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......»»
Once the enemy, majestic condor wins hearts of Colombian farmers
A group of condors rip into the carcass of a calf at the top of a Colombian mountain which rises 4,200 meters above sea level......»»
German supplier Gedia sells Detroit-area operations, to lay off 92
It’s unclear who the buyer of Gedia’s Michigan operations is, and representatives for the company and Orion Township did not return emails or calls about the deal......»»
Samsung Display ramps up preparation for foldable iPhone and iPad orders
Samsung Display, one of Apple’s largest supplier, is reshuffling its business teams in preparation for foldable iPhones and iPads. According to a report from The Elec, Samsung Display recently “carried out an organizational reorganization that fo.....»»
Folding displays for iPhone & MacBook Pro are the focuses of a new Samsung business group
Samsung Display has undergone an organizational shuffle that should help the Apple screen supplier provide foldable displays for not just an iPhone, but a MacBook Pro too.A render of a possible folding Apple deviceApple has been rumored to be working.....»»
German supplier Gedia sells Detroit area operations, to lay off 92
It’s unclear who the buyer of Gedia’s Michigan operations is, and representatives for the company and Orion Township’s supervisor’s office did not return emails or calls about the deal......»»
Sour grapes: Japan battles to protect premium fruits
The variety of juicy grape that Yuki Nakamura is harvesting as the sun rises over his farm took scientists 33 years to develop and can sell for $100 a bunch in Tokyo department stores......»»
Bosch, the world"s largest auto parts supplier, is moving into auto repair
The German company has rolled out a marketing push that aims to convince the owners of independent repair shops with at least 5 bays to morph their businesses into a Bosch Auto Service facility......»»
iPhone 16 batteries should preferably be made in India, Apple tells suppliers
As part of the company’s continuing work to reduce its dependence on China, Apple has reportedly told suppliers that it has a preference for iPhone 16 batteries being made in India. One battery supplier which already manufactures in India has be.....»»
"There"s one chief in charge": Vinnie Johnson takes stand in contentious minority certification case
Vinnie Johnson contended he is the true leader of his automotive supplier Piston Group in contentious testimony in Wayne County Circuit Court this week......»»
Don’t count on NASA to return humans to the Moon in 2025 or 2026, GAO says
No surprise: SpaceX's lunar lander and Axiom's spacesuits pace the Artemis III schedule. Enlarge / A crescent Earth rises over the horizon of the Moon in this view from NASA's Orion spacecraft on the unpiloted Artemis I test flig.....»»
Detroit-based auto supplier Quality Team 1 files for bankruptcy
Quality Team 1, a Detroit-based vendor to Magna and other automotive suppliers, has filed for bankruptcy with more than $5 million in liabilities......»»
Piston Group’s bitter fight over minority certification heads to trial
A bitter, nearly three-year dispute between the country’s largest Black-owned automotive supplier and the nonprofit group attempting to strip its minority status is set for a trial likely to have significant business implications — whatever the o.....»»
Supplier AMS Osram refocuses on automotive lighting in turnaround plan, CEO says
Austrian lighting and sensor supplier AMS Osram sees increased revenue from advanced LED technology as one of the key pillars of its financial turnaround, its CEO said......»»
Foxconn"s expansion into India isn"t going as well as hoped
Apple supplier Foxconn is struggling to get its factories in India to operate efficiently, with employees citing language barriers, culture clashes, and difficulty adapting to strenuous schedules.FoxconnFoxconn began production of iPhone in India sta.....»»
Toyota reaps $2 billion from Denso sale to fund new technology
Toyota’s planned $2 billion sale of shares in its top supplier Denso cheers investors but also gives the automaker funds to develop an array of next-gen electrification and software tech......»»
How minimum wage rises will affect the early years education and childcare sector
The early years sector—nurseries and childminders who offer services to children under the age of five—waited expectantly for news of investment in the UK chancellor's recent autumn statement. But this was not delivered, even though Jeremy Hunt p.....»»
Chinese firms in Mexico trouble suppliers
Canada's supplier trade association is raising concerns over the possibility that Mexico will provide an easy work-around for Chinese companies seeking to export into Canada and the United States......»»
VW"s Scout EVs to be developed by Magna Steyr, report says
VW has given the supplier an order worth 450 million euros ($492 million) to develop the models. That is Magna Steyr's largest ever development deal, Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung reported......»»
Climate conspiracy theories flourish ahead of COP28
Climate conspiracy theories are flourishing with lifestyle influencers joining in the misinformation war and scientists hounded on social media, researchers say, as pressure rises on leaders at the COP28 summit......»»
Aptiv to build high-voltage connector plant in Wuhan
Automotive technology supplier Aptiv signed an agreement with the local government to produce high-voltage connectors in central China's Wuhan as the Chinese market shifts to intelligent electric vehicles......»»