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.....»»
Continuous-flow manufacturing of cefazolin enables more flexible production while reducing cost and waste
The antibiotic cefazolin is an essential drug according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is usually produced via batch manufacturing. Now for the first-time, researchers have manufactured cefazolin using the continuous-flow method. This me.....»»
India delays iPad and Mac import limits until October 31
Apple has been given a reprieve from halting imports of MacBooks and iPads into India, after the government delayed the implementation of new limits by three months.Chennai, India [Unsplash/Karl Janisse]On Thursday, major device vendors including App.....»»
American Axle profit dips, sales increase in Q2
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc.'s second-quarter net income fell because of supply chain challenges and other cost inefficiencies, while revenue rose marginally. The supplier, based in Detroit, said net income fell 65 percent to $8 mil.....»»
India restricts laptop, PC imports to boost local manufacturing
India has placed restrictions on the import of computers and laptops in a surprise move from the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi which has been trying to encourage domestic manufacturing in the tech sector......»»
Qualcomm chip sales down 25 percent, plans layoffs
Qualcomm doesn't expect a recovery next quarter, either. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Smartphone sales are down across the board, and that means component vendors like Qualcomm are also feeling the heat. The company's Q3.....»»
Rivian"s board adds former Waymo CEO John Krafcik
John Krafcik has also served on the board of TrueCar. "His expertise in manufacturing engineering and automotive technology will be a valuable addition," said Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe......»»
India limits iPad and Mac imports in drive to boost local manufacturing
Apple's iPad and Mac are among the devices that the Indian government says will now require a licence to import, at least delaying sales of them and potentially limiting their numbers.Mumbai, IndiaIndia has long had an 20% import tax on smartphones w.....»»
Schneider Electric MSS protects networks, systems and data across OT environments
Schneider Electric launched a Managed Security Services (MSS) offering to help customers in OT environments address the increased cyber risk associated with the demand for remote access and connectivity technologies. With the manufacturing industry r.....»»
Stick-to-itiveness: Engineers show self-organization of sticky micron-to-mesoscale 3D structures in confined fluids
Automating the construction of three-dimensional structures that are 10s of millimeters in size would revolutionize manufacturing of devices for optical, electrical and biomedical applications. An economical process for constructing such 3D microstru.....»»
Researchers use quantum circuit to identify single nucleotides
DNA sequencing technology, i.e., determining the order of nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule, is central to personalized medicine and disease diagnostics, yet even the fastest technologies require hours, or days, to read a complete sequence. Now, a m.....»»
New 15-inch MacBook Air sales are half the figure Apple expected
The new 15-inch MacBook Air has been widely praised, but one new report claims that sales of it are so low that manufacturing is being cut.15-inch MacBook AirIt was rumored and awaited, then the 15-inch MacBook Air was launched, and got universally g.....»»
Bollinger Motors plans $44M expansion near Detroit, creating 237 jobs
Bollinger Motors Inc. aims to invest $44 million at its Detroit area manufacturing plant and headquarters in an expansion that would create 237 jobs. The homegrown electric truck startup, bought by Mullen Automotive Inc. last year, is preparing to.....»»
Researchers find deliberate backdoor in police radio encryption algorithm
Vendors knew all about it, but most customers were clueless. Enlarge (credit: Evgen_Prozhyrko via Getty) For more than 25 years, a technology used for critical data and voice radio communications around the world has bee.....»»
Move over, Barbie. The icons of women’s soccer are stepping into the spotlight in a series of Nike ads
Starring Sophia Smith, Megan Rapinoe, Debinha and more, Nike’s new ads for the Women’s World Cup are changing the game. The ninth Women’s World Cup commenced this week before record crowds in Australia and New Zealand. Nike, whi.....»»
OpenAI"s head of trust and safety is stepping down
OpenAI's head of trust and safety announced on Thursday plans to step down from the job......»»
This large-scale hack could affect millions of servers across the world
Two high-severity flaws found in important server firmware that could affect many vendors......»»
TSMC says skilled worker shortage delays start of Arizona chip production
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co slumped more than 3% Friday after the world's largest contract chipmaker flagged a 10% drop in 2023 sales and said production due to start next year at its first plant in Arizona would be delayed......»»
TSMC: Chip giant delays Arizona production in blow to Biden
Taiwan-based TSMC says semiconductors manufacturing at its Arizona plant will no longer begin in 2024......»»
Coexistence in microbial communities: Study challenges popular predictive rule
Microbial communities are widely used by biotechnology suppliers for processes like manufacturing biofuels and new foods, or helping crops grow better. To engineer successful communities, scientists need to predict whether microorganisms can live and.....»»
Apple hitting problems with iPhone 15 Pro display assembly
A report from the supply chain claims that Apple is having problems with LG displays and a new manufacturing process for the iPhone 15 Pro models — but it's not clear if it will have any significant impact on launch schedule.Thursday's report on iP.....»»