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.....»»
Rivian delivers 12,640 vehicles in Q2, beating estimates
Rivian says it's on track to meet its production goal of 50,000 for the year after struggling with manufacturing issues since its 2021 launch......»»
Apple forced to make major cuts to Vision Pro headset production plans
Initial hopes of 1 million shipments in 2024 dashed by manufacturing problems. Enlarge / This is Apple’s Vision Pro headset. It looks a bit like a particularly bulky pair of ski goggles, with the materials and design language o.....»»
Apple hitting roadblocks in Vision Pro assembly
A new report claims that major manufacturing are plaguing Apple Vision Pro assembly, with big cuts not just in 2023, but for the foreseeable future as well.Apple Vision ProApple will of course not confirm any orders or volumes of manufacturing for an.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Asian factories cut production
Most of the losses are in China. Meanwhile, North American factories are stepping up their short-term output......»»
Nestle steps up reforestation project in Ivory Coast
Nestle is stepping up its project to combat deforestation in Ivory Coast caused by the growth of cocoa farming, bringing cocoa trading companies directly on board......»»
Toyota picks Susan Elkington for new EV role; Mike Sweers to lead R&D
Toyota is promoting Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky President Susan Elkington to lead EV component manufacturing in North America. Truck engineering chief Mike Sweers will lead North American R&D and be chief technology officer......»»
As device management vendors test macOS Sonoma and iOS 17, IT teams should file bug reports with Apple
We’re heating up on the beta period for Apple’s fall releases as macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and tvOS 17 start on the journey of bug squashing and UI refinements. For IT professionals, this period isn’t a lull period – it’s a time whe.....»»
iPhone 15 sparks hiring spree for Apple’s largest factory in China
As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 15 this fall, its key manufacturing partner Foxconn is cranking up hiring across its factories in China. more… The post iPhone 15 sparks hiring spree for Apple’s largest factory in China appeared firs.....»»
Apple supplier launches hiring spree in China for iPhone 15 assembly ahead of launch
As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 15 this fall, its key manufacturing partner Foxconn is cranking up hiring across its factories in China. more… The post Apple supplier launches hiring spree in China for iPhone 15 assembly ahead of launch a.....»»
SAE to develop standards for Tesla NACS connector
SAE is fast-tracking safety, performance, manufacturing and reliability standards for Tesla's NACS connector as other automakers work to adapt the EV maker's charging technology......»»
Magnetic bacteria provide clues for the early diversification of bacteria
Magnetotactic bacteria, which can align with the Earth's magnetic field, have been discovered in a new location. Previously observed on land and in shallow water, analysis of a hydrothermal vent has proven that they can also survive deep under the oc.....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook attends meeting with Biden over AI and manufacturing today
Apple CEO Tim Cook is among the technology company executives who will be attending a meeting with President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Modi today. According to the White House, the meeting will focus on AI, manufacturing, and innovation......»»
Toyota tackles Tesla trauma with radical EV production overhaul
Toyota is modernizing its famed production system to take on Tesla in the EV era with a slew of new manufacturing technologies that will debut in just a few short years......»»
Suppliers hit big hurdle in quest to bring manufacturing closer to home
While commodity, freight and energy prices have mostly come back down to earth since post-pandemic spikes, elevated labor costs and worker shortages remain a pain point for the supply chain. .....»»
Apple iPhone 15 chip manufacturing may shift to a less expensive track
Apple is reportedly considering a switch to a more affordable manufacturing process for the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro chip, which could reduce efficiency but improve overall performance.Apple might switch to a different chip processThe company likely pl.....»»
Top TikTok exec and public face of company in US is stepping down
TikTok's chief operating officer Vanessa Pappas is leaving the company, according to an internal memo obtained by CNN, after spending several tumultuous years as its top public advocate and a champion of TikTok creators in the face of accusations the.....»»
Exabeam appoints Adam Geller as CEO
Exabeam has unveiled that Adam Geller has been appointed as CEO. Michael DeCesare is stepping down as CEO and President, but will continue to serve as a Board advisor. Geller is a well-respected Silicon Valley leader who has built a 25-year career in.....»»
Using electric fields to control the movement of defects in crystals
An international team of researchers, led by University of Toronto Engineering Professor Yu Zou, is using electric fields to control the motion of material defects. This work has important implications for improving the properties and manufacturing p.....»»
India may export one in five iPhones worldwide by 2025
Apple's iPhone production of iPhones could increase in India to 18% by 2025, analysts believe, as Apple continues its bid to diversify from a China-centric supply chain.Mumbai, IndiaApple has been slowly increasing its manufacturing capacity in India.....»»
Hyundai aims for double-digit EV profit margins by 2030 with new platform
Hyundai's new EV strategy aims to rapidly ramp up volume, efficient manufacturing and flexible product engineering to drive down costs as the automaker seeks profit margins of 10 percent on the coming line of EVs riding on its new platform......»»