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Wednesday 26 February 2025
Apple's US$500 billion US investment plan sparks debate over its strategic implications
Apple's announcement of a US$500 billion investment in the US over the next four years could reshape its manufacturing landscape, yet raises questions about its implications. With...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Is Apple's US$500 billion US bet a turning point? Foxconn's strategic moves suggest so
As US tariffs on Mexico and Canada approach implementation after a one-month delay, manufacturers are reassessing US-based production strategies. Apple has pledged a US$500 billion...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Realtek unveils world's first USB4 hub controller chip, set for mass production in 1Q25
Realtek has unveiled the world's first fully certified USB4 hub controller chip with integrated USB Type-C/Power Delivery functionality, recognized by the USB-IF.
Wednesday 26 February 2025
SK Hynix to finalize Intel NAND takeover in March, cementing eSSD leadership
SK Hynix will finalize its acquisition of Intel's NAND flash business, now rebranded as Solidigm, in March 2025. This strategic move strengthens its enterprise SSD (eSSD) market position...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Ennostar expects revenue growth in 2025 despite first-quarter challenges
Ennostar faced a loss in the fourth quarter due to inventory adjustments and the off-peak season but expects similar results in the first quarter of 2025 despite fewer working days,...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Huawei Ascend 910C reportedly hits 40% yield, turns profitable; aims for 60% industry standard
Huawei's Ascend 910C AI chip has reportedly reached a 40% manufacturing yield, marking the first time the Ascend production line has turned profitable. The company aims to improve...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Wistron to boost AI investment by 77% in 2025
Wistron is doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI), signaling its intent to capitalize on the surging demand for AI technologies. Chairman Lin Hsien-Ming recently announced...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Japan govt to seek US tariff exemption for Rapidus' 2nm chips
The Japanese government will send officials to the US in March 2025 to discuss various tariff issues, including potential exemptions for the 2nm chips produced by Rapidus. They believe...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
EV dead end: Nikola's fall highlights financial and supply woes for startups
US-based electric vehicle (EV) startup Nikola has recently filed for bankruptcy protection, a move that comes as no surprise to industry insiders, who view the company as having reached...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Delta Electronics accelerates robotics push in India with D-Bot cobots, Neura investment
Delta Electronics is ramping up its robotics expansion in India, unveiling the D-Bot collaborative robot (cobot) series at ELECRAMA 2025 to enhance its competitive edge in smart manufacturing...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
What to know about Apple's US$500 billion investment in US semiconductor supply chain
Apple has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest over US$500 billion in the US over the next four years—a move designed to supercharge American innovation, high-skilled manufacturing,...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Panjit eyes 35% automotive growth, plans Vietnam factory
Despite facing headwinds in the overall automotive market, Panjit continues to report impressive growth. Chief Operating Officer Edgar Chen stated that the company aims for an annual...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Taiwan-Asia Semiconductor scales back expansion amid industry headwinds, eyes overseas move
Taiwan-Asia Semiconductor (TASC) is sharpening its focus on energy storage and automotive applications, with subsidiaries Champ-Asia Semiconductor and ProAsia Semiconductor ramping...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Honor Seiki eyes post-Russo-Ukraine war boom as tariffs loom
Since taking office, US President Donald Trump has wielded tariffs aggressively, drawing industry attention. Honor Seiki's General Manager Zheng Jun Chen sees limited immediate impact...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
China's DeepSeek sparks an automation boom, keeping supply chains local
The swift progression of AI is accelerating automation within the manufacturing sector. Contributing significantly to this trend is China's DeepSeek, which provides a cost-effective...