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.....»»
Toxic gunk cleansed from South Carolina"s Congaree River 13 years after first reported. What"s next?
Thirteen years after a kayaker reported stepping into a stinging patch of muck in the Congaree River, contractors have cleaned up the toxic mess that covered a stretch of the river bottom below the Gervais Street bridge in Columbia, South Carolina......»»
EV truck startup Zeus signs deal with manufacturing and engineering firm
Zeus Electric Chassis, a Minnesota startup trying to break into the commercial fleet business with a battery powered chassis cab, will lean on a contract manufacturer for its class 5 truck......»»
Stellantis offers buyouts to 6,400 salaried employees
Workers with at least five years of seniority are eligible for the buyouts, which come as UAW members vote on a tentative labor agreement that provides double-digit raises and calls for $19 billion in manufacturing investments......»»
Hyundai raises workers" pay 14% next year, 25% by 2028, following Toyota and Honda
Hyundai is increasing wages for its manufacturing workers, a move that follows pay hikes at nonunion manufacturers Toyota and Honda as well as the six-week UAW strike against the Detroit 3......»»
Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene
Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade......»»
Senate votes to reject "Buy America" EV charging waiver
The White House argued the Republican bill would eliminate entirely the domestic manufacturing requirement for government-funded EV chargers "thereby harming domestic manufacturing and American jobs.".....»»
EV Batteries Have a Dirty Secret. This Company Has a Plan to Clean Them Up
European manufacturer Northvolt has plans to distribute a low-carbon, sustainable battery-manufacturing process across the world......»»
Scaling up nano for sustainable manufacturing with self-assembling nanosheets
A new self-assembling nanosheet could radically accelerate the development of functional and sustainable nanomaterials for electronics, energy storage, health and safety, and more......»»
How SMBs can get the best out of the cloud
What SMBs should to avoid the overpromise of big cloud vendors and avoid vendor profiteers......»»
Private companies fund most EV battery manufacturing investment, DOE says
As of September, there were 208 private sector investment announcements in American-made battery technologies — 89 percent of total investments......»»
Fisker to report Q3 earnings after slow sales, price adjustments
The California-based startup cut its 2023 production forecast in August because of manufacturing issues and reduced the Ocean EV's price by $7,500 in October for the top Extreme trim......»»
Apple aims to reinvent the battery with high-performance cathode technology
A new report claims that Apple is looking at new high-tech battery manufacturing techniques, that could see future devices deliver significantly improved use time and battery endurance.View of an iPhone batteryApple famously likes to own the whole st.....»»
American Axle takes big financial loss on UAW strike, operation woes
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. suffered a $17.4 million net loss in the third quarter due to the United Auto Workers strike as well as labor and operational issues of its own......»»
Apple to double Indian iPhone production in 2024, says Ming-Chi Kuo
Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Wednesday that Apple will double iPhone production in India through 2024.Foxconn's iPhone manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur, IndiaIn recent years, India has emerged as a high-tech manufacturing and assembly hotsp.....»»
What is a 3D printer, and how much do they cost?
Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how much it costs. 3D printing is helpful for personal use, prototyping and manufacturing......»»
Stellantis resets China strategy with $1.6B stake in EV maker Leapmotor
Stellantis and Leapmotor will set up a joint venture based in the Netherlands, giving Stellantis exclusive rights for the export, sale and manufacturing of Leapmotor's products outside China......»»
How to run the bases at Big Apple Ballers Stadium in Spider-Man 2
If you're looking to knock out the Home Run! trophy in Spider-Man 2, you'll need to run the bases at Big Apple Ballers Stadium. Here's how to do it......»»
China investigating Foxconn over land use and tax issues
Apple iPhone manufacturer Foxconn says it will cooperate fully with investigations into its business by China's tax authorities.A Foxconn facilityLike many manufacturing and technology companies, Foxconn has been looking to move away from China. But.....»»
How Luxshare went from minor manufacturer to major iPhone supplier
Luxshare's relationship with Apple has been fruitful and long-running, with incredibly humble beginnings. Here's how the founder went from assembly line worker to CEO of one of Apple's biggest manufacturing partners.Luxshare ICTApple's supply chain i.....»»
The role of supply chain in knowledge transfer: A case study of South African automotive industry
Unemployment among the youth is a serious problem in many developing countries, especially in Africa. This issue stems in great part from a stagnant manufacturing sector. Firms in African countries have failed to grow significantly over the past deca.....»»