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......»»
Living with wildfire: How to protect more homes as fire risk rises in a warming climate
Humans have learned to fear wildfire. It can destroy communities, torch pristine forests and choke even faraway cities with toxic smoke......»»
Nissan Kicks next-gen production delayed by theft at supplier
Kicks production in Mexico is now scheduled to begin in June, sources say......»»
Auto supplier Plastic Omnium plans $170M hydrogen investment in Michigan
The operation, expected to support 40,000 vehicles annually by 2027, will create 175 jobs, paying an average wage of $1,710 per week plus benefits, according to a state memo......»»
As urban heat rises, bird diversity declines: 336-city study
Humans aren't the only ones leaving town when city heat becomes unbearable. A study done on 336 cities in China concludes that heat-retaining buildings and paved surfaces are directly related to a loss in bird diversity. These findings from scientist.....»»
Toyota Czech production halted after supplier fire causes parts shortage
Production at Toyota's plant in Kolin was halted due to a parts shortage caused by a fire at a local supplier......»»
Rumored iPhone 15 price rises echoed in supply chain report
Previous reports of iPhone 15 price rises are being echoed in a new supply chain report. As with earlier rumors, this one again suggests that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models will cost $100 to $200 more than the iPhone 14 equivalents. We would.....»»
Stellantis seeks more suppliers to help it hit green goals
Stellantis seeks a larger supply base for green components and will lean on supplier innovation to help it meet its sustainability targets, the head of the automaker's circular economy business unit said......»»
Nissan delays next-gen Frontier as factory prepares for EV transition
Production of the current Frontier has been extended two years to the 2029 model year, according to a supplier memo......»»
Streaming TV costs now higher than cable, as ‘crash’ finally hits
Streaming TV costs are now higher than cable packages, says a new analysis. It follows warnings that a “crash” was on the way – a day that has now arrived. The report says that after price rises by Apple TV+, HBO Max, Disney, Hulu, and other.....»»
AutoCanada Q2 net income rises 16% to $45 million
AutoCanada Executive Chairman Paul Antony credited improving new-car inventories, greater internal efficiency readying used vehicles for resale and the “robust performance” of dealership service departments for the strong results......»»
China rains death toll rises to 78 as new storm approaches
The death toll from record-breaking rains across northern China rose to at least 78 on Friday, as authorities warned of more flooding and another storm approached the country......»»
New paleoaltimetry research questions assumptions about the formation of the Himalayas
Mountain ranges play a key role in global climate, altering weather and shaping the flora and fauna that inhabit their slopes and the valleys below. As warm air rises windward grades and cools, moisture condenses into rain and snow. On the leeward si.....»»
iPhone sales won’t grow this year, says sensor supplier Sony
Sony, which makes all of the iPhone camera sensors, has now effectively said that it thinks iPhone sales won’t grow this year. This marks a change to its previous view that the smartphone market would recover in the second half of this year. The.....»»
Lens maker Sony doesn"t expect high demand for the iPhone 15
Apple lens supplier Sony says the worldwide economic downturn means there won't be as much demand for the iPhone 15 as it expected.iPhone 14 Pro cameraSo far this year, Apple has seen lower than normal iPhone sales — but made up for it through its.....»»
Rivian boosts production target as Q2 loss narrows, revenue rises
The EV maker now expects to make 52,000 vehicles this year, up from its previous forecast of 50,000......»»
Apple buys Foxconn servers for testing its AI services
Apple's artificial intelligence work has now extended to it needing a series of servers for testing, and Foxconn is its exclusive supplier.Apple is to test AI services which might boost Siri's capabilitiesTim Cook has said that Apple has been working.....»»
TSMC concerned over labor shortages for new plant in Germany
As Apple's processor supplier TSMC nears completion on its Arizona iPhone plant, it is expected to begin work on a German one — but doubts there is a sufficient labor force there.Workers outside a TSMC plantTSMC bosses have previously blamed a lack.....»»
American Axle profit dips, sales increase in Q2
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc.'s second-quarter net income fell because of supply chain challenges and other cost inefficiencies, while revenue rose marginally. The supplier, based in Detroit, said net income fell 65 percent to $8 mil.....»»
Aptiv raises full-year sales forecast after swinging to $229M net profit in Q2
The auto technology supplier, which counts GM, Ford and Tesla among its customers, expects 2023 revenue to rise between $19.95 billion and $20.25 billion from its prior range of $18.7 billion to $19.3 billion......»»
BorgWarner Q2 revenue rises amid spinoff, acquisitions
BorgWarner's net earnings fell 5.5 percent to $204 million, but operating income surged 40 percent to $383 million from last year......»»