials, offering a cleaner, faster and more sustainable manufacturing pro.....»»
Recycling can help fill battery materials shortages
Battery manufacturing scrap and spent EV and electronic device batteries provide a ready supply of needed materials.....»»
Delta vs. CrowdStrike: The duties vendors owe to customers – or do they?
In a potentially groundbreaking dispute, Delta Air Lines is threatening to sue CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, for alleged negligence and breach of contract. This case brings to the forefront critical questions about the duties vendors owe.....»»
New interactive map provides local and regional climate opinions in India
India is the most populous country in the world and is among the top 10 greenhouse gas emitters, with most emissions stemming from energy production, manufacturing, and agriculture. Yet there has been little information about the diversity of climate.....»»
Scout Suite: Open-source cloud security auditing tool
Scout Suite is an open-source, multi-cloud security auditing tool designed to assess the security posture of cloud environments. By leveraging the APIs provided by cloud vendors, Scout Suite collects and organizes configuration data, making it easier.....»»
At 100, Ford"s Chicago plant has withstood recessions and a pandemic. Can it survive what"s next?
Despite the automaker's on-again, off-again plans for EV development, major changes are coming to the way Americans drive. And that shift raises high-stakes questions for one the key manufacturing assets in Illinois......»»