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......»»
Greenpeace slams Apple supplier Foxconn over inadequate carbon reduction effort
Apple supplier Foxconn is falling behind in its decarbonization efforts, a Greenpeace report asserts, with the supply chain partner producing the highest level of emissions of final assembly companies.Apple CEO Tim Cook at a Foxconn factory.Apple has.....»»
Lightweight wheel supplier Carbon Revolution plans North American factory
Australian carbon-fiber wheel supplier Carbon Revolution plans to open a North American factory in the coming years that would be capable of producing hundreds of thousands of wheels annually......»»
Researchers improve magnets for computing
As demand rises for increased data storage and faster-performing computers, researchers are creating a new generation of materials to meet consumers' expectations......»»
Measles rises globally amid vaccination crash; WHO and CDC sound the alarm
From 2021 to 2022, measles deaths increased 43 percent. Enlarge / A baby with measles. (credit: CDC) The World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are sounding the alarm over the gl.....»»
Dana investing $44 million at two Ontario plants to supply EVs
Parts supplier Dana Inc. plans to invest about $44 million to expand two existing sites in Ontario as it ups output of thermal management systems used in electric vehicles......»»
Bosch"s "innovative" mild hybrid system for Mercedes proves costly for supplier
Mercedes lost around 5 percent of its projected sales, equivalent to 100,000 cars, during the third quarter as output of the GLC and the E-Class models were reduced due to supply issues with the 48-volt system......»»
GM quietly snatches key Tesla gigacasting supplier
TEI is now part of General Motors after agreeing to a deal that may have flown under the radar but is a key part of the U.S. automaker's strategy to make up ground on Tesla, four people familiar with the transaction told Reuters......»»
Stellantis says some N.A. production disrupted by cyberattack at supplier Yanfeng; GM monitoring "closely"
Stellantis confirmed a disruption in this statement: "Due to an issue with an external supplier, production at some of Stellantis’ North America assembly plants has been disrupted.".....»»
Stellantis, suppliers take over tooling from bankrupt supplier
Stellantis, suppliers take over tooling from bankrupt supplier to avoid "enormous losses" from shutting down vehicle assembly lines......»»
Automotive supplier Yanfeng hit by cyberattack; GM monitoring "closely"
GM confirmed the disruption at its supplier. "We're closely monitoring the situation working closely with the supplier to help limit any impact to our operations," he told Crain's Detroit Business, an affiliate of Automotive News......»»
Hydrogen fuel cell supplier Plug Power shares dive on raising going concern doubts
Plug has been facing liquidity issues since the start of the year. Its annual financial performance has also been impacted by "unprecedented" supply challenges in the hydrogen network in North America......»»
Apple supplier Luxshare invests $330 million in Vietnam plant
Vietnamese authorities are allowing AirPods supplier Luxshare to expand its production facilities, more than doubling its investment to $504 million.Apple CEO Tim Cook at a Luxshare plantLuxshare began as a company making accessories such as cables,.....»»
Geely-linked ECARX eyes profitability as it seeks greater brand, geographic diversity
Geely-linked digital cockpit supplier ECARX is "on track" to break even as it rolls out new products and expands its reach to new vehicles, said John Marcus, the company's president of international......»»
Long-troubled supplier to GM and Rivian files for bankruptcy
In May, GM, Stellantis and Yanfeng agreed to bail out the insolvent supplier with price increases and investment of up to $15 million to tide over the company......»»
Stellantis supplier plans new Detroit factory, expansion of first plant
The new location on Detroit's west side is expected to employ about 80 people when production launches in the first part of next year, but that number could increase depending on contract wins......»»
Turnaround veteran Doug Del Grosso to retire as Adient CEO
The president and CEO of automotive seating supplier Adient will retire at the end of the year, leaving the CFO to take the reins of the company.Doug Del Grosso, who took the top job in 2018, will resign effective Dec. 31 and give up his membership.....»»
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi
A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi's monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks......»»
Outdated cryptographic protocols put vast amounts of network traffic at risk
Cryptography is largely taken for granted – rarely evaluated or checked – a practice that could have devastating consequences for businesses as attack surfaces continue to expand, the cost of a data breach rises year-over-year, and the age of qua.....»»
Supplier ramp-up, recovery from UAW strike could be rocky
Suppliers avoided the worst-case strike scenarios, but the financial ripple effects of the strike are likely to last for some time......»»
Hydrogeologists develop innovative way to predict saltwater intrusion into groundwater
As the world warms and ice sheets melt, the ocean continually rises. The greater Boston area can expect to see between one and six feet of sea level rise by 2100, according to recent estimates......»»