The manufacturing backlash: No factory in my backyard
Many of the new factories now going involve multiple billion-dollar investments and promise thousands of jobs. But, not everyone wants giant projects, even in places that would seem ripe for a factory renaissance......»»
Scientists stencil-paint carbon nanotube components for flexible transparent electronics
Researchers from Skoltech, MIPT, and elsewhere have found a fast and inexpensive way to create geometric patterns in carbon nanotube films. The resulting films turned out to have superior properties for manufacturing components for 6G communication d.....»»
Intel Statistics 2024 By Net Revenue, Business Unit, Processors, Geekbench Score Performance, Import and Export
Introduction Intel Statistics: Intel is the 2nd leading brand […] Introduction Intel Statistics: Intel is the 2nd leading brand in the semiconductor industry, starting from designing and manufacturing the tiny chips that power our com.....»»
Best Buy"s MacBook Air sale drives prices down to $599
April's MacBook Air sales are in full swing, with Best Buy having limited inventory of a Geek Squad Certified Refurbished M1 model for $599 and M2 models in new, factory sealed condition up to $400 off.Best Buy continues to offer trending deals on Ap.....»»
Suppliers scramble to avoid low factory utilization amid rocky EV transition
The uneven ramp-up of electric vehicle production and flattening EV sales growth in North America have left suppliers scrambling to make sure they're not left with significantly underutilized factories, supplier executives said......»»
States sue to block U.S. rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks
Republican attorneys general from 25 states on Thursday sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to block rules intended to reduce planet-warming emissions from cars and light trucks and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing, arguing the agen.....»»
Tim Cook makes diplomatic noises about Apple manufacturing in Indonesia
Tim Cook made a diplomatic comment about the possibility of Apple manufacturing in Indonesia, after the country’s president pressed him on the issue. The country is an important market for Apple, as the world’s 4th most populous country after Chi.....»»
Tim Cook promises Indonesia that Apple will consider manufacturing there
Apple CEO Tim Cook has told Indonesia's President that the company will look at the feasibility of opening manufacturing in the country, though he hasn't said whether that means the iPhone.Tim Cook (right) with photographer Sofyan Pratama in Indonesi.....»»
Honda"s first in-house EV starts production in 2025
Honda is retooling three existing plants in Ohio to produce EVs and EV components and is building a joint-venture battery factory with LG Energy Solution......»»
Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of its workers as sales slow
"Cost reductions and increased productivity" needed, says Musk. Enlarge / Tesla's Shanghai factory in 2023. (credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Times are starting to get tough for Tesla. The electric vehicle automaker ha.....»»
A molecular moon lander: Insight into molecular motion on surfaces at the nanoscale
For years, scientists have been intrigued by how molecules move across surfaces. The process is critical to numerous applications, including catalysis and the manufacturing of nanoscale devices......»»
A compact metasurface array-based system for single-shot spectroscopic ellipsometry measurement
Spectroscopic ellipsometry is widely adopted in semiconductor processing, such as in the manufacturing of integrated circuits, flat display panels, and solar cells. However, a conventional spectroscopic ellipsometer, as shown in Fig.1a, typically mod.....»»
Biden Administration Announces $6.6 Billion for Made in America Microchips
The funds for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. mean the company can expand plans for two facilities in Phoenix and add a third. WILMINGTON, Del. — The Biden administration pledged on Monday to provide up to $6.6 billio.....»»
14% of all iPhones now come from India
With India accounting for an ever greater proportion of iPhone manufacturing, Apple and its suppliers are planning to build residential accommodation by the thousands.Mumbai, IndiaIndia is becoming progressively more important to Apple as the company.....»»
Malaysian graphite maker Graphjet plans Nevada factory
Graphjet Technology plans to build a facility in Nevada capable of turning agricultural waste into enough of the critical material for use in 100,000 electric vehicles per year......»»
One in seven iPhones now made in India, as Apple reduces dependence on China
A new report says that one in seven iPhones are now made in India – pointing to a significant acceleration in Apple’s work to reduce its dependence on China. Apple’s reliance on China as its key manufacturing hub has been placing the company.....»»
Apple"s expansion in India now includes building houses for workers
With India accounting for an ever greater proportion of iPhone manufacturing, Apple and its suppliers are planning to build residential accommodation by the thousands.Mumbai, IndiaIndia is becoming progressively more important to Apple as the company.....»»
Smart TV Statistics 2024 By Market Size, Share and Trends
Introduction Smart TV statistics: Are you thinking of buying […] Introduction Smart TV statistics: Are you thinking of buying a smart TV this year? Don’t get confused because there are several different manufacturing brands availabl.....»»
Running Headphones Statistics 2024
Introduction Running Headphones Statistics: The advancements regarding audio technologies, […] Introduction Running Headphones Statistics: The advancements regarding audio technologies, design, and manufacturing are driving the global.....»»
A microbial plastic factory for high-quality green plastic
Engineered bacteria can produce a plastic modifier that makes renewably sourced plastic more processable, more fracture-resistant and highly biodegradable even in seawater. The Kobe University development provides a platform for the industrial-scale,.....»»
India"s Tata Group aims to buy another iPhone manufacturing plant
Pegatron is reportedly nearing a deal to sell the Tata Group a controlling stake in its iPhone facility in Tamil Nadu, India.Pegatron facility (Source: Pegatron)Following its outright purchase of Wistron's iPhone plant in India's southwestern state o.....»»