VPEC rises as top GaAs epiwafer supplier
Taiwan-based epiwafer maker Visual Photonics Epitaxy (VPEC) has emerged as the world's top supplier of GaAs epiwafers with its market share in the segment surpassing that of British peer IQE by 14-15%, according to industry sources......»»
As the use of AI rises in games, SAG-AFTRA is fighting to make the tech ethical
As this year's GDC brings more AI gaming projects, SAG-AFTRA explains why its fighting for an ethical use of the tech......»»
Subaru and Toyota Group"s Aisin partner on next-gen EV drivetrain
The new EV drivetrains developed with Toyota Group supplier Aisin will be lightweight, compact and designed for Subaru's rugged, all-weather driving signature. They arrive in the late 2020s......»»
Another Apple supplier hit by cancellation of a massive micro LED delivery project
A second micro LED supplier has announced the abrupt cancellation of a project believed to be for micro LED displays for the Apple Watch Ultra 3.Apple Watch UltraApple has not confirmed the cancellation of its micro LED plans for the Apple Watch Ultr.....»»
Nissan fully pays supplier contracts as Japan regulators swoop
Nissan withheld full payments to dozens of subcontracted suppliers in an allegedly illegal cost-cutting scheme that was investigated by Japanese regulators. .....»»
After pullback, new-vehicle inventory rises again, to 2.8 million
After a one-month pullback, new-vehicle inventory levels in the U.S. returned to their long-term trend and rose in February to 2.8 million, according to data from Cox Automotive and the Automotive News Research & Data Center......»»
Huawei rises from the dead, outsells iPhone in China
Sanctions crushed Huawei for a time, but new Counterpoint data says Huawei is back. Enlarge / The Huawei Mate 60 Pro+. It's a phone made without most of the traditional US-allied suppliers. (credit: Huawei) Counterpoint.....»»
UAW wins organizing vote at supplier to GM, Tesla, Stellantis
The vote was 42-37 for the UAW at GNS North America in suburban Detroit. The plant employs 110 workers......»»
UAW wins organizing vote at supplier to GM, Tesla, Stellantis
The vote was 42-37 for the UAW at GNS North America in suburban Detroit. The plant employs 110 workers......»»
Why creating software-defined vehicles is ‘costly, painful and intense"
Automakers are struggling to create a smartphone on wheels because it requires a complete rethink of vehicle development, new supplier relationships and an overhaul of corporate culture......»»
Micro-LED Apple Watch Ultra project is unlikely to have been cancelled
Ah, the joys of Apple supply-chain reports. Two reports yesterday said that Apple’s micro-LED Apple Watch Ultra project was apparently cancelled, based on a statement by an Apple display supplier. Doubt was expressed about this conclusion, and t.....»»
Bosch, Microsoft team up to explore how generative AI can make vehicles safer
Robert Bosch, the world's largest parts supplier, and tech giant Microsoft are partnering to explore ways to use generative artificial intelligence to boost the effectiveness of vehicle safety systems......»»
German supplier Schaeffler plans $230 million EV axle plant in Ohio
The plant will make components including electric axles for light- and medium-duty EVs and will be in Dover, Ohio, about 80 miles south of Cleveland......»»
EV battery parts supplier Addionics plans $400 million copper foil investment in U.S.
Battery components supplier Addionics said it will spend $400 million to open U.S. facilities as part of a plan to boost production of crucial components for electric vehicle batteries domestically......»»
10 years ago, Hayao Miyazaki made a perfect companion film to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
In honor of its 10-year anniversary, let's look back at Hayao Miyazaki's 2014 masterpiece The Wind Rises, as well as its similarities to 2023's Oppenheimer......»»
Auto technology supplier Aptiv slashes headcount 4%
Aptiv plc is reducing its headcount of salary and hourly workers in a restructuring move aimed at cutting overhead costs while increasing investment in advanced technologies......»»
Auto supplier Aptiv slashes headcount
Aptiv plc is reducing its headcount of salary and hourly workers in a restructuring move aimed at cutting overhead costs while increasing investment in advanced technologies......»»
EV pullback ‘good for business,’ American Axle CEO says
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. took a $33.6 million net loss last year due largely to the UAW strike, but the industry’s biggest worry now — the electric vehicle pullback — could play in the supplier’s favor......»»
Chinese EV supplier to invest $16.5M, add 100 jobs in Southeast Michigan
Jing-Jin Electric North America LLC is planning to expand its Michigan base with a new 40,000-square-foot plant to manufacture electric vehicle components......»»
UAW strike dinged supplier earnings, but worst-case scenarios were dodged, Q4 reports show
Major suppliers were largely able to absorb the financial impact of the UAW strike and avoid the worst-case scenarios many feared in the lead-up to the work stoppage, but challenges persist......»»
Hundreds strike at Apple supplier Flex"s plant in India
Workers at the Indian plant of Apple supplier Flex staged a one-day strike over pay, conditions, and the firm's refusal to recognize a union.A Flex facility in India (Source: Flex)Flex makes chargers for Apple and while not the best-known of the Cupe.....»»