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Wednesday 6 October 2021
Challenges and opportunities in EV development
Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) predicts that sales for electric vehicles (EV) and fuel-powered vehicles will intersect by 2035.
Tuesday 5 October 2021
Highlights of the day: Chipmakers face inventory management problems
The IC industry sees uneven inventory in different segments, with short supply of power management ICs and other mature...
Tuesday 5 October 2021
Inventec to have five plants certified for auto parts production
Taiwan-based ODM Inventec will have its plants in the Czech Republic and Mexico certified for production of automotive products in 2022, bringing the number of its automotive-grade...
Monday 4 October 2021
Backend houses in Taiwan may benefit if China power cuts linger
The development of the China power restriction policy will have to be observed for at least one year before assessing changes it may pose to electronics supply chains or whether backend...
Monday 4 October 2021
Southeast Asia roundup: LGES and Hyundai to produce EV batteries in Indonesia
After being hit hard by the resurgence of COVID this year, Vietnam is gradually resuming manufacturing and social activities. Other countries in the region are expecting higher smartphone...
Monday 4 October 2021
Mexico car supply chain transforms to supply for EV
In 2020, less than 2% of the cars sold in Mexico were electric vehicles (EVs), according to data from Mexico's official statistics institute Inegi. But based on estimations made by...
Monday 4 October 2021
Taiwan Tech AI Research Center to provide readily-accessible AI systems for industry upgrade through collaboration projects
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) plays a key role in smart systems. Whether it's product inspection on a manufacturing line, route planning in a retail shop, or...
Friday 1 October 2021
Intel advances neuromorphic with Loihi 2, new Lava software framework
Intel has introduced Loihi 2, its second-generation neuromorphic research chip, and Lava, an open-source software framework for developing neuro-inspired applications. Their introduction...
Friday 1 October 2021
Foxconn to buy Lordstown Motors' EV assembly plant in Ohio
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has disclosed plans to acquire from US electric vehicle (EV) maker Lordstown Motors an assembly plant in Ohio for US$230 million and invest US$50...
Friday 1 October 2021
STMicro, Xilinx to raise chip prices in 4Q21
STMicroelectronics and Xilinx have both notified their clients about price increases for their chip solutions starting the fourth quarter of 2021, which is expected to fuel a new...
Friday 1 October 2021
Taiwan Tech uses IT tools to provide smart solutions for energy generation, storage and conservation
Against the backdrop of nonstop technological advancements, smart energy has become a key policy for governments and enterprises around the globe. However, despite years of development,...
Thursday 30 September 2021
Lithium price skyrockets as EV sales double
Demand for electric vehicles (EV) is rising rapidly but has been undercut by shortages of a critical material for lithium battery: lithium.
Thursday 30 September 2021
Micron 1α DRAM, 176-layer NAND process yields reach maturity
Micron Technology has seen manufacturing yield rates for its 1α (1-alpha) DRAM and 176-layer NAND process nodes reach mature levels.
Thursday 30 September 2021
JAMBE prepares Japanese automakers for digital transformation
Japan-based automotive original equipment (OE) factories and component suppliers have formed a new alliance to prepare for the future digitization of components and to establish common...
Wednesday 29 September 2021
Robotic arms get smarter with better hand-eye coordination
The global manufacturing industry is facing several challenges right now, including a manpower shortage and a lack of diversity in production methods. As such, a large number of production...